Stephen Topping
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Team News: Inter Milan make six changes for Bologna, Andrea Ranocchia returns
Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini makes six changes for his side's clash with Bologna, as former captain Andrea Ranocchia returns to the starting XI.
Oct 27, 19:26
Team News: Millwall make two changes for Doncaster Rovers, Aaron Taylor-Sinclair returns
Millwall manager Neil Harris makes two changes for his side's clash with Doncaster Rovers, as Shane Ferguson and Carlos Edwards return to the starting XI.
Oct 27, 19:08
Team News: Chelsea make three changes for Stoke City, Ryan Shawcross returns from injury
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho makes three changes for his side's League Cup tie with Stoke City, as Oscar, Jon Obi Mikel and Baba Rahman return to the starting XI.
Oct 27, 19:00
Carlo Ancelotti, Guus Hiddink to replace Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho?
Chelsea are reportedly considering a move to replace manager Jose Mourinho with either Carlo Ancelotti or Guus Hiddink, while the Portuguese could be sacked next week.
Oct 25, 22:58
Gylfi Sigurdsson: 'Swansea City showed good character in Aston Villa comeback'
Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson believes that his side showed great character after coming from a goal behind to beat Aston Villa 2-1 in the Premier League.
Oct 25, 22:42
Report: Aston Villa to approach Burnley manager Sean Dyche
Aston Villa are reportedly considering an approach for Burnley manager Sean Dyche to replace Tim Sherwood, who was sacked with the club left bottom of the Premier League.
Oct 25, 22:29
Graeme Souness: 'Tim Sherwood's Aston Villa sacking not a shock'
Former Liverpool midfielder Graeme Souness believes that Tim Sherwood's sacking at Aston Villa was not a surprise, as the side currently sit bottom of the Premier League.
Oct 25, 22:14
Paris Saint-Germain hit four to ease past Saint-Etienne
Layvin Kurzawa's first Paris Saint-Germain goal helps his side to a 4-1 victory over Saint-Etienne in Ligue 1 at the Parc des Princes.
Oct 25, 21:54
Lewis Hamilton wins third Formula 1 championship with United States victory
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton wins a third Formula 1 championship after claiming victory at the United States Grand Prix, as teammate Nico Rosberg finishes second.
Oct 25, 21:10
Half-Time Report: Layvin Kurzawa goal gives Paris Saint-Germain lead over Saint-Etienne
Layvin Kurzawa's first goal for Paris Saint-Germain gives the Ligue 1 champions a 1-0 half-time lead over Saint-Etienne in their Ligue 1 clash at Parc des Princes.
Oct 25, 20:51
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Bournemouth hat-trick important for Harry Kane'
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino suggests that Harry Kane's hat-trick against Bournemouth will prove to be "very important" for his development.
Oct 25, 20:25
Arsenal monitor Schalke 04's Leroy Sane?
Arsenal are reportedly considering a move for Schalke 04's 19-year-old forward Leroy Sane, who has scored eight goals in 28 appearances for the Bundesliga outfit.
Oct 25, 20:03
Jack Wilshere: 'Chelsea still in title race'
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere suggests that London rivals Chelsea can still win the Premier League title, despite their slow start to the season.
Oct 25, 19:42
Team News: Paris Saint-Germain make three changes for Saint-Etienne
Paris Saint-Germain make three changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Real Madrid for their Ligue 1 clash with Saint-Etienne, as Adrien Rabiot replaces Blaise Matuidi.
Oct 25, 19:13
Team News: Inter Milan make four changes for Palermo
Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini makes four changes for his side's clash with Palermo, as Freddy Guarin and Geoffrey Kondogbia start in midfield for the visitors.
Oct 24, 18:54
Mino Raiola: 'No Barcelona agreement for Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba'
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola insists that there is no agreement for the player to join Spanish giants Barcelona, and suggests that "three or four clubs" could sign him.
Oct 24, 18:47
Quique Flores: 'I wasn't worried about Troy Deeney goal drought'
Watford head coach Quique Flores insists that he was never worried about Troy Deeney's Premier League goal drought, after the striker netted in a 2-0 win over Stoke City.
Oct 24, 18:30
Mark Hughes: 'Watford deserve Stoke City victory'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes admits that his side deserved their 2-0 Premier League defeat to Watford at the Britannia Stadium.
Oct 24, 18:13
Slaven Bilic: West Ham United "very happy" after Chelsea win
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic declares his satisfaction after his side's 2-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hammers move up to second in the Premier League table.
Oct 24, 17:59
Report: Barcelona to move for veteran Santos striker Ricardo Oliveira
Barcelona are reportedly considering a move for veteran Santos striker Ricardo Oliveira, who has scored 31 goals in 50 appearances since returning to the club.
Oct 24, 17:28
Live Commentary: Stoke City vs. Watford - as it happened
Relive all the action as Troy Deeney and Almen Abdi fire Watford to a 2-0 win at Stoke City in the Premier League with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Oct 24, 13:59
Hull Kingston Rovers sign Wigan Warriors prop James Greenwood
Hull Kingston Rovers complete the signing of Wigan Warriors prop James Greenwood on a two-year deal, following a loan spell at the East Yorkshire club.
Oct 13, 22:11
Bosnia-Herzegovina edge five-goal thriller against Cyprus
Haris Medunjanin scores twice as Bosnia-Herzegovina edge a five-goal thriller 3-2 in their final Euro 2016 qualifier in Cyprus.
Oct 13, 21:45
Mihail Aleksandrov, Dimitar Rangelov give Bulgaria win over Azerbaijan
Goals from Mihail Aleksandrov and Dimitar Rangelov give Bulgaria a 2-0 win over Azerbaijan in their final Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 13, 21:42
Belgium score three to ease past Israel
Belgium score three second-half goals to defeat Israel 3-1 in their final Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 13, 21:37
Andriy Yarmolenko: "Ask Jose Mourinho who he watched"
Dynamo Kiev winger Andriy Yarmolenko admits that he does not know why Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho watched his Ukraine side lose 1-0 to Spain.
Oct 13, 20:54
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Belgium, Israel
Belgium and Israel play out a goalless first half in their final Euro 2016 qualifier, as Napoli winger Dries Mertens misses a great opportunity to score the opener.
Oct 13, 20:34
David de Gea: 'Ask Jorge Mendes about release clause'
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea refuses to comment on a reported £30m release clause in his contract, telling reporters to ask his agent, Jorge Mendes.
Oct 13, 20:07
Corinthians: 'Alexandre Pato available for £18.6m'
Eduardo Ferreira, the deputy director of football at Brazilian side Corinthians, suggests that Brazil international striker Alexandre Pato can leave the club for £18.6m.
Oct 13, 19:44
Matteo Darmian: Manchester United move an "easy decision"
Manchester United full-back Matteo Darmian insists that it was an "easy decision" to join the Premier League side from Torino in the summer.
Oct 13, 19:27
Ronaldo: 'Brazil could fail to qualify for World Cup 2018'
Former Brazil international striker Ronaldo believes that the current side is the weakest for a "few years", and may struggle to qualify for World Cup 2018 in Russia.
Oct 13, 19:15
Team News: Belgium make four changes for Israel clash, Vincent Kompany returns from injury
Belgium head coach Marc Wilmots makes four changes for his side's final Euro 2016 qualifier with Israel, as Vincent Kompany returns at centre-back following an injury.
Oct 13, 18:52
Player Ratings: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks at which players stood out as Northern Ireland draw 1-1 with Finland in Helsinki to finish top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group.
Oct 11, 20:59
Match Analysis: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland
Sports Mole reviews how Northern Ireland's 1-1 draw with Finland played out in Helsinki, as the visitors finished top of their Euro 2016 qualifying group.
Oct 11, 19:54
Live Commentary: Finland 1-1 Northern Ireland - as it happened
Relive the action from Helsinki as Northern Ireland secured top spot in Group F after a 1-1 draw against Finland with Sports Mole's full text commentary.
Oct 11, 16:00
Report: Chelsea to sack Jose Mourinho, appoint Atletico Madrid's Diego Simeone
Chelsea are reportedly considering sacking manager Jose Mourinho, and replacing the Portuguese with Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone for a cost of £15m.
Oct 10, 22:57
Liverpool want Bernd Leno, Loris Karius?
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is reportedly interested in replacing goalkeeper Simon Mignolet with either Bayer Leverkusen's Bernd Leno or Mainz 05's Loris Karius.
Oct 10, 22:49
Shaun Wane: 'Leeds Rhinos deserve Super League Grand Final win over Wigan'
Wigan Warriors coach Shaun Wane believes that his side were second best in their 22-20 Super League Grand Final defeat by Leeds Rhinos at Old Trafford.
Oct 10, 22:30
Ashley Williams: Wales qualification "massive for everyone"
Wales captain Ashley Williams admits that leading his side to Euro 2016 is the proudest moment of his career, and that reaching the tournament is "massive for everyone."
Oct 10, 22:16
Wales qualify for Euro 2016 despite Bosnia-Herzegovina defeat
Wales qualify for Euro 2016 despite losing 2-0 against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their penultimate Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 10, 21:42
