Stephen Topping
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Laurent Depoitre scores on debut as Belgium defeat Andorra
Laurent Depoitre scores on his Belgium debut as his side thrash Andorra 4-1 in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Oct 10, 21:38
Brian McDermott: Leeds Rhinos Grand Final win "incredible"
Leeds Rhinos coach Brian McDermott believes that his side's 22-20 Super League Grand Final victory over Wigan Warriors was "incredible", as his side complete the treble.
Oct 10, 21:07
Half-Time Report: Radja Nainggolan, Kevin De Bruyne goals give Belgium lead against Andorra
Goals from Roma's Radja Nainggolan and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne give Belgium a 2-0 half-time lead in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Andorra.
Oct 10, 20:38
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Bosnia-Herzegovina, Wales
Bosnia-Herzegovina and Wales play out a goalless first half in their Euro 2016 qualifier, while Neil Taylor has a goal chalked off before the break.
Oct 10, 20:36
Leeds Rhinos defeat Wigan Warriors in Super League Grand Final
Leeds Rhinos twice come from behind to beat Wigan Warriors 22-20 in the Super League Grand Final and complete a treble of competition victories in 2015.
Oct 10, 19:58
Team News: Eden Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne start for Belgium, Depoitre, Lukaku to make debut
Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne start for Belgium against Andorra, while Tottenham duo Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen start in defence.
Oct 10, 19:17
Team News: Gareth Bale to start for Wales, Vedad Ibisevic preferred to Edin Dzeko
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale starts for Wales in their Euro 2016 qualifier against Bosnia-Herzegovina, who opt for Vedad Ibisevic over Edin Djeko up front.
Oct 10, 19:08
Report: Sunderland want Burnley manager Sean Dyche to replace Dick Advocaat
Sunderland chairman Ellis Short is reportedly keen to replace Dick Advocaat with Burnley manager Sean Dyche, while Nigel Pearson is also a candidate for the job.
Oct 4, 22:56
Moussa Sissoko: "I hope to play in the Champions League"
Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko expresses his desire to play in the Champions League, and believes that his side need to improve and climb the Premier League.
Oct 4, 22:39
Report: Chelsea board discuss Jose Mourinho future
Chelsea's board reportedly discuss the future of manager Jose Mourinho after the club's slow start to the season, with the Portuguese coach to remain in charge.
Oct 4, 22:19
Zlatan Ibrahimovic breaks record as Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille
Zlatan Ibrahimovic scores two penalties to become Paris Saint-Germain's record goalscorer, as his side defeat Marseille 2-1 in Ligue 1.
Oct 4, 21:53
John Barnes: 'Liverpool could have finished fourth with Brendan Rodgers'
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes believes that his former club are only good enough to reach fourth place, and that Brendan Rodgers could have achieved that target.
Oct 4, 21:48
Late Luciano Vietto goal earns Atletico Madrid point against Real Madrid
A late Luciano Vietto goal earns Atletico Madrid a point from their derby clash with Real Madrid, after Karim Benzema opens the scoring for the visitors.
Oct 4, 21:19
Swansea manager Garry Monk "surprised" at Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers sacking
Swansea City manager Garry Monk admits his surprise and disappointment at Liverpool's sacking of his former coach Brendan Rodgers, who led the Swans to promotion in 2011.
Oct 4, 20:54
Half-Time Report: Zlatan Ibrahimovic double gives Paris Saint-Germain lead over Marseille
Two penalties from Zlatan Ibrahimovic give Paris Saint-Germain a 2-1 lead over Marseille, after Michy Batshuayi opens the scoring for the visitors in their Ligue 1 clash.
Oct 4, 20:51
Half-Time Report: Karim Benzema header gives Real Madrid lead over Atletico Madrid
An early Karim Benzema header gives Real Madrid a 1-0 lead over Atletico Madrid at the Vicente Calderon, as Antoine Griezmann misses a penalty for the hosts.
Oct 4, 20:18
Porto hit four to beat Belenenses
Porto open a three-point lead at the top of the Primeira Liga table after thrashing Belenenses 4-0 at the Estadio do Dragao.
Oct 4, 20:13
John Aldridge: 'Liverpool right to sack Brendan Rodgers'
Former Liverpool striker John Aldridge believes that the club had to sack Brendan Rodgers because results had not been good enough for a team of their stature.
Oct 4, 19:35
Team News: Paris Saint-Germain make five changes, Romain Alessandrini, Lucas Silva start
Paris Saint-Germain make five changes from the side that beat Nantes 4-1 for their clash with Marseille, while Romain Alessandrini and Lucas Silva start for l'OM.
Oct 4, 19:10
Player Ratings: Everton 1-1 Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at the players who stood out at Goodison Park as Everton and Liverpool draw 1-1 in their first Merseyside derby of the season.
Oct 4, 17:03
Brendan Rodgers: Everton draw a "good point" for Liverpool
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers believes that his side's 1-1 draw at Everton is a "good point", and that the team did well to protect the result.
Oct 4, 16:13
Brendan Rodgers: "There's no pressure for me"
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that he is not under pressure of losing his job at Anfield, after his side's 1-1 draw with Everton in the Premier League.
Oct 4, 16:03
Danny Ings: Ankle knock "should be fine"
Liverpool striker Danny Ings plays down an injury scare ahead of England's clash with Estonia, after coming off in the Merseyside derby against Everton.
Oct 4, 15:51
Live Commentary: Everton 1-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Find out how the action unfolded as Romelu Lukaku cancelled out Danny Ings' opener in the Merseyside derby with Sports Mole's full text commentary.
Oct 4, 11:30
Heurelho Gomes: 'Bournemouth draw a fair result for Watford'
Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes believes that his side's 1-1 draw with Bournemouth was "a fair result" after both sides missed chances to win the match.
Oct 3, 18:58
Quique Flores "pleased" with Watford performance against Bournemouth
Watford head coach Quique Flores believes that his side performed well in their 1-1 Premier League draw with Bournemouth.
Oct 3, 18:50
Alexandre Lacazette goal gives Lyon win over Reims
A first-half goal from Alexandre Lacazette gives Lyon a 1-0 victory over Reims in Ligue 1.
Oct 3, 18:33
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa not good enough against Stoke City'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood feels that his side did not play well enough to get anything from their clash with Stoke City, after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat.
Oct 3, 18:01
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth dropped two points against Watford'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe feels that his side "dropped two points" after their 1-1 draw with Watford in the Premier League.
Oct 3, 17:50
Steve McClaren: 'Manchester City scoreline harsh on Newcastle United'
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren feels that his side did not deserve to lose 6-1 against Manchester City in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 3, 17:40
Simone Scuffet: "AC Milan tried to sign me"
Udinese goalkeeper Simone Scuffet - who is currently on loan at Como - claims that AC Milan tried to sign him in January 2014, a month before making his Serie A debut.
Oct 3, 17:22
Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City win over Aston Villa
A second-half Marko Arnautovic goal gives Stoke City a 1-0 away win over Aston Villa in their Midlands derby in the Premier League.
Oct 3, 16:57
Bournemouth, Watford share point after 1-1 draw
First-half goals from Glenn Murray and Odion Ighalo ensure that recently-promoted Bournemouth and Watford share a point in their Premier League clash at Dean Court.
Oct 3, 16:55
Sergio Aguero hits five as Manchester City thrash Newcastle United
Sergio Aguero scores five goals as Manchester City come from a goal down to thrash Newcastle United 6-1 in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 3, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Aston Villa, Stoke City
Aston Villa and Stoke City play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Premier League clash, as Marko Arnautovic has a goal ruled out for offside.
Oct 3, 15:56
Half-Time Report: Late Odion Ighalo goal cancels Glenn Murray opener
Goals from Glenn Murray and Odion Ighalo ensure that Bournemouth and Watford go into half time level in their Premier League fixture.
Oct 3, 15:53
Half-Time Report: Sergio Aguero goal cancels out Aleksandar Mitrovic opener
Goals from Aleksandar Mitrovic and Sergio Aguero ensure that Manchester City and Newcastle United go into half time level in their Premier League fixture.
Oct 3, 15:50
Danny McGuire: 'Leeds Rhinos deserve Grand Final place'
Leeds Rhinos stand-off Danny McGuire believes that his side deserve their place in the Super League Grand Final, and says that his team can complete the treble.
Oct 3, 15:00
Team News: Bournemouth make two changes, Nathan Ake starts for Watford
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe makes two changes for his side's clash with Watford, as Glenn Murray replaces the injured Callum Wilson, and Josh King replaces Lee Tomlin.
Oct 3, 14:14
Team News: Xherdan Shaqiri misses out for Stoke City, Aston Villa make two changes
Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri misses out for his side's clash at Aston Villa with a thigh injury, while Jose Angel Crespo and Jordan Veretout start for the Villans.
Oct 3, 14:11
