Preview: Rosenborg vs. Fredrikstad – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Norwegian Eliteserien clash between Rosenborg and Fredrikstad, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fresh from snapping a six-match winless run across all competitions, Rosenborg endeavour to build up a head of steam when Fredrikstad arrive at Lerkendal Stadion for Sunday’s Eliteserien encounter. While the hosts ran out 2-1 victors over … Read more

Arsenal ‘earmark injured left-back’ as Oleksandr Zinchenko replacement

Arsenal are reportedly prepared to join the race for highly-rated Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman when the Dutchman returns from injury next season. Arsenal are reportedly prepared to join the race for Feyenoord left-back Quilindschy Hartman when the Dutchman returns from injury next season. Hartman came through the Feyenoord academy and was part of the 2022-23 … Read more

Preview: Kalmar vs. Vasteras SK – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Swedish Allsvenskan clash between Kalmar and Vasteras SK, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. In a meeting between the division’s basement dwellers, out-of-sorts Kalmar will welcome newly-promoted Vasteras SK to Guldfageln Arena on Sunday afternoon for a Swedish Allsvenskan clash. The Red Brothers suffered a sobering defeat at the home … Read more

Preview: Metz vs. Saint-Etienne – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Sunday’s Ligue 1 Playoffs clash between Metz and Saint-Etienne, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Reuniting at the Stade Saint-Symphorien for the second leg of their Ligue 1 relegation/promotion playoff tie, Metz and Saint-Etienne will discover their fates on Sunday afternoon. Les Verts edged out their upcoming hosts 2-1 at a … Read more

Claude Makelele tips Jude Bellingham for Ballon D’Or after ‘amazing’ season

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Former Real Madrid and Chelsea midfielder Claude Makelele has tipped Jude Bellingham to win the Ballon D’Or. The 20-year-old has had a remarkable debut season at the Bernabeu, scoring 23 goals … Read more

Friday’s Transfer Talk Update: Oleksandr Zinchenko, Archie Gray, Joshua Kimmich

Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world. The season is over and while the transfer window doesn’t technically open until June 14, clubs across the UK and Europe are free to get deals in place ahead of next season. Friday morning’s headlines: Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Cristian … Read more

Football rumours: Manchester United considering move for Trevoh Chalobah

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter What the papers say Manchester United are reportedly weighing up a move for Chelsea centre-half Trevoh Chalobah. According to The Independent, the Blues would be willing to sell the 24-year-old to … Read more

Real Madrid have fashioned a world to suit themselves – but is it harming the rest of football?

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Florentino Perez couldn’t have it any other way. On Monday, after a Spanish court gave the latest ruling on the Super League case, those in the Real Madrid president’s circle were … Read more

Friday’s League of Ireland Premier predictions including Shelbourne vs. Sligo Rovers

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today’s League of Ireland Premier fixtures, including Shelbourne vs. Sligo Rovers. © Reuters Both aiming to bounce back from defeats last time out, Drogheda United and Shamrock Rovers will square off at United Park on Friday. The two sides are fighting at opposite ends of … Read more