Transfer news and rumours: Archer’s exit, Mendez to Villa, Miguel to Forest

Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Cameron Archer’s impending exit from Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest’s first summer signing. Aston Villa are reportedly prepared to accept offers for striker Cameron Archer this summer. The 22-year-old has returned to Villa Park after signing on a permanent deal for Sheffield United during … Read more

Italy pass their test of nerve but Croatia left to rue late goals – and subbing Luka Modric

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 Italy have spent the last few years veering between ignominy and glory. When embarrassment beckoned, a glorious goal instead lent salvation. For 43 minutes when they trailed, the holders confronted the … Read more

Preview: Jubilo Iwata vs. Tokyo Verdy – prediction, team news, lineups

Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s J1 League clash between Jubilo Iwata and Tokyo Verdy, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Tokyo Verdy will attempt to claim a second straight victory when they travel to Yamaha Stadium for Wednesday’s J1 League clash with Jubilo Iwata. The hosts, meanwhile, will be determined to collect maximum points after … Read more

Declan Rice offers surprising response to ‘bitter’ James McClean criticism

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 Declan Rice says James McClean’s criticism may have come from “bitterness towards me not playing for Ireland”, although he was keen to praise what he had thought was a good relationship … Read more