Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s J1 League clash between Vissel Kobe and Machida Zelvia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Fourth-placed Vissel Kobe will be looking to close the gap on the top three when they face J1 League leaders Machida Zelvia at the NOEVIR Stadium Kobe on Wednesday. The hosts are four points behind … Read more
Real Madrid forward Joselu makes a decision on the next phase of his career having impressed at the Bernabeu last season. Real Madrid loanee Joselu has reached a decision over the next phase of his career. With parent club Espanyol having been relegated, the veteran was provided with the opportunity to rejoin Real 11 years … Read more
Manchester United are reportedly holding out to receive at least £30m for Mason Greenwood, with Lazio seeing an initial offer of £20m rejected by the Red Devils. Manchester United have reportedly rejected a £20m bid from Italian side Lazio for out-of-favour attacker Mason Greenwood. The 22-year-old spent the 2023-24 term on loan at La Liga … Read more
Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the signing of a £5m-rated striker after his release clause was triggered. Chelsea are reportedly moving closer to the acquisition of Barcelona youngster Marc Guiu. The Blues have been heavily linked with a wide array of frontmen since their recruitment team wrapped up a deal for Enzo Maresca, who … Read more
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 Scotland began their journey home from Germany on Monday afternoon to the accompaniment of a Bavarian band following their exit from Euro 2024. Steve Clarke’s side lost 1-0 to Hungary in Stuttgart … Read more
Young fan runs onto pitch for selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024 Croatia and Italy face off in a pivotal final game in Group B on Monday night, with the winner knowing that they’ve guaranteed themselves a place in the last 16 of Euro 2024. Zltko Dalic’s Croatia side have been disappointing in their … Read more
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 So Scotland’s Euro 2024 campaign peaked before the football began. While the Scottish hordes endeared themselves in Munich, Cologne and Stuttgart, the Scottish team laboured and floundered: wretched against Germany, industrious … Read more
Sports Mole previews Thursday’s Brasileiro clash between Fortaleza and Palmeiras, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Palmeiras can complete a perfect month in the Brasileiro Serie A with a victory over Fortaleza on Wednesday at Arena Castelao. Over the weekend, the Ceara club could only manage a 1-1 draw with Atletico Mineiro, while Palestra … Read more
Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer have admitted they understand Harry Kane’s response to their England criticism. The two BBC pundits, who are former England captains themselves, had some choice words about the team’s display against Denmark in their 1-1 draw at Euro 2024. Lineker, in a slightly tongue-in-cheek manner, described the team’s display as “s***” … Read more
Sports Mole previews Wednesday’s J1 League clash between Cerezo Osaka and Sagan Tosu, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Two teams operating at opposite ends of the J1 League table will meet on Wednesday when seventh-placed Cerezo Osaka host 17th-placed Sagan Tosu. The home side are enjoying a five-match unbeaten run in the league … Read more