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Atalanta's Cristian Romero pictured in January 2021
Shirt numbers available to Cristian Romero at Tottenham Hotspur
With Tottenham Hotspur closing in on a deal for Atalanta BC's Cristian Romero, Sports Mole takes a look at the shirt numbers available to the Argentine.
Aug 4, 16:05
A dejected Wayne Rooney during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Everton ace Wayne Rooney 'hit with £5m tax bill'
A report claims that Wayne Rooney has been told to pay £5m after following dodgy advice to invest in a film company which has been targeted by HMRC.
Feb 25, 21:29
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Teddy Sheringham misses penalty on Manchester United debut
Eighteen years ago today, Teddy Sheringham missed a penalty on his Manchester United debut against former club Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 10, 09:34
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Briton Ian Walker guides Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing to Volvo Ocean Race victory
Briton Ian Walker guides Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing to victory in the nine-month Volvo Ocean Race.
Jun 23, 09:36
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jamie Vardy wants to build on England debut
Leicester City forward Jamie Vardy says that winning his first England cap against the Republic of Ireland has left him hungry for more.
Jun 8, 14:56
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Manchester United win first trophy of treble haul
Sixteen years ago today, Manchester United began their pursuit of the treble by winning the Premier League title.
May 16, 08:00
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Newcastle United hammer Tottenham Hotspur on Tyneside
Eighteen years ago today, Kevin Keegan's Newcastle United recorded a 7-1 home victory over Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.
Dec 28, 09:59
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Wolverhampton Wanderers fightback stuns Leicester City
On this day in 2003, Wolverhampton Wanderers overturned a three-goal half-time deficit to record a 4-3 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League.
Oct 25, 09:53
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top 10 Premier League own goals
Following a glut of own goals this weekend, Sports Mole picks out 10 of the most memorable that have been scored during the Premier League era.
Oct 20, 11:26
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: George Weah scores winner on Chelsea debut
Fourteen years ago today, George Weah scored on his Chelsea debut to secure a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 12, 09:48
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Video: Paul Scholes, Michel Salgado show off keepy-uppy skills
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes performs keepy-uppys with Real Madrid legend Michel Salgado.
Nov 18, 14:57
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League in numbers - round eight
Sports Mole's numbers geek reviews the weekend's Premier League action with a swarm of shiny statistics.
Oct 21, 06:15
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Nicolas Anelka appointed Shanghai Shenhua player-coach
Nicolas Anelka becomes Shanghai Shenhua's assistant coach following three months playing for the club after departing Chelsea.
Apr 12, 11:58
Tottenham players
Walker quashes Tottenham's title chances
Ex-Tottenham goalkeeper Ian Walker doesn't think that Harry Redknapp's side will be challenging for the Premier League trophy this season.
Dec 9, 16:38

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ChinaChina34241674
United StatesUnited States29352791
JapanJapan22101446
AustraliaAustralia1751941
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Great BritainGreat Britain16181852
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Friday's key events


HOCKEY
· Great Britain's women aim to secure their place on the podium as they face India in the bronze medal match (2.30am)
· Netherlands - silver medallists five years ago - and Argentina battle for the gold medal in the women's final (11am)

BEACH VOLLEYBALL
· The women's gold medal will be decided as Australia and USA go head to head (3.30am)

BOXING
· Lauren Price will be looking to add to Team GB's success in the ring when she takes on Nouchka Fontijn of Netherlands in the women's middleweight semi-final (6am)

DIVING
· Tom Daley already has one Olympic gold to his name in Tokyo, and he begins his bid for second in the men's 10m platform. Teammate Noah Williams is also involved in the preliminary round (7am)

CYCLING
· Jason Kenny's reign as sprint king may be over, but Jack Carlin looked strong in his bid to succeed his compatriot. He takes on Harrie Lavreysen in his sprint semi-final (8.10am), with the final taking place later in the day (10.35am)
· The women's madison makes its Olympic debut at the velodrome as Team GB duo Katie Archibald and Laura Kenny look to add another medal to their collections (9.15am)

FOOTBALL
· Hosts Japan will look to get themselves on the podium as they face Mexico in the men's bronze medal match (10am)
· The women's champions will be crowned as both Sweden and Canada aim to win Olympic gold for the very first time (1pm)

ATHLETICS
· The men's 5000m final includes Great Britain's Andrew Butchart, but most eyes will be on Ugandan world record holder Joshua Cheptegei (1pm)
· Team GB's Jodie Williams will hope to get on the podium in the women's 400m final, but defending champ Shaunae Miller-Uibo is favourite for gold while Stephenie Ann McPherson should challenge and Allyson Felix is bidding to become the most decorated female track and field athlete of all time (1.35pm)
· Netherlands' Sifan Hassan takes on leg two of her ambitious attempt at a Tokyo treble in a women's 1500m final which also includes Great Britain's Laura Muir and Faith Kipyegon of Kenya (1.50pm)
· A star-studded women's 4x100m relay final will see a Team GB quartet including Dina Asher-Smith look to upset defending champions USA and favourites Jamaica, who boast Elaine Thompson-Herah as she goes for her third gold of the Games (2.30pm)
· Great Britain and Jamaica will also be going for gold in the men's 4x100m relay final, and their medal hopes have been boosted by USA's failure to qualify (2.50pm)

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