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Top 10 football players of all time
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Apr 17, 21:39
England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 25, 18:01
Preview: Freiburg vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 21:21
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 10, 09:48
Julian Nagelsmann hails Franz Beckenbauer as "the best footballer in German history"
Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann hails Franz Beckenbauer, who has passed away at the age of 78, as "the best footballer in German history".
Jan 8, 19:06
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78
Legendary Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer, one of three men to have won the World Cup as both a player and manager, dies at the age of 78.
Jan 8, 16:31
Brazil legend and four-time World Cup winner Mario Zagallo dies, aged 92
Brazilian legend Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup winner and one of the most important figures in the nation's sporting history, dies at the age of 92.
Jan 6, 11:32
Sir Bobby Charlton 1937-2023: England's greatest-ever player and Manchester United icon
Sports Mole pays tribute to England and Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86.
Oct 21, 17:33
Inter Miami officially unveil Lionel Messi
Inter Miami officially announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner expected to make his debut on July 21.
Jul 15, 19:25
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday.
Dec 30, 13:54
A tribute to Pele: The 'King of Football' and a pioneer of greatness
Following the death of Pele at the age of 82, Sports Mole looks back on the Brazilian icon's career and why he is regarded as the original greatest ever.
Dec 30, 12:28
Brazil legend and football icon Pele dies, aged 82
Brazil icon Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies in Brazil at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer.
Dec 29, 19:06
The top 10 football matches of all time
Following a classic World Cup final at Qatar 2022, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 20, 11:20
Top 10 World Cup finals of all time: Where does the 2022 thriller rank?
Following an all-time classic finale to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
Dec 19, 17:39
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
World Cup 2022: Reasons for France to be confident of beating Argentina
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at three reasons for Les Bleus to be confident of marching to successive titles.
Dec 17, 15:14
The greatest individual performances at the World Cup
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
Didier Deschamps comments on France future after England victory
France manager Didier Deschamps remains coy about his future after leading Les Bleus to the semi-finals of the World Cup following a 2-1 win over England.
Dec 11, 07:13
Zinedine Zidane 'agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager'
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup.
Nov 22, 18:03
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
Top 10 greatest World Cups of all time
As the 2022 finals loom ever nearer, Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10.
Nov 18, 14:13
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 greatest games in the tournament's history.
Nov 18, 10:28
Germany World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of four-time champions Germany as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2014.
Nov 15, 16:00
France World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to become just the third nation to win back-to-back titles.
Nov 15, 10:00
England's greatest ever World Cup XI
Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar starting later this month, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances.
Nov 7, 13:24
Five most memorable matches between England and Germany
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 15:05
Bayern Munich, Germany legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller - widely regarded as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time - dies at the age of 75.
Aug 15, 12:48
Austria Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euro 2020 tournament, Sports Mole assesses the chances of an Austrian side who have never progressed from the group stage.
Jun 9, 20:00
Preview: Switzerland vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between Switzerland and Germany, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 4, 11:48
Champions League final 2020: Bayern Munich's history in the European Cup/Champions League
Ahead of the 2020 Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Bayern's rich history in the competition.
Aug 22, 11:00
Bayern Munich's previous European Cup/Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Bayern Munich's previous European Cup/Champions League finals ahead of Sunday's showdown with Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 20, 17:45
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
The Invincible Kings of Europe: Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season
On the 25-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 16:42
Football's greatest ever captains including Moore, Beckenbauer and Keane
West Ham won their only major European trophy in their history after a 2-0 victory over 1860 Munich in the European Cup Winners' Cup final.
May 19, 07:41
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 22:50
FIFA not giving up hope on corruption trial related to the 2006 World Cup
A trial in Switzerland has ended without conclusion.
Apr 28, 22:04
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, but I'm the best'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, but insists that he himself remains the greatest of all time.
Mar 29, 22:12
Brazil legend Pele denies rumours of depression
The 79-year-old suffered complications after undergoing hip surgery.
Mar 19, 20:05
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
