Luis Figo
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
Luis Figo hits out at Fernando Santos over Portugal's World Cup exit
Luis Figo slams Portugal boss Fernando Santos for his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the World Cup quarter-final with Morocco.
Dec 12, 19:29
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Portugal to be confident of beating Morocco
Ahead of Saturday's 2022 World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why Portugal can be confident of securing their place in the semi-finals.
Dec 9, 15:54
World Cup 2022: Reasons for South Korea to be confident of beating Portugal
Ahead of Friday's World Cup Group H clash between South Korea and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at three reasons why South Korea can be confident of picking up a famous victory.
Dec 1, 16:29
World Cup 2022: South Korea vs. Portugal head-to-head record
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2022 Group H clash between South Korea and Portugal, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 1, 07:57
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio 'signs preliminary four-year contract with Barcelona'
Real Madrid midfielder Marco Asensio reportedly signs a preliminary four-year deal to join bitter rivals Barcelona when his contract at the Bernabeu expires next summer.
Sep 27, 22:44
How Zinedine Zidane's Champions League volley for Real Madrid has stood the test of time
While Real Madrid are currently preparing to face Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final, it is now 20 years since Zinedine Zidane's iconic volley in 2002.
May 30, 09:49
Barcelona boss Xavi 'rejects chance to sign Cristiano Ronaldo'
Barcelona head coach Xavi reportedly turns down the chance to sign Manchester United striker Cristiano Ronaldo this summer.
Mar 29, 23:29
Preview: Spezia vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Serie A clash between Spezia and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 19, 20:04
Manchester United eye wonderkid dubbed 'the new Luis Figo'?
Manchester United are allegedly contemplating an approach for Sporting Lisbon teenager Luis Gomes, who has been compared to legendary midfielder Luis Figo.
Oct 18, 13:10
Former Barcelona chief insists Lionel Messi cannot leave for free this summer
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta insists that Lionel Messi cannot legally leave the club for free this summer and urges the Catalans to hold out for a £630m fee.
Aug 25, 23:54
On this day: Luis Figo joins Real Madrid from Barcelona in world-record transfer
Madrid caused a huge stir by capturing the Portugal star from their arch-rivals.
Jul 24, 09:16
Combined XI: Real Madrid's best team from their 13 European Cup-winning squads
On the anniversary of Real Madrid's 7-3 European Cup final victory in 1960, Sports Mole creates a combined XI for all 13 of their Champions League-winning squads.
May 18, 22:46
Luis Figo: 'Real Madrid should have signed Erling Braut Haaland before Dortmund'
Real Madrid legend Luis Figo admits that the club missed a trick by not signing Erling Braut Haaland ahead of Borussia Dortmund during the January transfer window.
Apr 19, 21:25
Ronaldo hails David Beckham as "one of the best of all time"
Brazilian legend Ronaldo describes former Real Madrid teammate David Beckham as one of the greatest players of all time.
Apr 12, 17:27
Antoine Griezmann hints at Philippe Coutinho exit from Barcelona
Barcelona forward Antoine Griezmann hints that Philippe Coutinho could be set to leave the club this summer by admitting that he wants the Brazilian's number seven shirt.
Apr 4, 22:45
Luis Figo heaps praise on Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku
Former midfielder Luis Figo heaps praise on Inter Milan forward Romelu Lukaku, claiming that the Belgium international could score goals in any team in the world.
Mar 4, 21:22
Luis Figo backs Bruno Fernandes to succeed at Manchester United
Luis Figo backs Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes to have a strong impact at Manchester United, describing him as one of the best players in Portugal.
Feb 18, 23:58
Antoine Griezmann 'to take Philippe Coutinho's shirt number at Barcelona'
Barcelona reportedly plan to give Antoine Griezmann the number seven shirt currently held by Philippe Coutinho, sparking more speculation over the Brazilian's future.
Jul 12, 08:17
Luis Figo: 'English clubs have closed gap on Real Madrid, Barcelona'
Former Real Madrid and Barcelona winger Luis Figo believes that English clubs have closed the gap on the two Spanish giants in this season's Champions League.
Feb 18, 21:59
Ronaldo could be the difference for Juventus in Champions League, says Figo
Cristiano Ronaldo has been a big hit in Turin since joining last summer.
Feb 18, 17:11
Luis Figo tips Real Madrid for Champions League glory
Ex-Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo tells Sports Mole that he expects the side to win a fourth consecutive Champions League trophy.
Feb 18, 16:41
5 famous past meetings between Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid
The second Spanish capital derby of the LaLiga season takes place on Saturday.
Feb 8, 09:00
Philippe Coutinho handed number seven shirt at Barcelona
Barcelona announce that Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho has been handed the number seven shirt for the upcoming season.
Aug 9, 13:34
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time
To mark the end of Andres Iniesta's illustrious 22-year Barcelona career, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest players in the club's history.
May 21, 14:29
Luis Figo: 'Anything can happen in AC Milan, Inter Milan derby'
Former Inter Milan winger Luis Figo insists that form will not matter when the Nerazzurri face bitter city rivals AC Milan this weekend.
Feb 27, 21:12
Cesc Fabregas: 'Andres Iniesta is still good'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas warns his teammates not to underestimate Andres Iniesta's class, despite the Spaniard struggling to find his best form this season.
Feb 17, 22:57
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Difficult for clubs to retain star players'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that teams will always struggle to retain their best players amid interest from the game's elite clubs.
Jan 7, 20:16
Real Madrid 'preparing Sergi Roberto swoop'
Real Madrid prepare a spectacular move for Barcelona midfielder Sergi Roberto, according to a report.
Dec 10, 13:12
Luis Figo joins UEFA as football advisor
Luis Figo joins governing body UEFA in an advisory capacity.
Oct 12, 22:09
Xavi reveals 'surprise' at Neymar departure to Paris Saint-Germain
Barcelona legend Xavi reveals his surprise following the world-record departure of Brazilian forward Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.
Aug 12, 10:58
Dominic Solanke wins Under-20 World Cup Golden Ball
England forward and new Liverpool signing Dominic Solanke wins the Golden Ball for best player at the Under-20 World Cup.
Jun 11, 15:02
Paul Simpson wants bright future for England Under-20 World Cup winners
England Under-20s manager Paul Simpson is hopeful that his players have a bright future ahead of them following their triumph at the Under-20 World Cup.
Jun 11, 14:50
Luis Figo wanted Steven Gerrard at Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid midfielder Luis Figo says it is "a pity" that he never got the chance to play alongside Steven Gerrard at the Bernabeu.
Mar 25, 20:41
Report: Barcelona in contact with Angel di Maria over summer move
Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain winger Angel di Maria are in contact over a prospective Camp Nou summer switch, according to reports.
Mar 16, 11:52
Ronaldo "shocked" by Michael Owen's weight jibe
Former Brazil forward Ronaldo says that he was "shocked" by Michael Owen's recent jibe about his weight.
Jan 11, 18:40
Toni Kroos wants to end playing career at Real Madrid
Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos already has one eye on retirement in six years' time, at which point he believes he will be past his peak performance levels.
Nov 28, 22:44
Paul Scholes and Deco sign up to play in Indian futsal league
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Paul Scholes signs a three-year deal to play in India's Premier Futsal league alongside former Chelsea and Barcelona man Deco.
Jun 23, 18:20
Team News: Two changes for Portugal ahead of Austria clash
Portugal manager Fernando Santos makes two changes to his starting XI ahead of their Euro 2016 Group F meeting against Austria on Saturday night.
Jun 18, 19:17
Team News: Cristiano Ronaldo captains Portugal in Euro 2016 opener against Iceland
Cristiano Ronaldo leads the line for Portugal as they get their Euro 2016 Group F campaign underway against Iceland in Saint-Etienne.
Jun 14, 19:15
