Aston Villa vs. Bologna: How have Premier League outfit fared against Italian opposition?
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Bologna, Sports Mole takes a look at how Aston Villa have fared versus Italian opposition in the past.
Oct 21, 14:15
Spain vs. England: Classic matches ahead of Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole looks back on some classic meetings between Spain and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion.
Jul 11, 13:57
England vs. Belgium: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Tuesday's friendly clash between England and Belgium, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 25, 18:46
World Cup 2022: Reasons for England to be confident of beating Senegal
Sports Mole picks out three reasons for England to be confident of beating Senegal in Sunday's World Cup 2022 last-16 showdown.
Dec 3, 19:22
How former England captains have fared as managers
Platt lasted just two seasons at the City Ground.
Jul 1, 08:00
Four memorable matches between England and Denmark
England and Denmark have previous for excitement.
Mar 30, 10:40
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
News Extra: Silva's 'time running out', Rodri's Liverpool praise, Lukaku "getting better"
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Marco Silva's precarious position at Everton, Rodri's surprise comments about Liverpool and Didier Drogba's praise for Romelu Lukaku.
Oct 12, 20:42
Juventus, AC Milan 'eye Arsenal youngster Sam Greenwood'
Arsenal youngster Sam Greenwood emerges as a target for Juventus and AC Milan, according to a report.
Aug 28, 20:16
Preview: Belgium vs. England - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of England's third-place playoff with Belgium in St Petersburg.
Jul 12, 21:12
Preview: England vs. Belgium - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview for England's Group G decider against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 27, 14:00
Preview: England vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Saturday's World Cup warm-up between England and Nigeria.
May 31, 13:06
Phil Taylor: 'I'm confident of 17th world title'
Phil Taylor says that he is confident of winning a 17th world title after averaging almost 102 in his first-round clash with David Platt.
Dec 19, 09:35
Phil Taylor: 'Preparation is key ahead of World Championship'
Phil Taylor says that he will be "ready" to launch a bid to win a 17th world title at Alexandra Palace.
Dec 13, 12:13
Michael van Gerwen, Phil Taylor to play prelim qualifiers at World Championship
Michael van Gerwen and Phil Taylor will play preliminary-round qualifiers in the first round of the World Championship.
Nov 28, 15:38
Roger Johnson joins Charlton Athletic
Centre-back Roger Johnson agrees an 18-month contract with Championship side Charlton Athletic.
Jan 4, 12:02
On this day: England's Ian Wright nets four goals against San Marino
Twenty-two years ago today, Ian Wright scored four goals as England recorded a 7-1 victory over San Marino.
Nov 17, 06:00
On this day: Luis Boa Morte nets Arsenal brace against Birmingham City
Eighteen years ago today, Luis Boa Morte scored two of his four goals for Arsenal during a League Cup tie against Birmingham City.
Oct 14, 06:00
Roger Johnson joins Indian Super League side FC Pune City
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers man Roger Johnson joins the Indian Super League with David Platt's FC Pune City.
Aug 19, 00:05
English duo Steve Simonsen, Nicky Shorey switch to FC Pune City
Free agents Steve Simonsen and Nicky Shorey agree moves to Indian Super League side FC Pune City.
Jul 21, 15:55
On this day: Crestfallen England exit Italia '90
On this day 25 years ago, England crashed out of the 1990 World Cup at the semi-final stage following a penalty shootout defeat to West Germany in Turin.
Jul 4, 08:00
On this day: Gary Lineker exits international stage
Twenty-three years ago today, Gary Lineker made his final appearance for England in a game against Sweden that would see him controversially substituted.
Jun 17, 08:00
FC Pune City appoint David Platt as manager
Former England midfielder David Platt becomes manager of Indian Super League side FC Pune City.
Jun 2, 09:47
On This Day: Late David Platt header sinks Manchester United
Seventeen years ago today, David Platt scored late on to secure a 3-2 win for Arsenal over Manchester United at Highbury.
Nov 9, 10:00
England vs. San Marino: Previous meetings
Sports Mole looks back on the four previous encounters between England and minnows San Marino.
Oct 8, 11:10
On this day: Ian Wright breaks Arsenal's goalscoring record
Seventeen years ago today, Ian Wright became Arsenal's leading goalscorer of all time thanks to a hat-trick against Bolton Wanderers.
Sep 13, 09:59
England vs. Norway: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of tonight's meeting at Wembley, Sports Mole picks out five of the best previous clashes between England and Norway.
Sep 3, 11:40
On this day: David Platt moves to Italy
Back on this day in 1991, England international David Platt left Aston Villa to sign for Italian outfit Bari.
Jul 21, 09:40
England's top five World Cup goals
Sports Mole picks out the five best goals scored by England internationals at World Cup tournaments.
Jun 2, 12:51
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Belgian players of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Belgium.
Apr 26, 11:16
Michael Owen to join punditry team of Al Jazeera's beIN Sport this week?
Michael Owen will reportedly switch to Al Jazeera's beIN Sport this week as a pundit for their Champions League coverage.
Mar 18, 11:19
England's penalty shootout failures
After Roy Hodgson discusses his plans for penalty shootouts at the World Cup, Sports Mole looks back over England's defeats from 12 yards out.
Feb 25, 12:42
Stoke City's Asmir Begovic confirms Manchester City were "close" to signing him
Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic confirms that Roberto Mancini wanted to sign him for Manchester City before he was sacked last season.
Nov 5, 09:31
On this day: Netherlands end England's World Cup hope
Twenty years ago today, England's chances of reaching the 1994 World Cup were all but ended in Rotterdam by the Netherlands.
Oct 13, 10:08
On this day: Dennis Bergkamp nets hat-trick against Leicester City
Sixteen years ago today, Dennis Bergkamp scored all of Arsenal's goals in their 3-3 draw away at Leicester City.
Aug 27, 09:52
David Platt denies comments regarding Manchester City's Joe Hart exit
David Platt denies that he made comments suggesting that if Roberto Mancini had remained as Manchester City manager, Joe Hart would have been sold.
Aug 26, 11:04
David Platt: 'Roberto Mancini wanted to sell Joe Hart'
David Platt says that he and Roberto Mancini were planning to sign Asmir Begovic to replace Joe Hart before being sacked by Manchester City.
Aug 25, 20:33
Michael Owen wants to compete in charity horse race
Michael Owen says that his wife will teach him how to ride a horse in order to compete in a charity race in the future.
Jul 4, 13:28
David Platt leaves Manchester City
David Platt turns down the chance to remain with Manchester City following the sacking of Roberto Mancini.
May 14, 19:04
David Platt: Roberto Mancini reports were "not ideal" before FA Cup final
Manchester City assistant manager David Platt says that reports surrounding the future of Roberto Mancini were "not ideal" before their FA Cup final defeat to Wigan Athletic.
May 12, 08:16
