England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
10 days ago
France Euro Squad 2000 vs 2024: Didier Deschamps the link between two star-studded squads
Sports Mole compares the France squads that was selected for Euro 2000 and has been picked for Euro 2024.
287 days ago
Steven Gerrard's top 10 Liverpool goals
To celebrate Steven Gerrard's 44th birthday, Sports Mole looks back at his 10 greatest goals for Liverpool.
301 days ago
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
2 years ago
France boss Didier Deschamps looking to equal World Cup winning record against Tunisia
France manager Didier Deschamps will be looking to equal a World Cup winning record when his side take on Tunisia in their final Group D clash on Wednesday.
2 years ago
On This Day: Ronaldo hat-trick sinks Man United in Champions League
An impressive display from the Brazilian ensured Real Madrid reached the semi-finals.
4 years ago
How Chelsea could line up against Porto
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie with Porto on Tuesday.
4 years ago
Preview: Chelsea vs. Porto - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Chelsea and Porto, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
4 years ago
Alisson's struggles: A look at five other goalkeepers who had a bad day
Alisson is not alone in having a challenging afternoon.
4 years ago
On this day in 2006: Fabien Barthez announces retirement from football
The goalkeeper later came out of retirement to play for Nantes.
4 years ago
Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United, including their treble-winning side from 1998-99.
5 years ago
On this day: Ruud van Nistelrooy hits Manchester United hat-trick
Thirteen years ago today, Ruud van Nistelrooy scored a hat-trick as Manchester United won an eight-goal contest against Newcastle United.
9 years ago
England's last five wins over France
Ahead of their meeting, Sports Mole looks back on England's five most recent victories over their French counterparts.
9 years ago
On this day: Diego Forlan winner sinks Southampton
Thirteen years ago today, Diego Forlan scored a late winner as Manchester United recorded a 2-1 victory over Southampton at Old Trafford.
9 years ago
On this day: French striker Sylvain Wiltord moves to Arsenal
Fifteen years ago today, Arsenal completed the signing of striker Sylvain Wiltord from Bordeaux for a club-record fee.
10 years ago
On This Day: France beat Brazil in World Cup final
Sports Mole looks back at France's 3-0 win over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final 17 years ago.
10 years ago
On this day: Manchester United finally replace Peter Schmeichel
Ten years ago today, Dutch goalkeeper Edwin van der Sar completed his move from Fulham to Manchester United.
10 years ago
On this day: Fabien Barthez joins Manchester United
Fifteen years ago today, Manchester United completed the signing of World Cup-winning goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.
10 years ago
Paul Scholes wants Petr Cech as David de Gea replacement
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes hopes to see his former club replace goalkeeper David de Gea with Petr Cech.
10 years ago
On this day: Diego Forlan brace guides Manchester United past Liverpool
On this day in 2002, Diego Forlan scores twice as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Anfield.
10 years ago
Thierry Henry's top five Arsenal goals
Thierry Henry scored 228 goals for Arsenal. Here, Sports Mole picks out five of his most memorable strikes for the Gunners.
10 years ago
On this day: Roy Keane sees red as Newcastle United beat Manchester United
Thirteen years ago today, Roy Keane was sent off for a clash with Alan Shearer as Manchester United lost 4-3 away at Newcastle United.
11 years ago
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes unconcerned by Jack Wilshere smoking
Paul Scholes says that it is "not the end of the world" if Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere wants to smoke while he is on holiday.
11 years ago
On this day: Cristiano Ronaldo dazzles future Manchester United teammates
Eleven years ago today, Sporting Lisbon youngster Cristiano Ronaldo shines against his future club Manchester United.
11 years ago
Sir Alex Ferguson's top five transfer blunders
As Paul Pogba shines at the World Cup, Sports Mole selects five of Sir Alex Ferguson's biggest errors in the transfer market.
11 years ago
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Cameroonian players of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Cameroon.
11 years ago
On this day: Manchester United leave it late against Leicester City
Thirteen years ago today, late goals from Dwight Yorke and Mikael Silvestre secure a 2-0 victory for Manchester United over Leicester City.
11 years ago
On this day: Manchester United hit Arsenal for six
Thirteen years ago today, Dwight Yorke scored three goals as Manchester United defeated Arsenal 6-1 at Old Trafford.
11 years ago
On this day: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hat-trick downs Bolton Wanderers
Twelve years ago today, a hat-trick from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer helped Manchester United overcome Bolton Wanderers at the Reebok Stadium.
11 years ago
On this day: West Ham United end Old Trafford hoodoo
Back on this day in 2001, Paolo Di Canio scored the only goal of the game as West Ham United beat Manchester United at Old Trafford for the first time since 1986.
11 years ago
Five previous Manchester United, Chelsea transfers
With a move for Juan Mata from Chelsea to Manchester United looking likely, Sports Mole looks back on five other players that have moved between the two clubs.
11 years ago
Fabien Barthez to join Paris Saint-Germain
Laurent Blanc will make Fabien Barthez a coach at Paris Saint-Germain, according to reports in France.
11 years ago
On this day: West Ham United win at Old Trafford
Back on this day in 2001, West Ham United won in the league at Old Trafford for the first time in 15 years.
11 years ago
On this day: Shaun Goater scores Manchester derby brace
Eleven years ago today, Shaun Goater scores twice as Manchester City defeat rivals Manchester United in the last derby at Maine Road.
11 years ago
Video: Top five Premier League goalkeeper errors
In the wake of another error from Joe Hart, Sports Mole picks out five other mistakes made by Premier League goalkeepers.
11 years ago
In profile: Danny Murphy's career
Sports Mole looks back at Danny Murphy's career following his announcement of retirement.
11 years ago
In Pictures: Smoking Premier League footballers
In the wake of the Jack Wilshere smoking controversy, Sports Mole picks out 10 other Premier League footballers who have been caught lighting up.
11 years ago
On this day: Manchester United overturn three-goal deficit at Tottenham Hotspur
Twelve years ago today, Manchester United overturn a three-goal half-time deficit to win 5-3 at Tottenham Hotspur.
11 years ago
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Top five Cup matches
Ahead of tomorrow's League Cup meeting, Sports Mole looks at five of the best Cup matches between rivals Manchester United and Liverpool.
12 years ago
On this day: Zinedine Zidane sees red in World Cup final
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane's career came to an end when he was red-carded during the World Cup final.
12 years ago
