Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi 'both snubbed in Ballon d'Or final three'
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will reportedly both miss out on a place in the final three for the Ballon d'Or, guaranteeing a new winner for the first time since 2007.
Nov 23, 09:54
World Cup preview: Brazil
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Jun 13, 12:00
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah's long-term potential not important'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is uninterested in whether Mohamed Salah can become the world's top player, but acknowledges that the forward has had an "outstanding" season.
May 25, 17:37
Combined XI: Liverpool 2005 vs. 2018
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final in Kiev, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from Liverpool's class of 2004-05 and the current crop.
May 24, 08:59
Gary Neville: 'Only Cristiano Ronaldo can win Ballon d'Or'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville claims that only Cristiano Ronaldo can win the Ballon d'Or this year, amid growing belief that Mohamed Salah could challenge.
Apr 26, 17:09
Kaka opens up on Jose Mourinho issues
Former Brazil attacker Kaka admits that he had a "complicated relationship" with Jose Mourinho when the pair were together at Real Madrid.
Apr 18, 16:12
Former Brazil midfielder Kaka announces retirement from football
Former AC Milan, Real Madrid and Brazil midfielder Kaka announces his retirement from professional football at the age of 35.
Dec 17, 17:43
Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour 'made vow to sign Lionel Messi'
Former Manchester City striker Robinho claims that the club's owner Sheikh Mansour made a promise to sign Lionel Messi when taking over at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 16, 13:05
Kaka will not renew Orlando City playing contract
Former Brazil and AC Milan midfielder Kaka announces that he will not renew his playing contract at MLS side Orlando City as a player.
Oct 11, 20:00
Sergio Ramos wants to emulate close friend Fabio Cannavaro
Sergio Ramos insists that snatching the Ballon d'Or award from Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo after a decade of dominance is 'not a crazy thought'.
Aug 29, 16:18
Real Madrid beat MLS All-Star on penalties
Real Madrid edge out MLS All-Stars in a penalty shootout after the match in Chicago finished 1-1 after normal time.
Aug 3, 09:19
Florentino Perez remains Real Madrid president
Real Madrid confirm that Florentino Perez will remain as the Spanish club's president for a fifth term after no candidates ran against him.
Jun 19, 09:26
Miranda tips Brazil teammate Neymar to win Ballon d'Or
Miranda backs Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar to end Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi's domination of the Ballon d'Or by winning the award later this year.
Mar 24, 12:28
Los Angeles Galaxy offer Zlatan Ibrahimovic record-breaking deal?
A report claims that Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be offered the chance to become the MLS's highest-ever earner by joining LA Galaxy in the summer.
Mar 8, 21:41
Kaka 'ruled out for six weeks' with hamstring strain
Orlando City attacker Kaka could miss the next six weeks of the season after suffering a hamstring strain during his team's 1-0 win over New York City FC.
Mar 6, 22:28
Ross Barkley: 'I study Premier League rivals to improve my own game'
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley admits that he studies a number of his Premier League rivals in order to help improve his own game.
Mar 5, 10:20
Philippe Coutinho "very happy" to win Samba Gold award
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho says that he is "very happy" to have won the Samba Gold award, given to the best Brazilian player in Europe.
Feb 23, 21:26
Ronaldinho: 'Gabriel Jesus can become world's best footballer'
Ronaldinho believes that Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus can succeed Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world's best player.
Feb 13, 11:01
Chuba Akpom hits late Arsenal winner
Chuba Akpom scores an 87th-minute winner as Arsenal record a 2-1 win over the MLS All-Stars in a pre-season friendly.
Jul 29, 09:16
Brazil's Kaka ruled out of Copa America with muscle injury
Brazil's Kaka, a former World Player of the Year and Ballon D'Or winner, is out of the Copa America with a muscle injury.
Jun 2, 10:43
Arsenal to spend pre-season in California
Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke confirms that the Gunners will spend pre-season training with his NFL side the LA Rams in California.
Mar 12, 18:07
Cristiano Ronaldo hints at MLS move
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he would be interested in a move to the MLS sometime in the future.
Jan 19, 22:21
Late goal gives Braga victory over Tondela
Nikola Stojiljkovic scores the only goal of the game as Braga defeat Tondela in the Primeira Liga.
Dec 13, 22:22
On this day: Ronaldinho, Filippo Inzaghi earn AC Milan draw against Portsmouth
On this day seven years ago, AC Milan scored twice in the final six minutes to earn a 2-2 draw with Portsmouth at Fratton Park.
Nov 27, 06:00
Gareth Bale: I am not obsessed by Ballon d'Or unlike "some players"
Gareth Bale is adamant that he has the talent to win the Ballon d'Or but claims that he is not 'obsessed' by the thought of winning it.
Nov 22, 23:49
Dunga: 'Injury has cost Philippe Coutinho, Roberto Firmino Brazil places'
Dunga reveals that Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino were not called up to the national team due to injury.
Oct 22, 18:20
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho left out of Brazil squad, Neymar recalled
Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho is left out of Brazil's squad for the upcoming 2018 World Cup qualifiers, while Neymar is recalled following his four-match ban.
Oct 22, 15:57
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho withdraws from Brazil squad due to injury
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho withdraws from Brazil's squad ahead of two 2018 World Cup qualifiers due to injury.
Oct 5, 09:47
Moreirense draw against 10-man Tondela
Moreirense miss out on their first three points after drawing against the 10 men of Tondela in the Primeira Liga.
Oct 3, 18:04
On This Day: Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick downs Ajax
Three years ago today, Cristiano Ronaldo netted a hat-trick as Real Madrid recorded a 4-1 Champions League victory over Ajax.
Oct 3, 08:00
Cyle Larin hat-trick downs New York Red Bulls
Cyle Larin becomes the highest-scoring rookie in MLS history by hitting a hat-trick in Orlando City's 5-2 win at New York Red Bulls.
Sep 26, 02:02
Report: Manchester City almost missed out on David Silva
Manchester City reportedly almost missed out on David Silva thanks to then-Real Madrid manager Manuel Pellegrini.
Sep 5, 20:56
Kaka urges Mario Balotelli improvement
AC Milan legend Kaka urges Mario Balotelli to rediscover his goalscoring touch during a season-long loan with the Rossoneri.
Sep 3, 01:42
Tondela earn first ever Primeira Liga win after beating Nacional
Kaka's second-half strike earns Tondela a 1-0 win over Nacional in Sunday's Primeira Liga clash at the Estadio Joao Cardoso - their first ever in the top flight.
Aug 30, 18:02
Orlando City, Chicago Fire in MLS draw
Orlando City draw 1-1 with Chicago Fire in the MLS.
Aug 30, 06:42
On This Day: Cristiano Ronaldo scores on Real Madrid debut
On this day six years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo opened his scoring account for Real Madrid in a 3-2 home win over Deportivo La Coruna at the Bernabeu.
Aug 29, 08:00
Brendan Rodgers miffed by "incredible" Dunga decision to omit Philippe Coutinho
Brendan Rodgers is struggling to get to grips with Dunga's "incredible" omission of Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho from his latest Brazil squad.
Aug 16, 16:12
Kaka replaces Philippe Coutinho in Brazil squad
Kaka earns a recall to the Brazil squad at the expense of Liverpool's attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
Aug 13, 16:56
New MLS franchise Los Angeles FC target Cristiano Ronaldo?
New MLS franchise Los Angeles FC are reportedly set on bringing in Cristiano Ronaldo as their first designated player when they start playing in 2018.
Aug 12, 13:27
Kaka: 'Liverpool should build around Philippe Coutinho'
Brazil international Kaka tells Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers that he should build his Reds side around midfielder Philippe Coutinho.
Aug 12, 09:07
