![Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009](https://sm.imgix.net/23/24/messi-iniesta.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Following Manchester City's historic treble triumph in 2022-23, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 15, 13:42
![Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's past Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool.
May 25, 10:02
![Neymar in action for Brazil on September 10, 2019 Neymar in action for Brazil on September 10, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Brazil could line up against Ecuador
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brazil could line up for their CONMEBOL FIFA World Cup qualifier with Ecuador on Saturday.
Jun 2, 14:54
![Brazilian players celebrate Roberto Firmino's goal against Venezuela on November 14, 2020 Brazilian players celebrate Roberto Firmino's goal against Venezuela on November 14, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Brazil vs. Ecuador - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Ecuador, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 2, 14:46
![Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018 Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring in the Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev on May 26, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top five Champions League final goals since 1992
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole looks at the five greatest goals in the showpiece event since 1992.
May 28, 11:12
![Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry celebrates scoring against Lyon in the Champions League on August 19, 2020 Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry celebrates scoring against Lyon in the Champions League on August 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
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Lucio: 'Philippe Coutinho can be best player in the world'
Former Brazil defender Lucio says that Philippe Coutinho could become the best footballer in the world.
Dec 12, 14:45
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Lucio: 'Jose Mourinho will turn it around at Chelsea'
Brazilian defender Lucio backs his former boss at Inter Milan Jose Mourinho to solve Chelsea's early-season woes.
Oct 23, 01:43
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On this day: Ronaldinho lobs David Seaman as Brazil progress
Twelve years ago today, a misjudgment from David Seaman costs England dearly as Ronaldinho sends Brazil into the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 21, 10:16
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Juventus defender Lucio makes Sao Paulo switch
Brazilian defender Lucio joins Sao Paulo a day after having his contract mutually terminated at Juventus.
Dec 18, 20:48
![Antonio Conte Antonio Conte](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Alessandro Matri starts for Juventus against Palermo
Alessandro Matri starts for Juventus against Palermo today as coach Antonio Conte returns from his four-month touchline ban.
Dec 9, 13:33
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio "unhappy" with lack of playing time at Juventus
Juventus defender Lucio admits that he is unhappy with the lack of playing time at the club and is considering a move to Wolfsburg.
Nov 29, 12:58
![Nicklas Bendtner Nicklas Bendtner](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Nicklas Bendtner on bench for Juventus against Siena
Nicklas Bendtner starts on the bench for Juventus at Siena in Serie A this afternoon.
Oct 7, 13:27
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio out for six weeks
Juventus defender Lucio will miss up to six weeks of action after tearing his ankle ligament during a training session on Friday.
Aug 26, 20:54
![Antonio Conte Antonio Conte](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Antonio Conte targets one more player
Juventus boss Antonio Conte insists that "there is still more work to be done" in the transfer market this summer.
Jul 16, 16:50
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Inter Milan sign Samir Handanovic, Matias Silvestre
Inter Milan sign goalkeeper Samir Handanovic and defender Matias Silvestre from Udinese and Palermo respectively.
Jul 6, 12:20
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio seals Juventus switch
Brazilian defender Lucio joins Juventus on a free transfer after leaving Inter Milan.
Jul 4, 23:19
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio arrives for Juventus medical
Former Inter Milan defender Lucio is undergoing a medical with Juventus ahead of his move to the Italian champions.
Jul 4, 12:29
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio set for move to Italian champions Juventus
Brazilian defender Lucio is poised to move to Serie A winners Juventus on a free transfer.
Jul 3, 00:13
![Diego Forlan Diego Forlan](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Internacional confirm Diego Forlan interest
Internacional vice-president Lucian Davi confirms that the club would be interested in signing Diego Forlan if Inter Milan were to release the forward this summer.
Jul 2, 22:33
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Inter Milan confirm Lucio exit
Inter Milan confirm that the remaining two years of Lucio's contract have been terminated by mutual consent.
Jun 29, 22:53
![Lucio Lucio](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lucio to leave Inter Milan
The agent of Inter Milan defender Lucio claims that the player will leave the club over the summer.
May 17, 01:56
![Diego Milito Diego Milito](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Inter Milan 4-2 AC Milan
Inter Milan claim a stunning 4-2 win over AC Milan on Sunday.
May 6, 21:42
![San Siro San Siro](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Inter Milan 2-1 Siena
Diego Milito nets a brace as Inter Milan beat Siena 2-1 at the San Siro.
Apr 11, 21:39
![Diego Milito Diego Milito](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Inter Milan 5-4 Genoa
Inter Milan edge out Genoa in a nine goal thriller that sees two red cards and four penalties.
Apr 1, 15:52
![Mano Menezes Mano Menezes](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Several senior players excluded from Brazil squad
Brazil coach Mano Menezes overlooks a number of senior players in picking his squad for a friendly encounter against Bosnia later this month.
Feb 14, 15:57
![Claudio Ranieri Claudio Ranieri](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Result: Genoa 0-1 Inter Milan
Yuto Nagatomo's second-half header is enough for Inter to claim their sixth win of the season and climb to seventh in Serie A.
Dec 13, 21:39
![Claudio Ranieri Claudio Ranieri](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Result: CSKA Moscow 2-3 Inter Milan
Claudio Ranieri's Inter Milan got back to winning ways in the Champions League with a late victory over CSKA Moscow.
Sep 27, 18:54
![Claudio Ranieri Claudio Ranieri](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Result: Bologna 1-3 Inter Milan
Claudio Ranieri gets his stint as Inter Milan coach off to a winning start against Bologna.
Sep 24, 18:58
![Neymar Neymar](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Result: Germany 3-2 Brazil
Five goals in the final half-hour earn Germany a 3-2 friendly victory over Brazil in Stuttgart.
Aug 11, 00:08