Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
21 days ago
Man City transfer news: Pep Guardiola plotting swoop for the 'new Michael Ballack'
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for a highly-rated midfielder who has been likened to German icon Michael Ballack.
114 days ago
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League giants Liverpool and Bundesliga titans Bayer Leverkusen.
141 days ago
World Cup 2022: Germany vs. Japan head-to-head record
Ahead of Wednesday's World Cup clash between Germany and Japan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
2 years ago
Preview: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Union Berlin - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Eintracht Frankfurt and Union Berlin, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
2 years ago
Michael Ballack tries to explain Timo Werner struggles at Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack believes that the Blues' style of play is behind Timo Werner's below-par start to his Stamford Bridge career.
4 years ago
Michael Ballack backs Thomas Tuchel to "shape an era" at Chelsea
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack backs his compatriot Thomas Tuchel to "shape an era" in the Stamford Bridge dugout after a promising start.
4 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Timo Werner right to join Chelsea over Liverpool'
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack expects Timo Werner to thrive at Stamford Bridge as he backs his compatriot's decision to reject Liverpool.
5 years ago
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Marc Roca, Ben Chilwell, Timo Werner
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, June 9.
5 years ago
Tuesday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Ben Chilwell, Marcos Alonso, Timo Werner
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Tuesday, June 9.
5 years ago
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Marc Roca, Neymar, Ben Chilwell
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Tuesday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: Timo Werner, Adam Lallana, Harry Wilson
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Liverpool on Tuesday, June 9.
5 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Timo Werner a perfect fit for Chelsea'
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack tips Timo Werner to be a success at Stamford Bridge once he completes his switch from RB Leipzig.
5 years ago
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kai Havertz, Dries Mertens
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Michael Ballack urges Kai Havertz to snub Man Utd, Liverpool moves
Former Chelsea and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Michael Ballack urges Kai Havertz to remain in Germany amid reported interest from Liverpool and Manchester United.
5 years ago
Michael Ballack urges Kai Havertz to reject Liverpool, Manchester United
Club legend Michael Ballack says that Kai Havertz, an alleged target of Liverpool and Manchester United, should remain at Bayer Leverkusen for at least another year.
5 years ago
Dietmar Hamann: 'Timo Werner is not right for Liverpool'
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann does not believe that RB Leipzig striker Timo Werner would fit into Jurgen Klopp's style of play at Anfield.
5 years ago
Dietmar Hamann urges Premier League clubs to move for Kai Havertz
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann claims that Kai Havertz is the best player in Germany at the moment and believes he should be attracting more interest.
5 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Chelsea players to blame for Jose Mourinho sacking'
Michael Ballack says that Chelsea's players were to blame for Jose Mourinho being sacked during the opening months of the 2007-08 campaign.
5 years ago
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Said Benrahma, Paul Pogba, Odion Ighalo
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
5 years ago
Liverpool's Kai Havertz hopes 'hinge on Philippe Coutinho future'
Liverpool's hopes of signing Bayer Leverkusen attacker Kai Havertz this summer could depend on Philippe Coutinho's future, according to Michael Ballack.
5 years ago
Michael Ballack 'not surprised' by Frank Lampard's early success at Chelsea
Former midfielder Michael Ballack says that he has not been surprised by Frank Lampard's early success as Chelsea head coach.
5 years ago
All-time combined XI: Germany vs. Argentina
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever combined XI from the history of Germany and Argentina ahead of the international friendly between the two nations on Wednesday.
5 years ago
David Luiz insists Maurizio Sarri retains respect of Chelsea players
The Carabao Cup final was overshadowed when Kepa declined to go off.
6 years ago
Michael Ballack surprised by timing of Joachim Low contract
Michael Ballack admits to being 'shocked' by Germany's early World Cup exit, and questions why Joachim Low was given a new four-year deal before the tournament started.
7 years ago
Frank Lampard: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek a great weapon for England'
Former Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard believes that Blues academy product Ruben Loftus-Cheek is a "great weapon" for Gareth Southgate's England side.
7 years ago
Roy Hodgson: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be better than Michael Ballack'
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson believes that England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek could be a better player than Germany legend Michael Ballack.
7 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Leroy Sane snub inexplicable'
Former Germany midfielder Michael Ballack says that he "can't explain" Leroy Sane's snub from Joachim Low's World Cup squad.
7 years ago
Tom Henning Ovrebo: 'I made mistakes in Chelsea, Barcelona Champions League game'
Referee Tom Henning Ovrebo admits that he made "mistakes" as Chelsea controversially lost to Barcelona in the Champions League semi-finals in 2009.
7 years ago
Michael Ballack tips Cristiano Ronaldo for Real Madrid stay
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack backs Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid this summer.
8 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Mesut Ozil running out of options'
Michael Ballack is unsure where exactly Mesut Ozil will go if he calls time on his Arsenal career, but feels he may stay for the long term if Arsene Wenger sticks around.
8 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Arsenal must believe that they can beat Bayern Munich'
Michael Ballack believes that Arsenal are capable of defeating Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 tie.
8 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Mesut Ozil should leave Arsenal to win major titles'
Former Germany international Michael Ballack says that Mesut Ozil should leave Arsenal for Bayern Munich if he wants to win more major titles.
8 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Germany will beat Italians'
Former Germany midfielder Michael Ballack backs the world champions to beat Italy in the quarter-finals of Euro 2016 this weekend.
9 years ago
Guus Hiddink warns Antonio Conte of 'tough task' at Chelsea
Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink claims that the lack of an established spine at the club could pose difficulties for Antonio Conte when he takes over in the summer.
9 years ago
Guus Hiddink calls for Chelsea players to take the lead
Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink calls on more of his players to take a tactical lead in games, as they did in his previous spell in charge of the club.
9 years ago
On this day: Jay Jay Okocha moves to Bolton Wanderers
Thirteen years ago today, Nigerian playmaker Jay Jay Okocha moved to Bolton Wanderers on a free transfer.
10 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Manchester United made a mistake letting Paul Pogba leave'
Former Chelsea midfielder Michael Ballack feels that Manchester United made a mistake in letting Paul Pogba leave the club back in 2012.
10 years ago
Michael Ballack: 'Barcelona are beatable'
Former Germany captain Michael Ballack believes that Juventus will exploit Barcelona's "weaknesses" in Saturday's Champions League final.
10 years ago
Daniel Sturridge: 'Steven Gerrard is the best midfielder I've played with'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says that Steven Gerrard is the best midfielder that he has played alongside.
10 years ago
