Remembering Johan Cruyff: The Dutch maestro who pioneered 'Total Football'
The Dutchman broke through as a teenager and made it to the top of world football.
Mar 24, 06:20
Brazil legend Pele denies rumours of depression
The 79-year-old suffered complications after undergoing hip surgery.
Mar 19, 20:05
How coronavirus could affect Lionel Messi's claim to be the greatest of all time
Sports Mole looks at the impact CONMEBOL's decision to postpone the Copa America until 2021 could have on Lionel Messi's hopes of finally winning an international trophy.
Mar 17, 23:19
Preview: Reading vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Championship game between Reading and Stoke City.
Mar 12, 14:00
Preview: Birmingham City vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Reading, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 5, 17:24
Billy Sharp fires Sheffield United into FA Cup quarter-finals
Billy's breakthrough in extra-time decides Madejski Stadium contest in Premier League team's favour.
Mar 3, 22:56
Leeds defeat Reading to tighten grip on second
Pablo Hernandez scores the only goal.
Feb 22, 17:05
Preview: Leeds United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Reading, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 20, 13:58
Brazil great Pele insists he is "fine" amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old's son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was "embarrassed" to leave home due to his hip issues.
Feb 14, 14:23
Mallik Wilks rescues late draw for Hull at Reading
Jordan Obita had put the Royals on course for a first victory in six Sky Bet Championship matches.
Feb 8, 17:28
Reading beat Cardiff on penalties after dramatic FA Cup replay
The Royals took the tie into extra time after being 2-0 down.
Feb 4, 22:48
Jamie Paterson fires Bristol City to victory over Reading
Ashley Williams had to clear a goalbound effort from Chris Gunter off the line late on.
Jan 28, 22:21
Eoin Doyle wins third Player of the Month award in a row
Europe's top scorer Eoin Doyle is named League Two Player of the Month for the third successive time.
Jan 10, 06:00
Mino Raiola 'vows never to take another client to Manchester United'
Super-agent Mino Raiola says that he has no intention of advising any of his players to move to Manchester United.
Jan 1, 12:10
Stoke miss chance to move out of relegation zone with dour Reading draw
Nothing to split the sides.
Dec 14, 17:26
Birmingham beat Reading by odd goal in five
Second-half goals from Jeremie Bela and Alvaro Gimenez sealed victory for the visitors.
Dec 7, 17:52
Brazil manager Tite: 'Lionel Messi cannot be compared with Pele'
Brazil manager Tite insists that Lionel Messi cannot be compared with three-time World Cup winner Pele.
Nov 19, 13:02
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: Scholes's United criticism, Havertz 'could leave', Lemina latest
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Paul Scholes's take on United's problems, Leverkusen's admission on Kai Havertz's future and a possible early return for Mario Lemina.
Oct 19, 14:59
Preview: Brazil vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 11, 21:22
Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate hails side's "inner steel"
Marvin Johnson got the only goal of the game in the win against Reading.
Sep 14, 18:12
Preview: Brazil vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Brazil and Peru, a repeat of the 2019 Copa America final.
Sep 10, 13:06
Three more points on the board for Charlton Athletic at Reading
Jonathan Leko and Lyle Taylor were on target at the Madejski Stadium.
Aug 31, 17:10
Joel Glazer to overrule Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Anthony Martial future?
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer reportedly regards Anthony Martial as the club's "Pele" and will block any attempts to sell him this summer.
May 15, 13:49
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 16:56
Lionel Messi scores 600th goal for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores his 600th goal for Barcelona with a stunning free kick against Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
May 1, 21:45
Brazil legend Pele feeling "much better" after hospital scare
Three-time World Cup winner shared news of his improved condition on social media.
Apr 5, 23:12
Barcelona to offer Lionel Messi new contract
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reveals that he is ready to offer Lionel Messi another new contract to ensure that he remains a one-club man.
Apr 5, 13:30
Brazil legend Pele taken to hospital after falling ill
Pele has struggled with health issues in recent years.
Apr 3, 17:39
Stoke prepares to pay respects to Gordon Banks
Fans will have a chance to pay their own respects to the former keeper.
Mar 3, 12:44
Cafu: 'Neymar could go down as one of Brazil's greatest ever'
All-time leading Brazil appearance-maker Cafu tells Sports Mole that Neymar has everything he needs to become one of his country's greatest ever players.
Feb 18, 19:43
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
Banks and Pele went on to enjoy a friendship forged from their iconic moment in the 1970 World Cup.
Feb 12, 15:26
Five of the greatest goalkeeping saves of all time
Gordon Banks' stop from Pele is widely regarded as one of the best stops in football history.
Feb 12, 10:23
England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies, aged 81
England's legendary World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies at the age of 81.
Feb 12, 09:57
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - January 2019
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this January with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
Jamie Carragher: 'Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher compares Eden Hazard to Diego Maradona and Pele, but believes that Chelsea will struggle to keep him at the club next summer.
Sep 27, 00:04
Pele tips Liverpool to win Premier League
Brazil legend Pele says that he is tipping Liverpool to end their wait for a Premier League title this season.
Aug 11, 10:47
Fabinho urges Kylian Mbappe to join Liverpool
New Liverpool signing Fabinho reveals that he is trying to convince World Cup-winning winger Kylian Mbappe to join him at Anfield.
Jul 20, 10:15
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time continues with number two - Alfredo di Stefano.
Jul 17, 16:22
