Live Commentary: Rio Olympics - Opening Ceremony
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the opening ceremony for the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Aug 5, 22:00
Brazilian legend Pele pulls out of Olympics opening ceremony in Rio
Brazilian legend Pele pulls out of the Olympic opening ceremony due to health reasons.
Aug 5, 17:29
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm Helder Costa capture
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm the signing of Benfica midfielder Helder Costa.
Jul 29, 15:05
Anderson Talisca 'chooses Wolverhampton Wanderers over Liverpool'
Benfica midfielder Anderson Talisca is reportedly close to completing a £20m move to Wolves having chosen the Championship outfit ahead of Liverpool.
Jul 28, 16:52
Neymar blasts off-the-field critics
Barcelona and Brazil forward Neymar blasts the journalists that continue to question his life away from the football pitch.
Jul 27, 22:32
Report: Three players heading for Wolverhampton Wanderers
A report claims that Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the signing of Benfica midfielder Pepe, while Helder Costa and Silvio are heading for the club on loan.
Jul 27, 13:41
Jeff Shi: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers could sign players from Benfica'
Fosun International representative Jeff Shi admits that Wolverhampton Wanderers could do business with Benfica as they look to strengthen the first-team squad.
Jul 25, 14:59
Jose Mourinho snubs Cristiano Ronaldo when naming best three players ever
Former Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho names Lionel Messi, Pele and Diego Maradona as the three greatest players of all time, excluding compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 19, 22:02
Wolverhampton Wanderers line up Benfica duo?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly lining up a double swoop for two Benfica players when their proposed takeover goes through.
Jul 18, 16:34
Gareth Bale: 'Wales desperate to make more history in France'
Wales superstar Gareth Bale says that he is "honoured" to be a part of the history-making Dragons squad, as preparations turn towards Wednesday evening's semi-final.
Jul 4, 14:26
Pele 'wishes Jose Mourinho luck' at Manchester United
Brazil legend Pele takes to Twitter during Sunday's Soccer Aid event to give his best wishes to new Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho.
Jun 5, 20:20
Video: Wayne Rooney, Gary Neville perform with James Bay at charity dinner
Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville perform with singer James Bay during a football charity dinner.
May 30, 10:01
Pele suing Samsung for $30m over lookalike in advert
Brazil legend Pele is suing Samsung for $30m (£20.9m) over a newspaper advert that he claims "very closely resembles" him.
Mar 30, 22:40
Brazil captain Neymar cleared to face Uruguay
Brazil captain Neymar is cleared of any muscular damage after pulling up during a training session on Wednesday and will be fit to face Uruguay this weekend.
Mar 24, 14:58
Preview: Wales vs. Northern Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Thursday's Euro 2016 warm-up clash between home nations Wales and Northern Ireland in Cardiff.
Mar 23, 16:04
Ronaldo: 'Neymar is the heir to Lionel Messi'
Barcelona attacker Neymar has the potential to achieve what club teammate Lionel Messi has in the game, according to former Brazil striker Ronaldo.
Feb 19, 22:48
AP McCoy wins Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award
Legendary jockey AP McCoy is named as the winner of the Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award in Belfast.
Dec 20, 20:21
England goalkeeping legend Gordon Banks battling cancer
Gordon Banks reveals that he is battling kidney cancer for a second time, but hopes to call upon the spirit of England's 1966 World Cup success to help him fully recover.
Dec 13, 12:28
Pacos de Ferreira move into sixth place with win over visitors Estoril Praia
Goals from Diogo Jota and Bruno Moreira give Pacos de Ferreira a 2-0 victory over visitors Estoril Praia at the Estadio da Mata Real in the Primeira Liga.
Nov 29, 21:10
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi best of all time'
Former Barcelona captain Xavi claims that Lionel Messi stands alone as the best player in the history of football.
Nov 18, 18:03
Peter Schmeichel's top five saves at Manchester United
On his 52nd birthday, Sports Mole picks out five of Peter Schmeichel's best saves during his stint with Manchester United.
Nov 18, 16:33
Does Neymar deserve the Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole discusses whether Barcelona forward Neymar stands a chance of winning the 2015 Ballon d'Or.
Nov 11, 12:58
Moreirense off bottom with victory over Pacos de Ferreira
Moreirense move off the bottom of the Primeira Liga table with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Pacos de Ferreira.
Nov 8, 18:14
Ronaldinho hails "great player" Neymar
Former Brazil international Ronaldinho backs "great player" Neymar, who has 46 goals in 67 games for his country, "to make history" for the Selecao.
Oct 27, 13:50
Pele: 'I was better than Lionel Messi, Ronaldo'
Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were not better than him in his heyday.
Oct 24, 01:18
Bruno Moreira double sinks Nacional
A Bruno Moreira double helps Pacos de Ferreira earn a 3-1 win at home against Nacional in the Primeira Liga.
Oct 3, 17:54
Pele: 'Manchester United tried to sign me'
Brazilian legend Pele suggests that Manchester United tried to sign him during his playing days.
Sep 26, 18:03
Brazilian football legend Pele: 'I'd rather play for Arsenal than Chelsea'
Brazilian football legend Pele says that he would rather play for Arsenal than Chelsea if given the choice.
Sep 25, 08:49
David Beckham given Legend of Football Award at charity event
Former England captain David Beckham is given the Legend of Football Award at a charity event organised by HMV Football Extravaganza.
Sep 2, 12:21
10-man Sporting Lisbon held by Pacos de Ferreira
Pele scores a late penalty as Pacos de Ferreira claim a 1-1 draw against Sporting Lisbon.
Aug 22, 20:29
On this day: Man United's David Beckham lobs Neil Sullivan from halfway line
Nineteen years ago today, Manchester United winger David Beckham scored from the halfway line against Wimbledon at Selhurst Park.
Aug 17, 08:00
Pele released from hospital following spinal surgery
Brazil legend Pele is released from hospital following surgery for a spinal injury.
Jul 21, 00:40
Pele returns to hospital two months after surgery
Pele is hospitalised for the third time in a year, as he is reported to have undergone spinal surgery on Thursday in Sao Paulo.
Jul 18, 21:24
Video: Pele narrates in new 'FIFA 16' gameplay trailer
Pele narrates EA Sports' gameplay trailer for FIFA 16, which will be released in September.
Jun 16, 11:24
Brazil double World Cup winner Zito dies, aged 82
Former Brazil midfielder Zito, who played at the heart of the illustrious Selecao sides that won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups, passes away at the age of 82.
Jun 15, 19:39
Copa America - Group B preview
Sports Mole takes a detailed look at the four countries that make up Group B of this year's Copa America.
Jun 10, 11:17
Giorgio Chiellini praises "god of football" Lionel Messi
Giorgio Chiellini believes that Barcelona star Lionel Messi has been the best footballer of the last 30 years.
Jun 1, 19:27
Pele wants more "respect" for FIFA's Sepp Blatter despite corruption scandal
Pele believes that FIFA president Sepp Blatter deserves "respect" after being re-elected, despite the latest corruption allegations.
Jun 1, 13:28
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi is the best player of all time'
Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola hails his former charge Lionel Messi as the best player in the world.
May 13, 01:17
Pep Guardiola: 'Lionel Messi is the best player of all time'
Bayern Munich manager Pep Guardiola declares Lionel Messi as the "best player of all time" following his contribution in Barcelona's Champions League semi-final triumph.
May 12, 23:02
