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Coverage of the World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Lithuania.
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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F46%2Fbrager.jpg "Andre Schurrle celebrates with team mates after scoring the sixth goal for Germany against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup")
The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, six months out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.Dec 5, 20:17
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Top 10 World Cup goals of all time, six months before the 2026 tournament begins
Six months out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole picks our top 10 goals in the history of the World Cup.Dec 5, 20:08
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World Cup 2026 draw: When is it? How can I watch it? Who are the favourites for the trophy?
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the upcoming draw for the 2026 World Cup.Dec 2, 08:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F08%2Freijnders-68a0db129a6ae319034450.jpg "Manchester City's Tijjani Reijnders celebrates on August 16, 2025")
Netherlands lineup vs. Lithuania: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier as Reijnders, De Ligt return
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Monday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Lithuania.Nov 15, 10:44
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Preview:Netherlands vs Lithuania - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Lithuania, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 15, 10:11
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'make feelings clear' on possible Kobbie Mainoo, Joshua Zirkzee January departures
Manchester United are allegedly expected to resist any attempts from Kobbie Mainoo or Joshua Zirkzee to leave the club in January.Nov 13, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F41%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Netherlands defender Virgil van Dijk on October 11, 2024")
Netherlands lineup vs. Poland: Predicted XI for Ronald Koeman's side in key 2026 World Cup qualifier
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up in their 2026 World Cup qualification fixture against Poland on Friday night.Nov 12, 17:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F36%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Netherlands coach Ronald Koeman during UEFA EURO 2024, on July 6, 2024")
Preview:Poland vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup qualification clash between Poland and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 12, 17:14
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Man City transfer news: “Bothered” star ‘could leave’ in January amid interest from three clubs
A "bothered" Manchester City player could leave the Etihad Stadium in January amid interest from three clubs, according to a report.Nov 11, 14:15
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Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?Nov 10, 14:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F12%2Fryaszo.jpg "Liverpool's Ryan Gravenberch and Dominik Szoboszlai pictured on September 17, 2024")
Liverpool injury news: Ryan Gravenberch update provided after 'problem' on Netherlands duty
Ryan Gravenberch faces a potential absence for Liverpool’s clash against Manchester United due to a suspected hamstring injury on international duty with the Netherlands.Oct 13, 18:30
Preview:Netherlands vs Finland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Finland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 10, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F32%2Fmemphis-depay.jpg "Netherlands' Memphis Depay pictured on July 10, 2024")
Preview:Malta vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Malta and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 7, 16:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F24%2F43%2Frobert-lewandowski_1.jpg "Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy on August 23, 2020")
Ballon d'Or: Which players should have won the award, but missed out
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to name the five unluckiest players to not win the Ballon d'Or.Sep 21, 20:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fdepay-6-68463a7b10e05626055178.jpg "Netherlands head coach Ronald Koeman with Memphis Depay on June 7, 2025")
Netherlands predicted XI vs. Lithuania: Possible lineup for World Cup qualifier as Memphis Depay dropped
Sports Mole looks at how Netherlands could line up for their World Cup qualifier against Lithuania on Sunday afternoon.Sep 5, 12:27
Preview:Lithuania vs Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Lithuania and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 5, 11:45
Netherlands lineup vs. Poland: Predicted XI for World Cup 2026 qualifier as Memphis Depay out to break Van Persie record
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Thursday's World Cup 2026 qualifier against Poland.Sep 2, 19:41
Preview:Netherlands vs Poland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Europe clash between Netherlands and Poland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 2, 17:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F25%2F23%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup")
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.Jun 11, 15:45
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Tijjani Reijnders to Man City transfer given seal of approval as Pep Guardiola’s £46.5m arrival “walks straight into the team”
Manchester City’s latest signing Tijjani Reijnders is a “complete midfielder” and “walks straight into the team” under Pep Guardiola, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.Jun 11, 12:31
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