Frank Rijkaard
Joan Laporta wants to bring Frank Rijkaard back to Barcelona?
Barcelona president Joan Laporta wants Frank Rijkaard to return to Camp Nou for a second spell as head coach, according to a report.
Feb 1, 13:58
Xavi explains Lamine Yamal's recent lack of starts at Barcelona
Barcelona boss Xavi says that he is wary of starting 16-year-old Lamine Yamal too much at this stage of his career.
Sep 28, 20:19
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
Pedri, Frenkie de Jong return to Barcelona squad for Atletico Madrid clash
Pedri and Frenkie de Jong return to the Barcelona squad for Sunday's La Liga contest with Atletico Madrid.
Apr 22, 20:23
Barcelona bidding to avoid worst goalscoring drought for 15 years
Barcelona will look to avoid their worst goalscoring drought for 15 years when they face Atletico Madrid in La Liga on Sunday.
Apr 22, 10:27
Lionel Messi's 800 career goals in numbers
Sports Mole dissects Lionel Messi's 800 career goals after the Argentina international brought up the milestone during Thursday's 2-0 win over Panama.
Mar 24, 19:57
World Cup 2022: Argentina vs. Saudi Arabia head-to-head record
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup clash between Argentina and Saudi Arabia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Nov 21, 20:18
A closer look at Pep Guardiola's record in the Champions League
Pep Guardiola last lifted European club football's biggest prize in 2011.
May 31, 11:55
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: The 10 greatest Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of Saturday's all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest finals in the competition's history.
May 28, 12:22
Rangers go undefeated - what other teams have enjoyed "invincibles" seasons?
It has been a momentous year for the Ibrox side after recapturing a trophy they last lifted in 2011.
May 15, 16:29
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2020 Champions League final, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
Aug 22, 15:31
The Invincible Kings of Europe: Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season
On the 25-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 16:42
Thierry Henry: 'Easier to play for Arsenal than Barcelona'
France legend Thierry Henry says that his role at Arsenal made it easier for him to play for the Gunners over representing Barcelona later in his career.
May 4, 13:31
Rio Ferdinand: 'I was close to Barcelona move'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand reveals that he was close to signing for Barcelona in 2008.
Apr 8, 23:29
Sjaak Swart: 'Luis Suarez will return to Ajax'
Former Ajax attacker Sjaak Swart says that Barcelona forward Luis Suarez will return to the Dutch giants before retiring.
Aug 17, 23:35
Zvonimir Boban: 'AC Milan have no superstars'
Former AC Milan midfielder Zvonimir Boban thinks that the club have "no superstars" at present, despite having signed several marquee players in the summer.
Sep 19, 21:20
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur season is a success without FA Cup'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that his side's season can be classed as a successful one regardless of whether they win silverware.
Apr 21, 22:51
Netherlands to take time over Danny Blind replacement
The Dutch FA insists that it will take its time over appointing a successor to former manager Danny Blind.
Mar 27, 19:51
Louis van Gaal favourite for Netherlands job
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is the early favourite to take over the Netherlands national team for a third time.
Mar 27, 19:20
Las Palmas want Michael Laudrup?
Former Swansea City boss Michael Laudrup is reportedly in the frame to take over at Las Palmas.
Mar 27, 17:15
Frank Rijkaard 'would return to Barcelona'
Former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard reveals that he would "gladly return" to Camp Nou after being questioned on his long-term future.
Oct 6, 13:05
Ronald Koeman favourite for Barcelona job
Bookmakers install Southampton boss Ronald Koeman as favourite to take charge of Barcelona, should Luis Enrique leave the club.
Jun 8, 12:45
End-of-season report: Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Real Madrid performed in the 2014-15 season.
May 24, 19:15
On this day: AC Milan hammer Johan Cruyff's Barcelona 'Dream Team'
Twenty-one years ago today, AC Milan stunned Johan Cruyff's Barcelona in the final of the Champions League.
May 18, 08:00
Five ready-made replacements for Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at five managers who could step in and replace Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City this summer should the Chilean be sacked.
Apr 13, 10:19
Oscar Garcia to replace Luis Enrique at Barcelona?
Oscar Garcia reportedly emerges as a surprise candidate to replace under-fire Barcelona manager Luis Enrique.
Jan 10, 00:08
Henk ten Cate: 'Lionel Messi made deathbed promise to Tito Vilanova'
Former Barcelona assistant manager Henk ten Cate claims that Lionel Messi is still at the club because of a promise he made to Tito Vilanova shortly before his death.
Jan 9, 04:59
Fabio Capello: 'I tried to bring Lionel Messi to Juventus'
Former Juventus manager Fabio Capello claims that he tried to bring Barcelona star Lionel Messi to Turin on loan back in 2005.
Oct 30, 19:38
Victor Valdes writes open letter confirming Barcelona exit
Victor Valdes pens an open letter confirming that he is leaving Barcelona this summer.
May 14, 10:09
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.
May 10, 10:07
Deco: 'Barcelona decline expected'
Former Barcelona player Deco dismisses the notion that the club is in crisis.
May 1, 23:17
On this day: Paul Scholes strike knocks out Barcelona
Six years ago today, Paul Scholes scores the only goal of the game as Manchester United advance through to the final of the Champions League at the expense of Barcelona.
Apr 29, 10:01
Frank Rijkaard in demand despite retirement talk?
AC Milan and Roma are reportedly interested in appointing former Barcelona manager Frank Rijkaard as their coach in the future.
Mar 21, 09:04
Five Italy-bound Manchester United players
As Nemanja Vidic agrees to join Inter Milan, Sports Mole has looked at five other Manchester United players that have left Old Trafford for Italian clubs.
Mar 5, 13:24
On this day: Liverpool beat Barcelona at Camp Nou
On this day in 2007, Liverpool went to the Camp Nou and beat Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.
Feb 21, 13:55
Top five English clubs' Champions League red cards
Following Martin Demichelis's red card last night, Sports Mole looks back on five other Premier League footballers that have been dismissed in the Champions League.
Feb 19, 11:45
On this day: Dennis Bergkamp signs for Inter Milan
Twenty-one years ago today, Dutch striker Dennis Bergkamp agreed a deal that would see him leave Ajax for Inter Milan.
Feb 15, 09:59
On this day: Netherlands end England's World Cup hope
Twenty years ago today, England's chances of reaching the 1994 World Cup were all but ended in Rotterdam by the Netherlands.
Oct 13, 10:08
Five players that have crossed the Real Madrid-Barcelona divide
Amid reports that Barcelona want to sign Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas, Sports Mole takes a look at five other players that have made the switch between the Spanish rivals.
Aug 21, 12:07
Joan Laporta: 'Jose Mourinho wanted Barcelona job'
Joan Laporta claims that Jose Mourinho wanted to become coach of Barcelona after leaving Chelsea in 2007.
Aug 5, 08:33
