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Preview: Napoli vs. Fiorentina - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Supercoppa Italiana clash between Napoli and Fiorentina, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 16, 16:20
Preview: Inter Milan vs. Frosinone - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Frosinone, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 10, 18:59
Preview: Cagliari vs. Roma - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Cagliari and Roma, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 6, 17:05
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
Lionel Messi to return for Paris Saint-Germain against Angers
Paris Saint-Germain boss Christophe Galtier expects Lionel Messi to return to club action against Angers in Ligue 1 next week.
Jan 6, 00:21
A closer look at Lionel Messi's World Cup records
After etching his name into World Cup folklore by winning the 2022 final with Argentina, Sports Mole takes a look at the standout records Messi now holds at the World Cup.
Dec 18, 22:37
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
Argentina's Lionel Messi out to break four fresh World Cup records against France
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four fresh World Cup records when Argentina face France in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 16, 15:15
World Cup leading goalscorers of all time: Lionel Messi eyes Pele mark in final
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at the leading goalscorers in the competition's history.
Dec 16, 14:58
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe, Alvarez, Giroud all in contention
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at how the Golden Boot race is shaping up, with four of the finalists still in contention.
Dec 16, 13:41
Argentina forward Lionel Messi confirms final will be his last World Cup match
Argentina forward Lionel Messi confirms that Sunday's World Cup final will be his last appearance in the tournament.
Dec 14, 14:13
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez react as Argentina reach 2022 World Cup final
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez express their delight after Argentina secured their place in the 2022 World Cup final courtesy of a 3-0 semi-final win against Croatia on Tuesday night.
Dec 14, 00:59
Lionel Messi breaks fresh World Cup records, equals Diego Maradona mark in semi-final
Argentina's Lionel Messi breaks a string of World Cup records with a goal and an assist against Croatia, including equalling Diego Maradona's all-time assist mark.
Dec 13, 21:00
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez shine as Argentina beat Croatia to reach World Cup final
Argentina book their place in the 2022 World Cup final courtesy of a 3-0 semi-final victory against Croatia at the Lusail Stadium on Tuesday night.
Dec 13, 20:56
Lionel Messi breaks Argentina World Cup goalscoring record in semi-final
Lionel Messi becomes Argentina's highest-ever scorer at World Cups, overtaking Gabriel Batistuta's record with the opening goal against Croatia in the semi-final.
Dec 13, 19:36
Argentina vs. Croatia: Who could be the key men in World Cup semi-final?
Ahead of Tuesday's World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at which players could prove to be decisive for both sides in Qatar.
Dec 12, 19:07
Argentina's Lionel Messi looking to break four World Cup records against Croatia
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four World Cup records when his Argentina side lock horns with Croatia in Tuesday's semi-final clash at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 15:12
World Cup 2022: Why to expect a goal contribution from Argentina's Lionel Messi against Croatia
Ahead of Tuesday's 2022 World Cup semi-final between Argentina and Croatia, Sports Mole looks at why Lionel Messi is expected to contribute to a goal at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 12, 14:30
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni: 'Lionel Messi has proven he is the best of all time'
Argentina boss Lionel Scaloni labels Lionel Messi "the best of all time" following his performance in their 2022 World Cup win over the Netherlands in the quarter-finals.
Dec 10, 01:31
Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties to advance to semi-finals
A sensational Netherlands comeback is in vain as Argentina progress to the World Cup semi-finals on penalties following a historic 2-2 draw at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Dec 9, 21:55
Team News: Lisandro Martinez starts in back three for Argentina against the Netherlands
Manchester United centre-back Lisandro Martinez is named in Argentina's starting lineup for this evening's World Cup 2022 quarter-final clash against the Netherlands at Lusail Stadium.
Dec 9, 18:01
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister: "Lionel Messi surprises us every day"
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister heaps praise on star attacker Lionel Messi, revealing that he is the player who has surprised him the most for the national team.
Dec 8, 17:22
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Argentina to be confident of beating the Netherlands
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at reasons for La Albiceleste to be confident of victory.
Dec 8, 15:52
Lionel Messi looking to equal Argentina World Cup goalscoring record
Lionel Messi is looking to equal Gabriel Batistuta's World Cup goalscoring record for Argentina when he faces off against Netherlands in the quarter-finals.
Dec 8, 15:01
How Argentina could line up against the Netherlands
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Argentina could line up for Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final with the Netherlands.
Dec 7, 11:54
Lionel Messi breaks two Diego Maradona records in Argentina's win over Australia
Lionel Messi breaks two records, previously set by Diego Maradona, following Argentina's 2-1 victory over Australia in the last 16 of the 2022 World Cup on Saturday.
Dec 3, 22:01
World Cup 2022: Argentina vs. Australia head-to-head record
Ahead of Saturday's World Cup last-16 tie between Argentina and Australia, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 2, 11:00
World Cup 2022: Why to expect a Lionel Messi goal against Poland
Ahead of Argentina's final World Cup group game against Poland, Sports Mole looks at why to expect a Lionel Messi goal in the contest.
Nov 30, 01:12
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Argentina to be confident of beating Poland
Ahead of Argentina's game against Poland, Sports Mole looks at some reasons why Argentina will be confident of claiming all three points.
Nov 29, 17:58
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 greatest games in the tournament's history.
Nov 18, 10:28
Top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Mineiraco in 2014
Nov 17, 12:44
The 10 most expensive strikers aged 30 and over of all time
Following confirmation of Robert Lewandowski's move to Barcelona, Sports Mole counts down the 10 most expensive transfer fees for strikers aged 30 and over of all time.
Jul 21, 15:25
Remembering Gunnar Nordahl: AC Milan's greatest goalscorer of all time
On what would have been his 100th birthday, Sports Mole remembers Swedish striker Gunnar Nordahl - AC Milan's greatest ever goalscorer.
Oct 19, 07:00
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur handed Dusan Vlahovic boost?
Fiorentina are still unsure whether Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur target Dusan Vlahovic will sign a new contract at the club.
Sep 29, 18:17
Argentina Copa America preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Copa America tournament, Sports Mole previews Argentina's chances as they seek a first title in 28 years.
Jun 12, 10:00
Preview: Fiorentina vs. Lazio - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Serie A clash between Fiorentina and Lazio, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 6, 20:31
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 22:50
Preview: Lyon vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the first leg of the Champions League last-16 tie between Lyon and Juventus.
Feb 24, 12:00
Preview: Hellas Verona vs. Juventus - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Serie A fixture between Hellas Verona and Juventus.
Feb 6, 16:15
Cristiano Ronaldo equals Juventus goalscoring record
Cristiano Ronaldo equals a goalscoring record for Juventus by contributing a double in the 3-0 victory over Fiorentina on Sunday.
Feb 2, 18:56
