Marco Materazzi
Top 10 football players of all time
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?
Apr 17, 21:39
Preview: Empoli vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Empoli and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 22, 15:36
Champions League: AC Milan vs. Inter Milan head-to-head record
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two clubs.
May 8, 14:39
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time: Where do Di Maria, Mbappe strikes rank?
Following stunning goals from Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikes in the history of the fixture.
Dec 19, 20:17
Top 10 World Cup finals of all time: Where does the 2022 thriller rank?
Following an all-time classic finale to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
Dec 19, 17:39
Argentina vs. France: A look at France's record in past World Cup finals
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks back on France's record from their three previous World Cup finals.
Dec 17, 22:09
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
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in World Cup finals ahead of Sunday's clash between Argentina and France.
Dec 17, 11:44
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time
In preparation for one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Nov 17, 15:52
A closer look at Liverpool's previous meetings with Inter Milan
Ahead of their Champions League last-16 battle, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's previous meetings with Inter Milan.
Dec 13, 15:12
Picture of the day: Italy hit extra-time winner in World Cup semi-final
Fabio Grosso's extra-time shot beats Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to seal a World Cup final spot for Italy in 2006.
Jul 4, 07:20
Willy Sagnol: 'I did not speak to Zinedine Zidane for two years'
Former France defender Willy Sagnol admits that he did not speak to Zinedine Zidane for two years after the midfielder's infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.
Apr 11, 13:41
Is Jose Mourinho the right man to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Tottenham Hotspur were right to sack Mauricio Pochettino and whether Jose Mourinho is the correct choice to replace him.
Nov 20, 13:33
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.
Jun 13, 09:30
Marco Materazzi: 'Real Madrid, Barcelona favourites for Champions League'
Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi places Real Madrid and Barcelona as the two favourites to win the Champions League this season.
Mar 29, 18:05
Marco Materazzi leaves Chennayin FC
Former Italian World Cup winner Marco Materazzi leaves his managerial role with Indian side Chennayin FC.
Mar 6, 21:32
John Arne Riise reverses retirement decision, joins Indian Super League side
John Arne Riise joins Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC as the club's marquee signing after reversing his recent decision to retire from football.
Aug 18, 11:58
John Arne Riise awarded 'Fittest Player of the Match' gong
John Arne Riise is settling well at Delhi Dynamos, having been crowned Hero of the Match and Fittest Player of the Match in successive weeks.
Oct 16, 15:42
On this day: Kevin Campbell brace sinks Coventry City
Sixteen years ago today, Kevin Campbell's first two goals for Everton saw off Coventry City at Goodison Park.
Apr 11, 08:00
On this day: Struggling Everton hammer Middlesbrough
On this day in 1999, Walter Smith's Everton scored five unanswered goals against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
Feb 17, 10:01
Marco Materazzi reveals desire to coach in Bundesliga
Marco Materazzi admits that he would prefer to coach in the Bundesliga ahead of the "corrupt" Serie A.
Jan 7, 21:59
Eric Djemba-Djemba completes Indian Super League move
Former Manchester United midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba signs a deal with Indian Super League outfit Chennaiyin FC.
Oct 19, 15:06
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu bound for India?
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu reportedly agrees a switch to Indian Super League side FC Pune City.
Sep 21, 09:35
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 French footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of French football.
May 6, 13:17
On this day: Liverpool take charge of Inter Milan tie
Six years ago today, late goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard seal a 2-0 victory for Liverpool over Inter Milan at Anfield.
Feb 19, 10:09
Five crying footballers
After Mario Balotelli shed tears at the weekend, Sports Mole picks out five other footballers who have been caught on camera crying.
Feb 11, 12:56
Zinedine Zidane headbutt statue removed in Qatar
A statue of Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt from the 2006 World Cup final is taken down in Qatar.
Oct 31, 12:27
On this day: Zinedine Zidane sees red in World Cup final
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane's career came to an end when he was red-carded during the World Cup final.
Jul 9, 09:49
Marco Materazzi eyes Chelsea role
Former Italian defender Marco Materazzi reveals that he would love to become Jose Mourinho's assistant should the Portuguese coach join Chelsea.
May 24, 12:28
Marco Materazzi: 'Juventus should sign Edison Cavani'
Former Italian international Marco Materazzi says that Juventus should sign Napoli striker Edison Cavani in the summer.
Apr 22, 15:32
Marco Materazzi: 'Inter Milan need new signings'
Marco Materazzi believes that Inter Milan should make some signings in the summer to challenge for the Serie A title next season.
Apr 1, 13:19
Marco Materazzi says Mario Balotelli is in for "passionate welcome" in Milan derby
Marco Materazzi says that Mario Balotelli is in for a "passionate welcome" in tonight's Milan derby.
Feb 24, 07:47
Marco Materazzi: 'If I'm a liar, Rafael Benitez is thin'
Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi reopens his war of words with Rafael Benitez by mocking the Chelsea interim manager's weight.
Jan 29, 06:17
Rafael Benitez: Marco Materazzi is a "liar"
Rafael Benitez hits back at Marco Materazzi by calling his former defender a "liar".
Jan 22, 18:18
Marco Materazzi: Rafael Benitez is "weak"
Marco Materazzi reignites his feud with his former manager Rafael Benitez by calling the Spaniard "weak".
Jan 22, 16:10
Marco Materazzi blasts Rafael Benitez
Marco Materazzi lays the blame for Chelsea's defeat to Corinthians on coach Rafael Benitez.
Dec 16, 14:28
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi poses in front of Zinedine Zidane 'headbutt' statue
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi poses for a photo in front of the controversial statue in Paris, which shows Zinedine Zidane's famous headbutt on the player during the 2006 World Cup final.
Nov 7, 13:31
French football officials urge Zinedine Zidane to have 'headbutt' statue removed
French football officials urge former France international Zinedine Zidane to have a statute depicting the star's famous headbutt incident removed.
Oct 23, 12:07
