Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
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
 Brennan Johnson (R) of Tottenham Hotspur and Bruno Fernandes (L) of Manchester United, on November 8, 2025
Tottenham vs. Man United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 8, 15:09
 Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring for Manchester United on November 24, 2010
Wayne Rooney's 40th birthday: A look at Man United's leading goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole provides the list of Manchester United's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Oct 24, 11:06
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
 Collage of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from October 2024
Who has won the Ballon d'Or most often? Which other players have multiple Ballons d'Or?
Sports Mole looks at who has won the most Ballons d'Or, including modern icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 20, 22:50
 Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes and Chelsea's Pedro Neto on November 3, 2024
Man United vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.
Sep 18, 08:00
 Manchester City and Manchester United players walk out before the match on October 29, 2023
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Sep 14, 19:00
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland and Manchester United's Diogo Dalot pictured on May 25, 2024
Manchester City vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester derby rivals Manchester City and Manchester United.
Sep 12, 11:42
 West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring on October 27, 2024
West Ham United vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between West Ham United and Manchester United.
Jul 24, 18:00
 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982
The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, one year out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.
Jun 11, 16:46
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on performances at the finals.
Jun 11, 16:07
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring on June 10, 2025
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's landmark appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time.
Jun 10, 21:46
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Matheus Cunha on May 25, 2025
Matheus Cunha set for Man United debut against fierce rivals as £62.5m transfer confirmed
Matheus Cunha is set to make his Manchester United debut against one of the Red Devils' fierce rivals as his £62.5m signing from Wolves is confirmed.
Jun 1, 14:03
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
 Man Utd players celebrate winning the 1999 Champions League
Combined XI: Manchester United 1968 vs. 1999 European Cup winners
To mark the birthday of Sir Matt Busby and the anniversary of the 1999 Champions League final, Sports Mole creates a combined XI of Man Utd's 1968 team vs. the 1999 team.
May 26, 14:40
 Ryan Giggs and Manchester United lift the 2007-08 Premier League title on May 11, 2008
What are Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams?
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United, including their treble-winning side from 1998-99.
May 26, 14:00
 Matheus Cunha of Wolverhampton Wanderers scores a goal and celebrates during his side's Premier League match against Fulham, on November 23, 2024
Matheus Cunha shirt number decided as Man United reach 'full verbal agreement' for £62.5m Wolves attacker
Manchester United are reportedly now on the brink of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers attacker Matheus Cunha, as a 'verbal agreement' has been reached between all parties.
May 26, 06:18
 Victor Lindelof of Manchester United challenges Jamie Vardy of Leicester City during the Premier League match on February 19, 2023
Leicester City vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Leicester City and Manchester United.
Mar 18, 17:13
 Former Manchester United forward Sir Bobby Charlton in 1972
Greatest Man United players of all time: Where do Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Manchester United players of all time - where do the likes of Sir Bobby Charlton, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo sit?
Dec 25, 08:17
 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on September 01, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: After El Clasico embarrassment, Los Blancos could claim Ballon d'Or bragging rights over Barca
Sports Mole looks at how another Ballon d'Or for Real Madrid would see them overtake arch-rivals Barcelona in the all-time table.
Oct 27, 08:40
 England captain Harry Kane pictured on September 6, 2024
England captain Harry Kane admits Ronaldo inspiration ahead of 100th England cap
England captain Harry Kane admits that he draws inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo to maintain his fitness and extend his career for as long as possible.
Sep 9, 21:48
 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal on February 11, 2024
Man United confirm their new number nine for the 2024-25 campaign
Manchester United confirm Denmark international Rasmus Hojlund as their new number nine for the 2024-25 campaign.
Jul 24, 14:35
 Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.
Jul 13, 13:55
 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024
Spain vs. England: Euro 2024 final sees legacy, history and immortality on the line
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament and why the result in Berlin could mean more than just a name on the trophy.
Jul 13, 10:14
 Bologna's Joshua Zirkzee on May 11, 2024
Man United transfer news: Joshua Zirkzee 'requests' iconic shirt number
Manchester United-bound Joshua Zirkzee reportedly asks for the number nine shirt at Old Trafford, previously worn by Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Eric Cantona.
Jul 13, 07:43
 Spain's Sergio Busquets talks to England's Ben Chilwell on October 15, 2018
Spain vs. England: Classic matches ahead of Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole looks back on some classic meetings between Spain and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion.
Jul 11, 12:57
 England's Jude Bellingham applauds fans after the match on June 16, 2024
Jude Bellingham surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo, Michael Owen to make history
England midfielder Jude Bellingham surpasses Cristiano Ronaldo and Michael Owen in Sunday's 1-0 win over Serbia at Euro 2024.
Jun 16, 23:11
 Chelsea's John Terry in action with Manchester United's Wayne Rooney on November 8, 2009.
Chelsea vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester United, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Apr 2, 17:02
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 25, 18:01
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
 Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund celebrates scoring their first goal with Harry Maguire on February 4, 2024
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 9, 11:07
 Sir Bobby Charlton black and white
Steve Bruce pays tribute to "magnificent man" Sir Bobby Charlton
Steve Bruce pays tribute to late Sir Bobby Charlton, calling the England and Manchester United legend a "magnificent man".
Nov 26, 13:41
 Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek pictured on July 19, 2023
Donny van de Beek admits he needs to leave Manchester United
Manchester United midfielder Donny van de Beek concedes that he needs to leave Old Trafford for the sake of his career.
Nov 25, 15:09
 England's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their second goal with Bukayo Saka and Phil Foden on November 17, 2023
Harry Kane strikes as unconvincing England dispatch Malta
Harry Kane's second-half strike helps England claim a 2-0 victory over Malta in their final home match of Euro 2024 qualifying.
Nov 17, 21:40
 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on October 21, 2023
Preview:Manchester United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 09:21
 Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates scoring their first goal with Gabriel Jesus on October 21, 2023
Preview:Arsenal vs. Sheffield United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Sheffield United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 26, 09:23
 Manchester United's Harry Maguire celebrates scoring their first goal with Bruno Fernandes and Raphael Varane on October 24, 2023
Harry Maguire, Andre Onana heroics propel Manchester United to vital victory over Copenhagen
Andre Onana saves a last-minute penalty as Harry Maguire scores the only goal in Manchester United's 1-0 home win over Copenhagen in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Oct 24, 21:02
 Manchester United players celebrate Bruno Fernandes's goal against Copenhagen on August 10, 2020
Manchester United vs. FC Copenhagen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
AhSports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester United and FC Copenhagen.
Oct 24, 10:01
 Tottenham Hotspur's James Maddison celebrates scoring their second goal with Son Heung-min and Richarlison on October 23, 2023
Premier League Team of the Week – Son Heung-min, Jacob Murphy, Douglas Luiz
Sports Mole picks its Premier League Team of the Week, including Son Heung-min, Jacob Murphy and Douglas Luiz.
Oct 24, 08:00
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