Bobby Charlton
England Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews England's chances as they bid to lift the trophy for the first time.
Jun 10, 10:00
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
On This Day: David Beckham wins 100th England cap
The midfielder played 63 minutes in a 1-0 friendly defeat to France at the Stade de France.
Mar 26, 08:34
Gary Lineker will get extra checks on brain for signs of dementia
The 60-year-old says he has spoken to Match of the Day colleagues Alan Shearer and Ian Wright about the issue.
Mar 17, 09:13
Brain injury expert labels football concussion protocols "a shambles"
A cross-party group of MPs held their first evidence session into the link between playing sports and long-term brain injury on Tuesday.
Mar 9, 14:17
Leader of football dementia study to present evidence to DCMS committee
MPs will look at the link between sport and long-term brain injury.
Mar 5, 11:12
A closer look at sporting legends currently battling dementia
A look at former football favourites fighting the disease.
Feb 23, 16:53
Former Man United defender Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia
His family said they "felt it was important to let people know, particularly if raising awareness can help others in similar situations".
Feb 23, 13:07
On This Day: Wayne Rooney pens new Manchester United deal
The England striker had been linked with a move to Chelsea months earlier.
Feb 21, 08:27
Further research into dementia risk for footballers will be commissioned
Footballers were found to be at three and a half times greater risk of dying due to a neurodegenerative disease than the general population.
Feb 11, 12:10
England manager Gareth Southgate to take part in dementia study
The England manager became eligible to take part when he turned 50 in September last year.
Jan 29, 11:45
On This Day: Michael Owen is named European Footballer of the Year
The Liverpool striker became the first Englishman to land the Ballon d'Or award since Kevin Keegan in 1979.
Dec 17, 08:30
PFA chief says role of heading in football must be "seriously considered"
Banning heading in training has been proposed by former England striker Gary Lineker.
Dec 15, 16:40
Former youth coach backs Marcus Rashford to break Man United goalscoring record
Marcus Rashford has scored 77 times for United since his debut in 2016.
Dec 11, 12:18
Law firm prepare to take action on behalf of footballers with dementia
Forty families of former players are in touch with the firm which is leading an action in rugby.
Dec 11, 11:28
Sir Geoff Hurst admits dementia fears following teammate cases
World Cup winners Ray Wilson, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Nobby Stiles have died with the neurological disease.
Dec 1, 13:31
Former Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Mike Bailey diagnosed with dementia
The midfielder helped Wanderers reach the UEFA Cup final in 1972.
Nov 27, 15:25
Concussion substitutes could be trialled in this season's FA Cup
IFAB said it would consider approving trials at its annual business meeting on December 16.
Nov 23, 18:44
Ralph Hasenhuttl backs Southampton to pick up where they left off
Saints went in to the break in great form.
Nov 20, 13:29
Nobby Stiles's son: 'Former players are struggling and need help'
Former Manchester United and England midfielder Nobby Stiles died aged 78 last month.
Nov 18, 17:25
Sir Geoff Hurst supports ban on children heading footballs
The 1966 World Cup-winner said he hopes to donate his brain to dementia research after his death.
Nov 18, 08:20
Gareth Southgate admits to having dementia fears
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Jack Charlton was recently diagnosed with the condition.
Nov 12, 00:06
Dementia campaigner hopes Sir Bobby Charlton's diagnosis is a turning point
Former Manchester United and England great Sir Bobby Charlton is one of five members of the 1966 World Cup-winning team to suffer the condition.
Nov 2, 16:28
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
Thousands pay tribute to former England, Leeds United great Jack Charlton
The England World Cup winner and former Republic of Ireland manager died earlier this month at the age of 85.
Jul 21, 15:16
Where are England's 1966 World Cup winners now?
Jack Charlton is the latest member of England's World Cup winning team from 1966 to die.
Jul 11, 11:33
Jack Charlton obituary: A World Cup hero and one of Leeds' greatest ever
Jack Charlton won the World Cup with England as a player before leading the Republic to the 1990 and 1994 finals.
Jul 11, 09:08
Tony Dunne: The diminutive defender who became a Manchester United giant
Dunne helped United become the first English club to lift the European Cup in 1968.
Jun 8, 22:27
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
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, 11:39
Manchester United's 10 greatest ever teams
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest teams in the history of Manchester United.
May 21, 15:00
Shirt numbers available to Moussa Dembele at Manchester United
Amid reports that Manchester United have agreed a £62m deal for Lyon striker Moussa Dembele, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available to the Frenchman.
May 14, 16:08
On this day: Ryan Giggs equals Bobby Charlton record as Man Utd clinch title
Ryan Giggs scored United's second in a 2-0 win on the day he matched Sir Bobby Charlton's 758 appearances.
May 11, 07:48
Patrice Evra tells Manchester United prospects to "respect" the club's traditions
Patrice Evra hopes that Manchester United's latest crop of youngsters learn to 'respect the traditions' of what it means to play for the club.
May 4, 18:24
Manchester United's greatest ever players by number
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Manchester United's greatest ever players, listing them by shirt number from Cristiano Ronaldo to Giuseppe Rossi.
Apr 20, 16:24
Can you name England's all-time leading goalscorers?
On a day when Bobby Charlton made his international debut, Sports Mole challenges you to name England's all-time leading goalscorers.
Apr 19, 12:00
The shirt numbers available to Jadon Sancho at Manchester United
Amid growing speculation that Jadon Sancho could move to Manchester United this summer, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers he could take at Old Trafford.
Mar 30, 15:28
Sir Bobby Charlton pays tribute to "heroic" Harry Gregg
Former Manchester United great Harry Gregg has died aged 87.
Feb 17, 14:17
Manchester United products praise club's academy ahead of landmark match
Sunday's game will be the 4,000th successive first-team fixture in which United have included a youth product in the squad.
Dec 14, 13:59
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