Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Preview:Iran vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup fixture between Iran and Spain in Group B.
Jun 18, 10:55
 England striker Harry Kane in action during his side's international friendly with Nigeria at Wembley on June 2, 2018
Harry Kane: 'Hopefully I can match Cristiano Ronaldo'
Striker Harry Kane says that it would be a bonus to match Cristiano Ronaldo in scoring a hat-trick in England's opener against Tunisia.
Jun 18, 09:38
 Neymar, Willian and Paulinho celebrate during Brazil's international friendly with Austria in June 2018
Roberto Carlos: 'Willian, Neymar will be best players at World Cup'
Former Brazil international Roberto Carlos backs Willian to be "the best" player at the World Cup alongside Neymar.
Jun 17, 11:24
 Nacho celebrates after putting his side in front during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Nacho defends "world-class" David de Gea
Spain defender Nacho insists that "world-class goalkeeper" David de Gea will bounce back from his disappointing performance against Portugal.
Jun 16, 20:01
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Diego Costa withdrawal changed game between Portugal, Spain'
Jose Mourinho blames Spain's failure to hold on to their lead against Portugal on Fernando Hierro's decision to substitute striker Diego Costa.
Jun 16, 13:11
 Diego Costa celebrates getting the equaliser with David Silva during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Diego Costa: 'Spain deserved to beat Portugal'
Diego Costa is frustrated with Spain's failure to beat Portugal in Friday's World Cup Group B encounter in Sochi, insisting that La Roja were worthy of victory.
Jun 16, 12:56
 David de Gea looks downbeat during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
David de Gea: 'I am not receiving much support from Spain'
Spain goalkeeper David de Gea hits out at what he deems to be a lack of support from his home country following his error in La Roja's World Cup draw with Portugal.
Jun 16, 11:48
 Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his third during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Gerard Pique criticises 'diver' Cristiano Ronaldo
Spain centre-back Gerard Pique says that Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo "has a habit of throwing himself to the ground" following Friday's pulsating 2018 World Cup clash.
Jun 16, 08:40
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho: 'David de Gea knows Spain mistake against Portugal was bad'
Jose Mourinho admits that Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea made a "bad mistake" for Cristiano Ronaldo's second goal in Spain's World Cup draw with Portugal.
Jun 15, 21:54
 Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Fernando Hierro: 'Portugal extremely fortunate to have Cristiano Ronaldo'
Spain head coach Fernando Hierro believes that Portugal and Real Madrid are "extremely fortunate" to have Cristiano Ronaldo in their ranks.
Jun 15, 21:37
 Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Portugal boss Fernando Santos hails "incredible" Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal boss Fernando Santos believes that Cristiano Ronaldo's "incredible" characteristics and talent rightly make the Real Madrid man "one of the best in the world".
Jun 15, 21:25
 Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his third during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo a special player'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho hails Cristiano Ronaldo as a player "for special matches" following the Portugal talisman's World Cup hat-trick against Spain.
Jun 15, 21:16
 Cristiano Ronaldo scores from the spot during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'Portugal draw against Spain a fair result'
Hat-trick hero Cristiano Ronaldo believes that Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain in Friday night's World Cup Group B meeting in Sochi is a "fair result".
Jun 15, 21:03
 Real Madrid's assistant coach Fernando Hierro during training on August 11, 2014
Fernando Hierro proud of Spain performance in World Cup draw with Portugal
Spain head coach Fernando Hierro is delighted with his players' performance in Friday night's 3-3 draw with Portugal at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 15, 20:55
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a Portugal training session on June 5, 2018
Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick for Portugal against Spain
Former England striker Alan Shearer plays down Cristiano Ronaldo's hat-trick in Portugal's thrilling 3-3 draw with Spain at the 2018 World Cup.
Jun 15, 20:26
 Cristiano Ronaldo grabs his third during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo scores hat-trick for Portugal in thriller against Spain
Portugal draw 3-3 with Spain in a thrilling group-stage clash at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, with Cristiano Ronaldo rounding off his 51st career hat-trick late on.
Jun 15, 19:56
 Nacho celebrates after putting his side in front during the World Cup group game between Portugal and Spain on June 15, 2018
Live Commentary: Portugal 3-3 Spain - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Portugal's 3-3 draw with Spain, as Cristiano Ronaldo scored a hat-trick to earn his side a point in Sochi.
Jun 15, 17:00
 Fernando Hierro at the World Cup European playoff draw on December 1, 2018
Team News: Diego Costa leads Spain line versus Portugal
New Spain boss Fernando Hierro starts with Diego Costa in attack for their World Cup opener with Portugal.
Jun 15, 16:58
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action during a Portugal training session on June 5, 2018
Cristiano Ronaldo 'accepts two-year suspended prison sentence'
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has accepted a two-year suspended prison sentence, on top of paying £16.5m, to end his long-running tax fraud case.
Jun 15, 13:46
 The Poland team line up before their friendly game with Chile on June 8, 2018
World Cup preview: Poland
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Poland's chances as they make their first appearance at the tournament since 2006.
Jun 13, 16:30
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal during an international friendly with Egypt in March 2018
Preview:Portugal vs. Spain - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Spain's opening World Cup 2018 fixture against Portugal in Sochi.
Jun 13, 14:09
 The Denmark squad line up before their friendly with Sweden on June 2, 2018
World Cup preview: Denmark
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Denmark's chances as they return to the competition after missing out four years ago.
Jun 13, 08:00
 Andres Iniesta in action for Spain on November 11, 2017
Andres Iniesta: 'Spain will be wary of Portugal'
Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta says that his team will have to be wary of Portugal in their 2018 World Cup opener.
Jun 12, 14:47
 The Portugal team lines up before their international friendly with Algeria on June 7, 2018
World Cup preview: Portugal
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Portugal's chances at the tournament as they look to build on their triumph at Euro 2016.
Jun 12, 13:00
 The Uruguay squad lines up for their official photo shoot ahead of the 2018 World Cup in Russia
World Cup preview: Uruguay
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole looks at the chances of two-time champions Uruguay.
Jun 12, 12:15
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev
La Liga chief Javier Tebas expects Cristiano Ronaldo to stay at Real Madrid
La Liga president Javier Tebas predicts that Cristiano Ronaldo will stay at Real Madrid this summer, despite increasing speculation linking him with a move away.
Jun 11, 15:10
 Real Madrid's Nacho during training for the Champions League final on May 25, 2018
Nacho hopes to face off against Cristiano Ronaldo in Spain's World Cup opener
Nacho says that he hopes to "have the chance to play against Cristiano Ronaldo" when Spain face Portugal in their opening World Cup fixture next week.
Jun 10, 16:44
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev
Real Madrid offer Cristiano Ronaldo new contract?
Real Madrid allegedly offer a bumper new contract to Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jun 9, 16:42
 Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action against Strasbourg on February 17, 2018
Real Madrid 'to bid £307m for Neymar'
Real Madrid reportedly indicate that they are willing to make an offer of £307m in order to sign Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar.
Jun 8, 14:47
 Brazil and Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar in action during the World Cup warm-up match against Croatia at Anfield on June 3, 2018
Marcelo: 'Neymar will play for Real Madrid one day'
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo insists that Neymar "will play" for the club one day, and insists that Cristiano Ronaldo would not be able to block a move for the winger.
Jun 8, 09:48
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the friendly game between Portugal and Algeria on June 7, 2018
Goncalo Guedes nets twice as Portugal cruise past Algeria in Lisbon
Goncalo Guedes scores either side of a Bruno Fernandes header as Portugal cruise to a 3-0 win over Algeria in Lisbon.
Jun 7, 21:13
 The Egyptian team lines up ahead of their international friendly with Kuwait in May 2018
World Cup preview: Egypt
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole looks at Egypt's chances as they gear up for their first taste of the competition for 28 years.
Jun 7, 15:05
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool in Kiev
Cristiano Ronaldo 'definitely leaving Real Madrid'
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to leave the club due to disagreements over a new contract, according to a report.
Jun 7, 09:25
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Manchester United 'contact Jorge Mendes over Cristiano Ronaldo'
Manchester United reportedly inform Cristiano Ronaldo's agent Jorge Mendes that they are prepared to make a 'heavy investment' for the Real Madrid attacker.
Jun 6, 10:48
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Report: Jose Mourinho to give Cristiano Ronaldo number seven shirt at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho will reportedly give Cristiano Ronaldo the number seven shirt at Manchester United should the Portugal forward return to Old Trafford from Real Madrid.
Jun 5, 22:02
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
Andrew Robertson: 'There is more to come from Mohamed Salah'
Andrew Robertson suggests that Mohamed Salah can score even more goals next season, dismissing fears that his Liverpool teammate is a one-season wonder.
Jun 5, 08:55
 Zinedine Zidane announces his Real Madrid departure at a press conference on May 31, 2018
Report: Zinedine Zidane left Real Madrid due to Florentino Perez transfer target row
Zinedine Zidane quit Real Madrid following a row with president Florentino Perez over Eden Hazard and David de Gea, according to a report.
Jun 4, 19:52
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Shkodran Mustafi: 'Lionel Messi a tougher opponent than Cristiano Ronaldo'
Shkodran Mustafi describes Lionel Messi as the "hardest opponent" that he has faced due to the Barcelona forward's movement.
Jun 3, 15:34
 Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho patrols the touchline during the 2018 FA Cup final against Chelsea at Wembley
Jose Mourinho tips one of four teams for World Cup glory
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes that one of Portugal, Argentina, Brazil and Spain will win this summer's World Cup.
Jun 3, 14:03
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
Philippe Coutinho tips Mohamed Salah, Neymar to shine at World Cup
Philippe Coutinho believes that fellow Brazil star Neymar and former Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah of Egypt will shine at this summer's World Cup in Russia.
Jun 3, 10:58
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