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Top five players not to have won the Ballon d'Or
Sports Mole selects five of the best footballers who have never won the FIFA Ballon d'Or award.Jan 14, 16:39
Franck Ribery: 'What more could I have done?'
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery asks what more he could have done to win the Ballon d'Or this year having missed out to Cristiano Ronaldo.Jan 14, 15:31
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Cristiano Ronaldo marries girlfriend Irina Shayk in secret?
Cristiano Ronaldo sparks rumours that he has married in secret after describing his partner Irina Shayk as his "wife".Jan 14, 12:14
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo deserves Ballon d'or'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos praises his teammate Cristiano Ronaldo after the Portuguese was handed the FIFA Ballon d'Or on Monday evening.Jan 14, 12:13
Ronaldo wins Ballon d'Or: Twitter reacts
Sports Mole looks back over the Twitter reaction to Cristiano Ronaldo winning the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Jan 14, 10:25
On this day: Manchester City win derby clash
Eight years ago today, Manchester United slumped to a 3-1 defeat away at local rivals Manchester City.Jan 14, 09:50
Cristiano Ronaldo considered returning to Manchester United
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo reveals that he considered returning to Manchester United last summer.Jan 14, 09:28
Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo don't vote for each other in Ballon d'Or
Neither Lionel Messi nor Cristiano Ronaldo vote for each other when picking their top three players of 2013.Jan 13, 19:57
Cristiano Ronaldo thanks teammates for award
Real Madrid and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo thanks his teammates after winning this year's FIFA Ballon d'or award.Jan 13, 19:40
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or crown
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.Jan 13, 19:01
Live Coverage: FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony - as it happened
Sports Mole's minute-by-minute recap of the 2013 Ballon d'Or ceremony in Zurich.Jan 13, 17:15
Franck Ribery honoured by Ballon d'Or nomination
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery says that it is an "honour" to be nominated in the final three for the Ballon d'or alongside Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.Jan 13, 15:47
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo should win Ballon d'or'
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Jan 13, 15:30
Rio Ferdinand jokes about running naked if Cristiano Ronaldo loses Ballon d'Or
Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand jokes that he will run down the street "butt naked" if Cristiano Ronaldo doesn't win the FIFA Ballon d'Or this evening.Jan 13, 14:10
Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi one seat apart at Ballon d'Or ceremony
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are reportedly sat just one seat away from each other for tonight's FIFA Ballon d'Or ceremony.Jan 13, 12:32
Match Analysis: Espanyol 0-1 Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 in Barcelona in La Liga.Jan 12, 20:56
Real Madrid edge past Espanyol
Pepe scores the only goal of the game as Real Madrid beat Espanyol 1-0 to move within three points of the top of the La Liga table.Jan 12, 19:51
Half-Time Report: No goals in Espanyol, Real Madrid clash
It is goalless at half time between Espanyol and Real Madrid in La Liga.Jan 12, 18:50
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 2-0 Osasuna
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid record a 2-0 win over Osasuna in the first leg of their last-16 Copa del Rey clash.Jan 9, 22:56
Real Madrid comfortable in victory against Osasuna
Real Madrid ease past Osasuna 2-0 in the Copa del Rey thanks to goals from Karim Benzema and Jese Rodriguez.Jan 9, 22:19
Cristiano Ronaldo gives cancer sufferer VIP tickets for Real Madrid match
Cristiano Ronaldo invites a young cancer sufferer to watch Real Madrid against Celta Vigo from a VIP box at the Bernabeu.Jan 7, 14:56
Gareth Bale: "I'm feeling great"
Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale reveals his delight after returning to action in the 3-0 win over Celta Vigo on Monday.Jan 7, 12:39
Video: Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 400: Top four goals
Sports Mole picks out the best goals that Cristiano Ronaldo has scored for each team that he has played for.Jan 7, 12:32
On this day: Derby County shock Manchester United
Five years ago today, Kris Commons scored the only goal of the game as Derby County beat Manchester United in the opening leg of the League Cup semi-final.Jan 7, 10:09
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates goals to Eusebio
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates his brace from this evening's 3-0 win over Celta to the legendary Portuguese forward Eusebio, who died aged 71 on Sunday.Jan 6, 21:48
Match Analysis: Real Madrid 3-0 Celta Vigo
Sports Mole dissects the action as Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-0 at the Bernabeu in La Liga.Jan 6, 20:22
Real Madrid keep pressure on top two with win over Celta Vigo
Real Madrid score three second-half goals to move back within five points of the top two in La Liga courtesy of a 3-0 victory over Celta Vigo.Jan 6, 19:53
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid being held by Celta Vigo
Real Madrid and Celta Vigo both fail to score in the first half of tonight's La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabeu.Jan 6, 18:49
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-0 Celta Vigo - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's commentary of the La Liga clash at the Bernabeu where Real Madrid beat Celta Vigo 3-0.Jan 6, 17:30
Eusebio passes away: Twitter reacts
Former and present footballers take to Twitter to pay their respects to Eusebio, who died during the early hours this morning.Jan 5, 10:32
Daniel Alves: 'Lionel Messi doesn't need Ballon d'Or'
Daniel Alves claims that Lionel Messi is still the world's best player whether or not he wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or later this month.Jan 4, 18:34
Jamie Carragher tips Real Madrid for Champions League
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher tips Real Madrid to win the Champions League.Jan 4, 18:15
Francesco Totti compares Gervinho to Cristiano Ronaldo
Roma captain Francesco Totti compares his teammate Gervinho to Cristiano Ronaldo.Jan 4, 16:23
David Moyes concerned about Adnan Januzaj reputation
Manchester United boss David Moyes hopes that Adnan Januzaj doesn't pick up a reputation for diving after collecting three yellow cards for the same offence this season.Jan 3, 17:30
Jese Rodriguez scores Real Madrid winner against Paris Saint-Germain
Jese Rodriguez scores the only goal of the game in the 19th minute as Real Madrid come out on top in their mid-season friendly against PSG in Qatari capital Doha.Jan 2, 16:45
Half-Time Report: Real Madrid ahead through Jese Rodriguez
Jese Rodriguez strikes in the 19th minute to give Real Madrid a half-time lead over Paris Saint-Germain in their friendly match in Qatari capital Doha.Jan 2, 15:46
Mid-season report: Real Madrid
Sports Mole dissects how Real Madrid have performed in the first half of the season.Dec 31, 20:53
Manchester United scout William Carvalho?
Reports in England and Portugal claim that Manchester United are pursuing Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho.Dec 31, 15:15
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi is the best ever'
Xavi says that his Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi is still the best player in the world despite Cristiano Ronaldo or Franck Ribery likely to win the FIFA Ballon d'Or.Dec 30, 05:59
Xavi: 'Lionel Messi should win Ballon d'Or award'
Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that his teammate Lionel Messi should win the coveted FIFA Ballon d'Or as he is the "best player in history".Dec 29, 15:59
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