Ronaldo pictured on July 20, 2018
Roberto Carlos: 'Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo cannot compare to Ronaldo'
Brazil and Real Madrid legend Roberto Carlos claims that compatriot Ronaldo Nazario was even better than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
May 22, 21:44
Rafa Silva pictured in January 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Rafa Silva, Moussa Diaby, Leroy Sane
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 20, 06:57
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Paris Saint-Germain start 'charm offensive' for Cristiano Ronaldo?
Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi heaps praise on Cristiano Ronaldo, amid speculation of a bid for the Juventus forward.
May 19, 08:33
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Combined XI: Real Madrid's best team from their 13 European Cup-winning squads
On the anniversary of Real Madrid's 7-3 European Cup final victory in 1960, Sports Mole creates a combined XI for all 13 of their Champions League-winning squads.
May 18, 21:46
Saul Niguez celrbates scoring on February 18, 2020
Shirt numbers available to Saul Niguez at Manchester United
Amid speculation lining Saul Niguez with a £70m move to Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers would be available to him at Old Trafford.
May 18, 10:32
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in December 2019
How Juventus could line up with Paul Pogba
Sports Mole looks at how Juventus could line up next season if they sign Paul Pogba from Manchester United.
May 17, 14:21
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Jurgen Klopp picks Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp chooses Lionel Messi over Cristiano Ronaldo in the debate regarding the best player of their generation.
May 16, 14:40
Lyon striker Moussa Dembele pictured in February 2020
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, 15:08
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo opens up on Lionel Messi admiration
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo acknowledges that he "admires" the career of Barcelona counterpart Lionel Messi.
May 13, 19:14
Kylian Mbappe pictured ahead of Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League tie with Borussia Dortmund on March 11, 2020
Jurgen Klopp tips Liverpool-linked Kylian Mbappe for "brightest future"
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp identifies Kylian Mbappe as the player with the "brightest future" in the game amid speculation linking him with a move to Anfield.
May 9, 18:51
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal on March 7, 2020
Sadio Mane set for new 'blockbuster' Liverpool contract?
Liverpool prepare to offer Sadio Mane a new contract that 'will see him end his career at Anfield', according to a report.
May 9, 12:12
Legendary Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson pictured before the 1999 Treble Reunion Match on May 26, 2019
Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest moments as Manchester United boss
Sports Mole picks out the 10 greatest moments from Sir Alex Ferguson's time as Manchester United boss.
May 8, 16:15
Peter Schmeichel pictured in 1999
Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings as Manchester United boss
Sports Mole picks out Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings from his time as Manchester United boss.
May 8, 09:50
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on January 12, 2020
Gary Neville claims Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire before breaking Pele record
Gary Neville believes that his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, now 35, will carry on playing until he surpasses Pele's record goal tally of 1,282.
May 5, 20:28
Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Alex Ferguson 'was 99% sure of re-signing Cristiano Ronaldo before retirement'
Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra claims that Sir Alex Ferguson was close to signing Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in 2013.
May 5, 08:33
James Rodriguez pictured during a Real Madrid training session on August 23, 2019
Juventus 'firmly in the hunt for James Rodriguez'
Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez remains a transfer target for Juventus, according to a report.
May 3, 19:05
Juventus' Miralem Pjanic celebrates scoring their second goal against Brescia on September 24, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Miralem Pjanic, Antoine Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 3, 06:57
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 21:50
Real Madrid's Marcelo in action with Real Valladolid's Javi Moyano in La Liga on August 24, 2019
Marcelo addresses Real Madrid future amid Juventus talk
Real Madrid defender Marcelo plays down suggestions that he could leave the Bernabeu this summer.
May 2, 18:56
Arsenal's Alexandre Lacazette celebrates scoring their first goal on March 7, 2020
Friday's Transfer Talk Update: Alexandre Lacazette, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Nabil Fekir
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 1, 06:57
Santos attacker Yeferson Soteldo pictured in action in December 2019
Santos attacker Yeferson Soteldo 'dreams' of Manchester United move
Santos attacker Yeferson Soltedo says that he would sign a "lifetime contract" at Manchester United.
Apr 30, 19:37
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Thursday's papers: Jadon Sancho, Odsonne Edouard, Tanguy Ndombele
One Premier League club are prepared to offer Jadon Sancho more than money to come back to England.
Apr 30, 07:49
Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho pictured in December 2019
Jadon Sancho 'offered number seven shirt at Manchester United'
Manchester United reportedly offer Jadon Sancho the iconic number seven shirt, previously worn by Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, if he joins the club.
Apr 29, 22:13
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the match on January 19, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo flexes his muscles as Harry Maguire reveals lockdown routine
Paul Collingwood completed the 'Bring Sally Up' challenge and Michael Van Gerwen reeled in a big fish.
Apr 27, 16:32
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Ronaldo insists he and Cristiano "cannot be compared"
Brazil legend Ronaldo insists that he and namesake Cristiano Ronaldo "cannot be compared" and insists that the Portuguese forward is "one of the best".
Apr 27, 14:33
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on December 26, 2019
Sunday's papers: Paul Pogba, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Cristiano Ronaldo
Is there an end in sight to Paul Pogba's saga in the north-west?
Apr 26, 08:03
Alfredo Morelos in action for Rangers on December 12, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Alfredo Morelos, James Maddison, Jude Bellingham
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 26, 06:57
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo 'pledges future to Juventus'
Cristiano Ronaldo assures Juventus that he will remain with the club until at least the summer of 2022, according to a report.
Apr 25, 16:17
Paulo Dybala celebrates scoring for Juventus on March 8, 2020
Douglas Costa picks Paulo Dybala above Cristiano Ronaldo as Juve's best player
Juventus winger Douglas Costa claims that Paulo Dybala is the best player at the club, ahead of five-time Ballon d'Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 25, 13:16
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne admits he wants to play with Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne admits that he would love to play alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, stating his assists would increase with the Portuguese star on his team.
Apr 23, 16:20
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal on March 7, 2020
Sadio Mane 'unhappy with Jurgen Klopp'
Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane was unhappy with Jurgen Klopp's decision to publicly back Virgil van Dijk to win the 2019 Ballon d'Or, according to a report.
Apr 22, 08:56
Marcus Rashford shoots for Manchester United on December 18, 2019
Paul Scholes: 'Marcus Rashford can learn from Ruud van Nistelrooy ruthlessness'
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes that Marcus Rashford has the ability to emulate the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy as a centre-forward at Old Trafford.
Apr 20, 21:45
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
David Beckham: 'Cristiano Ronaldo does not reach Lionel Messi's level'
David Beckham claims that Lionel Messi is in a class of his own and does not believe that his fellow Man United and Real Madrid alumnus Cristiano Ronaldo can compare.
Apr 20, 21:30
Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action for Milan on January 6, 2020
Roberto Mancini: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic on same level as Lionel Messi, Ronaldo'
Former Inter Milan manager Roberto Mancini claims that Zlatan Ibrahimovic deserves to be held in the same esteem as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 20, 21:21
Marcus Rashford scores for Manchester United on January 11, 2020
Gary Neville urges Manchester United to "persist with" Marcus Rashford
Manchester United legend Gary Neville urges the club to "persist with" Marcus Rashford, comparing the forward's strike rate with Alan Shearer and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 20, 16:55
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Alex Ferguson 'urged Barcelona to sign Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Real Madrid'
Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly urged Lionel Messi's Barcelona to sign Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Real Madrid in 2009.
Apr 20, 15:53
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured for Manchester United in 2009
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, 15:24
Ronaldo pictured on July 20, 2018
Christian Vieri: 'Brazilian Ronaldo better than Cristiano'
Italy legend Christian Vieri says that he rates former teammate Ronaldo as a better player than Juventus star Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 20, 14:12
Ousmane Dembele in rare action for Barcelona in November 2019
The shirt numbers available to Ousmane Dembele at Manchester United
Amid speculation linking Ousmane Dembele with Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available to the Barcelona man at Old Trafford.
Apr 20, 09:10
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Wayne Rooney picks Lionel Messi over former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo
Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney believes that Lionel Messi is a better player than "ruthless" former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 19, 15:59
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