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
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Paris Saint-Germain 'preparing £640k-a-week Neymar contract'
Paris Saint-Germain prepare to offer Neymar a new deal worth £640,000 per week in order to fend off interest from Barcelona, according to a report.
Apr 19, 09:54
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Marseille on October 27, 2019
Top-scoring trios in world football
Sports Mole runs through the top-scoring trios in world football.
Apr 18, 12:13
Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry pictured in April 2019
Top-scoring duos in European football
Sports Mole runs through the 11 top-scoring duos in European football.
Apr 17, 11:15
Harry Kane celebrates scoring Tottenham Hotspur's third goal against West Ham United on November 23, 2019.
Harry Redknapp: 'Manchester United not a step up from Tottenham for Harry Kane'
Former Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp does not believe that Harry Kane would see a move to Manchester United as a step up from his current club.
Apr 16, 16:01
Antonio Rudiger pictured for Chelsea on December 10, 2019
Antonio Rudiger picks Lionel Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo as greatest ever
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger picks Barcelona forward Lionel Messi above Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 16, 15:00
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema celebrates scoring their fourth goal on January 29, 2020
Karim Benzema to block Real Madrid's Erling Braut Haaland move?
Real Madrid could be forced to abandon a move for Borussia Dortmund's Erling Braut Haaland this summer due to the presence of Karim Benzema, according to a report.
Apr 16, 08:26
Francisco Trincao pictured in July 2018
New Barcelona signing Trincao hails Messi, Ronaldo as his idols
New Barcelona signing Francisco Trincao acknowledges that he regards Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo as two of his idols.
Apr 14, 22:54
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Dayot Upamecano, Lautaro Martinez, Josh Maja
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 12, 06:57
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2020
Bruno Fernandes vows to follow in footsteps of Manchester United legends
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes lists a host of club legends in whose footsteps he is hoping to follow at Old Trafford.
Apr 11, 19:04
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Javier Tebas insists La Liga can cope without Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi
La Liga chief Javier Tebas insists that the league would be able to cope with losing Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi following speculation linking him with Inter Milan.
Apr 11, 16:07
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Aaron Ramsey hails Cristiano Ronaldo as "one of the greatest in history"
Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey hails teammate Cristiano Ronaldo as "one of the greatest in the history of the game".
Apr 11, 15:27
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured for Manchester United in 2009
Mike Phelan: 'Manchester United taught Cristiano Ronaldo to be a team player'
Mike Phelan claims that the key to Cristiano Ronaldo's success was learning to become more of a team player during his early days at Manchester United.
Apr 11, 08:19
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Juan Mata, Thomas Partey
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 11, 06:57
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal on March 7, 2020
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane reveals Ballon d'Or "dream"
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane admits that it is his "dream" to win the Ballon d'Or and is confident that he is "close" to claiming the prestigious award.
Apr 10, 15:51
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Cristiano Ronaldo 'will not return to Real Madrid'
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo will not be returning to Real Madrid this summer, according to a report.
Apr 10, 14:33
Paris Saint-Germain attacker Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring against Marseille on October 27, 2019
World's most valuable players
Sports Mole takes a look at the most valuable players in world football.
Apr 10, 09:01
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Rivaldo doubts Lionel Messi will leave Barcelona
Club legend Rivaldo doubts that Lionel Messi will decide to leave Barcelona during the next transfer window.
Apr 9, 19:04
Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot on January 26, 2020
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Eduardo Camavinga, Manuel Neuer, Mauro Icardi
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 9, 06:57
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Jose Fonte tips Portugal teammate Crisitano Ronaldo for Real Madrid return
Portugal centre-back Jose Fonte predicts that compatriot Cristiano Ronaldo will leave Juventus in order to return to Real Madrid in the future.
Apr 8, 18:53
Lazio's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic pictured in February 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, Paul Pogba, James Rodriguez
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 8, 06:57
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Real Madrid 'not considering Cristiano Ronaldo return'
A report claims that there is no chance of Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Real Madrid from Juventus this summer, despite his strong relationship with Florentino Perez.
Apr 7, 10:13
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona's Lionel Messi leave the pitch at halftime in 2017
Kaka picks "genius" Lionel Messi over former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo
Brazil legend Kaka chooses Lionel Messi over his former Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo when asked to name the best player of their generation.
Apr 6, 21:52
Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani pictured in action for Portugal in 2017
Nani names Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player ever
Nani says that he was "surprised" by the quality of Paul Scholes when he joined Manchester United, and hails Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 6, 17:42
Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Bacary Sagna expects Paul Pogba to snub Real Madrid for Juventus
Bacary Sagna believes that his former France teammate Paul Pogba would rather rejoin Juventus than move to Real Madrid if he leaves Manchester United.
Apr 6, 16:13
Rodrygo celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on November 6, 2019
Rodrygo reveals he received Pele's blessing to join Real Madrid
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo reveals that he got the blessing of Brazil legend Pele before leaving Santos for the Bernabeu.
Apr 5, 21:07
Neymar in action for Brazil on September 10, 2019
Zico: 'Neymar lacks professionalism of Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Brazil legend Zico claims that compatriot Neymar lacks the same professionalism of Barcelona forward Lionel Messi and Juventus attacker Cristiano Ronaldo.
Apr 5, 19:00
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
Barcelona legend Xavi: 'Only Lionel Messi is better than Ronaldinho'
Barcelona legend Xavi says that only Lionel Messi should be regarded as a better player than Ronaldinho in the history of football.
Apr 5, 16:49
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The impact of coronavirus on 'the biggest sport you've never heard of'
Esports chiefs are confident it will bounce back.
Apr 5, 12:39
Achraf Hakimi celebrates scoring for Dortmund on October 2, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Timothy Fosu-Mensah, Philippe Coutinho, Neymar
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 5, 06:57
Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured in December 2019
Cristiano Ronaldo wants Real Madrid return?
Cristiano Ronaldo is eyeing a return to Real Madrid during this summer's transfer window, according to a report.
Apr 4, 11:55
Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona on December 7, 2019
Antonio Cassano: 'Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as greatest ever'
Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano claims that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 4, 09:35
Marcus Rashford scores for Manchester United on January 11, 2020
Marcus Rashford names all-time Manchester United six-a-side team
Marcus Rashford names his all-time Manchester United six-a-side team, opting to leave himself out of the lineup.
Apr 3, 09:33
Odsonne Edouard celebrates scoring for Celtic on August 22, 2019
Arsenal target has contributed to more goals than Lionel Messi this season
Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard, who has been linked with a move to Arsenal and Newcastle, boasts more direct goal contributions than any other player in the world bar one.
Apr 2, 21:49
Portugal's Bruno Fernandes celebrates with Cristiano Ronaldo after scoring their second goal in June 2018
Bruno Fernandes hails Cristiano Ronaldo as world's best player
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes claims that Portugal international teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is the "best player in the world", ahead of Lionel Messi.
Apr 2, 14:44
Juventus' Cristiano Ronaldo reacts on February 2, 2020
Coronavirus latest: How sports stars passed the time on Wednesday, April 1
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi were also in the gym.
Apr 1, 21:11
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Jack Grealish, Alexis Sanchez, Matthijs de Ligt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 1, 06:57
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