Spain's Lamine Yamal scores against Georgia on September 8, 2023
Luis de la Fuente compares Lamine Yamal to Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona
Spain head coach Luis da la Fuente compares Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal to football legends Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona.
Oct 6, 14:58
General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea teenager Kendry Paez stars in Ecuador win over Uruguay
Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez stars on his senior debut as Ecuador record a 2-1 victory over Uruguay in Tuesday's World Cup qualifier.
Sep 13, 08:32
Napoli's Kim Min-jae in action on April 15, 2023
Bayern Munich confirm Kim Min-jae arrival on a five-year contract
Bayern Munich sign South Korean centre-back Kim Min-jae from Napoli on a five-year contract.
Jul 19, 11:07
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebrates with the trophy after winning the Premier League on May 21, 2023
Erling Braut Haaland completes clean sweep with European Player of the Season award
Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland completes a clean sweep of possible awards in the 2022-23 Sports Mole Readers' Awards by being named European Player of the Season.
Jun 5, 21:00
Napoli's Victor Osimhen applauds fans after the match on March 3, 2023
Napoli chief rules out Victor Osimhen exit amid Manchester United links
Napoli president Aurelio de Laurentiis insists that forward Victor Osimhen will not leave the club this summer, amid links to Manchester United and Chelsea.
May 5, 22:44
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring on May 4, 2023
Napoli crowned Serie A champions with Udinese draw
Napoli are crowned Serie A champions for the third time in their history thanks to a 1-1 draw with Udinese at the Dacia Arena.
May 4, 21:26
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on March 15, 2023
Preview:Udinese vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Serie A clash between Udinese and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 2, 14:55
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their third goal with Piotr Zielinski and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia on March 19, 2023
This weekend's Serie A permutations: Napoli looking to seal historic title
Sports Mole rounds up all of the permutations in Serie A this weekend, with Napoli on the brink of a first Scudetto for 33 years.
Apr 28, 06:30
Napoli's Kim Min-jae pictured on November 12, 2022
Liverpool to battle Manchester United for Napoli's Kim Min-jae?
Liverpool are reportedly set to rival Manchester United for the signature of Napoli defender Kim Min-jae.
Mar 29, 22:20
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Preview:Argentina vs. Panama - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's friendly clash between Argentina and Panama, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 21, 13:19
Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal on October 26, 2022
Preview:Union Berlin vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Bundesliga clash between Union Berlin and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 17, 18:08
Eintracht Frankfurt's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal on October 26, 2022
Preview:RB Leipzig vs. Eintracht Frankfurt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Eintracht Frankfurt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 18:07
Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring their first goal with Victor Osimhen on February 17, 2023
Champions League: Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Napoli head-to-head record
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League showdown between Eintracht Frankfurt and Napoli, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Feb 20, 08:15
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giovanni Di Lorenzo on January 13, 2023
Preview:Sassuolo vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Serie A clash between Sassuolo and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 15, 21:54
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia celebrates scoring for Napoli on October 12, 2022
Manchester City 'keeping tabs on Napoli's Khvicha Kvaratskhelia'
Manchester City are reportedly monitoring the progress of Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is also attracting interest from Newcastle United.
Feb 3, 23:25
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giovanni Di Lorenzo on January 13, 2023
Preview:Napoli vs. Cremonese - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between Napoli and Cremonese, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 15, 14:02
Napoli's Victor Osimhen celebrates scoring their first goal with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Giovanni Di Lorenzo on January 13, 2023
Five-star Napoli hammer title rivals Juventus to move 10 points clear
Napoli move 10 points clear at the top of Serie A courtesy of a famous 5-1 victory over fellow title hopefuls and bitter rivals Juventus at the Estadio Diego Maradona.
Jan 13, 21:41
Napoli boss Luciano Spalletti on October 12, 2022
Preview:Inter Milan vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Serie A clash between Inter Milan and Napoli, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 2, 19:53
Pele pictured in 2014
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday.
Dec 30, 13:54
Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
A tribute to Pele: The 'King of Football' and a pioneer of greatness
Following the death of Pele at the age of 82, Sports Mole looks back on the Brazilian icon's career and why he is regarded as the original greatest ever.
Dec 30, 12:28
Pele pictured in 2009
Tributes flood in for Brazilian icon Pele following his death aged 82
Following the death of Brazilian icon Pele, Sports Mole looks at some of the tributes that have been paid to a man many regard as the greatest footballer of all time.
Dec 29, 23:36
Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend and football icon Pele dies, aged 82
Brazil icon Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies in Brazil at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer.
Dec 29, 19:06
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
Is Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time?
Following his World Cup triumph, the Sports Mole team discuss whether Lionel Messi deserves to be regarded as the greatest player in the history of the game.
Dec 19, 21:45
Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal  on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time: Where do Di Maria, Mbappe strikes rank?
Following stunning goals from Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikes in the history of the fixture.
Dec 19, 20:17
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Lionel Messi cements himself as the greatest of all time
Having finally got his hands on the World Cup trophy, Sports Mole looks at why Lionel Messi deserves to be regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.
Dec 19, 16:57
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
A closer look at Lionel Messi's World Cup records
After etching his name into World Cup folklore by winning the 2022 final with Argentina, Sports Mole takes a look at the standout records Messi now holds at the World Cup.
Dec 18, 22:37
Lionel Messi, Emiliano Martinez and Kylian Mbappe pictured with their individual awards at the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Lionel Messi wins second Golden Ball, Kylian Mbappe secures Golden Boot
Argentina's Lionel Messi wins the Golden Ball award as France striker Kylian Mbappe scoops the Golden Boot award at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 18, 19:14
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on December 18, 2022
Lionel Messi breaks numerous World Cup records with opener in final
Lionel Messi breaks a host of World Cup records, including most goal contributions in history, with the opening goal in the final.
Dec 18, 15:27
Lionel Messi celebrates as Argentina progress to the semi finals on December 9, 2022
Argentina vs. France: Which records could Lionel Messi break in World Cup final?
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole dives into which records Lionel Messi could break in the showpiece event.
Dec 17, 23:15
Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Argentina vs. France: A look at Argentina's record in past World Cup finals
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks back on Argentina's record from their six previous World Cup finals.
Dec 17, 21:32
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris celebrates on December 10, 2022
Hugo Lloris out to make World Cup history in final
France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris will have the chance to make history when he captains his country in Sunday's World Cup final against Argentina.
Dec 17, 20:07
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their third goal on December 13, 2022
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in World Cup finals ahead of Sunday's clash between Argentina and France.
Dec 17, 11:44
Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
The greatest individual performances at the World Cup
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their third goal on December 13, 2022
World Cup clean sweep: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe vying to join exclusive club
One of Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe could become only the fourth player in history to win the World Cup and be named the tournament's top scorer and best player on Sunday.
Dec 16, 15:49
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates their third goal on December 13, 2022
Argentina's Lionel Messi out to break four fresh World Cup records against France
Lionel Messi will be looking to break four fresh World Cup records when Argentina face France in Sunday's final at the Lusail Stadium.
Dec 16, 15:15
Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Lionel Messi on December 13, 2022
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe, Alvarez, Giroud all in contention
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at how the Golden Boot race is shaping up, with four of the finalists still in contention.
Dec 16, 13:41
Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Lionel Messi on December 13, 2022
Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez react as Argentina reach 2022 World Cup final
Lionel Messi and Julian Alvarez express their delight after Argentina secured their place in the 2022 World Cup final courtesy of a 3-0 semi-final win against Croatia on Tuesday night.
Dec 14, 00:59
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on December 13, 2022
Match Analysis: Argentina 3-0 Croatia - highlights, man of the match, stats
Sports Mole provides highlights, man of the match and stats for Argentina's Lionel Messi-inspired 3-0 victory over Croatia in the World Cup semi-final.
Dec 13, 21:17