Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Live Coverage: Diego Maradona dies aged 60 - reaction
Follow Sports Mole's live coverage of the reaction to the death of Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning captain and football legend Diego Maradona.
Nov 25, 16:43
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Football legend Diego Maradona dies from heart attack aged 60
Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning captain and one of the greatest footballers of all time Diego Maradona dies aged 60 after suffering a heart attack at home.
Nov 25, 16:30
 Diego Maradona at the Best FIFA Football Awards on January 9, 2017
Wednesday's sporting social: Messi's Maradona love and Hamilton misses England
Conor McGregor also smashed it up in the gym.
Nov 4, 17:59
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Doctor: 'Diego Maradona is improving after brain surgery'
The 1986 World Cup winner with Argentina is set to remain in a clinic in La Plata, south of Buenos Aires, for at least 48 hours as he recovers.
Nov 4, 16:15
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Diego Maradona's brain surgery "successful"
The 1986 World Cup winner with Argentina is set to remain in a clinic in La Plata, south of Buenos Aires, for at least 48 hours as he recovers.
Nov 4, 08:42
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Diego Maradona to have surgery on blood clot on his brain
The 60-year-old World Cup winner is reportedly "lucid".
Nov 3, 22:10
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Argentina legend Diego Maradona admitted to hospital
Argentina's World Cup-winning captain is coach of Gimnasia in his homeland.
Nov 3, 12:27
 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli pictured in August 2020
Mauricio Pochettino compares Dele Alli "charisma" to Diego Maradona, Ronaldinho
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino hailed England's Dele Alli as a star of rare quality.
Nov 3, 06:34
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
A look at players sent home from international duty
Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood are the latest names on a long list of players to make an early departure.
Sep 7, 16:20
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured in August 2020
Newell's Old Boys fans eyeing Lionel Messi return
The 33-year-old came through the academy at the Rosario-based club.
Aug 27, 18:26
 Ronnie O'Sullivan pictured in February 2016
Ronnie O'Sullivan compares himself to "fat Maradona" after reaching semi-finals
Ronnie O'Sullivan completed a dazzling comeback to beat Mark Williams and reach the semi-finals.
Aug 11, 21:44
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on January 25, 2020
Newell's Old Boys chief opens door to return of Barcelona's Lionel Messi
Newell's Old Boys vice-president Cristian D'Amico reiterates that the door remains open for Barcelona forward Lionel Messi to return to the Argentine outfit.
Jul 2, 17:40
 Frank Lampard scores a goal that wasn't given in 2010
On This Day: Frank Lampard's 'goal' that changed everything
Uruguayan referee Jorge Larrionda failed to spot that the ball was well over the line when England trailed Germany 2-1 on June 27, 2010.
Jun 27, 05:01
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
On this day: Barcelona splash world-record sum on Diego Maradona
Diego Maradona only lasted two seasons at the Nou Camp before moving on to Napoli.
May 28, 05:10
 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
 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
 David Beckham pictured in February 2020
David Beckham leads stars in FIFA campaign to support healthcare workers
Diego Maradona, Michael Owen, Zinedine Zidane and Ronaldo are others backing FIFA's measure.
Apr 18, 20:16
 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
 Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
The shirt numbers available to Lautaro Martinez at Barcelona
Amid speculation linking Lautaro Martinez with a move to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available at Camp Nou.
Apr 7, 12:13
 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
 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
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, but I'm the best'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, but insists that he himself remains the greatest of all time.
Mar 29, 21:12
 Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff looks on as he is surrounded by photographers after his team defeated Dutch PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of the UEFA Cup quarter final match in Eindhoven, March 19 1996
Remembering Johan Cruyff: The Dutch maestro who pioneered 'Total Football'
The Dutchman broke through as a teenager and made it to the top of world football.
Mar 24, 06:20
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele denies rumours of depression
The 79-year-old suffered complications after undergoing hip surgery.
Mar 19, 20:05
 Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina teammates on November 15, 2019
How coronavirus could affect Lionel Messi's claim to be the greatest of all time
Sports Mole looks at the impact CONMEBOL's decision to postpone the Copa America until 2021 could have on Lionel Messi's hopes of finally winning an international trophy.
Mar 17, 23:19
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi would not achieve what I did at Napoli'
Diego Maradona says that Barcelona forward Lionel Messi would not be able to have the same impact as he did at Napoli.
Feb 26, 20:24
 Paul Pogba in Premier League action for Manchester United on May 12, 2019
Thursday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Adrien Rabiot, Paul Pogba
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Thursday, January 2 ahead of the January transfer window.
Jan 2, 11:07
 Jan Vertonghen in action for Spurs on October 19, 2019
Thursday's Transfer Talk Update: Jan Vertonghen, Gennaro Gattuso, Christian Eriksen
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Jan 2, 06:57
 Mino Raiola pictured in August 2016
Thursday's Manchester United transfer talk news roundup: Christian Eriksen, Nemanja Matic, Timo Werner
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester United on Thursday, January 2 ahead of the January window.
Jan 2, 06:07
 Mino Raiola pictured in August 2016
Mino Raiola 'vows never to take another client to Manchester United'
Super-agent Mino Raiola says that he has no intention of advising any of his players to move to Manchester United.
Jan 1, 12:10
 Argentina's Lionel Messi in action with Brazil's Philippe Coutinho during the Copa America semi-final on July 2, 2019
Brazil vs. Argentina: Six classic meetings between the bitter rivals
A look back at some memorable past clashes between the two South American rivals.
Nov 14, 13:36
 Napoli's Dries Mertens celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on September 17, 2019
Preview:Napoli vs. Hellas Verona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Napoli's meeting with Hellas Verona in Serie A on Saturday, including predictions, team news and predicted lineups.
Oct 17, 18:09
 Dries Mertens in action for Napoli on October 2, 2019
Dries Mertens keen on signing Napoli extension
Dries Mertens insists that he would be open to signing a contract extension with Napoli.
Oct 9, 19:13
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
All-time combined XI: Germany vs. Argentina
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever combined XI from the history of Germany and Argentina ahead of the international friendly between the two nations on Wednesday.
Oct 7, 16:00
 Son Heung-min in action for Spurs on April 23, 2019
Son Heung-min agent hints at Italy move
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur winger Son Heung-min suggests that the South Korea international is open to playing in Serie A at some point in his career.
Oct 5, 11:58
 Carlo Ancelotti in charge of Napoli on August 4, 2018
In Focus: Liverpool's Champions League opponents Napoli
The Partenopei have finished runners up in Italy in three of the last four seasons.
Sep 16, 11:41
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Film director drawn to 'chaos' around Maradona
The Maradona documentary is released in cinemas on June 14.
Jun 9, 11:00
 Diego Maradona pictured in May 2019 while in charge of Dorados
Diego Maradona wants to manage Manchester United
Argentina legend Diego Maradona reveals that he wants to manage Manchester United.
Jun 5, 20:11
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 15:56
 Alexander Lacazette celebrates his goal against Newcastle United with Arsenal teammate Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on April 4, 2019
Preview:Arsenal vs. Napoli - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of the first leg of the Europa League last-eight clash between Arsenal and Napoli.
Apr 9, 13:00
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