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Alfredo Di Stefano: A true legend of the game
Sports Mole looks over the incredible career of the late Alfredo Di Stefano.
Jul 8, 14:10
On this day: Hernan Crespo was born
Back on this day in 1975, former Chelsea and Argentina striker Hernan Crespo was born.
Jul 5, 09:56
Diego Maradona: 'Argentina have no idea'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona says that his country's chances of winning the World Cup are "bleak".
Jul 5, 01:24
Diego Maradona doubts Brazil World Cup bid
Brazil need to improve on their recent performances if they are to lift the World Cup, according to Diego Maradona.
Jul 4, 18:11
Diego Maradona: 'Don't blame Lionel Messi if Argentina fail at the World Cup'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona warns his country not to hold Lionel Messi responsible should they fail to get past Belgium at the World Cup on Saturday.
Jul 3, 14:16
On this day: Germany thrash Argentina at World Cup
On this day in 2010, Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 to progress through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.
Jul 3, 09:59
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi has not been given enough help'
Diego Maradona believes that Lionel Messi is being relied on too heavily by his Argentina teammates.
Jul 3, 03:59
World Cup quarter-finals: Four talking points
Sports Mole picks out the main talking points from each of the four World Cup quarter-finals.
Jul 2, 11:47
Top five bad sporting excuses
Sports Mole takes a look at some of the poorer excuses used by sports stars to excuse bad behaviour or mistakes.
Jun 29, 11:02
Diego Maradona: 'Brazil too reliant on Neymar'
Argentina legend Diego Maradona believes that Brazil have been relying too much on the goals of Neymar so far at the World Cup.
Jun 28, 14:55
Diego Maradona slams Luis Suarez's four-month FIFA ban for biting
Diego Maradona gives his backing to Luis Suarez after the Uruguayan was handed a four-month football ban for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini.
Jun 27, 09:58
Angel di Maria: 'Argentina fortunate to have Lionel Messi'
Argentina winger Angel di Maria expresses his delight in being able to count Lionel Messi among his teammates.
Jun 24, 22:27
On this day: Diego Maradona scores 'Hand of God'
Twenty-eight years ago today, Diego Maradona produces 'The Hand of God' as Argentina knock England out of the World Cup.
Jun 22, 09:56
Diego Maradona blasts FIFA for demanding Costa Rica drugs test
Diego Maradona blasts FIFA for demanding the Costa Rica players take a drugs test following their 1-0 win against Italy.
Jun 22, 08:52
Diego Maradona: 'Blame Steven Gerrard for England exit'
Diego Maradona claims that England captain Steven Gerrard is majorly responsible for his nation's early World Cup exit.
Jun 21, 13:31
Diego Maradona: 'Neymar has failed'
Brazil striker Neymar has failed to live up to expectations so far this World Cup, according to Diego Maradona.
Jun 19, 11:59
Diego Maradona: 'Wayne Rooney failed against Italy'
Former Argentina international Diego Maradona says that Wayne Rooney failed to produce his best form in England's World Cup defeat to Italy on Saturday.
Jun 16, 10:24
Roy Hodgson: 'Luis Suarez has to perform at the World Cup'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Luis Suarez has to produce his best form at the World Cup to be considered a world-class player.
Jun 16, 05:56
Diego Maradona blasts Iker Casillas
Former Argentina attacker Diego Maradona blasts Iker Casillas for his performance in Spain's 5-1 defeat to Netherlands in their World Cup opener on Friday evening.
Jun 14, 18:44
Diego Maradona talks up Argentina's World Cup chances
Argentina legend Diego Maradona talks up his former side's World Cup chances and claims that captain Lionel Messi has been well supported by his teammates.
Jun 11, 20:02
Top five opening World Cup matches
With two days to go until the World Cup gets underway, Sports Mole picks out five of the tournament's best opening encounters.
Jun 10, 11:14
Sven-Goran Eriksson: 'Lionel Messi has to step up at World Cup'
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson believes that Lionel Messi must step up for Argentina at the World Cup.
Jun 10, 02:45
Top 10 World Cup goals
Ahead of Brazil 2014, Sports Mole picks out 10 of the best goals that have been scored at the World Cup.
Jun 9, 16:54
On this day: Cameroon shock holders Argentina at Italia 90
Twenty-four years ago today, Cameroon cause a World Cup shock by defeating champions Argentina in the opening match of Italia 90.
Jun 8, 10:08
World Cup preview: Group F
Sports Mole continues its World Cup previews with a closer look at Group F, which contains one of the favourites Argentina.
May 31, 11:39
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Spanish players of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Spanish football.
May 21, 12:22
Video: Ryan Giggs appears on Dubai TV show 'The Victorious' with Diego Maradona
Ryan Giggs makes his first public appearance since being appointed Louis van Gaal's number two at Manchester United by featuring on a Dubai TV show.
May 20, 10:44
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Nigerian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Nigeria.
May 17, 12:51
Robbie Williams mistakes look-a-like for real Diego Maradona?
Robbie Williams appears to have mistaken a look-a-like for the real Diego Maradona while at a ski resort in Austria.
May 16, 13:24
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Mexican footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Mexico.
May 16, 12:12
Lionel Messi: 'I do not need World Cup'
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi does not believe that he needs to lift the World Cup to be considered one of the greatest players of all time.
May 10, 13:57
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.
May 10, 10:07
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Greek footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Greek football.
May 9, 11:04
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 German footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of German football.
May 7, 11:30
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Brazilian players of all time
As part of our 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of host nation Brazil.
Apr 28, 10:14
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Argentine players of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Argentina.
Apr 24, 10:43
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi could move to Bayern Munich'
Diego Maradona believes that Lionel Messi joining Bayern Munich in the future is a possibility.
Mar 27, 03:40
Manchester United's European second-leg comebacks
As Manchester United look to overcome a first-leg deficit, Sports Mole looks back on the five occasions that they have achieved that feat in European competitions.
Mar 19, 12:53
Manchester United stop Diego Maradona from congratulating Luis Suarez?
Diego Maradona is reportedly denied access to the away dressing room at Old Trafford in order to congratulate Liverpool striker Luis Suarez on Sunday.
Mar 18, 06:25
Diego Maradona: 'Lionel Messi doesn't need World Cup medal to be great'
Diego Maradona believes that Lionel Messi does not need a World Cup medal to be considered one of the greats.
Mar 5, 02:11
