Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Nov 10, 14:31
 Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Nov 10, 14:17
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI.
Oct 15, 11:05
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
 Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring in the Champions League against Atletico Madrid, on September 17, 2025
Champions League top scorers of all time: Mohamed Salah bearing down on Real Madrid, AC Milan legends
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the Champions League, a collection of legends led by two of the greatest of all time in Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi.
Sep 17, 22:40
 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982
The top 10 greatest World Cups of all time, one year out from the 2026 finals in the USA, Canada and Mexico
Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10, one year out from the 2026 finals.
Jun 11, 16:46
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo looks crestfallen following the 4-0 defeat to Germany at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 players to have never won the World Cup, one year out from the 2026 finals
One year out from the start of the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Jun 11, 15:45
 Inter Milan's Wesley Sneijder with the Champions League trophy in 2010
Inter Milan's past record in Champions League finals
Sports Mole looks back at Inter Milan's record in past finals in the Champions League.
May 30, 15:25
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
PSG vs. Inter Milan: Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2024-25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 29, 09:30
 Bayern Munich's Lothar Matthaus and Everton's Peter Reid during the 1985 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final second leg
Goodison Park's top 10 greatest matches
Sports Mole goes back through the archives and picks out the 10 greatest games played at Goodison Park.
May 16, 18:44
 Juventus goalkeeper Michele Di Gregorio in action on December 17, 2024
Preview:Juventus vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Juventus and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 27, 14:44
 Erling Haaland and Vinicius Junior pictured in April 2024
Champions League 2024-25 predictions: Who will win the Golden Boot?
Ahead of the start of the 2024-25 Champions League campaign, the Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will finish as top scorer in the competition this season.
Sep 17, 10:25
 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal on April 16, 2024
Kylian Mbappe moves into top 10 of all-time Champions League top-scorers list
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe moves into the top 10 of the Champions League all-time top-scorers list with his brace against Barcelona in the quarter-final second leg.
Apr 17, 08:53
 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on March 5, 2024
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe draws level with Eusebio, Filippo Inzaghi
Kylian Mbappe's brace for Paris Saint-Germain against Real Sociedad sees him move level with Eusebio and Filippo Inzaghi in the list of all-time Champions League top scorers.
Mar 5, 23:36
 Sir Bobby Charlton black and white
Sir Bobby Charlton 1937-2023: England's greatest-ever player and Manchester United icon
Sports Mole pays tribute to England and Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86.
Oct 21, 16:33
 Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 7, 2023
Champions League: Benfica vs. Inter Milan head-to-head record
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between Benfica and Inter Milan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two clubs.
Apr 10, 16:48
 Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their third goal on March 7, 2023
Preview:Maritimo vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Maritimo and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 21:40
 Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 4, 2023
How Benfica could line up against Club Brugge
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Benfica could line up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Club Brugge.
Mar 5, 10:51
 Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their first goal with Rafa Silva on February 15, 2023
Preview:Benfica vs. Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Benfica and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 10:43
 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
 France's Kylian Mbappe poses with his Golden Boot award during the award ceremony after the match on December 18, 2022
World Cup Golden Boot: Past winners
Sports Mole looks at all of the previous winners of the World Cup Golden Boot award.
Dec 19, 20:49
 Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022
Who have been the breakout stars of the 2022 World Cup?
Sports Mole takes a look at five breakout stars who excelled for their country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Dec 19, 06:00
 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
 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 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
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on the substitutes' bench before the match on December 7, 2022
Luis Figo hits out at Fernando Santos over Portugal's World Cup exit
Luis Figo slams Portugal boss Fernando Santos for his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the World Cup quarter-final with Morocco.
Dec 12, 19:29
 Morocco's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring their first goal with Azzedine Ounahi on December 1, 2022
Preview:Morocco vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Morocco and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 18:51
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on September 26, 2022
World Cup 2022: Who will win the Golden Boot at this year's tournament?
The Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will be the top scorer and winner of the Golden Boot at this winter's World Cup in Qatar.
Nov 20, 13:31
 Portugal players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
Portugal World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Sports Mole previews the chances of a Portugal side who were eliminated in the last-16 stage of the 2018 competition.
Nov 16, 14:00
 Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive group
Sports Mole rounds up the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Kylian Mbappe becomes the exclusive group's 19th member.
Nov 3, 09:21
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Real Madrid's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's past Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool.
May 25, 09:02
 Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021
A closer look at England's other semi-final appearances at major tournaments
The Three Lions will take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Jul 3, 21:03
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: The 10 greatest Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of Saturday's all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest finals in the competition's history.
May 28, 11:22
 A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020
A closer look at previous Champions League finals on English soil
Wembley has hosted seven European club football showpieces, and Old Trafford one.
May 10, 14:11
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
Tributes pour in for "great man" Nobby Stiles
The 78-year-old was also praised by his fellow World Cup winner George Cohen.
Oct 30, 17:42
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
A look back at Nobby Stiles' glittering career with England and Man United
The Manchester United midfielder won 28 caps for his country.
Oct 30, 16:13
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 09:18
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The top 10 strikers of all time
From Pele to Puskas via Ronaldo and Romario.
Apr 1, 15:20
 Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on April 17, 2019
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League semi-final first leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 28, 13:07
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time continues with number two - Alfredo di Stefano.
Jul 17, 15:22
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