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World Cup preview: Russia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the host nation's chances of success at their own tournament.Jun 7, 09:11
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Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
With less than week to go until the start of this summer's World Cup, Sports Mole looks at some possible contenders to win the Golden Boot.May 14, 09:20
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Portugal pay tribute to Eusebio following Euro 2016 triumph
Portugal's Euro 2016-winning squad pays tribute to legendary former player Eusebio during the team photo, placing his picture next to the trophy.Jul 11, 20:12
Team News: Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano return for Barcelona
Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano come back into Barcelona's starting lineup after missing the win over Roma in the Champions League.Nov 28, 14:22
Preview:Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between league leaders Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou.Nov 26, 16:02
Cristiano Ronaldo's 500 goals: The milestones
As Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 500 goals for club and country, Sports Mole looks back on his milestone strikes.Oct 1, 10:53
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Sports Mole's Christmas present ideas: Signed football shirts
Sports Mole picks out some signed shirts that could make the perfect Christmas present for the football fan in your life.Dec 3, 11:36
Preview:Portugal vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to the international friendly at Old Trafford between Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina.Nov 16, 14:32
Barcelona B hold promotion favourites Sporting Gijon
Barcelona B hold Sporting Gijon to a bore draw in the Segunda Division.Nov 1, 19:07
Five World Cup group games not to miss
Sports Mole picks out five of the most appealing matches from the group stages of this summer's World Cup.Jun 3, 08:03
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Uruguayan 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 Uruguay.May 24, 10:00
Luis Figo: 'Cristiano Ronaldo needs World Cup success to be all-time great'
Luis Figo believes that Cristiano Ronaldo needs to achieve success in the World Cup to be considered an all-time great.May 21, 02:00
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Portuguese 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 Portugal.May 18, 11:16
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English 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 English football.May 5, 11:10
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is like Eusebio'
Brazil legend Pele likens Cristiano Ronaldo to Portugal legend Eusebio.Apr 24, 19:34
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, 09:43
Former Benfica midfielder Mario Coluna dies, aged 78
Former Benfica midfielder Mario Coluna passes away at the age of 78.Feb 25, 21:23
Non-Benfica scarves 'removed from Eusebio tribute'
Non-Benfica scarves are reportedly removed from a tribute to Eusebio following the former footballer's death on Sunday.Jan 8, 14:14
Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates goals to Eusebio
Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo dedicates his brace from this evening's 3-0 win over Celta to the legendary Portuguese forward Eusebio, who died aged 71 on Sunday.Jan 6, 21:48
Mourners pay tribute as Eusebio's coffin is carried around Stadio da Luz
Mourners in Portugal pay tribute to Eusebio as the former Benfica footballer's coffin is carried around the Stadio da Luz.Jan 6, 14:02
Eusebio passes away: Twitter reacts
Former and present footballers take to Twitter to pay their respects to Eusebio, who died during the early hours this morning.Jan 5, 10:32
Former Portuguese footballer Eusebio dies
Former Portuguese footballer Eusebio passes away, aged 71, following a cardiac arrest.Jan 5, 09:09
Top five international football comebacks
Sports Mole rounds up five of the best comebacks in international football.Nov 22, 12:01
Who is winning the race for the Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the front runners for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.Nov 10, 10:58
Cristiano Ronaldo out of Brazil friendly
A knee injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal's friendly clash against Brazil next week.Sep 7, 14:01
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Ferguson: 'No difference between Ronaldo and Messi'
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Cristiano Ronaldo is as good as Lionel Messi, claiming that there is nothing to choose between the two players.Dec 20, 04:30
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Eusebio: 'Real Madrid are the best team in the world'
Portuguese legend Eusebio believes that Real Madrid are the best club side in the world.Jul 27, 15:45
Eusebio released from hospital
Portugal legend Eusebio is released from hospital after being taken ill on Saturday.Jun 27, 12:34
Euesbio's condition improves
Portuguese legend Eusebio will reportedly be released from hospital on Thursday.Jun 26, 12:22
Eusebio to remain in hospital until Thursday
Former Portugal international Eusebio is expected to be discharged from hospital on Thursday but his general health is "not good".Jun 25, 14:30
Eusebio to be discharged on Monday
Former Portugal attacker Eusebio will be discharged from hospital on Monday, according to Portugal doctor Henrique Jones.Jun 24, 15:13
Eusebio taken to hospital
Former Portugal and Benfica great Eusebio is taken to hospital in Poznan as a precaution.Jun 24, 04:21
Eusebio re-admitted to hospital
Former Portugal international Eusebio goes into hospital for the third time in just two months.Feb 20, 19:16
Eusebio back in hospital
Eusebio has been readmitted to hospital just days after being discharged following treatment for double pneumonia. Jan 4, 14:18
Eusebio admitted to hospital
Former Portugal and Benfica legend Eusebio is rushed to a Lisbon hospital with suspected pneumonia.Dec 21, 18:17
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