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
 Carlo Ancelotti, head coach of Brazil, pictured in September 2025
Real Madrid's greatest managers of all time: Who was best ever at the Bernabeu?
Considering all the contenders to be crowned Real Madrid's greatest coach, Sports Mole counts down the top five in Los Blancos' long history.
Nov 10, 13:52
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates on August 26, 2011
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
Oct 24, 11:38
 Thierry Henry celebrates on April 25, 2004
The greatest players never to win the Ballon d'Or: Thierry Henry, Andres Iniesta and more
Sports Mole takes a look back in history to identify the greatest players never to win the illustrious Ballon d'Or.
Sep 21, 22:11
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
2026 World Cup: One year to go - the top 10 finals of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time, one year out from the start of the 2026 edition.
Jun 11, 16:54
 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
 Andre Schurrle celebrates with team mates after scoring the sixth goal for Germany against Brazil at the 2014 World Cup
The top 10 biggest World Cup shocks of all time, one year out from the 2026 edition
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 most shocking results in World Cup history, including the Miracle of Bern from 1954 and the Agony of Mineirao in 2014.
Jun 11, 16:26
 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
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
PSG 5-0 Inter Milan: Can you name the top scorers in European Cup/Champions League finals after Doue makes history?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the top goalscorers in European Cup/Champions League finals ahead of the 2025 final between PSG and Inter Milan.
May 31, 22:51
 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
 Ajax celebrate with the Champions League trophy in 1995
Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season on the 30th anniversary of their Champions League final triumph
On the 30-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 12:08
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Real Madrid against Real Betis on February 18, 2018
Betis vs. Real Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Real Madrid and Real Betis.
Feb 28, 09:41
 Real Madrid's Luka Modric pictured on October 5, 2024
Luka Modric breaks 58-year-old Real Madrid record in Celta Vigo victory
Luka Modric becomes the oldest player in Real Madrid's history as he comes off the bench to provide an assist in Saturday's 2-1 La Liga triumph over Celta Vigo.
Oct 19, 22:08
 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
 Toni KROOS of Germany applauds pensively at EURO 2024
Preview:Germany vs. Hungary - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Nations League clash between Germany and Hungary, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 08:55
 Cristiano Ronaldo during his Real Madrid days in 2016
Real Madrid's top goalscorers of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo leads the way at Bernabeu
Sports Mole provides the list of Real Madrid's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Aug 12, 21:18
 Lionel Messi in action for Argentina in June 2024.
Olympic football 2024: The best footballers to ever feature at the Olympic Games
Ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics, Sports Mole looks at some of the best players to have featured at the Games.
Jul 20, 11:12
 Real Madrid celebrate beating Juventus in the Champions League final on May 20, 1998
A closer look at Real Madrid's Champions League final record
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Real Madrid's record in the European Cup/Champions League final.
May 30, 13:35
 Real Madrid's Luka Modric pictured on December 17, 2023
Luka Modric sets record for Real Madrid in Bayern Munich clash
Luka Modric broke a long-standing Real Madrid record in Tuesday's Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich.
May 1, 13:26
 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring their second goal on October 13, 2023
Top 100 sporting moments of 2023: 90-81
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 90 to 81.
Dec 31, 07:05
 Inter Milan's manager Jose Mourinho celebrates with the Champions League trophy on May 22, 2010
Inter Milan's past record in European Cup and Champions League finals
Sports Mole looks back at Inter Milan's story in European Cup and Champions League finals, ahead of this week's decider with Manchester City in Istanbul.
Jun 9, 13:14
 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
 Al-Nassr's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured during a training session on January 3, 2023
Cristiano Ronaldo scores 500th career league goal in four-goal haul
Cristiano Ronaldo scores all four goals in Al-Nassr's 4-0 away win over Al-Wehda to bring up his 500th career league goal.
Feb 9, 23:25
 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 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
 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
 Poland players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
Poland World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this winter's World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole assesses the chances of playoff winners Poland escaping the group stage for the first time since 1986.
Nov 14, 21:00
 Hungary's Adam Szalai celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on September 23, 2022
Adam Szalai magic sees Hungary stun Germany in Leipzig
Hungary move to the brink of reaching the UEFA Nations League semi-finals as Adam Szalai scores a stunning goal to hand them a 1-0 win over Germany in Leipzig.
Sep 23, 20:43
 Real Madrid's Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring their first goal on September 6, 2022
Real Madrid survive Celtic scares to run out comfortable winners
Holders Real Madrid weather an early Celtic storm before running out 3-0 winners against the Scottish outfit in their Champions League opener in Glasgow.
Sep 6, 20:51
 Benfica's Nicolas Otamendi in action with Vitoria Guimaraes' Abdul Mumin
Preview:Puskas Academy vs. Vitoria de Guimaraes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa Conference League clash between Puskas Academy and Vitoria de Guimaraes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 26, 20:05
 Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on September 10, 2021
Argentina's Lionel Messi scores five to overtake Ferenc Puskas goal tally
Argentina's Lionel Messi moves into fourth place in the all-time international men's top-scorer list, overtaking Ferenc Puskas after scoring five goals against Estonia.
Jun 6, 15:14
 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
 Eintracht Frankfurt players celebrate after reaching the Europa League final on May 5, 2022
Eintracht Frankfurt vs. Rangers head-to-head
Sports Mole takes a look at Eintracht Frankfurt and Rangers' head-to-head record ahead of Wednesday's Europa League final.
May 16, 10:17
 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their third goal to complete his hat-trick on March 8, 2022
Who is the best centre-forward in world football right now?
Following Champions League hat-tricks for both Robert Lewandowski and Karim Benzema, the Sports Mole team discusses who is the best centre-forward in the world today.
Mar 10, 17:38
 Francisco Gento pictured in 2006
Real Madrid legend Francisco Gento dies, aged 88
Real Madrid announce the death of their most decorated player, Francisco Gento, at the age of 88.
Jan 18, 09:12
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021
Preview:Qatar vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's International Friendlies clash between Qatar and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 14:11
 Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti pictured in December 2020
Preview:Rangers vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, head to head
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Pre-Season Friendlies clash between Rangers and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Jul 23, 15:14
 Argentina captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2021
Argentina's Lionel Messi moves into top 10 men's international goalscorers
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's Copa America win over Bolivia to move into the top 10 men's international goalscorers.
Jun 29, 08:32
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