George Best
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabriel Magalhaes, Philippe Coutinho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 28, 06:57
A look at four famous Wales matches held in Swansea
The Vetch Field and Liberty Stadium have both staged international matches in the city.
Mar 27, 18:03
Manchester United 'to offer Jadon Sancho number seven shirt'
Manchester United are reportedly ready to hand their famous number seven shirt to Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho should the winger agree to move to Old Trafford.
Mar 27, 10:55
FA Cup: The pick of the fifth-round ties
Wayne Rooney could line up against former club Manchester United.
Jan 27, 22:26
Manchester United products praise club's academy ahead of landmark match
Sunday's game will be the 4,000th successive first-team fixture in which United have included a youth product in the squad.
Dec 14, 13:59
Marcus Rashford plays down Cristiano Ronaldo comparisons
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer likened the 22-year-old to one of the greatest players of all time.
Dec 13, 17:29
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Nicky Butt talks up importance of giving youth a chance at Manchester United
United have had a youth graduate in their squad for 3,987 straight matches.
Oct 22, 13:38
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, 16:56
The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' and other memorable footballer nicknames
The Norwegian's super-sub status won him the nickname the 'Baby-Faced Assassin' due to his youthful looks and killer instincts in the box.
Dec 19, 10:42
Alexis Sanchez 'pictured in Manchester United shirt'
A photo purporting to show Alexis Sanchez in a Manchester United kit and wearing the number seven shirt is leaked online ahead of the Chilean's imminent switch.
Jan 21, 22:31
Alexis Sanchez 'handed famous No.7 shirt at Manchester United'
Alexis Sanchez will reportedly be handed the same number seven shirt worn by the likes of David Beckham and George Best when he completes his move to Manchester United.
Jan 15, 15:55
Preview: Manchester United vs. Benfica
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's Champions League clash with Benfica at Old Trafford including predicted lineups, team news and a form guide.
Oct 30, 10:40
Sam Allardyce for 'I'm A Celebrity'?
Former England manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly approached to appear on ITV reality series I'm A Celebrity... Get Me Out Of Here!
Sep 17, 14:13
Manchester United 'reserve No.7 shirt for Antoine Griezmann'
Manchester United reportedly reserve the number seven shirt for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann.
Sep 10, 13:49
Manchester United unveil grey fan-designed third kit for new season
Manchester United are to wear a grey third kit next season in a carbon-copy of the strip infamously worn two decades ago, which was voted the worst in their history.
Jul 21, 12:14
Rio Ferdinand: 'Wayne Rooney is among Manchester United's greatest'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Wayne Rooney deserves to be considered alongside George Best and Bobby Charlton as the club's greatest players.
Jan 24, 19:38
Antoine Griezmann 'promised Manchester United number seven shirt'
Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann is reportedly promised the club's iconic number seven shirt if he completes a switch from Atletico Madrid to Old Trafford.
Jan 22, 14:12
Jack Wilshere in Arsenal tribute Twitter gaffe
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere pays tribute to the club on social media, but accidentally includes a silhouette of a Manchester United statue.
Apr 17, 19:52
On This Day: Manchester City hammer Manchester United at Old Trafford
Forty-five years ago today, Francis Lee bagged a hat-trick as Manchester City won 4-1 away at rivals Manchester United.
Dec 12, 06:00
David Beckham: 'No.7 shirt should inspire Memphis Depay'
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham believes that Memphis Depay should be inspired, rather than intimidated, by the No.7 shirt.
Nov 18, 22:04
Alcoholism did not kill George Best, claims leading doctor
Manchester United icon George Best did not pass away as a result of alcoholism, according to a leading physician as the 10-year anniversary of his death nears.
Nov 13, 01:09
Preview: Manchester United vs. Ipswich Town
Sports Mole looks ahead to the League Cup tie between Manchester United and Championship outfit Ipswich Town at Portman Road.
Sep 22, 12:52
Carlos Queiroz criticises Manchester United changes
Former Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz criticises the changes that the club have made since Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement.
Sep 5, 15:18
Manchester United launch £350 Bulova watch
Manchester United launch a new £350 Bulova watch, which marks iconic moments from the club's history.
Sep 2, 12:07
Memphis Depay: 'I can live up to pressures of number seven shirt'
Memphis Depay vows to restore pride to Manchester United's iconic number seven shirt following Angel di Maria's exit.
Aug 10, 00:36
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay given number seven shirt
Manchester United confirm that summer signing Memphis Depay will wear the club's iconic number seven shirt this season.
Aug 7, 13:15
Report: Memphis Depay wants to take number seven shirt at Manchester United
Manchester United's Memphis Depay reportedly wants to swap from the number nine to the number seven shirt this season.
Aug 5, 21:32
Assessing the Major League Soccer Brits
Ahead of the debuts of Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard this month, Sports Mole picks out five British players who have benefited from a move to MLS.
Jul 4, 14:45
George Best 'was initially named Ronald when he was born'
Manchester United legend George Best was reportedly initially registered as Ronald Samuel when he was born.
May 7, 15:17
On this day: George Best, Pat Jennings make international debuts
Fifty-one years ago today, George Best and Pat Jennings made their international debuts as teenagers for Northern Ireland.
Apr 15, 09:00
Filmmaker looking for young footballer to play George Best on screen
Film producer Stephen Evans reveals that he wants to sign a young footballer to play George Best in a biopic about the Manchester United legend.
Mar 23, 10:50
Calum Best opens up about his father George Best's death
The son of Manchester United legend George Best reveals details of his father's death in a new book.
Mar 17, 10:59
George Best's son Calum reveals father once tried to kiss him in drunken state
George Best's son Calum reveals in a new book that his father once tried to kiss him after mistaking him for a woman while in a drunken state.
Mar 16, 12:45
Noel Gallagher picks George Best, Mario Balotelli for fantasy band
Noel Gallagher picks George Best, Mario Balotelli, Zinedine Zidane and Patrick Vieira for his fantasy band.
Feb 25, 10:09
Ronaldo completes Fort Lauderdale Strikers takeover
Ronaldo completes his takeover of North American Soccer League outfit Fort Lauderdale Strikers.
Jan 10, 14:15
On this day: Johan Cruyff regains Ballon d'Or
Back on this day in 1973, Netherlands playmaker Johan Cruyff won the Ballon d'Or for the second time in his career.
Dec 31, 10:54
Interview: 'Wonderkid' director Rhys Chapman
Sports Mole chats to Wonderkid director Rhys Chapman about why he feels that homophobia remains a big problem in football.
Dec 17, 16:34
John O'Shea: The scorer of important goals
Following his equaliser in Germany last night, Sports Mole looks back on the other important goals scored by John O'Shea.
Oct 15, 11:40
Roy Keane: 'Sir Alex Ferguson didn't want David Beckham to inherit No. 7 shirt'
Roy Keane claims that Sir Alex Ferguson didn't want David Beckham to inherit the iconic number seven shirt at Manchester United.
Oct 7, 06:42
