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
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Lionel Messi's greatest games for Barcelona on 21st anniversary of Blaugrana debut
To mark the 21-year anniversary of Lionel Messi's Barcelona debut, Sports Mole counts down the 20 greatest performances of the legendary forward's Blaugrana career.
Oct 16, 08:24
 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
 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy on August 23, 2020
Ballon d'Or: Which players should have won the award, but missed out
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to name the five unluckiest players to not win the Ballon d'Or.
Sep 21, 20:00
 Collage of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from October 2024
Who has won the Ballon d'Or most often? Which other players have multiple Ballons d'Or?
Sports Mole looks at who has won the most Ballons d'Or, including modern icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 20, 22:50
 Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff looks on as he is surrounded by photographers after his team defeated Dutch PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of the UEFA Cup quarter final match in Eindhoven, March 19 1996
Can you name every player to have broken the world transfer record since 1973?
Johan Cruyff was the last sub-£1m player to break the world-record transfer fee - how many of the 22 players to have been the world's most expensive since can you name?
Jun 13, 16:16
 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
 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
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Andres Iniesta celebrate victory with the trophy in 2009
The ultimate treble-winning combined XI - Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff, Robert Lewandowski
Ahead of Saturday's Champions League final between treble-chasing PSG and Inter Milan, Sports Mole takes on the task of picking the ultimate combined treble-winning XI from previous winners of it.
Jun 6, 19:39
 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
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's greatest ever number 10s, ahead of Lamine Yamal's introduction to that special club
Ahead of Lamine Yamal's expected introduction into Barcelona's number 10 club, Sports Mole looks back at the best players to have donned the famous number for the club.
May 23, 14:16
 UEFA Cup trophy
Liverpool win UEFA Cup 24 years ago today: Can you name their squad from the final?
Sports Mole challenges you to name Liverpool's matchday squad from the 2001 UEFA Cup final win over Alaves.
May 16, 10:38
 Cristiano Ronaldo wins the 2014 Ballon d'Or on January 12, 2015
Cristiano Ronaldo: Ten years on from his third Ballon d'Or, can you name every player to be nominated for that year's award?
Ten years to the day since Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d'Or, Sports Mole challenges you to name every player nominated for the 2014 award.
Jan 12, 10:05
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?
Dec 25, 14:08
 Manchester City's Rodri pictured on September 18, 2024
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: How Man City star became the best player in the world
Manchester City and Spain midfielder Rodri wins the 2024 Ballon d'Or after Real Madrid boycott the ceremony in Paris.
Oct 28, 21:44
 Brazil's Vinicius Junior celebrates with Rodrygo after scoring on June 29, 2024
International break fixtures: Best games to watch during the October break
International football is back, so Sports Mole runs an eye over which games promise the most intrigue, action and drama in October.
Oct 7, 14:10
 Tijjani Reijnders, Joshua Zirkzee and Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands celebrate on September 7, 2024
Preview:Netherlands vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Netherlands and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 8, 19:42
 Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Prolific former forward 'in talks' over Man United return as staff member
Manchester United approach Ruud van Nistelrooy about a possible return to Old Trafford as a staff member, according to a report.
Jun 23, 15:23
 Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990
Euro classics: Marco van Basten 1988 super show stuns favourites
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole looks back on Marco van Basten's scintillating displays for the Netherlands in the 1988 edition.
Jun 6, 19:55
 PSV Eindhoven's Luuk De Jong celebrates scoring their first goal on November 8, 2023
Preview:PSV Eindhoven vs. Heerenveen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Eredivisie clash between PSV Eindhoven and Heerenveen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 5, 16:41
 Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham reacts on October 28, 2023
Jude Bellingham declared fit for Real Madrid after injury scare
Real Madrid head coach Carlo Ancelotti confirms that Jude Bellingham is available for Saturday's La Liga clash with Granada after concerns over an ankle issue.
Dec 1, 12:39
 Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham reacts on October 28, 2023
Jude Bellingham makes Real Madrid history with El Clasico heroics
Jude Bellingham writes his name into Real Madrid and El Clasico folklore with his game-winning brace in Los Blancos' 2-1 win over Barcelona in La Liga.
Oct 28, 16:58
 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
 Barcelona director of football Jordi Cruyff pictured in January 2020
Jordi Cruyff to step down as Barcelona sporting director
Barcelona announce that sporting director Jordi Cruyff will leave the club at the end of his contract this summer, ending a successful two-year stay at Camp Nou.
May 16, 14:37
 Pele pictured in 2014
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday.
Dec 30, 13:54
 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
 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
 Memphis Depay celebrates scoring for the Netherlands against the USA on December 3, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for the Netherlands to be confident of beating Argentina
Ahead of Friday's World Cup 2022 quarter-final between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks at three reasons for Oranje to be confident of progressing.
Dec 8, 15:17
 Daley Blind celebrates scoring for the Netherlands against the USA on December 3, 2022
World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs. Argentina head-to-head record
Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.
Dec 8, 06:07
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
One year out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole reflects on some defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10 of all time.
Nov 19, 14:47
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
 Barcelona president Joan Laporta during the press conference on February 1, 2022
Joan Laporta hints Barcelona will be active in January market
Barcelona president Joan Laporta suggests that his team will be looking to improve their squad during the January transfer window.
Oct 14, 18:40
 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland scores their second goal on September 14, 2022
Top 10 Champions League goals of the week including Haaland, Mbappe, Sterling
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 Champions League goals of matchday two, featuring the likes of Erling Braut Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Raheem Sterling.
Sep 15, 09:56
 Manchester City's Erling Braut Haaland celebates scoring against Borussia Dortmund on September 14, 2022
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 15, 09:50
 World Cup general image football
Preview:PEC Zwolle vs. FC Utrecht - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Eredivisie clash between PEC Zwolle and FC Utrecht, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 21:38
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