Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on December 19, 2021
Pep Guardiola to consider job offer from the Netherlands national team?
Pep Guardiola will reportedly be offered the chance to coach the Netherlands when his time at Manchester City comes to an end.
Jan 23, 15:21
Ajax manager Erik ten Hag celebrates in November 2021
Preview:FC Utrecht vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between FC Utrecht and Ajax, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 14, 20:43
General view outside San Siro in 2015
Remembering Gunnar Nordahl: AC Milan's greatest goalscorer of all time
On what would have been his 100th birthday, Sports Mole remembers Swedish striker Gunnar Nordahl - AC Milan's greatest ever goalscorer.
Oct 19, 06:00
Gerd Muller pictured in 2009
Bayern Munich, Germany legend Gerd Muller dies aged 75
Bayern Munich and Germany legend Gerd Muller - widely regarded as one of the greatest goalscorers of all time - dies at the age of 75.
Aug 15, 11:48
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring his goal against Arsenal on April 6, 2010
Lionel Messi's top 20 performances for Barcelona
Following Barcelona's confirmation that Lionel Messi will not sign a new contract this summer, Sports Mole looks at the Argentine's 20 greatest performances for the club.
Aug 5, 19:50
Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand celebrates after the match on June 26, 2021
Kasper Hjulmand urges Denmark to "play without fear" in quarter-final
The two teams clash in the Euro 2020 quarter-finals in Baku.
Jul 2, 16:16
Ukraine's Oleksandr Zinchenko celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 7, 2021
Ukraine Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's European Championship, Sports Mole assesses the chances of a Ukraine side which impressively finished above Portugal and Serbia in qualifying.
Jun 9, 18:00
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
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on May 6, 2021
Eric Cantona backs Solskjaer to lead Man United to Premier League title
The Frenchman played alongside the Norwegian at Old Trafford.
May 11, 14:46
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on March 7, 2021
Pep Guardiola hopes to see Man City wrap up title "as soon as possible"
City will be crowned Premier League champions if Liverpool beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.
May 1, 15:39
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on March 7, 2021
Pep Guardiola urges Man City to "enjoy the game" against PSG
Pep Guardiola wants his players to 'enjoy the responsibility and the pressure'.
Apr 27, 15:51
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring against Cadiz in La Liga on February 21, 2020
Lionel Messi's greatest ever games for Barcelona
Sports Mole counts down Lionel Messi's 20 greatest individual performances following his record-breaking 768th appearance for Barcelona.
Mar 22, 18:00
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring for Manchester City against Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Premier League on March 2, 2021
Man City edge closer to all-time winning record with 21st successive victory
Only four top-flight teams in Europe have had longer winning runs in all competitions than City's current sequence.
Mar 2, 22:44
Yusuf Yazici celebrates with Lille teammates after scoring against AC Milan on November 5, 2020
Preview:Ajax vs. Lille - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ajax and Lille, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 23, 14:59
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on November 21, 2020
Diego Maradona, Pele, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo: Who is football's best ever player?
Diego Maradona's death at the age of 60 has reignited the debate.
Nov 26, 13:43
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on October 17, 2020
Preview:Ajax vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's Champions League clash between Ajax and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 19, 14:35
Pep Guardiola and Marcelo Bielsa on the touchline during their time with Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao respectively in 2012
Preview:Leeds United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League showdown between Leeds United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 16:51
Al Sadd manager Xavi pictured at the Club World Cup in December 2019
Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that Xavi will be Barcelona manager
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu confirms that the club's record appearance-maker Xavi will take over as manager "sooner or later".
Jul 13, 07:47
Lucas Moura celebrates his hat-trick goal as Tottenham Hotspur complete their comeback win against Ajax on May 8, 2019
A look back at Tottenham Hotspur's turbulent year since beating Ajax
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a turbulent 12 months for Tottenham Hotspur since their miraculous comeback to reach the Champions League final at Ajax's expense.
May 8, 07:00
Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 21:50
Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
The shirt numbers available to Lautaro Martinez at Barcelona
Amid speculation linking Lautaro Martinez with a move to Barcelona, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available at Camp Nou.
Apr 7, 12:13
Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, but I'm the best'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, but insists that he himself remains the greatest of all time.
Mar 29, 21:12
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola celebrates winning the EFL Cup with the trophy on March 1, 2020
Rio Ferdinand: 'Pep Guardiola is the best coach of his generation'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand claims that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is 'the best coach of his generation'.
Mar 24, 21:20
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
Johan Cruyff's legendary career in numbers
The Dutchman helped Ajax with a European Cup treble.
Mar 24, 06:23
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
Johan Cruyff: Six career highlights from the Dutch icon
The Dutchman wrote his name into football history during a glittering career.
Mar 24, 06:22
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
Remembering Johan Cruyff: The Dutch maestro who pioneered 'Total Football'
The Dutchman broke through as a teenager and made it to the top of world football.
Mar 24, 06:20
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
First victim of 'Cruyff turn' Jan Olsson still mesmerised by iconic skill
The former Sweden defender is proud to have played his part in a Dutch masterclass.
Mar 24, 06:19
New Barcelona manager Quique Setien on January 14, 2020
Quique Setien 'was Barcelona's fourth choice'
Quique Setien was Barcelona's fourth choice to replace Ernesto Valverde as manager, according to Spanish football expert Graham Hunter.
Jan 14, 23:33
Valencia's Rodrigo Moreno celebrates scoring their first goal on September 17, 2019
Preview:Valencia vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League Group H clash between Valencia and Ajax at the Mestalla, including predictions, teams news and possible lineups.
Sep 30, 19:06
Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
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, 15:56
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
Frenkie de Jong in action for Ajax in the Champions League on December 12, 2018
Frenkie de Jong signs five-year deal at Barcelona
The 21-year-old midfielder will officially move to the Nou Camp from Ajax in July.
Jan 23, 17:49
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham in happier times at the Royal Wedding on May 19, 2018
Former England captain David Beckham wins UEFA President's Award
Former England captain and Manchester United icon David Beckham admits that he feels "very honoured" to win the 2018 UEFA President's Award.
Aug 30, 18:21
David Beckham and Victoria Beckham in happier times at the Royal Wedding on May 19, 2018
David Beckham to receive UEFA President's Award
Former Manchester United, Real Madrid and England midfielder David Beckham is named as the recipient of the 2018 UEFA President's Award for his contribution to football.
Aug 21, 18:38
Pep Guardiola playing for Barcelona
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #10
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time begins with number 10 - Pep Guardiola.
May 21, 13:29
Sergio Busquets in action for Barcelona in October 2016
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #9
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time continues with number nine - Sergio Busquets.
May 21, 13:29
Johan Cruyff playing for Barcelona
Top 10 Barcelona players of all time - #5
Sports Mole's countdown of Barcelona's top 10 players of all time continues with number five - Johan Cruyff.
May 21, 13:29
Jose Mourinho covers his ears during the FA Cup quarter-final between Manchester United and Brighton & Hove Albion on March 17, 2018
Bryan Roy: 'Jose Mourinho is killing football'
Former Netherlands player Bryan Roy slams Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for his treatment of forward Marcus Rashford this season.
Mar 22, 23:03
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Xavi: 'Real Madrid do not want to play attractive football'
Xavi insists that Real Madrid are unable to play 'beautiful football' in the same way as Barcelona as they too often go for a more direct approach.
Jan 10, 17:48
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona shirt pictured on January 6, 2018
Philippe Coutinho not given number seven shirt at Barcelona?
Midfielder Philippe Coutinho will not wear the number seven shirt at Barcelona, according to reports.
Jan 8, 14:47
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