Jorge Valdano
Top 10 World Cup finals of all time: Where does the 2022 thriller rank?
Following an all-time classic finale to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
Dec 19, 17:39
Argentina vs. France: A look at Argentina's record in past World Cup finals
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks back on Argentina's record from their six previous World Cup finals.
Dec 17, 21:32
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
Former Real Madrid chief talks up Vinicius Junior, Kylian Mbappe swap
Jorge Valdano suggests using Vinicius Junior in a swap deal to bring Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid, amid speculation over the future of the French international.
Apr 6, 19:48
Unai Emery: 'Neymar is the leader at Paris Saint-Germain'
Departing Paris Saint-Germain head coach Unai Emery believes that Brazil forward Neymar is "the leader" at the Parc des Princes.
May 3, 21:14
Jorge Valdano: 'Lionel Messi has many years left'
Former Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano claims that Barcelona's Lionel Messi still has many years left at the top level.
Nov 3, 17:36
Jorge Valdano hails "strategist" Lionel Messi
Former Real Madrid boss Jorge Valdarno claims that Barcelona's Lionel Messi can now "play an entire match just walking" due to his understanding of the game.
Feb 19, 20:06
Jorge Valdano: 'Cristiano Ronaldo playing under protest'
Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano does not think that Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale can play together in the same forward line.
Nov 10, 12:39
Ernesto Valdano: 'Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi will soon hit goal trail'
Former Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano backs Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi to soon open their goalscoring accounts for the new La Liga season.
Sep 9, 18:55
Jorge Valdano: 'Real Madrid, Barcelona favourites for Champions League'
Former Real Madrid boss Jorge Valdano claims that Barcelona and Real Madrid will battle for the Champions League title this season.
Sep 9, 18:15
Jorge Valdano: 'Age will not stop Cristiano Ronaldo'
Former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano believes that Cristiano Ronaldo will remain one of the best players in the world for the next few seasons.
Sep 29, 12:13
Jorge Valdano: 'Real Madrid will miss Angel di Maria, Xabi Alonso'
Former Real Madrid manager Jorge Valdano says that recently-departed Xabi Alonso was a "much-needed player" at Los Blancos who will be greatly missed.
Sep 2, 21:43
Top five World Cup finals
Ahead of tonight's showpiece event, Sports Mole picks out the five most memorable World Cup finals of all time.
Jul 13, 12:51
Jorge Valdano: 'Lionel Messi is a genius'
Former Real Madrid forward Jorge Valdano backs Barcelona's Lionel Messi to lead Argentina to the World Cup this summer.
May 17, 12:39
Report: Raul to retire in summer
A report claims that former Real Madrid forward Raul, who is currently with Al-Sadd, will retire from professional football at the end of the current season.
Mar 5, 18:26
Jorge Valdano tips Raul to manage Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid sporting director Jorge Valdano believes that Raul will manage Los Blancos in the future.
Mar 5, 13:30
Jorge Valdano: 'Gareth Bale is anxious'
Former Real Madrid forward Jorge Valdano says that record-signing Gareth Bale has been too 'anxious' this season.
Feb 19, 13:17
Jorge Valdano: 'Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi worth more than Gareth Bale'
Former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano claims that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are worth more than Gareth Bale.
Oct 13, 06:35
Johan Cruyff: 'Jose Mourinho will fail at Chelsea'
Dutch legend Johan Cruyff predicts that Jose Mourinho's second spell at Chelsea will be a failure because of the coach's negative attitude.
Jun 4, 05:26
Ramon Calderon: 'Florentino Perez did not want Cristiano Ronaldo'
Ramon Calderon claims that Florentino Perez did not want to sign Cristiano Ronaldo and even tried to "stop" the transfer from going through.
Mar 22, 20:33
Jorge Valdano: 'Karim Benzema, Gonzalo Higuain duel hurting Real Madrid'
Jorge Valdano says that Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho needs to decide on who his first-choice striker is.
Feb 9, 05:18
Jorge Valdano: 'Jose Mourinho's record at Real Madrid is average'
Jorge Valdano says that Jose Mourinho's record of one league title in two years at Real Madrid is an "average" record.
Jan 4, 23:42
Jorge Valdano: 'Diego Maradona more artistic than Lionel Messi'
Former Argentina international Jorge Valdano believes that Diego Maradona was more artistic than Lionel Messi.
Mar 22, 22:20
Jorge Valdano: 'Barcelona need Robin Van Persie'
Former Real Madrid director Jorge Valdano believes that his former club do not need Arsenal striker Robin Van Persie.
Feb 10, 19:48
Jorge Valdano issues David Villa fear
David Villa is in danger of becoming a fringe player for Barcelona, according to Jorge Valdano.
Dec 7, 13:04
Mourinho remains at Real as Valdano is sacked
Director general Jorge Valdano is sacked from Real Madrid as Jose Mourinho is afforded more power.
May 26, 09:55
