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Kylian Mbappe breaks France goalscoring record in Greece win
Kylian Mbappe becomes the highest-scoring Frenchman for club and country in a single season as Les Bleus defeat Greece 1-0 in Euro 2024 qualifying Group B.
Jun 19, 22:12
Argentina's Lionel Messi not expecting to play at 2026 World Cup
Argentina and Inter Miami attacker Lionel Messi admits that he does not expect to compete at the 2026 World Cup on the back of La Albiceleste's triumph in Qatar.
Jun 15, 15:59
Legendary France striker Just Fontaine dies, aged 89
Legendary French striker Just Fontaine, who scored an unparalleled 13 goals at the 1958 World Cup, dies at the age of 89.
Mar 1, 12:23
World Cup Golden Boot: Past winners
Sports Mole looks at all of the previous winners of the World Cup Golden Boot award.
Dec 19, 20:49
A closer look at Lionel Messi's World Cup records
After etching his name into World Cup folklore by winning the 2022 final with Argentina, Sports Mole takes a look at the standout records Messi now holds at the World Cup.
Dec 18, 22:37
World Cup leading goalscorers of all time: Messi surpasses Pele, Mbappe joins elite list
Following two goals for Lionel Messi and a hat-trick for Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks at the latest standings in the all-time top-scorer list.
Dec 18, 20:41
Lionel Messi wins second Golden Ball, Kylian Mbappe secures Golden Boot
Argentina's Lionel Messi wins the Golden Ball award as France striker Kylian Mbappe scoops the Golden Boot award at the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 18, 19:14
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
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
World Cup leading goalscorers of all time: Lionel Messi eyes Pele mark in final
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at the leading goalscorers in the competition's history.
Dec 16, 14:58
Lionel Messi breaks Argentina World Cup goalscoring record in semi-final
Lionel Messi becomes Argentina's highest-ever scorer at World Cups, overtaking Gabriel Batistuta's record with the opening goal against Croatia in the semi-final.
Dec 13, 19:36
Cristiano Ronaldo looking to end record World Cup knockout drought
Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to end a record World Cup knockout drought when Portugal take on Switzerland in the last-16 stage of the competition.
Dec 5, 13:40
Top 10 greatest World Cups of all time
As the 2022 finals loom ever nearer, Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10.
Nov 18, 14:13
France World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to become just the third nation to win back-to-back titles.
Nov 15, 10:00
How France could line up against Portugal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for their Euro 2020 clash with Portugal on Wednesday.
Jun 21, 13:51
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.
Jun 13, 09:30
France and Real Madrid legend Raymond Kopa dies, aged 85
Raymond Kopa, a former Real Madrid attacking midfielder who became the first French player to win the Ballon d'Or, dies at the age of 85.
Mar 3, 13:08
Preview: Portugal vs. France
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Sunday's Euro 2016 final between Portugal and host nation France at the Stade de France.
Jul 9, 10:55
European football's all-time top international goalscorers
As Robbie Keane closes in on Gerd Muller's goalscoring record, Sports Mole looks at European football's most prolific marksmen.
Sep 7, 15:12
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 French footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of French football.
May 6, 13:17
