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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F22%2F09%2Fchristophe-galtier.jpg "Nice coach Christophe Galtier on March 1, 2022")
Preview:Nice vs. Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Coupe de France clash between Nice and Nantes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.May 5, 10:23
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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
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F40%2Ffrabel.jpg "France's Theo Hernandez celebrates scoring their third goal against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League on October 7, 2021")
How France could line up against Spain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League final with Spain.Oct 8, 10:16
Preview:Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 8, 09:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F26%2Fdenis-zakaria.jpg "Switzerland's Denis Zakaria reacts after he scores an own goal and the first for Spain on July 2, 2021")
Euro 2020 sets incredible new own goals record
Euro 2020 sees its 10th own goal go in, surpassing the tally of own goals from all previous editions of the European Championship combined.Jul 2, 17:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F25%2Fcristiano-ronaldo.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal in June 2021")
Cristiano Ronaldo equals international goalscoring record in France draw
Cristiano Ronaldo matches Ali Daei's record of 109 international goals after scoring twice for Portugal in their Euro 2020 draw with France on Wednesday.Jun 23, 22:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F24%2Ffrager.jpg "France's players celebrate after Germany's Mats Hummels scores an own goal at Euro 2020 on June 15, 2021")
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, 12:51
Preview:Hungary vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Hungary and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Jun 17, 13:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F23%2Ffernando-santos.jpg "Portugal's head coach Fernando Santos reacts on June 9, 2021")
Portugal boss Fernando Santos believes Hungary win was "good enough"
The defending champions took the lead in the last 10 minutes but went on to win 3-0.Jun 15, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F24%2Fporhun.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Portugal against Hungary at Euro 2020 on June 15, 2021")
Hungary 0-3 Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo breaks record as champions win
The Juventus man's 10th goal at the finals, via a late penalty, saw him surpass Michel Platini's tally of nine, and he added another in injury time.Jun 15, 18:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F21%2F23%2Ffrabul.jpg "France's Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on June 8, 2021")
France Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to go one better than their unsuccessful venture in 2016.Jun 10, 19:00
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Michel Platini's 'zany' idea could provide wonderful summer of football
The coronavirus pandemic turned a logistical challenge into a potential nightmare..Jun 9, 13:03
How has Michel Platini's "zany" Euro 2020 idea become a reality?
The coronavirus pandemic turned a logistical challenge into a potential nightmare..Jun 1, 08:05
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Revisiting the "touch of destiny" which led Gerard Houllier to Liverpool
An Anfield visit while at university made a lasting impression on the Frenchman.Dec 14, 16:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F36%2Fkylian-mbappe.JPG "France's Kylian Mbappe in action against Sweden in the UEFA Nations League on September 5, 2020")
How France could line up against Portugal
Sports Mole looks at how France could line up in Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash with Portugal.Oct 9, 16:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F20%2F41%2Ffraukr.JPG "France's Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against Ukraine in an international friendly on October 7, 2020")
Preview:France vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's UEFA Nations League clash between France and Portugal, including team news and predicted lineups.Oct 9, 11:37
International roundup: Olivier Giroud passes Michel Platini's goalscoring record for France
Chelsea hitman Giroud took his international tally to 42.Oct 7, 22:25
FIFA advised to use legal means to recover "undue payment" from Blatter to Platini
FIFA is seeking to recover the money before the statute of limitations passes.Dec 11, 13:07
Michel Platini "hurt" by police questioning regarding Qatar World Cup
The former UEFA president was detained by French officials on Tuesday.Jun 19, 10:52
Michel Platini questioning is "in no way an arrest"
The 63-year-old was the president of UEFA until 2015.Jun 18, 14:32
Michel Platini to be questioned by police over awarding of 2022 World Cup
The Frenchman was the president of UEFA until 2015.Jun 18, 10:16
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Preview:France vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted XIs and a full match preview of the World Cup Group C clash between France and Peru at the Ekaterinburg Arena.Jun 20, 12:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018")
Rio Ferdinand: 'Paul Pogba wants to be like Zinedine Zidane'
Rio Ferdinand says that France midfielder Paul Pogba wants to prove his doubters wrong and make an impact at this summer's World Cup.Jun 5, 11:58
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Former UEFA president Michel Platini admits fixing 1998 World Cup draw
Michel Platini suggests that the 1998 World Cup draw was tampered with to increase the chances of France and Brazil meeting in the final, which proved to be the case.May 18, 21:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Graeme Souness: 'I missed out on Peter Schmeichel, Eric Cantona'
Graeme Souness reveals that Liverpool missed out on signing Eric Cantona and Peter Schmeichel - who became Manchester United legends - while Reds manager.Oct 8, 17:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fpaulo-dybala-juventus.JPG "Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Coppa Italia final against Lazio on May 17, 2017")
Alessandro Del Piero: 'Paulo Dybala could see out career at Juventus'
Alessandro Del Piero claims that "superstar" attacker Paulo Dybala has what it takes to continue playing for Juventus for the rest of his career.Oct 6, 19:43
Michel Platini accuses Sepp Blatter of wanting to make him "his last scalp"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini claims that FIFA counterpart Sepp Blatter wanted to make the Frenchman "his last scalp".Mar 30, 21:18
UEFA to limit presidential tenures to 12 years
Governing body UEFA imposes a cap on its presidential terms under its latest reforms.Feb 9, 21:29
Cristiano Ronaldo "proud and happy" to win Ballon d'Or for fourth time
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo airs his delight at winning the 2016 Ballon d'Or, thanking his teammates for helping him pip Lionel Messi to the award.Dec 12, 20:12
Cristiano Ronaldo crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner
Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned 2016 Ballon d'Or winner - the fourth time he has earned the prestigious accolade.Dec 12, 19:08
Disgraced ex-FIFA president Sepp Blatter loses appeal against six-year ban
The Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Sepp Blatter's appeal against his six-year ban from football.Dec 5, 13:41
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin open to Champions League final in New York
UEFA president Aleksander Ceferin admits that the Champions League final could one day be played outside of Europe, with New York named as a possible host.Oct 20, 18:22
Report: Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from UEFA
Ex-UEFA president Michel Platini could receive cash compensation from European football's governing body, even though he is serving a four-year suspension.Sep 20, 15:08
Slovenia's Aleksander Ceferin elected new UEFA president
Slovenian Aleksander Ceferin is elected the new UEFA president with 42 of 55 votes.Sep 14, 09:08
Former UEFA president Michel Platini: "My conscience is clear"
Former UEFA president Michel Platini says that he will continue fighting allegations of corruption and insists that his "conscience is clear".Sep 14, 08:11
Report: Aleksander Ceferin to be named UEFA president
Aleksander Ceferin will replace Michel Platini as UEFA president after receiving 48 pledges of support from the 55 member nations, a report claims.Sep 13, 21:14
Outgoing UEFA president Michel Platini to address Congress despite ban
UEFA announces that outgoing president Michel Platini will address Congress ahead of Wednesday's election, despite being banned from all football-related activity.Sep 12, 10:39
The FA throws support behind Michael van Praag in UEFA presidential race
The FA backs Dutchman Michael van Praag to become the next UEFA president in the September 14 vote.Sep 7, 08:36
Gianluigi Buffon: 'Paul Pogba can become as good as Zinedine Zidane'
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon believes that Paul Pogba can become the best player in the world at Manchester United, comparing him to Zinedine Zidane.Aug 21, 17:10
FIFA corruption trial 'could begin in September or October 2017'
A US judge reveals that a trial into the corruption allegations involving FIFA could be held in September or October next year.Aug 3, 16:26
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