Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
The top 10 football matches of all time: Which incredible games make the list?
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Nov 10, 14:31
 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
 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
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history, on the one-year countdown to the 2026 finals
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Jun 11, 15:55
 Gianluigi Buffon of Juventus, 2013
Andrea Pirlo, Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane: Who are the best Juventus players of all time?
On the Italian club's 127th birthday, Sports Mole compiles a list of the greatest players ever to represent Serie A giants Juventus.
Nov 1, 14:58
 Aston Villa boss Unai Emery on September 17, 2024.
Aston Villa vs. Bologna: How have Premier League outfit fared against Italian opposition?
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League fixture against Bologna, Sports Mole takes a look at how Aston Villa have fared versus Italian opposition in the past.
Oct 21, 13:15
 Sir Bobby Charlton black and white
Sir Bobby Charlton 1937-2023: England's greatest-ever player and Manchester United icon
Sports Mole pays tribute to England and Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86.
Oct 21, 16:33
 France's Kylian Mbappe poses with his Golden Boot award during the award ceremony after the match on December 18, 2022
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
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their third goal on December 13, 2022
World Cup clean sweep: Lionel Messi, Kylian Mbappe vying to join exclusive club
One of Lionel Messi or Kylian Mbappe could become only the fourth player in history to win the World Cup and be named the tournament's top scorer and best player on Sunday.
Dec 16, 15:49
 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
 Italy's Paolo Rossi in action against Germany on July 07, 1982.
Italy legend Paolo Rossi passes away at the age of 64
Former Juventus and AC Milan striker Paolo Rossi inspired his country to the 1982 World Cup.
Dec 10, 11:27
 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
Greatest World Cup team performances
Following Holland's destruction of Spain in the World Cup last night, Sports Mole looks back at some of the greatest team performances in the tournament's history.
Jun 14, 11:06
 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
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Italian 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 Italian football.
May 13, 11:44
 Zico on November 11, 2011
Zico criticises 1982 Italy team
Zico says that Italy's World Cup triumph in 1982 was bad for football.
Nov 29, 15:54
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