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FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 German 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 German football.May 7, 10:30
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, 12:17
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English 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 English football.May 5, 11:10
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Ecuadorian 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 Ecuador.May 4, 11:06
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Colombian players 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 Colombia.May 1, 12:30
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Chilean players of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of dark horses Chile.Apr 30, 11:25
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Cameroonian players 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 Cameroon.Apr 29, 10:41
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Brazilian players of all time
As part of our 50-day countdown to the FIFA World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of host nation Brazil.Apr 28, 09:14
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is like Eusebio'
Brazil legend Pele likens Cristiano Ronaldo to Portugal legend Eusebio.Apr 24, 19:34
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Argentine players 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 Argentina.Apr 24, 09:43
Pele: 'I would play for Barcelona'
Former Brazil international Pele says that he would want to play for Barcelona if he were still a professional footballer.Apr 14, 14:03
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Pele's hair converted into diamonds for World Cup souvenir
Brazilian legend Pele's hair is transformed into diamonds for a World Cup souvenir.Apr 9, 13:56
Pele: 'Neymar is a diver'
Brazil legend Pele admits that compatriot Neymar has a diving "problem".Apr 3, 20:26
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo named Emirates Airline global ambassador
Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo is named as a global ambassador for Emirates Airline.Mar 28, 13:47
Match Analysis: Dnipro Dnipropetrovsk 1-0 Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Tottenham's 1-0 defeat to Dnipro in the first leg of their Europa League last-32 tie.Feb 20, 23:19
Freddy Adu undergoes Blackpool trial
Freddy Adu, once tipped for greatness by Pele, starts a trial with Championship side Blackpool.Feb 4, 15:17
Cristiano Ronaldo thanks teammates for award
Real Madrid and Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo thanks his teammates after winning this year's FIFA Ballon d'or award.Jan 13, 19:40
Cristiano Ronaldo beats Lionel Messi, Franck Ribery to Ballon d'Or crown
Cristiano Ronaldo wins the FIFA Ballon d'Or award ahead of Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.Jan 13, 19:01
Daniel Sturridge: 'I learned from watching Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo, Rivaldo'
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says that he learned from watching Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane and Rivaldo when he was growing up.Jan 9, 21:34
How Eusebio became an English hero
Sports Mole looks back on how Eusebio became such an admired figure by English football supporters.Jan 5, 12:06
On this day: Legends play last Manchester United games
Manchester United's George Best and Gary Neville both played their last games for the club on this very day, some 37 years apart. Jan 1, 12:12
Pele confident of Brazil success
Pele says that Brazil will reach the final of the World Cup when they host the tournament next summer.Dec 7, 15:20
Pele rejects chance to take part in World Cup draw
Brazil legend Pele reveals that he has turned down the chance to take part in the World Cup draw due to fears of putting his nation in a difficult group.Dec 5, 13:46
Top 10 George Best quotes
Sports Mole selects 10 of the most memorable quotes from George Best, who passed away eight years ago today.Nov 25, 16:12
Who is winning the race for the Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the front runners for this year's FIFA Ballon d'Or award.Nov 10, 10:58
Pele slams Lucas Moura move to Paris Saint-Germain
Pele says that Lucas Moura should have been more patient before moving to Paris Saint-Germain in January.Nov 5, 11:11
Football Association create London Underground map using football's great names
The FA produce their own version of the London Underground by replacing stations with the names of football's greats.Oct 3, 11:29
On this day: Pele retires from football
Back on this day in 1977, Brazilian legend Pele calls time on a career that saw him score over 1000 goals.Oct 1, 08:40
On this day: Chelsea edge out Manchester United
Twenty years ago today, Gavin Peacock fires in the only goal of the game as Chelsea defeat Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.Sep 11, 08:43
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On this day: Roberto Baggio penalty miss gifts Brazil World Cup
Nineteen years ago today, Roberto Baggio lifts his penalty over the crossbar and crowns Brazil champions of the world.Jul 17, 08:46
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On this day: Pele scores twice in World Cup final
55 years ago today, a young Pele bagged a brace of goals during the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden.Jun 29, 08:35
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Jamie Redknapp: 'You can't compare Lionel Messi with Pele, Diego Maradona'
Jamie Redknapp plays down suggestions that Lionel Messi is the greatest player of all time.Jun 5, 03:49
Pele backs Brazil against England
Brazilian legend Pele thinks that his side will be too good for England in this evening's friendly between the two teams.Jun 1, 23:35
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Pele backs Neymar to succeed at Barcelona
Brazilian football legend Pele thinks that Neymar will improve as a player at Barcelona, readying him for next year's World Cup.May 28, 20:33
Pele film in development
Filmmakers Michael Zimbalist and Jeff Zimbalist will write and direct a movie about the life of Pele.May 10, 22:47
Pele: 'Sir Alex Ferguson is my coaching idol'
Brazil legend Pele describes Sir Alex Ferguson as his coaching "idol" after the Manchester United manager announced that he will retire at the end of the season.May 9, 07:05
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Philippe Coutinho "dreams" of World Cup place
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho admits that playing for Brazil in next year's World Cup will be a dream come true.Mar 23, 21:58
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Jose Mourinho: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is best ever'
Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Pele and Diego Maradona, and "probably the best ever".Mar 5, 01:50
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Neymar open to leaving Santos
Sought-after forward Neymar reveals that he would be open to a move away from Santos in the future, but insists that he is happy in Brazil for now.Mar 5, 00:59
Pele tells Neymar to join Barcelona
Pele believes that Barcelona would be "ideal" for Neymar if he were to leave Santos.Feb 21, 02:49
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