Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele showing "progressive improvement" in hospital
Brazil legend Pele is showing signs of "progressive improvement" in hospital according to his doctors at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
Dec 7, 00:02
Brazil's Neymar celebrates qualifying for the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup on December 5, 2022
Neymar joins Brazil icons Pele, Ronaldo in exclusive World Cup group
Neymar joins an exclusive group alongside Pele and Ronaldo at the World Cup after scoring in Brazil's 4-1 victory over South Korea in the last 16 on Monday.
Dec 5, 22:28
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Ghana at the World Cup on November 24, 2022
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
Brazil's Neymar gestures after the match on December 2, 2022
Brazil boss Tite confirms Neymar is set to play against South Korea
Brazil head coach Tite confirms that star attacker Neymar is available to play in their World Cup 2022 last-16 clash against South Korea on Monday.
Dec 4, 15:31
Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele stable in hospital amid claims of end-of-life care
Brazil legend Pele is in a stable condition in hospital despite previous reports suggesting that he had been moved to palliative care.
Dec 3, 23:17
Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil icon Pele 'receiving end-of-life care in hospital'
Brazil icon Pele is moved to palliative care in hospital after he stopped responding to chemotherapy treatment for colon cancer, according to reports in Brazil.
Dec 3, 17:54
Brazil's Neymar receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on November 24, 2022
Brazil doctor provides positive Neymar injury update
Brazil team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar says that Neymar has a chance of being back in the squad for the last-16 clash with South Korea at the World Cup.
Dec 3, 09:57
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Wales on November 21, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Wales to be confident of beating England
Sports Mole look at some reasons for Wales to be confident of picking up a vital win against England to give themselves a chance of staying in the World Cup.
Nov 28, 18:43
Brazil's Neymar receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on November 24, 2022
Brazil's Neymar issues statement after sustaining ankle injury, set to miss next two games
Neymar describes his latest injury setback as 'one of the hardest moments of his career' after being ruled out of Brazil's final two 2022 World Cup group fixtures.
Nov 26, 02:24
England's Bukayo Saka celebrates scoring their fourth goal on November 21, 2022
World Cup Team of the Week - Bukayo Saka, Olivier Giroud, Gavi
Sports Mole selects its World Cup Team of the Week, including Bukayo Saka, Richarlison and Gavi.
Nov 25, 08:14
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring for Wales on November 21, 2022
World Cup 2022: Reasons for Wales to be confident of beating Iran
Ahead of Friday's World Cup Group B clash between Wales and Iran, Sports Mole looks at some reasons why Wales should be confident of picking up a famous victory.
Nov 24, 18:50
Brazil's Neymar pictured during training on November 20, 2022
Team News: Neymar, Vinicius Junior start for Brazil, Aleksandar Mitrovic leads line for Serbia
Neymar, Vinicius Junior, Raphinha and Richarlison all start for Brazil in their opening 2022 World Cup fixture, while Aleksandar Mitrovic leads the line for Serbia.
Nov 24, 17:59
Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured on November 22, 2022
What happened when goats chose their GOAT?
While the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time will rage on, what happened when five goats got the chance to elect their own GOAT?
Nov 24, 12:12
Spain's Gavi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on November 23, 2022
Gavi makes World Cup history in Spain's thumping win over Costa Rica
Spain and Barcelona starlet Gavi makes World Cup history after scoring in the 7-0 demolition of Costa Rica in La Roja's opening Group E fixture on Wednesday.
Nov 24, 00:14
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Portugal on September 27, 2022
World Cup 2022: Why to expect Cristiano Ronaldo to score against Ghana
Ahead of Portugal's World Cup 2022 Group H opener against Ghana, Sports Mole looks at why to expect a Cristiano Ronaldo goal on Thursday.
Nov 23, 14:01
Gareth Bale in action for Wales on September 25, 2022
USA vs. Wales: How do both squads compare ahead of World Cup clash?
Sports Mole compares both squads from USA and Wales ahead of the World Cup Group B showdown between the two sides in Qatar.
Nov 21, 17:16
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
France players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup in 2018
Who will win the 2022 FIFA World Cup?
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will lift the trophy when all is said and done on December 18.
Nov 19, 08:13
Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
Brazil players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 23, 2022
Brazil, England, Argentina - A closer look at the World Cup favourites
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole takes a closer look at five of the favourites to go all the way this winter.
Nov 17, 11:23
Brazil players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 23, 2022
Brazil World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Nov 16, 10:00
Wales manager Robert Page on September 25, 2022
Wales World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of Wales ahead of their first appearance at the tournament since 1958.
Nov 14, 17:00
Roberto Firmino celebrates scoring for Liverpool on October 12, 2022
Roberto Firmino left out of Brazil World Cup squad, Gabriel Martinelli included
Liverpool's Roberto Firmino is left out of Brazil's World Cup squad, while Arsenal duo Gabriel Martinelli and Gabriel Jesus are included in the 26-man party.
Nov 7, 17:29
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson on October 9, 2022
James Milner out, Jordan Henderson returns for Liverpool against Tottenham
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that Jordan Henderson is available for Sunday's Premier League game with Tottenham Hotspur, but James Milner will miss out.
Nov 4, 11:54
Brazil's Neymar celebrates scoring their third goal on September 27, 2022
Neymar closes in on Pele record as Brazil thrash Tunisia
Neymar scores international goal number 75 to move within two of Pele's all-time record as Brazil thrash Tunisia 5-1 in their final World Cup warm-up game.
Sep 27, 20:21
Braga's Ricardo Horta celebrates scoring their second goal on February 24, 2022
Preview:Famalicao vs. Braga - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Primeira Liga clash between Famalicao and Braga, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 11, 05:40
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain in March 2022
Neymar 'to stay at Paris Saint-Germain beyond the end of this season'
Brazilian forward Neymar reportedly agrees to remain at Paris Saint-Germain after the end of this season amid growing rumours of his exit.
Apr 10, 18:42
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo applauds fans after the match, January 3, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes highest goalscorer of all time
Cristiano Ronaldo became the highest goalscorer of all time when he scored three times in Manchester United's 3-2 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 13, 18:25
River Plate's Julian Alvarez celebrates winning the Argentina Primera Division with the trophy on November 25, 2021
Who is Manchester City target Julian Alvarez?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at River Plate forward Julian Alvarez amid reported interest from Manchester City.
Jan 24, 07:00
Egypt coach Carlos Queiroz attends a training session at Cairo stadium during their final training camp, ahead of the African Cup of Nations which is scheduled to take place in Cameroon on January 3, 2022
Preview:Guinea-Bissau vs. Egypt - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Guinea-Bissau and Egypt, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 23:41
Nigeria's Odion Ighalo celebrates scoring their first goal with team mates on July 6, 2019
Preview:Nigeria vs. Sudan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations clash between Nigeria and Sudan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 13, 21:47
Santos' Marinho celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 25, 2021
Preview:Santos vs. Chapecoense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Santos and Chapecoense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 15, 20:18
Mohamed Yattara celebrates scoring for Guinea on June 30, 2019
Preview:Guinea vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Guinea and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 11, 00:03
Santos' Marinho celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on June 25, 2021
Preview:Santos vs. Bragantino - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Brasileiro clash between Santos and Bragantino, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 8, 23:09
General view outside San Siro in 2015
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
Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on September 10, 2021
Lionel Messi scores record-breaking goal in Argentina win
Argentina captain Lionel Messi becomes the first South American player to reach 80 international goals as he scores in their 3-0 victory over Uruguay on Monday.
Oct 11, 11:39
Neymar celebrates scoring for Brazil on June 17, 2021
Neymar drops international retirement bombshell
Brazil captain Neymar makes a shock announcement that next year's World Cup may be the last of his career.
Oct 11, 09:25
Ecuador team huddle before the match on June 23, 2021
Preview:Ecuador vs. Bolivia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Ecuador and Bolivia, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 5, 18:14
Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele 'still recovering very well' following surgery after 'little step back'
Pele's daughter had confirmed her father had taken "a little step back" before taking two forwards.
Sep 18, 06:52
Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil great Pele readmitted to intensive care following surgery - reports
The 80-year-old left hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this week following an operation to remove a tumour from his colon.
Sep 17, 19:58
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