Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele's daughter says he will leave intensive care within days
The 80-year-old has undergone surgery to remove a tumour from his colon.
Sep 14, 08:46
 Emma Raducanu celebrates winning the US Open on September 11, 2021
Teenage dreams: Emma Raducanu the latest breakthrough talent
The 18-year-old took the US Open title.
Sep 11, 22:37
 Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on September 10, 2021
Lionel Messi breaks Pele's South American international goals record
Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina beat Bolivia in a World Cup qualifier.
Sep 10, 03:52
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele upbeat after surgery to remove a tumour
The Brazilian gave a health update on his Instagram.
Sep 6, 17:55
 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
Preview:Sudan vs. Guinea-Bissau - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Africa clash between Sudan and Guinea-Bissau, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 17:52
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates his record-breaking goal for Portugal against the Republic of Ireland in a World Cup qualifier on September 1, 2021
How Cristiano Ronaldo finally broke Ali Daei's international goals record
With his 111 goals scored across 180 appearances for Portugal, Cristiano Ronaldo now sits alone at the top of the all-time list.
Sep 1, 20:59
 Juventus' Federico Chiesa celebrates with the Coppa Italia trophy on May 19, 2021
Juventus 2021-22 season preview - prediction, summer signings, star player
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look ahead to Juventus's 2021-22 campaign, including predictions, summer signings and their star player.
Aug 17, 10:34
 Netherlands Women head coach Sarina Wiegman pictured in July 2019
Preview:Netherlands Women vs. Brazil Women - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Olympic Games Women's Football clash between Netherlands Women and Brazil Women, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 22, 13:45
 France coach Didier Deschamps celebrates with Kylian Mbappe after the match on June 15, 2021
Kylian Mbappe apologises for crucial penalty miss
France and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe apologises for missing the decisive spot kick to send his nation home in the shootout against Switzerland.
Jun 29, 10:46
 Argentina captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2021
Argentina's Lionel Messi moves into top 10 men's international goalscorers
Lionel Messi scored twice in Argentina's Copa America win over Bolivia to move into the top 10 men's international goalscorers.
Jun 29, 08:32
 Brazil players celebrate scoring on June 5, 2021
Brazil Copa America preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the upcoming Copa America tournament, Sports Mole previews Brazil's chances as they attempt to defend their title.
Jun 11, 09:00
 Wales' Daniel James celebrates scoring their first goal against the Czech Republic in World Cup Qualifying on March 30, 2021
Wales Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euro 2020, Sports Mole previews the chances of Wales as they aim to make a similar impact to the one five years ago in France.
Jun 9, 11:00
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on March 15, 2021
A statistical look at Lionel Messi's record-breaking impact at Barcelona
Lionel Messi made a club-record 768th appearance against Sociedad and marked it with two goals.
Mar 22, 10:55
 Jesualdo Ferreira pictured in March 2020
Preview:Boavista vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Boavista and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 19, 21:41
 Miguel Cardoso, now in charge of Rio Ave, pictured in 2018
Preview:Rio Ave vs. Belenenses - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Belenenses, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 19, 20:29
 Miguel Cardoso, now in charge of Rio Ave, pictured in 2018
Preview:Moreirense vs. Rio Ave - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Moreirense and Rio Ave, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 12, 15:58
 Belenenses head coach Petit pictured in July 2020
Preview:SC Farense vs. Belenenses - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between SC Farense and Belenenses, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 11, 21:33
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
New Netflix documentary highlights Pele's doubters before 1970 World Cup win
The documentary is released on Tuesday, February 23.
Feb 22, 08:32
 Porto players celebrate scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on November 3, 2020
Preview:Porto vs. Rio Ave - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Porto and Rio Ave, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 30, 13:34
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi pictured on January 17, 2021
Lionel Messi 'learning French' amid Paris Saint-Germain links
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi is reportedly learning French amid interest from Ligue 1 champions Paris Saint-Germain.
Jan 26, 23:13
 Rio Ave's Ivo Pinto with teammates after the match on January 15, 2021
Preview:Rio Ave vs. Santa Clara - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and Santa Clara, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 23, 16:38
 Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on January 3, 2021
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes joint-highest goalscorer in football history
Juventus and Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo is level with Josef Bican as football's all-time leading goalscorer after netting against Sassuolo.
Jan 11, 09:19
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona against Granada in La Liga on January 9, 2021
Barcelona's Lionel Messi sets new La Liga scoring record
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi becomes the first player in La Liga history to hit double figures in 15 consecutive seasons with his brace in Saturday's win over Granada.
Jan 10, 18:41
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele denies changing Instagram profile to overshadow Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi
The former Brazil and Santos striker officially registered 757 career goals.
Jan 6, 21:28
 West Ham's Declan Rice on January 1, 2021
Tuesday's sporting social: Rice quick on the draw and KP on safari
Elsewhere, footballers urged people to stay positive as lockdown rules return and Eddie Hearn celebrated an award.
Jan 5, 18:41
 Juventus forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on January 3, 2021
Monday's sporting social: Cristiano Ronaldo hits 250m Instagram followers
The Portuguese marked the social media record after beating Pele's record for career goals with his 758th strike.
Jan 4, 18:44
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Lionel Messi free to discuss Barcelona exit
Barcelona's Lionel Messi is free to begin negotiating and sign a pre-contractual agreement with another club after entering the final six months of his Blaugrana deal.
Jan 1, 23:09
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
European roundup: Messi breaks Pele record as Juventus lose to Fiorentina
Juventus suffered a rare defeat to lose ground in the Serie A title race.
Dec 22, 23:59
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Messi breaks Pele's record as Barcelona sweep aside Real Valladolid
The Argentinian's second-half goal saw him overtake the landmark set by the Brazilian with Santos.
Dec 22, 23:48
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Lionel Messi scores 644th Barcelona goal to break Pele's record
The 33-year-old claimed the record for himself after notching Barca's third goal in their 3-0 win over Real Valladolid on Tuesday evening.
Dec 22, 23:46
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Preview:Real Valladolid vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's La Liga clash between Real Valladolid and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 20, 14:22
 Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Manchester City, Paris Saint-Germain 'expect Lionel Messi to leave Barcelona next summer'
Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain expect Barcelona attacker Lionel Messi to move on next summer, according to a report.
Dec 20, 09:48
 Lionel Messi is congratulated for his record-equalling 643rd goal for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
European roundup: Messi equals Pele record, Lyon go top of Ligue 1
The Argentina playmaker was on target just before half-time.
Dec 19, 23:53
 Barcelona manager Ronald Koeman pictured in October 2020
Ronald Koeman admits Barcelona "not good enough" in Valencia draw
Lionel Messi's landmark 643rd goal for the club was not enough to secure victory over Valencia.
Dec 19, 19:40
 Lionel Messi is congratulated for his record-equalling 643rd goal for Barcelona on December 19, 2020
Lionel Messi equals Pele record with 643rd Barcelona goal
Lionel Messi scored against Valencia on Saturday to go level with Pele, who netted 643 goals for Santos between 1956 and 1974.
Dec 19, 17:44
 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring for Juventus against Barcelona in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Juventus and Ronaldo ease past Messi's Barcelona
Juventus won Group G ahead of their opponents.
Dec 8, 22:30
 Diego Maradona waves on March 7, 2020
Pele leads tributes to Diego Maradona
Maradona led Argentina to World Cup glory in 1986.
Nov 25, 18:05
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Football legend Diego Maradona dies from heart attack aged 60
Argentina's 1986 World Cup-winning captain and one of the greatest footballers of all time Diego Maradona dies aged 60 after suffering a heart attack at home.
Nov 25, 16:30
 Brazil's Casemiro in action with Venezuela's Tomas Rincon at the Copa America on June 18, 2019
Preview:Brazil vs. Venezuela - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup Qualifying - South America clash between Brazil and Venezuela, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 12, 20:40
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
Alan Mullery: 'No one could afford Pele in his prime'
The Brazilian turned 80 on Friday.
Oct 23, 12:16
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