Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
A look at Pele's distinguished career on his 80th birthday
The former striker was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento.
Oct 23, 07:45
 Paris Saint-Germain's Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate overcoming Atalanta BC in the Champions League on August 12, 2020
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up for Tuesday's Champions League Group H showdown with Manchester United at the Parc des Princes.
Oct 18, 20:13
 Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Eifel Grand Prix on October 11, 2020
Sir Jackie Stewart: 'I am not knocking Lewis Hamilton's achievements'
Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of 91 Formula One Grand Prix victories at the weekend.
Oct 13, 14:10
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2020
Barcelona, Argentina icon Lionel Messi scores 700th goal of career
Barcelona captain Lionel Messi scores the 700th goal of his senior career during his side's La Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.
Jun 30, 21:12
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 09:18
 Gordon Banks saves Pele's shot during the 1970 World Cup
Alan Mullery remembers legendary Gordon Banks save on 50th anniversary
The midfielder had a close-up view of what is widely regarded as the greatest save of all time.
Jun 7, 06:00
 Peter Schmeichel pictured in 1999
Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings as Manchester United boss
Sports Mole picks out Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings from his time as Manchester United boss.
May 8, 09:50
 Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on January 12, 2020
Gary Neville claims Cristiano Ronaldo will not retire before breaking Pele record
Gary Neville believes that his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo, now 35, will carry on playing until he surpasses Pele's record goal tally of 1,282.
May 5, 20:28
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their fifth goal on January 30, 2020
A full list of Lionel Messi's most impressive records for Barcelona and Argentina
Sports Mole rounds up a conclusive list of records held by Barcelona and Argentina icon Lionel Messi, including world, continental, international and club landmarks.
May 2, 21:50
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The 10 greatest sports teams of all time
New Zealand's World Cup winners head the list of memorable squads.
Apr 18, 14:23
 Antonio Rudiger pictured for Chelsea on December 10, 2019
Antonio Rudiger picks Lionel Messi above Cristiano Ronaldo as greatest ever
Chelsea defender Antonio Rudiger picks Barcelona forward Lionel Messi above Juventus's Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 16, 15:00
 Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani pictured in action for Portugal in 2017
Nani names Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player ever
Nani says that he was "surprised" by the quality of Paul Scholes when he joined Manchester United, and hails Cristiano Ronaldo as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 6, 17:42
 Rodrygo celebrates scoring for Real Madrid on November 6, 2019
Rodrygo reveals he received Pele's blessing to join Real Madrid
Real Madrid winger Rodrygo reveals that he got the blessing of Brazil legend Pele before leaving Santos for the Bernabeu.
Apr 5, 21:07
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring for Barcelona on December 7, 2019
Antonio Cassano: 'Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as greatest ever'
Former Real Madrid striker Antonio Cassano claims that Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi has overtaken Diego Maradona as the greatest player of all time.
Apr 4, 09:35
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The top 10 strikers of all time
From Pele to Puskas via Ronaldo and Romario.
Apr 1, 15:20
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Pele: 'Cristiano Ronaldo is better than Lionel Messi, but I'm the best'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that Cristiano Ronaldo is the best player in the world ahead of Lionel Messi, but insists that he himself remains the greatest of all time.
Mar 29, 21:12
 Gareth Bale in action for Wales on November 19, 2019
Wales' greatest ever players and moments on anniversary of first match
Billy Meredith, John Charles, Ryan Giggs and Gareth Bale have been among the greats of the Welsh game.
Mar 25, 07:03
 Barcelona coach Johan Cruyff looks on as he is surrounded by photographers after his team defeated Dutch PSV Eindhoven in the second leg of the UEFA Cup quarter final match in Eindhoven, March 19 1996
Remembering Johan Cruyff: The Dutch maestro who pioneered 'Total Football'
The Dutchman broke through as a teenager and made it to the top of world football.
Mar 24, 06:20
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele denies rumours of depression
The 79-year-old suffered complications after undergoing hip surgery.
Mar 19, 20:05
 Lionel Messi celebrates with Argentina teammates on November 15, 2019
How coronavirus could affect Lionel Messi's claim to be the greatest of all time
Sports Mole looks at the impact CONMEBOL's decision to postpone the Copa America until 2021 could have on Lionel Messi's hopes of finally winning an international trophy.
Mar 17, 23:19
 Stoke City boss Michael O'Neill on February 15, 2020
Preview:Reading vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Saturday's Championship game between Reading and Stoke City.
Mar 12, 14:00
 Birmingham boss Pep Clotet on February 1, 2020
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Birmingham City and Reading, including team news and predicted lineups.
Mar 5, 17:24
 Sheffield United's Billy Sharp celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on March 3, 2020
Billy Sharp fires Sheffield United into FA Cup quarter-finals
Billy's breakthrough in extra-time decides Madejski Stadium contest in Premier League team's favour.
Mar 3, 22:56
 Pablo Hernandez celebrates scoring for Leeds United on December 1, 2018
Leeds defeat Reading to tighten grip on second
Pablo Hernandez scores the only goal.
Feb 22, 17:05
 Leeds boss Marcelo Bielsa pops a squat on February 15, 2020
Preview:Leeds United vs. Reading - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Leeds United and Reading, including team news and predicted lineups.
Feb 20, 13:58
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil great Pele insists he is "fine" amid concerns over his health
The 79-year-old's son, Edinho, told TV Globo on Monday that his father was "embarrassed" to leave home due to his hip issues.
Feb 14, 14:23
 Mallik Wilks celebrates equalising for Hull City on February 8, 2020
Mallik Wilks rescues late draw for Hull at Reading
Jordan Obita had put the Royals on course for a first victory in six Sky Bet Championship matches.
Feb 8, 17:28
 Reading's Sone Aluko celebrates with team mates after winning the penalty shootout on February 4, 2020
Reading beat Cardiff on penalties after dramatic FA Cup replay
The Royals took the tie into extra time after being 2-0 down.
Feb 4, 22:48
 Bristol City's James Patterson in action with Reading's Yakou Meite on January 28, 2020
Jamie Paterson fires Bristol City to victory over Reading
Ashley Williams had to clear a goalbound effort from Chris Gunter off the line late on.
Jan 28, 22:21
 Eoin Doyle poses with his Player of the Month award for December 2019
Eoin Doyle wins third Player of the Month award in a row
Europe's top scorer Eoin Doyle is named League Two Player of the Month for the third successive time.
Jan 10, 06:00
 Mino Raiola pictured in August 2016
Mino Raiola 'vows never to take another client to Manchester United'
Super-agent Mino Raiola says that he has no intention of advising any of his players to move to Manchester United.
Jan 1, 12:10
 Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill on December 7, 2019
Stoke miss chance to move out of relegation zone with dour Reading draw
Nothing to split the sides.
Dec 14, 17:26
 General view of Reading's Madejski Stadium taken 2016
Birmingham beat Reading by odd goal in five
Second-half goals from Jeremie Bela and Alvaro Gimenez sealed victory for the visitors.
Dec 7, 17:52
 Argentina's Lionel Messi scores their second goal from the penalty spot on November 18, 2019
Brazil manager Tite: 'Lionel Messi cannot be compared with Pele'
Brazil manager Tite insists that Lionel Messi cannot be compared with three-time World Cup winner Pele.
Nov 19, 13:02
 Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring the winner against Young Boys on November 27, 2018
News Extra: Scholes's United criticism, Havertz 'could leave', Lemina latest
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Paul Scholes's take on United's problems, Leverkusen's admission on Kai Havertz's future and a possible early return for Mario Lemina.
Oct 19, 13:59
 Neymar in action for Brazil on September 10, 2019
Preview:Brazil vs. Nigeria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's international friendly between Brazil and Nigeria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 11, 20:22
 Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate pictured on September 14, 2019
Middlesbrough boss Jonathan Woodgate hails side's "inner steel"
Marvin Johnson got the only goal of the game in the win against Reading.
Sep 14, 17:12
 Brazil coach Tite celebrates after winning the Copa America on July 7, 2019
Preview:Brazil vs. Peru - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's international friendly between Brazil and Peru, a repeat of the 2019 Copa America final.
Sep 10, 12:06
 Lyle Taylor in action for Charlton Athletic on March 9, 2019
Three more points on the board for Charlton Athletic at Reading
Jonathan Leko and Lyle Taylor were on target at the Madejski Stadium.
Aug 31, 16:10
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