Manchester United forward Anthony Martial in action during his side's Premier League clash with Fulham on February 9, 2019
Joel Glazer to overrule Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on Anthony Martial future?
Manchester United co-chairman Joel Glazer reportedly regards Anthony Martial as the club's "Pele" and will block any attempts to sell him this summer.
May 15, 12:49
 Barcelona GOAT Lionel Messi celebrates after scoring during the Champions League semi-final against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Barcelona talisman Lionel Messi reaffirms his status as the greatest of all time
Sports Mole stakes a claim for Lionel Messi to be regarded as the greatest player of all time after bringing up his 600th club goal in style against Liverpool.
May 2, 15:56
 Barcelona forward Lionel Messi scores an OK free kick against Liverpool on May 1, 2019
Lionel Messi scores 600th goal for Barcelona
Lionel Messi scores his 600th goal for Barcelona with a stunning free kick against Liverpool in the semi-finals of the Champions League.
May 1, 20:45
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele feeling "much better" after hospital scare
Three-time World Cup winner shared news of his improved condition on social media.
Apr 5, 22:12
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi celebrates completing his hat-trick against Real Betis on March 17, 2019
Barcelona to offer Lionel Messi new contract
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu reveals that he is ready to offer Lionel Messi another new contract to ensure that he remains a one-club man.
Apr 5, 12:30
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele taken to hospital after falling ill
Pele has struggled with health issues in recent years.
Apr 3, 16:39
 Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Stoke prepares to pay respects to Gordon Banks
Fans will have a chance to pay their own respects to the former keeper.
Mar 3, 12:44
 Neymar celebrates scoring a penalty for Brazil on November 16, 2018
Cafu: 'Neymar could go down as one of Brazil's greatest ever'
All-time leading Brazil appearance-maker Cafu tells Sports Mole that Neymar has everything he needs to become one of his country's greatest ever players.
Feb 18, 19:43
 Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
Gordon Banks: The save that denied Pele and defied gravity
Banks and Pele went on to enjoy a friendship forged from their iconic moment in the 1970 World Cup.
Feb 12, 15:26
 Gordon Banks saves Pele's shot during the 1970 World Cup
Five of the greatest goalkeeping saves of all time
Gordon Banks' stop from Pele is widely regarded as one of the best stops in football history.
Feb 12, 10:23
 Gordon Banks pictured in March 2017
England's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies, aged 81
England's legendary World Cup-winning goalkeeper Gordon Banks dies at the age of 81.
Feb 12, 09:57
 Patrick Bamford in action for Leeds United on August 21, 2018
Championship: Transfer ins and outs - January 2019
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Championship this January with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
Jan 1, 00:02
 Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
 Chelsea winger Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Liverpool in their EFL Cup clash on September 26, 2018
Jamie Carragher: 'Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher compares Eden Hazard to Diego Maradona and Pele, but believes that Chelsea will struggle to keep him at the club next summer.
Sep 26, 23:04
 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
Pele tips Liverpool to win Premier League
Brazil legend Pele says that he is tipping Liverpool to end their wait for a Premier League title this season.
Aug 11, 09:47
 Liverpool midfielder Fabinho in action during a pre-season friendly with Bury in July 2018
Fabinho urges Kylian Mbappe to join Liverpool
New Liverpool signing Fabinho reveals that he is trying to convince World Cup-winning winger Kylian Mbappe to join him at Anfield.
Jul 20, 09:15
 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
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time continues with number two - Alfredo di Stefano.
Jul 17, 15:22
 Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #1
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time concludes with number one - Cristiano Ronaldo.
Jul 17, 15:22
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
Kylian Mbappe rules out Paris Saint-Germain exit
Teenage sensation Kylian Mbappe rules out talk of a move to Real Madrid or Manchester City as he wants to continue his career at Paris Saint-Germain.
Jul 16, 09:22
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
Legend Pele threatens to return to field
Brazil legend Pele jokes that he could look to return to the field if Kylian Mbappe 'keeps equalling his records'.
Jul 15, 20:08
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring his side's fourth during the World Cup final between France and Croatia on July 15, 2018
France beat Croatia in thrilling final to win 2018 World Cup
France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 15, 16:53
 Kylian Mbappe scores the opener during the World Cup group game between France and Peru on June 21, 2018
Didier Drogba: 'Kylian Mbappe can win Ballon d'Or'
Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba backs Paris Saint-Germain winger Kylian Mbappe to break Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo's duopoly of the Ballon d'Or.
Jul 13, 20:26
 France defender Samuel Umtiti celebrates with teammates after scoring the opening goal of his side's World Cup semi-final with Belgium on July 10, 2018
Preview:World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 13, 14:46
 Nabil Fekir and Kylian Mbappe of France celebrate after scoring the opening goal of their international friendly with USA in June 2018
France forward Kylian Mbappe flattered by Pele comparisons
France forward Kylian Mbappe describes comparisons to Pele as "flattering" but insists that the Brazil legend is in "another category" altogether.
Jun 30, 16:45
 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
Wolverhampton Wanderers target Pele bound for Monaco?
Monaco reportedly move into pole position for Wolverhampton Wanderers target Pele.
Jun 27, 16:04
 Brazil's Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring their first goal in the match against Switzerland on June 17, 2018
Preview:Serbia vs. Brazil - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the crucial World Cup Group E clash between leaders Brazil and third-placed Serbia.
Jun 27, 09:23
 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
Report: AS Monaco join Wolverhampton Wanderers in Pele chase
Monaco are reportedly ready to lock horns with Premier League side Wolverhampton Wanderers for the signature of Rio Ave midfielder Pele.
Jun 23, 19:50
 Sweden manager Janne Andersson on November 13, 2017
Preview:Sweden vs. South Korea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted XIs, team news and a full match preview for the World Cup Group F clash between Sweden and South Korea in Nizhny Novgorod.
Jun 17, 17:16
 The Sweden team line up before their friendly game with Denmark on June 2, 2018
World Cup preview: Sweden
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Sweden's chances as they return to the tournament following a 12-year absence.
Jun 13, 14:00
 The Brazil team line up before their friendly game with Croatia on June 3, 2018
World Cup preview: Brazil
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Jun 13, 11:00
 Peru line up before their international friendly with Scotland on May 30, 2018
World Cup preview: Peru
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews Peru's chances as they return to the tournament after a 36-year absence.
Jun 13, 09:00
 General view inside Wolverhampton Wanderers ground Molineux from 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers looking for "quality over quantity"
Wolverhampton Wanderers sporting director Kevin Thelwell suggests that the newly-promoted Premier League club will not operate with a large squad next season.
May 29, 11:58
 General view inside Wolverhampton Wanderers ground Molineux from 2015
Wolverhampton Wanderers showing interest in Fenerbahce's Josef De Souza?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Fenerbahce midfielder Josef De Souza ahead of their return to the Premier League.
May 26, 13:06
 General view inside Wolverhampton Wanderers ground Molineux from 2015
Pele: 'I'm likely to join Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Rio Ave midfielder Pele suggests that he is likely to sign for Wolverhampton Wanderers during the summer transfer window.
May 20, 22:30
 Germany's Thomas Muller during training ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Will Thomas Muller make World Cup history in Russia?
With less than a week to go until the 2018 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at Thomas Muller's chances of making history as he bids to become the competition's leading scorer.
May 14, 09:21
 Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during an international friendly with Haiti on May 29, 2018
Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
With less than week to go until the start of this summer's World Cup, Sports Mole looks at some possible contenders to win the Golden Boot.
May 14, 09:20
 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the EFL cup against Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers 'to bid £9m for Pele'
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering an approach for Rio Ave midfielder Pele ahead of their return to the Premier League.
Apr 25, 10:04
 Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Gianluigi Buffon full of praise for "extraordinary" Cristiano Ronaldo
Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon deems Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo an "extraordinary champion" and comparable to Diego Maradona and Pele.
Apr 3, 21:38
 Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
World football's most expensive XI of all time
Following a record-breaking January transfer window, Sports Mole compiles the most expensive XI in football history, totalling more than £1bn.
Feb 5, 13:29
 Generic image of a locker room
Pele spokesperson denies hospitalisation reports
Pele's representative says that reports of his hospitalisation are "fake news".
Jan 19, 20:26
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