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On this day: Diego Maradona voted out as Argentina coach
Four years ago today, Diego Maradona's spell as Argentina coach came to and end as he was unanimously voted out.Jul 27, 09:00
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Interview: Team England swimmer Fran Halsall
Sports Mole caught up with English swimming medal hopeful Francesca Halsall ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.Jul 19, 18:42
Alan Shearer: 'Lionel Messi missed his chance'
Alan Shearer feels that Lionel Messi spurned his chance to join Pele and Diego Maradona as one of the elite players of all time following his miss in the World Cup final.Jul 14, 04:21
Top five World Cup finals
Ahead of tonight's showpiece event, Sports Mole picks out the five most memorable World Cup finals of all time.Jul 13, 11:51
Pele eyes Brazil glory in Russia
Pele is confident that Brazil will be successful at the World Cup in Russia following their heavy defeat to Germany.Jul 9, 13:56
Alfredo Di Stefano: A true legend of the game
Sports Mole looks over the incredible career of the late Alfredo Di Stefano.Jul 8, 13:10
Ronaldo: 'Brazil remain World Cup favourites'
Brazil legend Ronaldo warns Germany not to underestimate Luiz Felipe Scolari's side following the loss of Neymar to injury.Jul 6, 16:59
Brazil great Pele compares Neymar's World Cup injury to his own in 1962
Brazilian legend Pele likens Neymar's World Cup-ending injury to the one that he suffered at the 1962 tournament.Jul 5, 18:34
On this day: Andres Escobar murdered in wake of World Cup own goal
Twenty years ago today, Colombia defender Andres Escobar was murdered following the own goal that he scored at the 1994 World Cup.Jul 2, 09:04
Pele: 'Luis Suarez ban correct decision'
Brazil legend Pele says that the punishment handed out by FIFA to Luis Suarez for an apparent bite on Giorgio Chiellini was the correct thing to do.Jun 28, 20:16
Pele: 'I would select Wayne Rooney in my team'
Brazil legend reveals that he would select Wayne Rooney in his starting lineup if he were England manager.Jun 19, 01:01
Roy Hodgson: 'Luis Suarez has to perform at the World Cup'
England boss Roy Hodgson believes that Luis Suarez has to produce his best form at the World Cup to be considered a world-class player.Jun 16, 04:56
Joey Barton calls for Daniel Sturridge caution
Queens Park Rangers midfielder Joey Barton criticises England boss Roy Hodgson for comparing Daniel Sturridge to former Brazil striker Pele, who won three World Cups with the Selecao.Jun 14, 14:56
Greatest World Cup team performances
Following Holland's destruction of Spain in the World Cup last night, Sports Mole looks back at some of the greatest team performances in the tournament's history.Jun 14, 11:06
Pele fears every German player
Pele admits that he 'fears every player' in Germany's World Cup squad, picking out Thomas Muller and Mesut Ozil for special praise.Jun 14, 00:22
Pele: 'I'd have picked Wayne Rooney for Brazil'
Brazil legend Pele claims that he would have liked to have seen Wayne Rooney play for Brazil.Jun 11, 19:46
Pele wary of Neymar pressure
Brazil legend Pele voices his concern that there is too much pressure on Neymar ahead of the World Cup.Jun 11, 12:56
Pele: "I love Xavi"
Former Brazil World Cup winner Pele lavishes praise on Spain and Barcelona midfielder Xavi.Jun 10, 15:29
Pele "surprised" by Diego Costa decision
Former Brazil World Cup winner Pele claims that he was "surprised" that Diego Costa chose to play his international football for Spain rather than the Selecao.Jun 10, 15:18
Pele: 'England and Brazil have equal chance at World Cup'
Brazilian legend Pele claims that England have just as much chance of winning the World Cup this summer as the Selecao, who are considered tournament favourites.Jun 9, 22:16
Top 10 World Cup goals
Ahead of Brazil 2014, Sports Mole picks out 10 of the best goals that have been scored at the World Cup.Jun 9, 15:54
Pele: 'Neymar is a genius'
Former Brazil international Pele brands Barcelona forward Neymar "a genius".Jun 8, 13:11
Brazil's top five World Cup goals
Sports Mole selects the top five World Cup goals scored by this year's hosts Brazil.Jun 7, 10:32
On this day: Gordon Banks wonder save denies Pele
Back on this day in 1970, England's Gordon Banks produces what most people regard to be the best save ever from a header by Brazilian striker Pele.Jun 7, 09:04
Pele expects more from Neymar
Pele believes that Neymar still has plenty of developing to do ahead of the World Cup.Jun 6, 02:20
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Pele's son Edinho jailed for 33 years for money laundering in Brazil
The son of Brazilian football legend Pele is sentenced for 33 years for laundering money from drug trafficking.Jun 1, 07:01
World Cup preview: Group F
Sports Mole continues its World Cup previews with a closer look at Group F, which contains one of the favourites Argentina.May 31, 10:39
Who will win the World Cup's Golden Boot?
Sports Mole picks out five players that we believe have a chance of winning the World Cup's Golden Boot in Brazil.May 28, 10:44
Pele hoping Brazil avoid Spain at the World Cup
Brazil legend Pele hopes to avoid playing Spain at this summer's World Cup.May 27, 02:22
Pele worried about Brazil attack
Former Brazil international Pele says that he is unconvinced by his nation's attacking options for the World Cup this summer.May 26, 17:07
World Cup preview: Group A
Sports Mole starts its previews for this summer's World Cup with Group A, which includes hosts and five-time winners Brazil.May 26, 16:04
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Uruguayan footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Uruguay.May 24, 10:00
Neymar: 'I am not Pele'
Barcelona forward Neymar claims that he does not deserve to be likened to former Brazil international Pele.May 20, 13:37
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 South Korean footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of South Korea.May 20, 11:16
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Russian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Russian football.May 19, 11:11
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Nigerian footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Nigeria.May 17, 11:51
Pele offers to perform with One Direction
Former Brazil international Pele says that he would like to play guitar for British boy band One Direction.May 12, 12:44
Lionel Messi: 'I do not need World Cup'
Barcelona and Argentina forward Lionel Messi does not believe that he needs to lift the World Cup to be considered one of the greatest players of all time.May 10, 12:57
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Dutch footballers of all time
As part of the 50-day countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players in the history of Holland.May 10, 09:07
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Greek 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 Greek football.May 9, 10:04
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