Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: The top 10 ranked including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
Nov 10, 14:17
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema lifts the Champions League trophy on May 28, 2022
Which club has won the most Champions League trophies in history?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at which club has won the European Cup/Champions League the most often.
Sep 17, 08:00
 Ajax celebrate with the Champions League trophy in 1995
Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season on the 30th anniversary of their Champions League final triumph
On the 30-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 12:08
 Ineos chairman Jim Ratcliffe on March 17, 2023
Prolific former forward 'in talks' over Man United return as staff member
Manchester United approach Ruud van Nistelrooy about a possible return to Old Trafford as a staff member, according to a report.
Jun 23, 15:23
 Marco van Basten for Netherlands in 1990
Euro classics: Marco van Basten 1988 super show stuns favourites
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole looks back on Marco van Basten's scintillating displays for the Netherlands in the 1988 edition.
Jun 6, 19:55
 Italy's Paolo Maldini pictured at Euro 1996
The greatest European Championship XI of all time
Just ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the greatest European Championship XI of all time.
Jun 6, 16:05
 Daley Blind celebrates scoring for the Netherlands against the USA on December 3, 2022
World Cup 2022: Netherlands vs. Argentina head-to-head record
Ahead of Friday's World Cup clash between the Netherlands and Argentina, Sports Mole looks back at the previous meetings between the two sides.
Dec 8, 06:07
 Netherlands' Ryan Gravenberch celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on June 6, 2021
Netherlands Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews the Netherlands' chances as they return to the continental stage following their 2016 failure.
Jun 9, 17:00
 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
 Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on April 17, 2019
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League semi-final first leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 28, 13:07
 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
Josep Maria Bartomeu hails Lionel Messi impact
Newly-crowded Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi "deserves everything" that has come his way in his career, according to Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu.
Jan 11, 22:23
 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
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
 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
Ajax vs. Barcelona: They played for both
Ahead of Ajax's Champions League clash with Barcelona, we look at five players who have played for both teams.
Nov 26, 16:55
 Marco van Basten in action during the 1988 European Championships final.
On this day: Marco van Basten fires Holland to glory
Back in 1988, Marco van Basten scored one of the best goals in living memory as the Netherlands won Euro 1988.
Jun 25, 08:44
 Frank de Boer
Frank de Boer "proud" to equal great Ajax managers
Frank de Boer says that he is "proud" to equal the Eredivisie title-winning feats of former managers Rinus Michels and Louis van Gaal.
May 6, 02:07
 Siem de Jong
Ajax win third successive Eredivisie title
Ajax hammer Willem II 5-0 at home to win the Eredivisie title for the third successive year.
May 5, 14:09
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