Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's top goalscorers of all time: Where does Lionel Messi rank?
Sports Mole provides the list of Barcelona's top 10 goalscorers of all time.
Nov 10, 17:17
 Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'
Liverpool's 10 greatest comebacks of all time on 17-year anniversary of Manchester City Premier League turnaround
To mark the 17-year anniversary of Liverpool's Premier League turnaround against Manchester City, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest Reds comebacks.
Oct 5, 21:55
 Paris Saint-Germain's Ousmane Dembele pictured on April 15, 2025
Ousmane Dembele wins Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo
Sports Mole takes a look at every past winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, including Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
Sep 22, 22:20
 Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo poses with the men's Ballon d'Or trophy on December 10, 2008.
Ballon d'Or: The most worthy winners including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Zinedine Zidane
Sports Mole picks out some of the most worthy Ballon d'Or winners and their best award-winning seasons, including Cristiano Ronaldo's triumph at Man United in 2008.
Sep 20, 18:02
 Brazil's Vinicius Junior and Lucas Paqueta clash with Ecuador's Moises Caicedo on September 7, 2024
Ecuador vs. Brazil: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Ecuador and Brazil.
Jun 3, 06:03
 Steven Gerrard at Al-Ettifaq
Steven Gerrard birthday: Liverpool legend's top 10 goals for the Reds as midfield great turns 45
To celebrate Steven Gerrard's 45th birthday, Sports Mole looks back at his 10 greatest goals for Liverpool.
May 30, 11:29
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Barcelona's greatest ever number 10s, ahead of Lamine Yamal's introduction to that special club
Ahead of Lamine Yamal's expected introduction into Barcelona's number 10 club, Sports Mole looks back at the best players to have donned the famous number for the club.
May 23, 14:16
 Barcelona attacker Lamine Yamal on March 11, 2025
Lamine Yamal to join illustrious Barcelona club including Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona next season?
Barcelona will reportedly offer Lamine Yamal the legendary number 10 shirt next season, on top of new and improved long-term contract.
May 20, 17:49
 Barcelona head coach Hansi Flick on November 10, 2024
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Catalan giants 'set' to be without midfield duo for La Liga title showdown
Barcelona are allegedly unlikely to have either Marc Casado or Pablo Torre available for Sunday's La Liga contest with Real Madrid.
May 8, 15:22
 David Beckham scores his famous free-kick goal for England against Greece on October 6, 2001
David Beckham birthday: The Englishman's 10 greatest goals of all time
To mark David Beckham's 50th birthday, Sports Mole counts down the Manchester United, Real Madrid and England legend's 10 greatest ever goals.
May 2, 09:15
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi and Borussia Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro and Julian Brandt on November 27, 2019
Borussia Dortmund vs. Barcelona: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Champions League battle
Sports Mole looks back at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between European giants Borussia Dortmund and Barcelona.
Apr 13, 14:20
 Declan Rice celebrates scoring for Arsenal on April 8, 2025
Arsenal's Declan Rice sets new Champions League record with astonishing Real Madrid free kicks
Arsenal midfielder Declan Rice achieves an unprecedented Champions League feat with his pair of free kicks in the Gunners' 3-0 win over Real Madrid.
Apr 8, 21:37
 Lionel Messi celebrates scoring his 500th goal for Barcelona, against Real Madrid, on April 23, 2017
Greatest Barcelona players of all time: Where do Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho rank?
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 Barcelona players of all time - where do the likes of Lionel Messi, Johan Cruyff and Ronaldinho sit?
Dec 25, 14:08
 Rivaldo pictured for Barcelona in 2002
Can you name the 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year top 10?
To celebrate the anniversary of the award, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 1999 FIFA World Player of the Year top 10.
Dec 21, 13:58
 Kaka in action for AC Milan on May 4, 2008
Can you name all 34 players to receive a vote for the 2007 Ballon d'Or?
Sports Mole challenges you to name all 34 players to receive a vote for the 2007 Ballon d'Or on the anniversary of the award.
Dec 2, 19:51
 Lionel Messi as he receives his 8th Ballon d Or award during the 2023 Ballon d Or France Football award
Ballon d'Or 2024 shortlist announced: Vinicius, Mbappe, Bellingham in contention
Now the shortlist has been announced, Sports Mole takes a look at the top contenders to claim the Ballon d'Or for 2024.
Sep 4, 18:30
 Mohamed Belloumi of Sporting Clube Farense in action during the friendly football match on August 8, 2024
Preview:Rio Ave vs. SC Farense - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Primeira Liga clash between Rio Ave and SC Farense, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Aug 15, 12:35
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
England vs. Brazil all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Pele, Ronaldo?
Ahead of England's clash with Brazil on Saturday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 21, 20:12
 England's Ashley Cole and Brazil's Ronaldinho at the 2002 World Cup
England vs. Brazil: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's friendly clash between England and Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Mar 21, 07:15
 AC Milan's Christian Pulisic celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on December 2, 2023
Preview:AC Milan vs. Cagliari - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between AC Milan and Cagliari, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 31, 17:24
 Sir Bobby Charlton black and white
Sir Bobby Charlton 1937-2023: England's greatest-ever player and Manchester United icon
Sports Mole pays tribute to England and Manchester United icon Sir Bobby Charlton following his death at the age of 86.
Oct 21, 16:33
 France forward Olivier Giroud celebrates scoring against England at the World Cup on December 10, 2022
France's Olivier Giroud out to break World Cup record in Morocco semi-final
France striker Olivier Giroud is out to break a World Cup goalscoring record when the defending champions meet Morocco in Wednesday's semi-final.
Dec 13, 09:28
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil legend Pele showing "progressive improvement" in hospital
Brazil legend Pele is showing signs of "progressive improvement" in hospital according to his doctors at the Albert Einstein Hospital in Sao Paulo.
Dec 7, 00:02
 Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo in action against Ghana at the World Cup on November 24, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo looking to end record World Cup knockout drought
Cristiano Ronaldo will attempt to end a record World Cup knockout drought when Portugal take on Switzerland in the last-16 stage of the competition.
Dec 5, 13:40
 Brazil's Neymar receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on November 24, 2022
Brazil star Neymar to miss rest of 2022 World Cup?
Brazil star Neymar could reportedly miss the rest of the 2022 World Cup as his ankle injury is worse than first feared.
Dec 1, 23:18
 Brazil's Neymar receives medical attention after sustaining an injury on November 24, 2022
Brazil's Neymar suffering from illness alongside ankle injury
Brazil are dealt a fresh fitness blow regarding star attacker Neymar, who is now suffering from illness as well as ankle ligament damage.
Nov 29, 16:45
 Germany's Philipp Lahm (R) celebrates his goal against Costa Rica with team mates Torsten Frings (C) and Bastian Schweinsteiger during their Group A World Cup 2006 soccer match in Munich June 9, 2006
Top 10 World Cup opening matches
As all eyes look ahead to the 2022 World Cup opener between Qatar and Ecuador, Sports Mole looks back on the top 10 greatest opening matches in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 12:46
 Brazil players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 23, 2022
Brazil World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Nov 16, 10:00
 Inter Milan players celebrate after Hakan Calhanoglu scores their first goal from the penalty spot on April 3, 2022
Preview:Inter Milan vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between Inter Milan and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 17, 19:58
 AC Milan's Rafael Leao celebrates scoring their first goal on February 24, 2022
Preview:AC Milan vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between AC Milan and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 27, 22:46
 A general shot of Barcelona's Camp Nou taken in June 2020
Real Madrid target Endrick hints at Barcelona move
Palmeiras starlet Endrick hints at a future move to Barcelona amid reported interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Chelsea and Manchester United.
Feb 5, 12:43
 Lionel Messi in training with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on August 13, 2021
Rivaldo surprised Manchester City did not make a move for Lionel Messi
The Argentina captain has signed a two-year deal with the option of a further season at PSG.
Aug 26, 10:36
 Ronaldinho scores for Brazil over England's David Seaman at the 2002 World Cup on June 21, 2002
On This Day: David Seaman error proves costly at World Cup
David Seaman misjudged a 30-yard free-kick from which Ronaldinho scored Brazil's 50th-minute winner.
Jun 21, 07:47
 Manchester United's David Beckham receives treatment after an injury in 2002
On This Day: David Beckham injury sparks World Cup fears
The England captain was eventually passed fit for the summer's World Cup.
Apr 10, 08:12
 Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero pictured in February 2021
Rivaldo: 'Barcelona must sign Sergio Aguero this summer'
Rivaldo calls on former side Barcelona to sign Manchester City forward Sergio Aguero on a free transfer.
Apr 3, 13:47
 Inter Milan's Nicolo Barella celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on January 17, 2021
Preview:Inter Milan vs. AC Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Coppa Italia clash between Inter Milan and AC Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 24, 21:57
 Rivaldo pictured for Barcelona in 2002
Rivaldo urges Barcelona to "wake up" amid troubles
Former Barcelona attacker Rivaldo says that the Catalan giants must "wake up as soon as possible" following a poor start to the season.
Dec 12, 18:14
 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on November 7, 2020
Rivaldo: 'Barcelona need a major title to convince Lionel Messi to stay'
Barcelona will have to win either the Champions League or La Liga this season to stand a chance of convincing Lionel Messi to sign a new deal, according to Rivaldo.
Nov 19, 23:57
 Barcelona's Lionel Messi in action against Ferencvaros in the Champions League on October 20, 2020
Rivaldo calls on Lionel Messi to prove Barcelona commitment in El Clasico
Club legend Rivaldo feels that Lionel Messi has a chance to prove his commitment to Barcelona by producing a match-winning display against Real Madrid in El Clasico.
Oct 24, 08:32
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