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On this day: Chelsea hit Manchester City for six
Seven years ago today, Chelsea scored six unanswered goals against Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 27, 09:55
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Filipe Luis hails Neymar as a "genius"
Chelsea defender Filipe Luis hails Neymar as a "genius" following the Barcelona star's four goals for Brazil against Japan.
Oct 15, 18:41
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On this day: Aime Jacquet steps down from French post
Sixteen years ago today, Aime Jacquet's resignation as manager of World Cup winners France was confirmed.
Jul 15, 09:00
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Joey Barton: 'Thomas Muller will overtake Miroslav Klose'
Thomas Muller will become the World Cup's leading goalscorer of all time in the future, according to Joey Barton.
Jul 12, 13:33
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Ronaldo: 'No problem losing goal record to Miroslav Klose'
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo pays tribute to Miroslav Klose for becoming the World Cup's all-time leading goalscorer.
Jul 12, 12:09
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Miroslav Klose: 'International retirement is not a certainty'
Miroslav Klose claims that he has not yet decided whether he will retire from international football after the World Cup final.
Jul 11, 18:56
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Miroslav Klose: 'Ronaldo is the most complete player ever'
Miroslav Klose calls Ronaldo, whose goalscoring record he broke at the World Cup, "the most complete player ever".
Jul 11, 01:07
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Jose Mourinho disappointed to see Ronaldo lose World Cup record
Jose Mourinho admits that he was sad to see Ronaldo lose his World Cup goals record to Miroslav Klose earlier this week.
Jul 10, 18:23
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Miroslav Klose shrugs off Ronaldo record ahead of final
Miroslav Klose insists that beating Ronaldo's World Cup record will count for nothing if Germany lose to Argentina in Sunday's final.
Jul 10, 17:43
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Miroslav Klose 'fully confident' of World Cup glory
Germany striker Miroslav Klose says that his side have a "fantastic chance" of pipping Argentina to World Cup glory this Sunday.
Jul 10, 16:19
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Mats Hummels: 'We promised at half-time not to humiliate Brazil'
Germany centre-back Mats Hummels reveals that they made a half-time vow not to further humiliate Brazil in their 7-1 semi-final victory over the World Cup hosts.
Jul 10, 13:19
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Brazil vs. Germany: The previous World Cup meeting
Sports Mole looks back on the one and only previous time that Brazil and Germany have faced each other at the World Cup.
Jul 8, 13:16
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Ronaldo: 'Luiz Felipe Scolari will use every weapon'
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Luiz Felipe Scolari will have a plan to cope with the loss of Neymar in his side's World Cup semi-final clash with Germany on Tuesday.
Jul 7, 01:13
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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
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Ronaldo: 'Tim Cahill strike was best'
Former Brazil international Ronaldo believes that Tim Cahill's volley against the Netherlands has been the best goal of the World Cup so far.
Jul 6, 13:00
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Ronaldo: 'Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar'
Brazil legend Ronaldo believes that Colombia defender Juan Camilo Zuniga intended to hurt Neymar in the challenge that ruled the forward out of the World Cup.
Jul 5, 19:33
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Team News: Miroslav Klose one of three Germany changes
Joachim Low names three changes to his Germany side for the World Clash with France, with striker Miroslav Klose among those coming in.
Jul 4, 15:07
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Ronaldo: 'Neymar can handle the pressure at World Cup'
Brazil legend Ronaldo is confident that Selecao talisman Neymar can cope with having the pressure of the nation on his shoulders as they try to win a home World Cup.
Jul 4, 11:38
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Ronaldo urges Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes
Brazilian legend Ronaldo urges Selecao manager Luis Felipe Scolari to make changes in attack for their World Cup quarter-final against Colombia on Friday.
Jul 4, 11:16
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On this day: Germany thrash Argentina at World Cup
On this day in 2010, Germany thrashed Argentina 4-0 to progress through to the semi-finals of the World Cup in South Africa.
Jul 3, 08:59
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Ronaldo predicts Brazil, Argentina final
Ronaldo insists that Brazil will meet Argentina in the World Cup final.
Jun 27, 17:11
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Top five World Cup 2014 group games
Sports Mole rounds up its favourite five matches from the opening round of this year's World Cup.
Jun 27, 10:29
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Brazil legend Ronaldo speaks out on Luis Suarez ban
Legendary Brazil striker Ronaldo speaks out about the ban handed to Uruguay's Luis Suarez for biting Italy's Giorgio Chiellini at the World Cup.
Jun 26, 16:00
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Miroslav Klose reveals delight at equalling record
Germany striker Miroslav Klose is delighted to have equalled the goalscoring record of Ronaldo at the World Cup as he scored his 15th goal in the tournament.
Jun 22, 03:14
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Match Analysis: Germany 2-2 Ghana
Sports Mole analyses the exciting 2-2 draw between Germany and Ghana in Group G of the World Cup.
Jun 21, 21:35
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Evergreen Miroslav Klose rescues point for Germany
Miroslav Klose comes off the bench to rescue a point for Germany in a thrilling 2-2 draw with Ghana in Fortaleza tonight.
Jun 21, 20:52
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On this day: Ronaldinho lobs David Seaman as Brazil progress
Twelve years ago today, a misjudgment from David Seaman costs England dearly as Ronaldinho sends Brazil into the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Jun 21, 09:16
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Miroslav Klose targetting World Cup record
Germany forward Miroslav Klose admits that he is desperate to break Ronaldo's World Cup goal scoring record.
Jun 12, 00:40
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Ronaldo: 'Lionel Messi does not need World Cup'
Former Brazil forward Ronaldo insists that Lionel Messi does not need to win the World Cup to be considered one of the best players of all time.
Jun 10, 12:57
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Video: Wayne Rooney, Neymar, Cristiano Ronaldo transformed in Nike animation
Neymar, Wayne Rooney and Cristiano Ronaldo are transformed into animations for a Nike short film.
Jun 10, 09:17
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Ronaldo: 'Fantastic to have World Cup in Brazil'
Former Brazil international Ronaldo believes that his home nation deserved to host the World Cup this summer.
Jun 9, 17:31
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Ronaldo tips Neymar to shine
Former Brazil forward Ronaldo backs Barcelona attacker Neymar to shine at the World Cup.
Jun 9, 11:39
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Miroslav Klose breaks Germany scoring record
Miroslav Klose becomes Germany's all-time leading goalscorer by netting his 69th international goal against Armenia to break Gerd Meuller's 40-year-old record.
Jun 6, 20:30
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Ronaldo backs Miroslav Klose to break World Cup goal record
Ronaldo says that he would not begrudge Miroslav Klose if the German overtook his World Cup finals goalscoring record in Brazil this summer.
Jun 3, 13:59
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Ronaldo: 'Everything in Brazil's favour at World Cup'
Former Brazil striker Ronaldo feels that "everything" is in the hosts' favour at the upcoming World Cup.
Jun 2, 16:06
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Live Commentary: Germany 2-2 Cameroon - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text commentary of the international friendly between Germany and Cameroon at Borussia-Park.
Jun 1, 18:00
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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
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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
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FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Mexican 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 Mexico.
May 16, 11:12
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Video: Zlatan Ibrahimovic receives invitation to World Cup from Brazil stars
A number of Brazil stars urge Zlatan Ibrahimovic to head to the World Cup this summer, despite Sweden's exit in the playoffs.
May 14, 11:35
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