Stanley Matthews
Lionel Messi cements himself as the greatest of all time
Having finally got his hands on the World Cup trophy, Sports Mole looks at why Lionel Messi deserves to be regarded as the greatest footballer of all time.
Dec 19, 16:57
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema wins 2022 Ballon d'Or
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema wins the 2022 Ballon d'Or, with Sadio Mane finishing second and Kevin De Bruyne in third.
Oct 17, 20:59
Can you name every player to have won the Ballon d'Or more than once?
To celebrate Kevin Keegan's 71st birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name all 10 players who have won the Ballon d'Or more than once.
Feb 14, 08:00
Kevin Ellison vows to give Sir Stanley Matthews "a run for his money"
Kevin Ellison is the oldest outfield player to play in the EFL play-offs and scored in the Exiles' semi-final victory over Forest Green.
May 29, 22:38
Blackpool coach Neil Critchley determined to pull off West Brom upset
Neil Critchley's Blackpool face West Brom in the FA Cup third round.
Jan 8, 13:08
On This Day: Michael Owen is named European Footballer of the Year
The Liverpool striker became the first Englishman to land the Ballon d'Or award since Kevin Keegan in 1979.
Dec 17, 08:30
Sir Jackie Stewart: 'I am not knocking Lewis Hamilton's achievements'
Lewis Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher's record of 91 Formula One Grand Prix victories at the weekend.
Oct 13, 15:10
Five classic FA Cup finals, from Stanley Matthews to Steven Gerrard
Monday marks the anniversary of the first ever final.
Mar 16, 07:21
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Club fan Simon Sadler completes Blackpool takeover
Sadler's deal has been approved by the English Football League.
Jun 13, 16:43
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
Kazuyoshi Miura becomes oldest professional footballer to score competitive goal
Yokohama FC striker Kazuyoshi Miura becomes professional football's oldest goalscorer at the age of 50 years and 14 days.
Mar 12, 14:37
Top five greatest FA Cup finals
Sports Mole looks back at five classic FA Cup encounters over the years.
May 29, 12:27
On this day: Sir Stanley Matthews plays final game for England
On this day 58 years ago, Stoke City and Blackpool legend Sir Stanley Matthews played his final game at international level for England.
May 15, 08:00
Sir Stanley Matthews's FA Cup medal fetches £220,000 at auction
Sir Stanley Matthews's FA Cup winner's medal from 1953 sells for £220,000 at Sotheby's auction house.
Nov 11, 13:30
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 English 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 English football.
May 5, 12:10
England vs. Germany: Top five previous meetings
Ahead of tomorrow's friendly, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between England and Germany.
Nov 18, 11:00
