France and Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema trains on November 19, 2022
Karim Benzema to reverse France retirement if Zidane replaces Deschamps?
Real Madrid's Karim Benzema could supposedly reverse his decision to retire from France duty if Zinedine Zidane replaces Didier Deschamps.
Dec 20, 16:18
 Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022
Is Lionel Messi the greatest player of all time?
Following his World Cup triumph, the Sports Mole team discuss whether Lionel Messi deserves to be regarded as the greatest player in the history of the game.
Dec 19, 21:45
 Argentina's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring their second goal on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time: Where do Di Maria, Mbappe strikes rank?
Following stunning goals from Angel Di Maria and Kylian Mbappe in the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikes in the history of the fixture.
Dec 19, 20:17
 France manager Didier Deschamps pictured on December 18, 2022
Didier Deschamps remains tight-lipped on France future after World Cup final
France manager Didier Deschamps refuses to discuss his future following Les Bleus' World Cup final defeat to Argentina on penalties.
Dec 18, 22:04
 France's Kylian Mbappe poses with his Golden Boot award during the award ceremony after the match on December 18, 2022
Kylian Mbappe breaks record for most World Cup final goals
France forward Kylian Mbappe sets a new record for the most goals scored in World Cup final courtesy of his hat-trick in their defeat to Argentina in Qatar.
Dec 18, 21:53
 France players celebrate with the trophy after winning the World Cup in 2018
Argentina vs. France: A look at France's record in past World Cup finals
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks back on France's record from their three previous World Cup finals.
Dec 17, 22:09
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates after Julian Alvarez scores their third goal on December 13, 2022
All-time combined XI: Argentina vs. France - Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona, Zinedine Zidane
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup final, Sports Mole selects an all-time combined XI from Argentina and France, including the likes of Lionel Messi, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane.
Dec 17, 19:03
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The Top 10 World Cup finals ever
Ahead of Qatar 2022's grand finale, Sports Mole selects the top 10 World Cup finals since the first took place back in 1930.
Dec 17, 18:30
 Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring for France on November 26, 2022
Kylian Mbappe out to break World Cup final goalscoring record
France striker Kylian Mbappe sets out to break a World Cup goalscoring record in Sunday's final with Argentina at the Lusail Iconic Stadium.
Dec 17, 17:42
 Sir Geoff Hurst scores England's fourth goal in the 1966 World Cup final
Top 10 World Cup final goals of all time
Sports Mole picks out our top 10 goals in World Cup finals ahead of Sunday's clash between Argentina and France.
Dec 17, 11:44
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
The greatest individual performances at the World Cup
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
 Zinedine Zidane pictured at the Ballon d'Or awards in October 2022
Brazil add Zinedine Zidane to managerial shortlist?
Brazil are reportedly considering former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as a potential replacement for Tite, who left after the country's World Cup exit.
Dec 14, 19:08
 France coach Didier Deschamps on November 22, 2022
Didier Deschamps comments on France future after England victory
France manager Didier Deschamps remains coy about his future after leading Les Bleus to the semi-finals of the World Cup following a 2-1 win over England.
Dec 11, 07:13
 Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts alongside Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane on February 26, 2020
Zinedine Zidane: 'Pep Guardiola has proven he is the best'
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane believes that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola is the best coach in world football.
Nov 24, 14:55
 Argentina's Lionel Messi pictured on November 22, 2022
What happened when goats chose their GOAT?
While the debate over who is the greatest footballer of all time will rage on, what happened when five goats got the chance to elect their own GOAT?
Nov 24, 12:12
 Zinedine Zidane pictured at the Ballon d'Or awards in October 2022
Zinedine Zidane 'agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager'
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup.
Nov 22, 18:03
 Diego Maradona scores against England on June 22, 1986
Top 10 greatest moments in World Cup history
One year out from the 2026 finals, Sports Mole reflects on some defining moments in World Cup history and decides on the top 10 of all time.
Nov 19, 14:47
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Top 10 greatest World Cup players of all time
With the world's best descending on Qatar for the upcoming World Cup, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 finest players to ever grace the world stage.
Nov 18, 15:45
 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
 Cameroon players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022
Cameroon World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this winter's World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole assesses the chances of a Cameroon side who are looking for their first World Cup win since 2002.
Nov 16, 13:00
 France players pose for a team photo in the UEFA Nations League in June 2022
France World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to become just the third nation to win back-to-back titles.
Nov 15, 10:00
 Vinicius Junior celebrates scoring for Real Madrid against Liverpool on May 28, 2022
A closer look at Liverpool's head-to-head record against Real Madrid
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's head-to-head record against Real Madrid as the two Champions League finalists prepare to reunite in the last 16.
Nov 7, 14:32
 Zinedine Zidane in charge of Real Madrid in May 2021
Zinedine Zidane teases return to football management following sabbatical
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane hints at a potential return to football management in the near future.
Oct 25, 21:18
 Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois on May 28, 2022
How Real Madrid could line up against Elche
Sports Mole looks at how Real Madrid could line up for Wednesday's meeting with LaLiga strugglers Elche.
Oct 17, 22:26
 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema after winning the Ballon d'Or on October 17, 2022
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, 19:59
 Raul Madrid legend Raul pictured in July 2010
Real Madrid 'identify Xabi Alonso, Raul as potential Carlo Ancelotti replacements'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez identifies Xabi Alonso and Raul as potential replacements for Carlo Ancelotti, according to a report.
Oct 5, 14:57
 Barcelona's Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring their first goal with Jordi Alba and Gavi on October 1, 2022
Robert Lewandowski fires Barcelona top of La Liga
Robert Lewandowski continues his prolific start to life at Barcelona to fire Xavi's side top of La Liga with a 1-0 win over Mallorca.
Oct 1, 20:51
 France coach Didier Deschamps on March 25, 2022
Preview:France vs. Austria - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Nations League clash between France and Austria, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 20, 09:23
 Neymar celebrates scoring for Paris Saint-Germain on August 21, 2022
Luis Campos: 'Kylian Mbappe did not ask for Neymar to be sold'
Paris Saint-Germain football advisor Luis Campos insists that Kylian Mbappe did not ask for Neymar to be sold over the summer.
Sep 17, 11:20
 Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim on September 7, 2022
Chelsea 'spoke to Ruben Amorim, Mauricio Pochettino before Potter appointment'
Chelsea owner Todd Boehly reportedly contacted Ruben Amorim and Mauricio Pochettino before hiring Graham Potter as Thomas Tuchel's successor.
Sep 10, 16:48
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter celebrates after the match on August 7, 2022
Graham Potter 'will not be sacked if Chelsea fail to make top four'
Chelsea boss Graham Potter will not be sacked if the Blues fail to make the top four this season, according to a report.
Sep 9, 22:38
 Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim on September 7, 2022
Sporting boss Ruben Amorim brushes off future Chelsea links
Sporting Lisbon head coach Ruben Amorim plays down reports that he could eventually succeed Graham Potter in the Chelsea hotseat.
Sep 9, 17:08
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on August 13, 2022
Is Graham Potter the right man to succeed Thomas Tuchel at Chelsea?
Following Graham Potter's appointment as the new manager of Chelsea, the Sports Mole team discuss whether he is the right man for the job.
Sep 8, 16:08
 Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel on August 6, 2022
Thomas Tuchel sack 'to cost Chelsea £15m'
Thomas Tuchel and his coaching staff are in line for a £15m payout after being sacked by Chelsea on Wednesday morning, according to a report.
Sep 8, 11:38
 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel on August 21, 2022
Thomas Tuchel 'pleaded for more time at Chelsea'
Thomas Tuchel reportedly begged Chelsea owner Todd Boehly for more time to turn his side's season around before being sacked on Wednesday morning.
Sep 8, 11:18
 Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on July 31, 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo's record vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole looks at Cristiano Ronaldo's record against Real Sociedad ahead of Manchester United's clash with the La Liga side in the Europa League.
Sep 8, 09:52
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on April 9, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion 'cancel Graham Potter press conference amid Chelsea talk'
Brighton & Hove Albion reportedly cancel Graham Potter's pre-Bournemouth press conference, as the 47-year-old closes in on a move to Chelsea.
Sep 8, 08:57
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter on August 13, 2022
Graham Potter on verge of Chelsea appointment?
Graham Potter is reportedly on the verge of replacing Thomas Tuchel as the new Chelsea boss after being offered the vacant manager's job.
Sep 7, 22:28
 Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Mauricio Pochettino on February 26, 2022
Chelsea to hold talks with Mauricio Pochettino over managerial vacancy?
Chelsea are reportedly planning to hold talks with Mauricio Pochettino over the managerial vacancy at the club, following the dismissal of Thomas Tuchel.
Sep 7, 15:59
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Graham Potter celebrates after the match on August 7, 2022
Brighton & Hove Albion 'give Chelsea permission to speak to Graham Potter'
Brighton & Hove Albion grant permission for Chelsea to speak with Graham Potter about the vacant managerial position at the London club, according to a report.
Sep 7, 11:58
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