Zinedine Zidane scoring his wonder goal in the 2002 Champions League final against Bayer Leverkusen
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number two - Zinedine Zidane's volley against Bayer Leverkusen.
May 29, 17:10
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool on May 26, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time
Following Gareth Bale's overhead kick against Liverpool in the Champions League goal, Sports Mole ranks the top five goals in Champions League history.
May 29, 17:09
Cristiano Ronaldo scores an overhead goal during Real Madrid's 3-0 win at Juventus in the Champions League on April 3, 2018
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #3
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number three - Cristiano Ronaldo's bicycle kick against Juventus.
May 29, 17:09
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #4
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time continues with number four - Lionel Messi's solo run against Real Madrid.
May 29, 17:09
Juventus's Mario Mandzukic scores to make it 1-1 against Real Madrid in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Top 5 Champions League goals of all time - #5
Sports Mole's countdown of the top five Champions League goals of all time begins with number five - Mario Mandzukic's hooked volley against Real Madrid.
May 29, 17:09
Martin O'Neill in charge of the Republic of Ireland in October 2017
France breeze past Republic of Ireland in Paris
Goals late in the first half from Olivier Giroud and Nabil Fekir earn France a 2-0 friendly win against Republic of Ireland in Paris.
May 28, 20:59
Martin O'Neill in charge of the Republic of Ireland in October 2017
Live Commentary: France 2-0 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of France's 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland, as Les Bleus got the job done with two late first-half goals.
May 28, 18:00
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
Martin Dubravka hopes to remain at Newcastle United
Sparta Prague goalkeeper Martin Dubravka describes Newcastle United as a "very special club" and says that he would like to join them on a permanent basis.
May 28, 14:55
Andres Iniesta is given a send-off by his Barcelona teammates on May 20, 2018
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta: 'Real Madrid wanted to sign me'
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta claims that Real Madrid attempted to sign him on more than one occasion during his time at Camp Nou.
May 28, 14:42
Generic view inside Celtic Park from August 2016
Erik Sviatchenko leaves Celtic to rejoin FC Midtjylland
Danish defender Erik Sviatchenko returns to FC Midtjylland from Celtic on a full-time basis after spending the second half of 2017-18 on loan at his former club.
May 28, 14:30
John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
John Terry 'bids farewell to Aston Villa teammates'
John Terry will not stay on at Aston Villa for another season as the club cannot justify paying his £60,000-a-week wages, according to a report.
May 28, 14:19
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Tottenham Hotspur 'rule out return for Gareth Bale'
Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale will reportedly not be returning to Tottenham Hotspur this summer as his former club cannot afford to sign him.
May 28, 14:08
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Jack Grealish under consideration at Manchester United?
Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish could be a summer transfer target for Premier League giants Manchester United, according to a report.
May 28, 13:54
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Christian Pulisic reacts to a missed chance during his side's Champions League Group H clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley on September 13, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur 'switch attention to Christian Pulisic'
A report suggests that versatile Borussia Dortmund attacker Christian Pulisic is preferred to Ryan Sessegnon at Tottenham Hotspur following Fulham's promotion.
May 28, 13:44
Generic tennis image
Nick Kyrgios forced to withdraw from French Open due to injury
Australian number one Nick Kyrgios confirms that he will not take part in the French Open as he has not yet fully recovered from an elbow injury.
May 28, 13:32
Dele Alli celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Harry Kane: 'Dele Alli is a player for big occasions'
Tottenham Hotspur and England striker Harry Kane claims that Dele Alli is a player 'for the big games', while also defending the midfielder's international form.
May 28, 13:21
Loris Karius in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool on March 10, 2018
Simon Mignolet offers support to dejected teammate Loris Karius
Simon Mignolet insists that he can empathise with teammate Loris Karius, whose two errors cost Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final meeting with Real Madrid.
May 28, 13:11
Jan Vertonghen grapples with Sokratis Papastathopoulos during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Report: Arsenal on verge of Sokratis Papastathopoulos deal
Borussia Dortmund defender Sokratis Papastathopoulos is on his way to Arsenal in a £16m deal, according to a report.
May 28, 12:55
Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar during the Serie A game against Benevento on October 1, 2017
Manchester United, Manchester City after Inter Milan defender Milan Skriniar?
Manchester United and Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing centre-back Milan Skriniar, but both face disappointment as Inter Milan are reluctant to sell.
May 28, 12:43
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Report: Cristiano Ronaldo on track for new Real Madrid contract
Cristiano Ronaldo is to sign a new contract with Real Madrid worth up to £29m a year, according to a report.
May 28, 12:30
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Former Stoke City boss Paul Lambert sounded out for St Mirren job?
Newly-promoted Scottish Premiership side St Mirren reportedly sound out Paul Lambert to become their new manager.
May 28, 12:19
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Manchester United 'open talks over Andreas Pereira sale'
A report claims that Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira may be on his way to Real Betis after making just five league appearances for the Red Devils.
May 28, 12:08
Alisson Becker of Roma during the Europa League match against Lyon on March 16, 2017
Report: Liverpool plot fresh move for Roma goalkeeper Alisson
Roma goalkeeper Alisson reportedly remains Liverpool's only goalkeeping target, with the Reds desperate to negotiate a transfer with the Italian club.
May 27, 22:01
Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Report: Real Madrid demanding £80m for wantaway Gareth Bale
A report claims that Manchester United can land long-term target Gareth Bale from Real Madrid if they meet his £80m price tag.
May 27, 21:48
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
Ryan Fredericks: 'I can achieve my ambitions with Fulham'
Ryan Fredericks, recently linked with Arsenal, believes that he can achieve his ambitions with Fulham after helping the Cottagers to Premier League promotion.
May 27, 21:36
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
Toulouse retain Ligue 1 status with comfortable playoff win
Jimmy Durmaz scores late on to earn Toulouse a 1-0 win over AC Ajaccio on the night and a 4-0 aggregate victory overall, sealing Les Violets' top-flight status.
May 27, 21:00
Rory McIlroy pictured at the Ryder Cup in 2014
Francesco Molinari clinches two-shot win at PGA Championship
Francesco Molinari wins his fifth European Tour title by carding a final-day 68 at the PGA Championship to finish above overnight leader Rory McIlroy.
May 27, 20:50
Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
Injured James Tarkowski withdraws from England standby list
James Tarkowski is to undergo an operation on his hernia, ruling him out of World Cup contention for England after being named on the standby list.
May 27, 20:32
Loris Karius apologises following Liverpool's defeat to Real Madrid in the Champions League final
Dejan Lovren absolves Loris Karius of blame for Champions League final howlers
Dejan Lovren vows to "come back even stronger" next season after attempting to absolve Loris Karius of any blame for Liverpool's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid.
May 27, 20:19
Virgil van Dijk in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Virgil van Dijk: 'Rivals should be jealous of Liverpool'
Virgil van Dijk says that he is "proud" of Liverpool's Champions League run and claims that rival clubs 'want to be in his side's position'.
May 27, 20:05
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: "Cristiano Ronaldo will stay with Real Madrid"
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane does not want talk of Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving the club to overshadow Saturday night's latest Champions League success.
May 27, 19:56
Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017
Andrew Robertson: 'Finishing second is as good as finishing last'
Andrew Robertson admits to being 'devastated' following Liverpool's 3-1 loss to Real Madrid, insisting that the tag of runners-up counts for little.
May 27, 19:44
Ademola Lookman in action for Everton against Bournemouth on February 4, 2017
Report: RB Leipzig readying offer for Everton's Ademola Lookman
RB Leipzig reportedly want to sign Ademola Lookman from Everton on a permanent basis following his impressive loan stint in the second half of 2017-18.
May 27, 19:32
Davy Klaassen in action for Everton during a 2017-18 Europa League match
Davy Klaassen "determined" to prove himself at Everton
Davy Klaassen insists that he enjoyed his first season at Everton, despite featuring just 13 times in all competitions upon joining in a £23.5m deal.
May 27, 19:22
General view outside The Emirates ahead of the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Freiburg defender Caglar Soyuncu confirms Arsenal interest
Caglar Soyuncu describes Arsenal as "one of the most important clubs in England" and suggests that talks are ongoing with the Gunners over a summer move.
May 27, 19:09
Roma's Kostas Manolas and Lazio's Milinkovic Savic on December 4, 2016
Manchester United make opening bid for Sergej Milinkovic-Savic?
A report claims that Manchester United are willing to hand over £96m to Lazio to sign Sergej Milinkovic-Savic, who is also wanted by Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain.
May 27, 18:57
Paris Saint-Germain forwards Neymar and Kylian Mbappe celebrate after scoring during the Champions League win over Celtic on September 12, 2017
Manchester City given boost in Kylian Mbappe pursuit?
Kylian Mbappe is reportedly still a target for Manchester City, who are waiting to see if Paris Saint-Germain can sign the French striker from Monaco permanently.
May 27, 18:44
Gareth Bale in Real Madrid training ahead of the Champions League final on May 25, 2018
Manchester City 'will not rival Manchester United for Gareth Bale'
A report claims that Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has no intention of making a bid for Gareth Bale, potentially opening the door for Manchester United to pounce.
May 27, 18:33
Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Paul Pogba: 'Ex-Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby taught me a lot'
Paul Pogba believes that Abou Diaby is a better all-round midfielder than him, citing his compatriot's injury problems as the reason he is not more highly regarded.
May 27, 18:22
Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Real Madrid ahead of the Champions League final
Real Madrid ace Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I do not regret my comments'
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he does not regret dropping a hint that his Real Madrid future is coming to an end, but concedes that the timing was wrong.
May 27, 18:11
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