Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: the top 10 ranked ahead of this week's Champions League final
Sports Mole ranks the top 10 football players of all time - does Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Pele or Diego Maradona make it as number one?
May 28, 14:40
 A general view of the FA Cup trophy is seen inside the stadium before the match on January 28, 2023
Crystal Palace 1-0 Man City: The greatest FA Cup finals of all time after Eberechi Eze-inspired triumph
Sports Mole counts down the greatest FA Cup finals of all time, from Liverpool's stunning 2006 success to Arsenal's 2014 comeback.
May 17, 18:46
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI ahead of Thomas Tuchel's first match in 2026 qualifiers
Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances ahead of the start of the 2026 qualifiers.
Mar 17, 09:32
 proFESSional prediction image
Premier League predictions GW8: Man United to lose again as Man City, Liverpool slip up
Sports Mole takes on proFESSional lead guitarist Rob Hennebry for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek eight of the 2024-25 season.
Oct 18, 15:13
 England captain Harry Kane pictured on September 6, 2024
England captain Harry Kane admits Ronaldo inspiration ahead of 100th England cap
England captain Harry Kane admits that he draws inspiration from Cristiano Ronaldo to maintain his fitness and extend his career for as long as possible.
Sep 9, 21:48
 England's Harry Kane pictured on July 14, 2024
England's most-capped players in history after Harry Kane's 100th appearance
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's most-capped players of all time after Harry Kane's joined their legendary list of international centurions.
Sep 9, 10:47
 Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
Euro 2024 final: Spain vs. England all-time XI including Rooney, Ramos and Raul
Looking back over the long history of both nations featuring in the Euro 2024 final, Sports Mole selects an all-time Spain and England combined XI.
Jul 13, 13:55
 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on July 10, 2024
Spain vs. England: Euro 2024 final sees legacy, history and immortality on the line
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final between England and Spain, Sports Mole looks back at the tournament and why the result in Berlin could mean more than just a name on the trophy.
Jul 13, 10:14
 England's Kyle Walker, Jude Bellingham and Bukayo Saka line up during the national anthems before the match on June 30, 2024
Euro 2024: When and where would an England trophy parade take place?
Sports Mole looks at when and where a trophy parade would take place if England overcome Spain in Sunday's Euro 2024 final.
Jul 13, 09:06
 Former Sunderland player Charlie Hurley waves to the fans before the match in 2016
Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley - nicknamed 'The King' and voted the club's 'Player of the Century' - dies at the age of 87.
Apr 25, 09:31
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England vs. Belgium all-time combined XI: Who makes the cut alongside Bobby Moore, Kevin De Bruyne?
Ahead of England's clash with Belgium on Tuesday, Sports Mole compiles an all-time greatest XI of players to have represented either nation.
Mar 25, 18:01
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
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
 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
Top sporting moments of 2023.
Dec 31, 08:00
 The Denver Nuggets celebrate winning the NBA title on June 12, 2023
Sports Mole counts down the 100 greatest sporting moments of 2023, continuing with numbers 50 to 41.
Dec 31, 07:25
 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
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Inter Miami officially announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner expected to make his debut on July 21.
Jul 15, 18:25
 West Ham United's Declan Rice kisses the trophy after winning the Europa Conference League Final on June 7, 2023
West Ham United chairman David Sullivan confirms that in-demand captain Declan Rice will be sold this summer.
Jun 8, 09:53
 West Ham United's Declan Rice lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Europa Conference League on June 7, 2023
West Ham United 2022-23 season review - star player, best moment, standout result
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look back at West Ham United's 2022-23 season, which saw them avoid relegation and win the Europa Conference League.
Jun 8, 08:00
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
Following the death of Pele at the age of 82, Sports Mole looks back on the Brazilian icon's career and why he is regarded as the original greatest ever.
Dec 30, 12:28
 Pele pictured in April 2019
Brazil icon Pele, one of the greatest footballers of all time, dies in Brazil at the age of 82 following a battle with colon cancer.
Dec 29, 19:06
 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982
As the 2022 finals loom ever nearer, Sports Mole considers some of the greatest World Cups to have been played and ranks the top 10.
Nov 18, 14:13
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 10:28
 England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 14:05
 Roger Hunt pictured in 2006
The class of 1966 still remain the only England side to lift a trophy at a major tournament.
Sep 28, 11:48
 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
England face Italy in the final at Wembley on Sunday.
Jul 10, 20:06
 England manager Gareth Southgate celebrates after the match on June 13, 2021
In her written message to the team, the monarch recalled presenting the World Cup to Sir Bobby Moore in 1966.
Jul 10, 19:09
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
Harry Kane could follow in Bobby Moore's footsteps by leading England to silverware on Sunday.
Jul 9, 21:33
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Ahead of Sunday's Euro 2020 final between Italy and England, Sports Mole selects the greatest combined XI from the two nations' illustrious histories.
Jul 9, 17:01
 Harry Kane celebrates scoring the winner for England on July 7, 2021
The England captain was leading from the front even as a junior for Ridgeway Rovers.
Jul 9, 09:03
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at Alf Ramsey's team from 1966
Jul 7, 21:58
 England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on March 25, 2021
The Three Lions have not always had things their own way against their European rivals.
Mar 30, 18:00
 David Beckham celebrates winning his 100th cap for England in 2008
The midfielder played 63 minutes in a 1-0 friendly defeat to France at the Stade de France.
Mar 26, 08:34
 England's Harry Kane in action with Belgium's Toby Alderweireld in the UEFA Nations League on November 15, 2020
The rearranged European Championships offer a once-in-a-generation shot to end the long wait for a major trophy at Wembley.
Nov 19, 12:09
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
The England trio helped the Hammers win the 1965 European Cup Winners' Cup.
Nov 13, 12:19
 England World Cup winner Nobby Stiles pictured in 2008
The 78-year-old was also praised by his fellow World Cup winner George Cohen.
Oct 30, 17:42
 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
The Brazilian turned 80 on Friday.
Oct 23, 12:16
 David Beckham scores his famous free-kick goal for England against Greece on October 6, 2001
The Three Lions captain produced a wonderful display against Greece.
Oct 6, 07:50
 West Ham United's Mark Noble celebrates scoring their first goal on January 1, 2020
The 33-year-old midfielder will reach 500 West Ham appearances if he plays in Friday's clash with Watford at the London Stadium.
Jul 16, 15:09
 Tyrone on the second episode of Coronation Street on March 22, 2021
Picture of the day - July 15
Bobby Moore was among the England 1966 World Cup squad players who found cricket relaxing between matches.
Jul 14, 12:15
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CLiverpool38259486414584
2Arsenal382014469343574
3Manchester CityMan City38218972442871
4Chelsea38209964432169
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle382061268472166
6Aston Villa38199105851766
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest381981158461265
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton38161396659761
9Bournemouth3815111258461256
10Brentford38168146657956
11Fulham38159145454054
12Crystal Palace381314115151053
13Everton381115124244-248
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham381110174662-1643
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd38119184454-1042
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38126205469-1542
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs38115226465-138
RLeicester CityLeicester3867253380-4725
RIpswich TownIpswich38410243682-4622
RSouthampton3826302686-6012
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