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
 Ajax celebrate with the Champions League trophy in 1995
Remembering Ajax's 1994-95 season on the 30th anniversary of their Champions League final triumph
On the 30-year anniversary of Ajax's 1995 Champions League triumph, Sports Mole takes a look back at Louis van Gaal's era-defining team.
May 24, 12:08
 Bayern Munich's Lothar Matthaus and Everton's Peter Reid during the 1985 Cup Winners' Cup semi-final second leg
Sports Mole goes back through the archives and picks out the 10 greatest games played at Goodison Park.
May 16, 18:44
 Thomas Muller of Bayern Munich during his side's match against VfL Bochum, on October 27, 2024
Bayern Munich's greatest players of all time: Where does the departing Thomas Muller rank?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 players to have turned out for the German giants.
May 15, 12:00
 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
 Virgil van Dijk is arguably the greatest centre-back in the history of football
Virgil van Dijk for Ballon d'Or? Why Liverpool defender could be best centre-back of all time, ahead of John Terry, Rio Ferdinand
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk is making a claim to be labelled the best centre-back in the history of the Premier League, as well as the history of football.
Jan 29, 07:00
 Didier Deschamps coach of France during the UEFA European Championships semi final - 9th July 2024.
Didier Deschamps to leave France job: Who could replace 56-year-old after 2026 World Cup?
France head coach Didier Deschamps confirms that he will step down from his position after the 2026 World Cup, with Zinedine Zidane among his possible successors.
Jan 8, 10:15
 Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022
After taking a long trawl through the archives, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
Dec 18, 16:20
 Ballon d'Or trophy on January 1, 2015
Ballon d'Or: Every previous winner of the prestigious award
Sports Mole takes a look at every previous winner of the prestigious Ballon d'Or, which has been dominated by Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo throughout history.
Oct 30, 10:28
 Vinicius Junior of Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu stadium on September 01, 2024
Real Madrid vs. Barcelona: After El Clasico embarrassment, Los Blancos could claim Ballon d'Or bragging rights over Barca
Sports Mole looks at how another Ballon d'Or for Real Madrid would see them overtake arch-rivals Barcelona in the all-time table.
Oct 27, 08:40
 Bayern Munich's Robert Lewandowski with the Champions League trophy on August 23, 2020
Ballon d'Or: Which players should have won the award, but missed out
Sports Mole goes back through the archives to name the five unluckiest players to not win the Ballon d'Or.
Oct 24, 07:00
 Collage of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo from October 2024
Who has won the Ballon d'Or most often? Which other players have multiple Ballons d'Or?
Sports Mole looks at who has won the Ballon d'Or on the most occasions, with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo both enjoying huge success.
Oct 21, 13:03
 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
 Greece celebrate winning Euro 2004
Unforgettable Euro moments: Greece beat Portugal to win Euro 2004
Sports Mole looks back at one of the greatest moments in European Championship history - Greece's remarkable underdog triumph in 2004 - and compares it to the other biggest tournament shocks.
Jun 12, 19:10
 Italy's Paolo Maldini pictured at Euro 1996
Just ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the greatest European Championship XI of all time.
Jun 6, 16:05
 France's Randal Kolo Muani celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on March 26, 2024
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly clash between France and Luxembourg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 3, 09:57
 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
 Freiburg coach Christian Streich reacts on December 14, 2023
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Freiburg and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 18, 21:21
 Bayern Munich's Harry Kane celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on November 8, 2023
Preview: Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Bundesliga clash between Bayern Munich and Hoffenheim, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jan 10, 09:48
 Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer pictured in 2019
Julian Nagelsmann hails Franz Beckenbauer as "the best footballer in German history"
Germany national team coach Julian Nagelsmann hails Franz Beckenbauer, who has passed away at the age of 78, as "the best footballer in German history".
Jan 8, 19:06
 Former Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer pictured in 2019
Legendary Germany defender Franz Beckenbauer, one of three men to have won the World Cup as both a player and manager, dies at the age of 78.
Jan 8, 16:31
 Mario Zagallo in 1998
Brazil legend and four-time World Cup winner Mario Zagallo dies, aged 92
Brazilian legend Mario Zagallo, a four-time World Cup winner and one of the most important figures in the nation's sporting history, dies at the age of 92.
Jan 6, 11:32
 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
 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
 Pele pictured in 2014
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pays tribute to Brazil icon Pele, who passed away at the age of 82 on Thursday.
Dec 30, 13:54
 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
 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Following an all-time classic finale to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 greatest World Cup finals of all time.
Dec 19, 17:39
 Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy
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
 France players react to reaching the World Cup final on December 14, 2022
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at three reasons for Les Bleus to be confident of marching to successive titles.
Dec 17, 15:14
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
 France coach Didier Deschamps on November 22, 2022
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
 Zinedine Zidane pictured at the Ballon d'Or awards in October 2022
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup.
Nov 22, 18:03
 Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title
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
 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
 Germany players pose for a team group photo before the match on September 26, 2022
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of four-time champions Germany as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2014.
Nov 15, 16:00
 France players pose for a team photo in the UEFA Nations League in June 2022
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
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TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
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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