Michel Platini
Highest scoring teams in European Championship history
Sports Mole looks at the highest scoring teams in European Championships over the years, and which are most likely to be this year's entertainers.
18:41
What records could Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo break at Euro 2024?
Sports Mole takes a closer look at 12 records that Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo could break at Euro 2024.
Jun 7, 08:45
Cristiano Ronaldo at the Euros: His five campaigns ranked by goal contributions
Sports Mole looks at how Cristiano Ronaldo has performed for Portugal at his five European Championships.
Jun 6, 20:42
The greatest European Championship XI of all time
Just ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole selects the greatest European Championship XI of all time.
Jun 6, 17:05
Greatest European Championship moments of all time
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 10 greatest European Championship moments of all time.
Jun 5, 23:00
Top European Championship goalscorers of all time
Sports Mole rounds up the all-time top scorers list in the European Championship, with Cristiano Ronaldo sitting in first position.
Jun 5, 18:07
The top 10 football matches of all time
Following a classic World Cup final at Qatar 2022, Sports Mole presents the 10 finest football matches of all time.
May 21, 11:20
How France could line up against Scotland
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Tuesday's international friendly against Scotland.
Oct 15, 11:27
Preview: France vs. Scotland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's friendly clash between France and Scotland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 15, 11:19
Kylian Mbappe stars as France qualify for Euro 2024 with win over the Netherlands
Kylian Mbappe scores twice to help France qualify for Euro 2024 with a 2-1 victory against the Netherlands at the Johan Cruijff ArenA on Friday night.
Oct 13, 21:43
Portugal, Belgium, France qualify for Euro 2024
Portugal, Belgium and France all safely book their places at Euro 2024 courtesy of qualifying wins over Slovakia, Austria and Netherlands respectively.
Oct 13, 21:43
Preview: Udinese vs. Sassuolo - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Udinese and Sassuolo, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Feb 10, 16:45
A tribute to Pele: The 'King of Football' and a pioneer of greatness
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
Brazil legend and football icon Pele dies, aged 82
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
France striker Karim Benzema retires from international football
Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema announces his retirement from international football following the 2022 World Cup.
Dec 19, 14:59
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
World Cup 2022: Argentina vs. France head-to-head record
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole takes a look at the head-to-head record between the two teams.
Dec 17, 15:15
World Cup 2022: France vs. Poland head-to-head record
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup clash between France and Poland, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two sides.
Dec 3, 01:59
Top 10 greatest World Cups of all time
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
Top 10 greatest games in World Cup history
Sports Mole takes on the challenging task of selecting the top 10 greatest games in World Cup history.
Nov 18, 10:28
Top 10 players to have never won the World Cup
Continuing our countdown to the 2022 World Cup, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players never to have won football's most famous competition.
Nov 18, 09:00
Top 10 most controversial World Cup moments of all time
In preparation for one of the most controversial World Cups of all time, Sports Mole looks back on the 10 most controversial moments in tournament's history.
Nov 17, 15:52
Sepp Blatter: 'Awarding Qatar the World Cup was a mistake'
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter labels the decision to award Qatar the 2022 World Cup as a 'mistake' in an interview with a Swiss newspaper.
Nov 8, 18:44
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
The 10 biggest ever wins at the European Championships
Sports Mole looks back at the 10 biggest ever wins in the men's and women's Euros after England's ruthless 8-0 thumping of Norway.
Jul 12, 15:13
Sepp Blatter, Michel Platini found not guilty of fraud
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, and former vice-president Michel Platini, found not guilty of fraud following the conclusion of their trial in Switzerland.
Jul 9, 00:08
Liverpool's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Liverpool's previous Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Real Madrid.
May 25, 09:52
Preview: Nice vs. Nantes - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Coupe de France clash between Nice and Nantes, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 5, 11:23
Can you name every player nominated for the 2014 Ballon d'Or?
Seven years to the day since Cristiano Ronaldo won his third Ballon d'Or, Sports Mole challenges you to name every player nominated for the 2014 award.
Jan 12, 08:30
Remembering Gunnar Nordahl: AC Milan's greatest goalscorer of all time
On what would have been his 100th birthday, Sports Mole remembers Swedish striker Gunnar Nordahl - AC Milan's greatest ever goalscorer.
Oct 19, 07:00
How France could line up against Spain
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for Sunday's UEFA Nations League final with Spain.
Oct 8, 11:16
Preview: Spain vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Nations League clash between Spain and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 8, 10:52
Euro 2020 sets incredible new own goals record
Euro 2020 sees its 10th own goal go in, surpassing the tally of own goals from all previous editions of the European Championship combined.
Jul 2, 18:25
Cristiano Ronaldo equals international goalscoring record in France draw
Cristiano Ronaldo matches Ali Daei's record of 109 international goals after scoring twice for Portugal in their Euro 2020 draw with France on Wednesday.
Jun 23, 23:10
How France could line up against Portugal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how France could line up for their Euro 2020 clash with Portugal on Wednesday.
Jun 21, 13:51
Preview: Hungary vs. France - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Championship clash between Hungary and France, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 17, 14:24
Portugal boss Fernando Santos believes Hungary win was "good enough"
The defending champions took the lead in the last 10 minutes but went on to win 3-0.
Jun 15, 22:00
France Euro 2020 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of this summer's Euros, Sports Mole previews France's chances as they endeavour to go one better than their unsuccessful venture in 2016.
Jun 10, 20:00
Michel Platini's 'zany' idea could provide wonderful summer of football
The coronavirus pandemic turned a logistical challenge into a potential nightmare..
Jun 9, 14:03
How has Michel Platini's "zany" Euro 2020 idea become a reality?
The coronavirus pandemic turned a logistical challenge into a potential nightmare..
Jun 1, 09:05
