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Lionel Messi, Pele and Cristiano Ronaldo in a collage for the greatest players of all time
Greatest football players of all time: Does Messi, Ronaldo, Pele or someone else take the crown as the best footballer ever?
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?
15 days ago
Arsenal's Lauren in action with Inter Milan's Kily Gonzalez on September 17, 2003
Inter Milan vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Inter Milan and Arsenal.
66 days ago
Inter Milan's Lautaro Martinez celebrates scoring their second goal with Alessandro Bastoni and Marcus Thuram on September 3, 2023
Preview: Empoli vs. Inter Milan - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Serie A clash between Empoli and Inter Milan, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
1 year ago
Inter Milan's Marco Materazzi and AC Milan's Rui Costa look on as supporters throw flares onto the pitch during their Champions League quarter-final second leg on April 12, 2005
Champions League: AC Milan vs. Inter Milan head-to-head record
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League semi-final between AC Milan and Inter Milan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two clubs.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy and teammates after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Top 10 World Cup finals of all time: Where does the 2022 thriller rank?
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
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.
2 years ago
Referee Horacio Elizondo (C) of Argentina shows France's Zinedine Zidane (L) a red card next to Italy's Gennaro Gattuso during their World Cup 2006 final soccer match in Berlin July 9, 2006
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.
2 years ago
Fernando Torres celebrates scoring the first goal for Liverpool with Steven Gerrard against Inter Milan in 2008
A closer look at Liverpool's previous meetings with Inter Milan
Ahead of their Champions League last-16 battle, Sports Mole takes a closer look at Liverpool's previous meetings with Inter Milan.
3 years ago
Germany's Jens Lehmann concedes to Fabian Grosso in the semi-final of the 2006 World Cup
Picture of the day: Italy hit extra-time winner in World Cup semi-final
Fabio Grosso's extra-time shot beats Germany goalkeeper Jens Lehmann to seal a World Cup final spot for Italy in 2006.
5 years ago
Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane before the match on February 26, 2020
Willy Sagnol: 'I did not speak to Zinedine Zidane for two years'
Former France defender Willy Sagnol admits that he did not speak to Zinedine Zidane for two years after the midfielder's infamous headbutt in the 2006 World Cup final.
5 years ago
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino and Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho pictured in August 2018
Is Jose Mourinho the right man to replace Mauricio Pochettino at Tottenham?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at whether Tottenham Hotspur were right to sack Mauricio Pochettino and whether Jose Mourinho is the correct choice to replace him.
5 years ago
The France team line up ahead of their friendly game with the Republic of Ireland on May 28, 2018
World Cup preview: France
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the chances of Euro 2016 runners-up France, 20 years on from lifting the trophy on home soil.
7 years ago
Cristiano Ronaldo scores past Gerard Pique during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
Marco Materazzi: 'Real Madrid, Barcelona favourites for Champions League'
Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi places Real Madrid and Barcelona as the two favourites to win the Champions League this season.
7 years ago
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
Marco Materazzi leaves Chennayin FC
Former Italian World Cup winner Marco Materazzi leaves his managerial role with Indian side Chennayin FC.
8 years ago
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
John Arne Riise reverses retirement decision, joins Indian Super League side
John Arne Riise joins Indian Super League champions Chennaiyin FC as the club's marquee signing after reversing his recent decision to retire from football.
8 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
John Arne Riise awarded 'Fittest Player of the Match' gong
John Arne Riise is settling well at Delhi Dynamos, having been crowned Hero of the Match and Fittest Player of the Match in successive weeks.
9 years ago
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
On this day: Kevin Campbell brace sinks Coventry City
Sixteen years ago today, Kevin Campbell's first two goals for Everton saw off Coventry City at Goodison Park.
10 years ago
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
On this day: Struggling Everton hammer Middlesbrough
On this day in 1999, Walter Smith's Everton scored five unanswered goals against Middlesbrough at Goodison Park.
10 years ago
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
Marco Materazzi reveals desire to coach in Bundesliga
Marco Materazzi admits that he would prefer to coach in the Bundesliga ahead of the "corrupt" Serie A.
10 years ago
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
Eric Djemba-Djemba completes Indian Super League move
Former Manchester United midfielder Eric Djemba-Djemba signs a deal with Indian Super League outfit Chennaiyin FC.
10 years ago
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
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu bound for India?
Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu reportedly agrees a switch to Indian Super League side FC Pune City.
10 years ago
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
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 French footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of French football.
11 years ago
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
On this day: Liverpool take charge of Inter Milan tie
Six years ago today, late goals from Dirk Kuyt and Steven Gerrard seal a 2-0 victory for Liverpool over Inter Milan at Anfield.
11 years ago
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
Five crying footballers
After Mario Balotelli shed tears at the weekend, Sports Mole picks out five other footballers who have been caught on camera crying.
11 years ago
Generic image of a locker room
Zinedine Zidane headbutt statue removed in Qatar
A statue of Zinedine Zidane's infamous headbutt from the 2006 World Cup final is taken down in Qatar.
11 years ago
Zinedine Zidane looks on after headbutting Marco Materazzi.
On this day: Zinedine Zidane sees red in World Cup final
Seven years ago today, Zinedine Zidane's career came to an end when he was red-carded during the World Cup final.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi eyes Chelsea role
Former Italian defender Marco Materazzi reveals that he would love to become Jose Mourinho's assistant should the Portuguese coach join Chelsea.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: 'Juventus should sign Edison Cavani'
Former Italian international Marco Materazzi says that Juventus should sign Napoli striker Edison Cavani in the summer.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: 'Inter Milan need new signings'
Marco Materazzi believes that Inter Milan should make some signings in the summer to challenge for the Serie A title next season.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi says Mario Balotelli is in for "passionate welcome" in Milan derby
Marco Materazzi says that Mario Balotelli is in for a "passionate welcome" in tonight's Milan derby.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: 'If I'm a liar, Rafael Benitez is thin'
Former Inter Milan defender Marco Materazzi reopens his war of words with Rafael Benitez by mocking the Chelsea interim manager's weight.
12 years ago
Chelsea interim manager Rafa Benitez during the match against Everton on December 30, 2012
Rafael Benitez: Marco Materazzi is a "liar"
Rafael Benitez hits back at Marco Materazzi by calling his former defender a "liar".
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Marco Materazzi: Rafael Benitez is "weak"
Marco Materazzi reignites his feud with his former manager Rafael Benitez by calling the Spaniard "weak".
12 years ago
Chelsea manager Rafa Benitez at the Stadium of Light on December 8, 2012
Marco Materazzi blasts Rafael Benitez
Marco Materazzi lays the blame for Chelsea's defeat to Corinthians on coach Rafael Benitez.
12 years ago
Marco Materazzi
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi poses in front of Zinedine Zidane 'headbutt' statue
Former Italy defender Marco Materazzi poses for a photo in front of the controversial statue in Paris, which shows Zinedine Zidane's famous headbutt on the player during the 2006 World Cup final.
12 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool19144147192846
2Arsenal20117239182140
3Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest20124429191040
4Chelsea20106439241536
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle20105534221235
6Manchester CityMan City2010463627934
7Bournemouth209653023733
8Aston Villa209563032-232
9Fulham207943027330
10Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton2061043029128
11Brentford208393835327
12Tottenham HotspurSpurs20731042301224
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd206592328-523
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham206592439-1523
15Crystal Palace204972128-721
16Everton193881525-1017
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves2044123145-1416
18Ipswich TownIpswich2037102035-1516
19Leicester CityLeicester2035122344-2114
20Southampton2013161244-326


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