Eusebio
![Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul' Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'](https://sm.imgix.net/20/22/liv05.jpg?w=87&h=65&auto=compress,format&fit=clip)
Top 10 European Cup/Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of the 2023-24 Champions League final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, Sports Mole ranks the 10 greatest finals in the history of the competition.
May 31, 10:14
![Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022 Kylian Mbappe scores a penalty for France against Argentina on December 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 10 football players of all time
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?
Apr 17, 21:39
![Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal on April 16, 2024 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their third goal on April 16, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kylian Mbappe moves into top 10 of all-time Champions League top-scorers list
Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe moves into the top 10 of the Champions League all-time top-scorers list with his brace against Barcelona in the quarter-final second leg.
Apr 17, 09:53
![Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on March 5, 2024 Paris Saint-Germain's Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal on March 5, 2024](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe draws level with Eusebio, Filippo Inzaghi
Kylian Mbappe's brace for Paris Saint-Germain against Real Sociedad sees him move level with Eusebio and Filippo Inzaghi in the list of all-time Champions League top scorers.
Mar 5, 23:36
![Sir Bobby Charlton black and white Sir Bobby Charlton black and white](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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, 17:33
![Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 7, 2023 Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their first goal with teammates on April 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Champions League: Benfica vs. Inter Milan head-to-head record
Ahead of Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg between Benfica and Inter Milan, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record between the two clubs.
Apr 10, 17:48
![Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their third goal on March 7, 2023 Benfica's Goncalo Ramos celebrates scoring their third goal on March 7, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Maritimo vs. Benfica - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Primeira Liga clash between Maritimo and Benfica, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 10, 21:40
![Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 4, 2023 Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their second goal with teammates on February 4, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Benfica could line up against Club Brugge
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Benfica could line up for Tuesday's Champions League last-16 second leg against Club Brugge.
Mar 5, 10:51
![Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their first goal with Rafa Silva on February 15, 2023 Benfica's Joao Mario celebrates scoring their first goal with Rafa Silva on February 15, 2023](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Benfica vs. Club Brugge - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Benfica and Club Brugge, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Mar 5, 10:43
![Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![France's Kylian Mbappe poses with his Golden Boot award during the award ceremony after the match on December 18, 2022 France's Kylian Mbappe poses with his Golden Boot award during the award ceremony after the match on December 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup Golden Boot: Past winners
Sports Mole looks at all of the previous winners of the World Cup Golden Boot award.
Dec 19, 20:49
![Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022 Argentina's Enzo Fernandez celebrates scoring their second goal on November 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who have been the breakout stars of the 2022 World Cup?
Sports Mole takes a look at five breakout stars who excelled for their country at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
Dec 19, 06:00
![Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on December 18, 2022 Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates scoring their first goal on December 18, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lionel Messi breaks numerous World Cup records with opener in final
Lionel Messi breaks a host of World Cup records, including most goal contributions in history, with the opening goal in the final.
Dec 18, 15:27
![Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title Argentina's Diego Maradona lifts the World Cup trophy after helping his team to the 1986 title](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The greatest individual performances at the World Cup
Ahead of the grand finale of Qatar 2022, Sports Mole reflects on the greatest individual performances at World Cups.
Dec 16, 19:09
![Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Lionel Messi on December 13, 2022 Argentina's Julian Alvarez celebrates scoring their third goal with Lionel Messi on December 13, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup Golden Boot race: Messi, Mbappe, Alvarez, Giroud all in contention
Ahead of Sunday's World Cup final between Argentina and France, Sports Mole looks at how the Golden Boot race is shaping up, with four of the finalists still in contention.
Dec 16, 13:41
![Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on the substitutes' bench before the match on December 7, 2022 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo pictured on the substitutes' bench before the match on December 7, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Luis Figo hits out at Fernando Santos over Portugal's World Cup exit
Luis Figo slams Portugal boss Fernando Santos for his decision to start Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench for the World Cup quarter-final with Morocco.
Dec 12, 19:29
![Morocco's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring their first goal with Azzedine Ounahi on December 1, 2022 Morocco's Hakim Ziyech celebrates scoring their first goal with Azzedine Ounahi on December 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Morocco vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Morocco and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 8, 18:51
![Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on September 26, 2022 Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on September 26, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup 2022: Who will win the Golden Boot at this year's tournament?
The Sports Mole team discuss who they believe will be the top scorer and winner of the Golden Boot at this winter's World Cup in Qatar.
Nov 20, 13:31
![Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982 Italy's Dino Zoff lifts the World Cup trophy in 1982](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on September 27, 2022 Lionel Messi in action for Argentina on September 27, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
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
![Portugal players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022 Portugal players pose for a team group photo before the match in September 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup, Sports Mole previews the chances of a Portugal side who were eliminated in the last-16 stage of the 2018 competition.
Nov 16, 14:00
![Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022 Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive group
Sports Mole rounds up the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Kylian Mbappe becomes the exclusive group's 19th member.
Nov 3, 09:21
![Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after helping his side to victory in the 2018 Champions League final in Kiev](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid's past Champions League finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Real Madrid's past Champions League finals ahead of Saturday's showdown with Liverpool.
May 25, 10:02
![Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021 Jordan Henderson celebrates scoring for England against Ukraine at Euro 2020 on July 3, 2021](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A closer look at England's other semi-final appearances at major tournaments
The Three Lions will take on Denmark at Wembley on Wednesday.
Jul 3, 22:03
![Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul' Liverpool celebrate winning the 2005 Champions League after the 'Miracle of Istanbul'](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City vs. Chelsea: The 10 greatest Champions League finals of all time
Ahead of Saturday's all-English Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest finals in the competition's history.
May 28, 12:22
![A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020 A general shot of Wembley Stadium in May 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
A closer look at previous Champions League finals on English soil
Wembley has hosted seven European club football showpieces, and Old Trafford one.
May 10, 15:11
![England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
![Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy Pele wheels away in celebration after scoring in the 1970 World Cup final against Italy](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
The top 10 strikers of all time
From Pele to Puskas via Ronaldo and Romario.
Apr 1, 16:20
![England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966 England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
![Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on April 17, 2019 Tottenham Hotspur's Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring against Manchester City in the Champions League on April 17, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Ajax - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Champions League semi-final first leg between Tottenham Hotspur and Ajax, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 28, 14:07
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Top 10 Real Madrid players of all time - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 Real Madrid players of all time continues with number two - Alfredo di Stefano.
Jul 17, 16:22
![The Russian team poses ahead of their international friendly with Turkey in June 2018 The Russian team poses ahead of their international friendly with Turkey in June 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
World Cup preview: Russia
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole previews the host nation's chances of success at their own tournament.
Jun 7, 10:11
![Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during an international friendly with Haiti on May 29, 2018 Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during an international friendly with Haiti on May 29, 2018](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
With less than week to go until the start of this summer's World Cup, Sports Mole looks at some possible contenders to win the Golden Boot.
May 14, 10:20
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Portugal pay tribute to Eusebio following Euro 2016 triumph
Portugal's Euro 2016-winning squad pays tribute to legendary former player Eusebio during the team photo, placing his picture next to the trophy.
Jul 11, 21:12
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Team News: Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano return for Barcelona
Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano come back into Barcelona's starting lineup after missing the win over Roma in the Champions League.
Nov 28, 14:22
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Barcelona vs. Real Sociedad
Sports Mole previews the La Liga match between league leaders Barcelona and Real Sociedad at Camp Nou.
Nov 26, 16:02
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Cristiano Ronaldo's 500 goals: The milestones
As Cristiano Ronaldo reaches 500 goals for club and country, Sports Mole looks back on his milestone strikes.
Oct 1, 11:53
![Generic image of a locker room Generic image of a locker room](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole's Christmas present ideas: Signed football shirts
Sports Mole picks out some signed shirts that could make the perfect Christmas present for the football fan in your life.
Dec 3, 11:36
![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 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](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Portugal vs. Argentina
Sports Mole looks ahead to the international friendly at Old Trafford between Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal and Lionel Messi's Argentina.
Nov 16, 14:32