Mario Zagallo
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
Germany legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78
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
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
Preview: United Arab Emirates vs. Nepal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between United Arab Emirates and Nepal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 14, 20:15
World Cup 2022: Reasons for France to be confident of beating Argentina
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
Didier Deschamps comments on France future after England victory
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
Preview: Netherlands vs. USA - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's World Cup clash between Netherlands and USA, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 1, 09:58
Zinedine Zidane 'agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager'
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup.
Nov 22, 18:03
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.
Nov 18, 15:45
Brazil World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
Ahead of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, Sports Mole previews the chances of five-time champions Brazil as they look to lift the trophy for the first time since 2002.
Nov 16, 10:00
France World Cup 2022 preview - prediction, fixtures, squad, star player
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
Didier Deschamps: 'Euro 2016 final loss helped France learn ahead of World Cup'
Didier Deschamps believes that France's loss in the Euro 2016 final was a useful lesson ahead of Les Bleus' triumph at the 2018 World Cup.
Jul 15, 19:00
France beat Croatia in thrilling final to win 2018 World Cup
France win their second World Cup title courtesy of a thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia in the final at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 15, 17:53
Preview: World Cup final: France vs. Croatia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full match preview of the 2018 World Cup final between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.
Jul 13, 15:46
Didier Deschamps hails "exceptional" France win over Belgium at World Cup
Didier Deschamps is pleased with the character of his France team following their 1-0 win over Belgium on Tuesday which sealed a spot in the 2018 World Cup final.
Jul 10, 22:17
On This Day: France beat Brazil in World Cup final
Sports Mole looks back at France's 3-0 win over Brazil in the 1998 World Cup final 17 years ago.
Jul 12, 08:00
Brazil double World Cup winner Zito dies, aged 82
Former Brazil midfielder Zito, who played at the heart of the illustrious Selecao sides that won the 1958 and 1962 World Cups, passes away at the age of 82.
Jun 15, 19:39
On this day: Germany win third World Cup
Twenty-four years ago today, the Germans win the World Cup for the third time in their history at the expense of Argentina in Rome.
Jul 8, 10:08
Mario Zagallo tips Brazil for World Cup
Former Brazil coach Mario Zagallo tips the Selecao for victory at next summer's World Cup.
Dec 5, 19:58
On this day: Pele scores twice in World Cup final
55 years ago today, a young Pele bagged a brace of goals during the 1958 World Cup final against Sweden.
Jun 29, 09:35
