by Simon Harrison | 12 August, 2018
Lucas Digne’s sale gives Barcelona the chance to set down a marker for La Masia’s future
Ernesto Valverde may have won a domestic double during his first season in charge of Barcelona, but the Extremadura-born tactician has not been immujn...
by Tim Vickery | 12 August, 2018
Will Colombia be the ninth nation to win the World Cup?
Uruguay were the first winners of the World Cup in 1930, and lifted the trophy once more twenty years later. Argentina also have two titles to their n...
by Tim Vickery | 06 August, 2018
Aguero isn't as talented as Romario, but he performs on a more consistent basis
In eight years of regular appearances on Brazilian TV, nothing has ever drawn a response as negative as daring to compare Sergio Aguero with Romario. ...
by James Yorke | 05 August, 2018
Chelsea and Arsenal need to bounce forward in top-four race
It is hard to believe that we are only a shade over two years on from Leicester City’s improbable Premier League title. Everything that has happ...
by Tim Vickery | 16 July, 2018
How the World Cup creates a joyous global community
It all ends so quickly. The day after the World Cup final, Moscow airport will be heaving as the global media run home as soon as possible. This is u...
by James Horncastle | 12 July, 2018
History on Croatia's side as Luka Modric and co. attempt to pull off a shock
"I think this was our best game," Zlatko Dalic nodded. "We played better today than against Argentina." On paper, Croatia's performance in Wednesday'...
by James Yorke | 08 July, 2018
This World Cup proves that the margin between the best international sides is small
As the World Cup moves towards an end, it’s fascinating to reflect on how small the margins have been between success and failure. The four team...
by Tim Vickery | 07 July, 2018
Brazil must show humility if they are to bounce back from World Cup exit
When Germany crashed out of the World Cup, one Brazilian TV station posted a long ‘ha ha ha’ on social media. Former great Rivaldo came up...
by James Horncastle | 06 July, 2018
Sweden are used to being underdogs and must not be underestimated by England
Pockets of white shirts caught the eye at the Krestovsky Stadium on Tuesday. Marked out as German supporters by their Mannshaft replicas, they had bou...
by James Horncastle | 05 July, 2018
Belgium's Golden Generation face make-or-break encounter against Brazil
Roberto Martinez didn't wish to discuss tactics on Monday night. The opening question in his post-match press conference raised understandable concern...
by Tim Vickery | 05 July, 2018
Brazil's superior balance makes them favourites against Belgium
At the start of the World Cup, I was of the opinion that the competition would build towards one semi-final of France and Brazil, and another of Germa...
by Tim Vickery | 02 July, 2018
Uruguay's disciplinary record shows how they have changed under Oscar Washington Tabarez
Last year Nacional of Uruguay travelled to meet Botafogo of Brazil hoping to win a place in the quarter-finals of the Copa Libertadores, South America...
