Five points in their last three games prior to Sunday’s defeat by Arsenal looks to have finally seen West Ham limp over the line towards Premier...

Brazilian football said farewell to one of its 21st-century stars on Saturday. Rio giants Flamengo were at home to America in the second round of the ...

Paul Pogba was named man of the match in Manchester United’s 2-0 win over Bournemouth on Wednesday night. The victory puts them four point...

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli badly needed a boost. He received a huge one on Tuesday, and Saturday was not bad either.

It was easy to presume that Burnley’s fast start to the season would eventually slow up, and it was easy to understand that happening when it di...

Alexis Sanchez assisted two goals in the Manchester derby on Saturday, yet if someone had said that was going to be the case a few months ago, most wo...

One of my favourite pieces of graffiti in Italy appeals to the romantic in me. You see it daubed on walls up and down the country. “I love you l...

Real Madrid looked down on their luck, devoid of confidence and low on ideas at the turn of the year, after a disappointing defeat on the road against...

It’s never surprising how quickly perceptions change in football. The shine has come off Manchester City’s season this past week, and from...

Peru have given themselves what they hope will be a morale-boosting send-off before heading to their first World Cup in 36 years. In late May they wil...

If the ball had fallen on Kevin Strootman’s left foot rather than his right and not bounced too high, maybe he would have scored instead of hitt...

It can be tough being a young English football star. The lifestyle and riches might be great, but you’re rarely too far away from being hauled o...