by James Yorke | 04 June, 2018
Why Portugal are being underrated ahead of the World Cup
With traditional European giants Holland and Italy missing, this World Cup feels like it lacks a little depth. As a result, the major players will be ...
by Tim Vickery | 03 June, 2018
Guerrero's return a timely boost, but how will Peru line up now their star man is back?
The Swiss justice system has freed Peru’s Paolo Guerrero to play in the World Cup – and saved the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) fro...
by Scott Patterson | 29 May, 2018
Battle of the Brazilians as Liverpool sign Fabinho and Manchester United close in on Fred
Liverpool supporters have not been in the best mood since Saturday's Champions League final defeat by Real Madrid, but they had reason for optimism 48...
by Tim Vickery | 27 May, 2018
Why Gabriel Jesus, not Roberto Firmino, will be Brazil's starting striker in Russia
In the press conference when Brazil coach Tite named his World Cup squad, a local journalist asked him about the centre-forward position. The two str...
by James Yorke | 27 May, 2018
Managerial merry-go-round has hit full speed already
The dust has barely settled on this season’s Premier League but the managerial churn is already in full swing. Sam Allardyce and David Moyes bot...
by Scott Patterson | 25 May, 2018
Changes to backroom staff could see an improvement in Manchester United's style of play
Manchester United’s season had an anti-climatic end after losing the FA Cup final to Chelsea. Despite dominating the chances and possession, Uni...
by Simon Harrison | 24 May, 2018
Real Madrid may have struggled, but honest Zidane’s group have the knack for success
Zinedine Zidane knows where his responsibilities end and where his players must take up the slack. There is nothing pretty about the season that...
by James Yorke | 20 May, 2018
FA Cup final offers scant rewards after mixed seasons for Chelsea and Manchester United
There was no small irony in the way this season’s FA Cup final panned out. An early goal - a penalty even - followed by a stoic defensive strate...
by Tim Vickery | 20 May, 2018
Why Ossie Ardiles is such a key figure in Argentina's football history
Saturday's FA Cup Final, with Willian on one side and Alexis Sanchez on the other, casts the mind back to the first South American involvement in this...
by James Horncastle | 17 May, 2018
With De Vrij set to join Inter, Lazio have a big decision to make in their Champions League play-off
Walter Zenga saved Inter again. His role has changed over the years. It’s a long time since the 58-year-old pulled up a pair of gloves for the N...
by Scott Patterson | 16 May, 2018
Four Manchester United players in England squad, but Chris Smalling unfortunate to miss out
Gareth Southgate announced the England squad for this summer’s World Cup on Wednesday, and it was as underwhelming as expected. Fans of the nat...
by Tim Vickery | 13 May, 2018
Who will replace Dani Alves as Brazil's first-choice right-back at the World Cup?
As Brazil coach Tite prepares to name his 23-man World Cup squad on Monday, reserve right-back looked like being one of his more difficult decisions &...
