by James Horncastle | 02 April, 2018
Roma face pivotal few weeks in Serie A and the Champions League - don't write them off against Barcelona
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...
by James Yorke | 01 April, 2018
Analysing the misconceptions around Dele Alli's supposedly average season
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...
by Scott Patterson | 01 April, 2018
Lukaku joins Premier League 100 club - and the Manchester United man will only get better
Romelu Lukaku scored his 100th Premier League goal on Saturday as Manchester United beat Swansea 2-0. He is the fifth youngest player to claim th...
by Tim Vickery | 29 March, 2018
Defensive troubles mean a change of approach could be necessary for Argentina
Perhaps the only surprise of Spain’s 6-1 thrashing of Argentina was that so many people were surprised. A heavy defeat for the visitors in Madri...
by Simon Harrison | 28 March, 2018
Isco leads the way as Lopetegui's rejuvenated Spain head to Russia all smiles
When Julen Lopetegui was installed as Spain boss, players’ ID cards would not matter - as the native phrase goes. Name, age and reputation...
by Tim Vickery | 23 March, 2018
Colombia show impressive fighting spirit against France to spark hope ahead of World Cup
The decision to go to Paris to play a warm-up friendly against France was a high risk option for Colombia. After reaching the World Cup quarter-final...
by James Horncastle | 22 March, 2018
Despite World Cup failure, Italy has a very promising generation of players emerging
“The smiles are back at Coverciano,” one FIGC official blithely observed to Il Corriere della Sera this week. It appears the tension that ...
by James Yorke | 18 March, 2018
West Brom’s long farewell: what has gone so wrong at The Hawthorns this season?
The decline of West Brom this season was hard to foretell. Back in the summer, the bookmakers priced up their chances of relegation at around the 5/1 ...
by Tim Vickery | 16 March, 2018
Marlos Moreno's recent struggles offer a cautionary tale to talented young South Americans
Just a couple of months past his 17th birthday, Rodrygo is the youngest player to have appeared for Santos in the Copa Libertadores – a pro...
by Scott Patterson | 11 March, 2018
Despite own goal against Liverpool, Bailly proved he is Man United's best defender
Manchester United may boast the best defensive record in the league this season, but that can largely be attributed to the fantastic performances of D...
by James Yorke | 11 March, 2018
Marcus Rashford is coming of age for Manchester United
Marcus Rashford reminded the world of his talent on Saturday with both of Manchester United’s goals in their 2-1 victory over Liverpool. Th...
by James Horncastle | 09 March, 2018
Still decisive at 40, Juventus icon Gianluigi Buffon could postpone his retirement
Wednesday night at Wembley could have been Gianluigi Buffon’s last ever appearance in the Champions League. Juventus were determined for it not ...
