by Greg Lea | 29 May, 2017
The 5 teams who came closest to retaining the Champions League in its current format
Real Madrid are seeking to become the first team to retain the Champions League trophy since the tournament was rebranded in 1992. Below are the five ...
by Tim Vickery | 26 May, 2017
Celebrating Brazil's tradition of attacking full-backs, from Nilton Santos and Carlos Alberto to Marcelo and Dani Alves
If Dani Carvajal is not 100 per cent fit in time, there is every chance that the final of the Champions League will feature four Brazilian full-backs....
by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 25 May, 2017
Why John Terry's departure was perfect for everyone
The world is still fretting over the way John Terry left the field last Sunday. It was obnoxious, it was self-serving, and in time he may well be foun...
by Scott Patterson | 25 May, 2017
What next for Manchester United after Europa League triumph?
After the 2-0 win over Ajax in the Europa League final on Wednesday night, Manchester United have booked their place in next season’s Champions ...
by Alex Keble | 24 May, 2017
Why Premier League clubs are on the verge of conquering Europe once more
In retrospect, our assertions were laughably naive. When, 10 years ago, the Premier League’s yearly income ballooned from millions to billions, ...
by Ryan Baldi | 24 May, 2017
Philippe Coutinho would be the ideal replacement for Andres Iniesta at Barcelona
Barcelona’s courtship of Philippe Coutinho is beginning to resemble Real Madrid’s efforts to sign Cristiano Ronaldo almost a decade ago.&n...
by Priya Ramesh | 22 May, 2017
Watch out Mourinho: Ajax the entertainers are good enough to beat Manchester United and win the Europa League
On 24 May 2017, Ajax will play their first European final since the 1995/96 Champions League final against Juventus. That particular date will also ma...
by Dan Kilpatrick | 19 May, 2017
Missing out on the Champions League would be a disaster for Liverpool
Mercifully, there is something still on the line on the final day of the Premier League season, even if neutrals' hopes of drama rest with soon-t...
by Scott Patterson | 18 May, 2017
Why Antonio Valencia or Ander Herrera should be Manchester United's Player of the Year
Manchester United have opened the voting for the Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year award, and it finally looks as though someone other than David de...
by Seb Stafford-Bloor | 17 May, 2017
Southampton must balance their attacking chemistry over the summer
Since the League Cup final, Southampton and Claude Puel have been landlocked in mid-table. As a consequence, their season has rather petered out. At t...
by Ben McAleer | 17 May, 2017
Why Paul Pogba will take the Premier League by storm next season
Tottenham’s 2-1 win over Manchester United on Sunday was tinged with sadness. It was not just due to the fact that Spurs played out their final ...
by Ryan Baldi | 16 May, 2017
Who is Julian Nagelsmann, the most impressive young coach in Europe?
Taking control of a team second from bottom, out of form and apparently destined for relegation is a difficult task for any manager, let alone one who...
