David Ginola wasn’t a great goal scorer, but a glamorous scorer of great goals
When one thinks of David Ginola, a few things come to mind: flair, ingenuity, good looks. And goals. And when a footballer is defined…
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Midfield Magicians: Barcelona’s beating heart, Xavi
Xavi Hernández can claim to be the brain behind arguably the greatest side club football has ever witnessed. Perhaps a sentiment that is also…
5️⃣ spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend 🌶
We’re set for a tasty weekend of football, with big derbies and title race showdowns right across Europe. Here are five football fixtures you…
📈 Power Rankings: Manchester City crash, Real rise
Our Power Rankings are back as Real Madrid rise and Manchester City crash down the table. 📈 Power Rankings: Manchester City crash, Real rise…
Arjen Robben: The ‘one-trick pony’ who couldn’t be stopped
Arjen Robben was a footballer who scaled huge heights and played the game with a devastating simplicity that proved impossible to stop. His career…
Five of football’s most famous swap deals
A cash for player transaction is the norm when it comes to football transfers, though throughout history we’ve seen a series of high-profile swap…
Every player to score 20+ UCL goals for more than one club
Robert Lewandowski joined an exclusive group of players this week after scoring his 20th Champions League goal for Barcelona. Lewandowski was on the scoresheet…
Champions League Team of the Week – Romero, Jesus, Vinicius
Our Champions League Team of the Week following the competition’s latest action, featuring names from Tottenham, Real Madrid and Ajax. Goalkeeper: Vitezslav Jaros –…
Champions League Awards: Bodo stun City, Vinicius on fire
Our Champions League Awards celebrate the best – and worst – of the midweek European action, featuring Bodo/Glimt and Vinicius Junior. Moment of the…
Five famous footballers who unhung their boots and came out of retirement
Footballers can find it hard to walk away from a game that, sometimes, is all they’ve known. As legs grow heavier and the body…
Marseille vs Liverpool: Five who played for both clubs
Marseille meet Liverpool at The Stade Vélodrome in the UEFA Champions League tonight. It’s a first meeting in over 17 years between one of French…
10 of the best quotes about Sir Bobby Robson
Some people are loved by the fans of the clubs they have played for and managed. Some people are widely hated by most people…
Iconic Performances: Thierry Henry’s irresistible display at Inter
Thierry Henry was arguably the embodiment of Arsene Wenger’s Arsenal. From the unremarkable manner of his arrival to the unforgettable stamp he placed on…
Inter Milan vs Arsenal – Who makes our Combined XI?
Inter Milan welcome Arsenal to the San Siro this evening in a blockbuster Champions League clash. Arsenal lead the Champions League standings with a…
Premier League Sack Race: Axe looms over Tottenham’s Thomas Frank
Premier League clubs have not been afraid to make changes this season, with six managers having already departed the positions they held on the…
Premier League Awards: Carrick celebrates derby delight
Our Premier League Awards honour the best – and worst – of the weekend’s top-flight action, featuring Michael Carrick, Casemiro and Brian Brobbey. Moment…
AFCON Awards: Mane leads Senegal success, Brahim’s blunder
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations concluded this weekend in a final few will forget. Senegal’s success over Morocco was littered with controversy, as…
Premier League Team of the Week – Sanchez, Casemiro, Barry
Our Premier League Team features a host of Manchester United and Chelsea names after derby success, alongside Everton’s improving summer signing. Goalkeeper: Robert Sanchez…