Messi, Qatar, and the fulfilment of a football fairytale
Before a ball had been kicked in Qatar, Lionel Messi’s tale was already special. As the dust settled on football’s biggest event, Messi’s missing…
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The story of Michael Owen and how career trajectory alters lasting perceptions
There is a widespread consensus on how the career of a footballer should pan out. Bright prospects are eased into first-team football before establishing…
Every winner of The Best FIFA Men’s Player as Dembele claims 2025 prize
Ousmane Dembele was named winner of The Best FIFA Men’s Player award on Tuesday, with the Paris Saint-Germain superstar celebrated for his achievements in…
Iconic Duos: Hasselbaink and Gudjohnsen – Fire and Ice
As Gianluca Vialli set about overhauling his frontline at Chelsea in the summer of 2000, even the former fans’ favourite could not have expected…
Remembering December 2006’s Goal of the Month competition
For football fans the festive season brings almost non-stop Premier League action, a period in which celebrations begin and supporters are treated to a…
The top-scoring new signings in the Premier League this season
New signings are always keen to start well, particularly those in attacking areas. Several new signings have adapted impressively in the 2025/26 Premier League…
Santiago Montiel magic wins 2025 Puskas award
Santiago Montiel has won The FIFA Puskás Award for 2025 after an outstanding overhead kick for Argentinian outfit Independiente against Independiente Rivadavia. Montiel, the…
Sensational scorpion kick claims 2025 Marta award
Tigres’ Lizbeth Ovalle has been named as the winner of the Marta award, at The Best FIFA Football Awards 2025. The Marta award, named…
The fastest goals in the Premier League so far this season
It’s been a hell of a time for early goals in the Premier League recently. The four fastest goals in the top flight this…
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend
Five things we learned from the Premier League weekend as Mo Salah returned, Enzo Maresca made a cryptic complaint and Man City keep the…
Premier League Awards: Sunderland supremacy, sublime Sangare, rampant Rogers
Our Premier League Awards honour the best – and worst – of the weekend’s top-flight action, featuring Sunderland’s derby delight, Ibrahim Sangare’s masterclass and…
Premier League Team of the Weekend: Ekitike, Rogers, Wilson
Our Premier League team of the weekend celebrates the best performances of the past two days, featuring a heavy dose of Nottingham Forest, Hugo…
Most Premier League goal involvements for one club as Salah breaks record
Mo Salah has claimed yet another Premier League record after the Liverpool star registered his latest assist for the club. The Egyptian winger has…
5️⃣ spicy fixtures you must watch this weekend 🌶
There are huge derbies in the Bundesliga, Eredivisie and Premier League as we run through the five best football fixtures to watch this weekend.…
📈 Power Rankings: Man City return, Bayern back on top
Our Power Rankings table is back for another edition as Bayern Munich move back to the top spot. 📈 Power Rankings: Man City return,…
Talking points ahead of the Premier League weekend
Five talking points ahead of the Premier League weekend, featuring Mohamed Salah, Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall’s return to Chelsea and the Tyne-Wear Derby. Dewsbury-Hall eager to…
Fantasy Premier League: Five players to target with your five free transfers
Christmas has come early in Fantasy Premier League, with every FPL manager being gifted five free transfers ahead of the AFCON departures next week.…
30 of the most iconic football photos ever taken: Pele, Maradona, and Pickles the dog
Football photos have managed to capture some of the most memorable and iconic moments in the sport’s history in a ways that have ensured…