Portuguese prodigy Bernardo Silva is destined for the top
The 2015 UEFA U21 European Championships came to an end a few weeks back with tournament outsiders Sweden beating Portugal on penalties to lift the trophy. Portuguese powerhouse William Carvalho was na
Watch: AFC Wimbledon’s ‘Beast’ Akinfenwa asks fans to pick goal celebration
AFC Wimbledon striker Adebayo Akinfenwa has quite a following considering he’s never reached the highest level of the game. Being known as ‘the strongest player in the world’ following EA Sports’ decision to awar
Why the stats do lie
Football talk has long been the default discussion through my time at school and while there’s not much more I love to give my opinion on, I can’t deny how hard it is to accept the opinion of others at …
Southampton new boy Clasie is a capable replacement for Schneiderlin
Within the past week or so, Manchester United have signed one of Southampton’s most influential players in the shape of 25-year-old midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin. Having been with the Saints since 2008, the French
What is it with English players and their outrageous price tags?
Following the sale of winger Raheem Sterling from Liverpool to Manchester City for £49million I ask, what is it with English players and their outrageous price tags? Where have these inflated fees suddenly come from? Are
The history behind Catenaccio
Over the years there have been many managers who have been labelled as ‘tactical geniuses’. One of these is Helenio Herrera. You might not have heard of Herrera, which is entirely understandable, however, he’s th
Copa America – Team of the tournament
It was a memorable Copa América, with hosts Chile ending their 99-year wait to lift their first ever international trophy, while it wasn’t quite the same for Argentina as Lionel Messi’s men’s 22-year drought without
Watch: Juventus’ farewell video for Andrea Pirlo is beautifully perfect
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock for the last couple of days, you’ll be aware that Italian legend Andrea Pirlo has left Juventus to sign for Frank Lampard and David Villa’s New York City FC in America’s up an
Can former West Ham man Jack Collison revive his career at Peterborough United?
Peterborough United recently secured the services of midfielder Jack Collison on a one-year deal. After losing his way somewhat following a dreadful time with injuries, can the former West Ham United man revive his career
Carlos Tevez – The European journey is over
This week El Apache made his return to Argentinian football with his beloved Boca Juniors in a fairytale-esque transfer. The move back to his homeland will see him reunited with his boyhood club where he made his name
Can Radamel Falcao revive his career at Chelsea?
The summer transfer window is a catalyst for conversations between football fans across the world. With this year’s window barely open, Falcao’s almost certain move to Chelsea is causing a massive division between Blues f
Ouch: Barcelona star Gerard Pique duets with pop star wife Shakira
After winning a superb treble with Barcelona last season, Spanish centre-back Gerard Pique is enjoying a well deserved break with his pop star wife Shakira in an unknown sunny destination. Clearly still on a high after such
Does Manchester United new boy Depay have the qualities to succeed in England?
Football Manager enthusiasts and Dutch football followers will know all about Manchester United’s new signing Memphis Depay, but will he be able to make a lasting impact on the Premier League? Louis van Gaal spent £25m
Will Danny Ings cut it at Liverpool?
As you’re probably aware, Liverpool are to sign Burnley and England U21 striker Danny Ings subject to a medical. Liverpool fans and those with a tactical mind will be pondering how manager Brendan Rodgers will fit Ings into th
Watch: Real Salt Lake’s Mulholland jumps into post during MLS match
Real Salt Lake’s Luke Mulholland fancied going head-to-head with the goalpost during his team’s Major League Soccer game against Sporting Kansas City at the weekend. As you might expect, Mulholland ended up losing