
The Premier League: the world’s best…. finishing school?
When I think about player development and where each player can learn what they need to become great players, I usually assign different issues to different leagues. In Spain you develop your skills, Italy focuses your tact

Is expanding MLS further really a good idea?
It’s no secret that the commissioner of Major League Soccer, Don Garber, wants to grow the league into as many cities as possible and for it to be one of the best leagues in the world by the start of …

Manchester United fan hands Van Gaal list of transfer targets in heart-warming video
It’s no secret that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal will look to add to his squad in the summer when the transfer window is open once again. With the Red Devils being constantly linked to players all around Europe, o

Watch: Thomas Muller conducts Bayern fans with megaphone
Following Bayern Munich’s 6-1 thrashing of Porto on Tuesday evening to complete a 7-4 aggregate victory in their Champions League quarter-final, Thomas Muller decided to start a sing-song with the Bayern faithful af

Screw loose: Icelandic defender headbutts crossbar after conceding a goal
No player likes to concede a goal, particularly a defender or a goalkeeper. Keeping clean sheets is their medicine and should they fail to keep one it tends to ruin their game, win or lose. Orebro’s Eidhur Sigurbjorn

Watch: PSV’s Isimat-Mirin shows off his MCing skills at champions parade
PSV Eindhoven were crowned Eredivisie champions at the weekend after their comfortable 4-1 victory over Heerenveen. It’s their first title win since 2008, which is remarkable considering the size of the club in Holland. So re

The youth of Everton
Everton have had a forgettable season. After a record Premier League points tally last season, they’ve slumped down in the table, languishing in 12th place on 38 points, 25 fewer than this stage last season. The belief which

Watch: Chelsea’s Remy and Willian take on Hazard and Ake in skills challenge
With Chelsea looking a certainty for the Premier League title, Mourinho’s men are probably enjoying their football at the moment. They even have time for a bit of fun and games as a few members of the squad teamed up with A

Spectacular: backheeled cross leads to bicycle kick finish
Atlanta beat Sassuolo 2-1 at the weekend in Italy’s Serie A but something other than the result really stole the headlines. Atlanta’s German Denis scored both the goals but his first, right before half-time, is easily one of the b

The passion: young Manchester United fan sums up derby win against Manchester City
Think it’s fair to say Manchester United fans will be wallowing in the glory of the derby defeat of Manchester City on Sunday for a very long time. Not only did it put an end to a run of four …

The best summer 2015 Bosman XI
With the summer transfer window fast approaching, managers around the world will already be looking to add to their squad and look for any potential bargains that might be out there. There are a number of highly rated player

Psycho: Bayer Leverkusen’s Emir Spahic headbutts steward
Incredible footage of Bayer Leverkusen’s Emir Spahic headbutting a steward has emerged following Bayer’s 1-1 draw with Bayern Munich in the German Cup, which wasn’t enough to see his side advance to the next round

Watch: Irish couple played ‘keepy-uppy’ around South America for holiday memento
Irish couple Amy O’Flynn and Joseph O’Regan wanted to steer away from the traditional holiday snaps format and do something a little bit different during their trip through South America. They decided to play keepy-uppy

Shocking: Dutch fans sing “send Jews to gas chambers… they burn the best”
Ajax lost further ground on Eredivisie leaders PSV at the weekend after being held 1-1 at home to Utrecht. Sadly, though, what occurred in the stands has understandably dominated most of the headlines, not ju