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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
The difference between football and soccer betting explained by expert Jon Price
Football is not only the most popular sport in the world among common fans, but also among the worldwide betting public. Similarly, American Football is both the most popular sports in the U.S. and also the most wa
Watch: A look back at Jeff Stelling’s best moments of 2014/15
Soccer Saturday presenter Jeff Stelling is deemed a bit of a legend by the wider football community as he’s, bluntly put, bloody good at his job. His knowledge of the game is extensive, he delivers goal updates like nob
European Under-21 Championship: Young stars looking to make an impression
The 2015 European U21 Championships kicks off on the 17th of June in Prague. This gives football fans the chance to see potential stars of the future. Plus, with scouts from all around the world there watching on, the
Copa America: My group toppers
As the footballing powerhouses of South America prepare to battle for the 44th Copa America, here are the potential group toppers from the three groups. The tournament features 12 teams and kicks-off on Friday 12th June
Watch: Son of Celtic legend Henrik Larsson scores first professional goal
Henrik Larsson was pretty damn good at football, wasn’t he? He loved to score goals, particularly at Celtic where he’s regarded as a hero. The Swede banged in 174 goals in 221 appearances during his time at Celtic Pa