Category: Features

The Real Reason Behind Chelsea’s Recent Slump Under Conte
“I have zero problems. I sleep well” said Chelsea’s Italian manager Antonio Conte. But the body language was that of a man who had resigned to the fac [...]

Exclusive: Basel’s Van Wolfswinkel on Facing Man City & What Went Wrong at Norwich
James Rowe interviews FC Basel’s Dutch international Ricky van Wolfswinkel about his transfer from Vitesse Arnhem to Basel last summer, his time at No [...]

Is Ryan Sessegnon Ready for England? Are England Ready for Him?
While the retort to anything in this article could be Theo Walcott, 2006, or quite simply no, the fact that “The best current left-sided English playe [...]

In Allowing Teams to Move Match Venues, CBF Makes the Right Move, For Once
The pre-season meetings of Confederação Brasileira de Futebol - Brazilian football’s governing body - are always an intriguing event. Like in any Sout [...]

Bundesliga Zeitung – Michy Auba-who?
When the winter transfer window closed, a drama that had ran for too long came to an end, culminating in the departure of one of the Bundesliga's lead [...]

Isco: From Real Madrid’s Darling to the Bernabéu’s Scapegoat
Halfway through last season, Gareth Bale got injured – a recurring theme which has haunted the Welshman’s career since his move to the Spanish capital [...]

Liverpool, Spurs, Fist–Pumping Linesmen, Penalties, Saves & Salah
Jubilation, deflation, elation, frustration; words that best describe the four goals at Anfield on Sunday afternoon from Liverpool’s perspective.
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Gudmundsson Strike Earns Point For Burnley Against City
Sean Dyche's Burnley prevailed with their defensive set-up against runaway League leaders Manchester City, earning a point against Pep Guardiola’s sid [...]

“Việt Nam vô địch!” – How an U23 Team Shook a Whole Nation
It was like something from Jurassic Park: a still, balmy evening, shattered by a waking giant. The balcony doors quivered, the floor vibrated underfoo [...]

De Gea & Lloris On Different Sides Of The Goalkeepers’ Union
Despite the attacking prowess of Tottenham Hotspur and the defensive frailties of Manchester United, both of which were on show during the home side’s [...]