Category: Features
Scarpa Flows for Flu but Wonderkid Wendel is the Wanted Man
Fluminense attacking midfielder Gustavo Scarpa has been one of the most productive players in the Brazilian league for the past two seasons, writes Ja [...]
Liverpool Rue Missed Opportunities as Toffees’ Penalty Sticks in Klopp’s Throat
Sunday afternoon’s Merseyside derby ended in a 1-1 draw, much to the frustration of the Anfield faithful. With both Arsenal and Chelsea dropping point [...]
A Winter Break For English Football: What’s All The Fuss About?
Over a year ago, England were extraordinarily knocked out of Euro 2016 at the hands of Iceland. To highlight the sheer weight of the upset Iceland cau [...]
With a Europa League Lineup Like This, Who Needs the Champions League?
We all know the allure of the Champions League. The best of the best play in that competition, and are pitted against one another in the latter stages [...]
Bosz out. Stöger in! – Bundesliga Zeitung
Borussia Dortmund provided two unsurprising outcomes this weekend: firstly, they lost at home to Werder Bremen, and secondly, Peter Bosz was sacked as [...]
“He’s got to do better there” – How Football Punditry Is Eating Itself
As a rule, I tend not to write in the first person, but as you can see, I’ve already broken it. I do so to provide a disclaimer: I’m not going to have [...]
No Ancelotti, So Who Could Italy Turn To? – The Calcio Consultant
The pain of watching the World Cup draw on Friday and not seeing Italy’s name was one thing. Having that disappointment compounded by the Azzurri fait [...]
Bosz Hangs On But Stöger Is Gone – Bundesliga Zeitung
Sitting rock bottom of the Bundesliga, with no wins and just 3 points from 14 games, it seemed almost inevitable that coach Peter Stöger would depart [...]
Previewing the African Nations Heading to the World Cup
As the draw for the FIFA World Cup in Russia pits continental powerhouses against each other, Richard Gyasi profiles Africa’s representatives and thei [...]
Liverpool’s Tale of Two Brazilians
Look on the bright side, Brighton fans: despite losing 5-1, you were treated to some Brazilian magic at the Amex. The Seagulls were dazzled by a Liver [...]