Category: Features
Barcelona Stumble, But Their Lead Is Far From Humble
A week or so ago, Barcelona claimed a 1-1 draw away at Espanyol, thanks to Gerard Pique’s goal in the 83rd minute. RCD Espanyol, the ‘other’ club from [...]
Leipzig Climb as Hamburg Threaten to Fall – Bundesliga Zeitung
The Bundesliga table continues to morph as this intriguing season continues, both in the race for Europe and the struggle for survival, writes Andy Wa [...]
Bolivar & The Strongest: Sitting at the Top of Bolivian Football
Since the creation of Bolivia’s professional division in 1950, two clubs have had a duopoly over the nation’s silverware: Bolivar and The Strongest, t [...]
Serie A in Europe: Previews and Predictions – The Calcio Consultant
After a next-to-nothing January transfer window for sides in Serie A, we can now turn our attention to Europe’s premier club competitions as they come [...]
Pep Guardiola has no Doubt About Kevin De Bruyne’s Ballon d’Or Credentials
When Pep Guardiola was asked whether Kevin De Bruyne is now at a level where he can challenge for the Ballon d’Or, he responded affirmatively, but rec [...]
Firmino & Salah See Off Saints Ahead of Liverpool’s Champions League Return
It was a case of one extreme to the other for Liverpool as they sauntered to a 2-0 victory over their feeder club, Southampton on Sunday afternoon, wr [...]
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 [...]