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“I’ve Come To Continue The Ambition” – Erik Ten Hag To Lead Rebuild At Bayer Leverkusen
By Ben McFadyean.
With Xabi Alonso's departure to Real Madrid, many feared Bayer 04's era as Bayern's primary challenger could be over. Today's new [...]

The New Bull in Town: Analyzing Lokomotive Leipzig’s Ambition
By Ben McFadyean
Despite RB Leipzig's 3-2 home loss to VfB Stuttgart at the Red Bull Arena, all eyes were turned to Freiburg's game against Eintrac [...]

Vito Wormgoor On Ajax, Winning MLS, And Playing In Norway
An interview with Vito Wormgoor, by Callum McFadden for WFi.
How much did you learn from your time in the youth system at Ajax as an up-and-com [...]

Bayern’s Bundesliga Title Win Ends Curse For Kane
By Ben McFadyean.
Founded in 1900, Bayern Munich won its first title in 1932 -- a 2-0 win over Eintracht Frankfurt at the Städtisches Stadion, the [...]

City Council Makes Multi-Million Investment To Support Magdeburg Bundesliga Push
By Ben McFadyean.
1. FC Magdeburg, who are managed by former Hamburger SV coach and US Soccer Federation head scout Christian Tietz, are fighting f [...]

What Future For Youssoufa Moukoko At Borussia Dortmund?
By Ben McFadyean.
After a promising start in France, Youssoufa Moukoko is once more facing uncertainty. What prospects are there for a future at Bo [...]

Top Irish Footballers Who Made It Big Abroad
When it comes to sports, Ireland doesn’t have the flashiest reputation or the most star-studded leagues, but it makes up for it in immense grit and he [...]

BVB Announce New Head Of Youth Development
BVB has filled the vacant position of Head of Youth Development with what Managing Director, Lars Ricken, has called an "ideal appointment."
The ei [...]

Bryan Gunn On Aberdeen Under Sir Alex Ferguson, Norwich And Supporting His Son Angus
An interview with Bryan Gunn, by Callum McFadden for WFi.
You were born in the north of Scotland and started your senior career at Aberdeen - w [...]

Derby Day Drama: The Psychological Weight of Derby Rivalries
Derbies are more than just football matches. They’re cultural clashes, identity battles, and emotional minefields that test the nerves of players, fan [...]

Thomas Häßler: Former Midfield Wizard On Verge Of Historic Promotion
By Ben McFadyean.
The name Thomas Häßler is music to the ears of German football fans in the 1990s. One of the most talented playmakers in German f [...]

Where do Southampton Compare to the Worst Sides in Premier League History?
In the ruthless theatre of Premier League football, where triumph and collapse are never far apart, Southampton have taken centre stage for all the wr [...]

Football Tactics that Changed the Game as We Know It
When the rules of Association Football were first codified in the 19th century, minimal strategy was involved. Over half the players on any team were [...]

João Figueiredo: From São Paulo and Atlético Mineiro to Başakşehir’s Front Line
By Louis Smith.
Brazilian attacker João Figueiredo has built a career defined by adaptability and ambition. From his formative years at Atlético Mi [...]