Lionel Messi contract shock rocks the entire football world
by As likely the best football player of all time, any club in the world would love to have Lionel Messi. However, with his heart attached …
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Chelsea making progress in sensational Romelu Lukaku return
They say that you should never go back in football, but Chelsea have made a minor art form of ensuring that idea is proven to …
Five classic cup clashes between Tottenham and Chelsea
by Tottenham 5-1 Chelsea, League Cup semi-final (2002) In terms of margin of victory, this was Tottenham’s biggest success against their London rivals since a 4-0 …
How the Olympic Games played an underappreciated role in world football’s development
The opening ceremony of the Tokyo Olympics takes place on July 23, but the sporting action begins two days earlier. As well as softball, the …
5 classic FA Cup clashes between Manchester United and Arsenal
Manchester United 2-3 Woolwich Arsenal, 1906 The first ever FA Cup meeting between the two clubs took place 113 years ago. A brace from Bert …
Remembering English football’s most incredible Boxing Day in 1963
The Boxing Day fixture list is widely seen as an intrinsic part of the English football calendar, with its continued presence in 2019 representing a …
Renato Sanches linked with Premier League return are Lille rebirth
When UEFA Euro 2016 first came around, few eyes were on Portugal. Despite boasting top talent including Cristiano Ronaldo, many seen the nation as a …
England’s Clean Sheets Should Impress Fans More
As the boos rang out around Wembley after the England Scotland game, the message was clear: the hosts’ performance was not good enough. England had …
Leicester City close to double striker pick-up
Having watched UEFA Champions League participation fade away on the last day for two seasons in a row, some Leicester City fans might have worried …