There are plenty of ways to explain Manchester United’s poor start to the season. An unbalanced squad, injuries, tactical problems, and the demands of playing more than one game a week can all be thrown
Four Premier League matches into a season is far too early for any manager to be seriously contemplating his future. However, at Manchester United, patience has become an increasingly scarce commodity, and Michael Carrick is
The Premier League is celebrating another extraordinary summer of spending. Billions have changed hands, transfer records have fallen and clubs have once again demonstrated financial muscle that most of Europe can only envy. There is
There are some transfer rumours that are likely to stir the blood of football fans, with the prospect of seeing a major international star pulling on the colours of your favourite club. But there are
There are moments in life when silence speaks louder than words. This was one of them. As Gianni Infantino pushed his controversial plan to allow private investment in FIFA's flagship competitions, opposition gathered at remarkable
Finally, even by Gianni Infantino’s audacious standards, he went too far. Arguably, the FIFA president had crossed the Rubicon long before. The way that human rights abuses in Russia and Qatar in 2018 and 2022
There was a time when managing Italy was considered one of the most prestigious positions in world football. The coach of the Azzurri knew that they were inheriting a team with four World Cup victories,
Hydration breaks became one of the World Cup's most divisive innovations. Ostensibly introduced to give players respite in the hot and humid North American conditions, they also became an additional advertising opportunity for broadcasters. Many
There is no replacing Lionel Messi. Or Cristiano Ronaldo. Or Luka Modrić. Three players. Three nations. Three careers that redefined what was possible. Each became more than a footballer. They became an identity. Argentina played
Don't cry for me, Argentina. Not this time. Football has always been about more than talent. It's about how you conduct yourself when everything is on the line, and, perhaps more importantly, how you conduct
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