Football used to be a game of arguments. Not because it was unclear, but because it was human. A goal could stand or fall depending on a referee’s angle, a defender’s reaction, or a moment
The World Cup is still at the round of 32 stage, yet the managerial carousel is already spinning. It took just one game before Tunisia fired their manager. And the national team coaches of Scotland,
Although they come from two different sports, it is difficult not to link the decisions of Steve Clarke and Ben Stokes to walk away from their respective jobs at the weekend. Different games, different pressures,
Marcelo Bielsa’s career has often followed a recognisable pattern: early impact, rapid improvement, then a growing strain as his methods demand more than teams can consistently sustain. His spell with Uruguay appeared to mirror that
Turkey's early exit from the 2026 World Cup will reignite a familiar debate. How can a country blessed with so much individual talent repeatedly fail to deliver when it matters most? The easy explanation is
Every World Cup produces a moment when football's relentless future collides head-on with its glorious past. This week delivered two of them. Luka Modrić, the conductor of Croatia's golden generation, was hooked at half-time as
Although the World Cup is still in the group phase, once it reaches the knock-out rounds then dreaded penalties may come into effect. Historically one in five knock-out games has been deiced in such a
The transfer window is now open, which means football's annual silly season has officially begun. From now until deadline day, supporters will be bombarded with stories linking their club to dozens of players while simultaneously
Football can be ruthless. Managers know that better than anyone. Results determine careers, and when performances fall short, dismissals are often inevitable. What should never be inevitable, however, is discovering you have lost your job
The recent ruling involving Everton and Burnley is being treated by some as a straightforward case of accountability. A club broke financial rules, another club suffered consequences, and compensation followed. But that simple narrative masks
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