Listen to the army of critics claiming he is finished, and it would be easy to assume Lionel Messi is on the downward spiral. However, his performance in a 3-0 dismantling of Italy on Wednesday was enough to remind football fans worldwide that Messi is nowhere near done. In a striking contrast to his earlier… Continue reading
As one of the most expensive signings in the history of FC Barcelona, it should come as a surprise that the Catalan giants are considering a sale. However, a mixture of failing to live up to expectations paired with massive wage demands means that Griezmann is likely to exit from the Spanish giants this summer.… Continue reading
As one of the smaller clubs in London, Crystal Palace often have to scrap and fight for relevance. They are by most measures a small club within the remit of the Premier League. However, under Steve Parish and co. the club has managed to punch well above its weight for years. Premier League survival for… Continue reading
Having come through the Manchester United academy, Jesse Lingard was the boy done good. His performances under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinho were impressive, as was his early form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. However, the arrival of Bruno Fernandes had seen the England man drop out of the regular first team reckoning. Now, he… Continue reading
Having never signed an English player in their history prior to Jadon Sancho, it appears that Borussia Dortmund have bit the bug. In the past, British players have enjoyed success in Germany, with Paul Lambert, a Scot, a fine example of the previous history BVB have with the British Isles. However, with the German giants… Continue reading
Is there a modern, top-level footballer as revered and reviled in such equal measure as Neymar? The forward is one of the most talented players of his generation, an icon in his native Brazil and the most expensive player in football history. He is also, in the eyes of some, a preening prima donna and… Continue reading
