New York City FC – NYCFC – are an interesting project, part of the growing number of MLS clubs with links outside of the country. As part of the City Football Group, NYCFC have built a team on a smaller budget than many of their MLS contemporaries. Smart scouting, use of the thriving New York… Continue reading

When Jose Mourinho arrived at AS Roma in the summer, it was seen as a coup. The Giallorossi are a big club, but have not really shown any propensity for winning projects or trophies in much of the last decade-plus. Indeed, the club was often charged with ‘wasting’ the final years of Francesco Totti and… Continue reading

It is not often that Chelsea get sympathy from other clubs. The Blues have long been harassed for having a large academy and loan setup, with many players heading out the door temporarily each summer. However, with the current build-up of injuries, it would take a heart of stone to not see why Chelsea might… Continue reading

As one of the most intelligent and creative players of his generation, football fans in Italy love to watch Lorenzo Insigne. The playmaker has come through the Napoli system, playing for his hometown club, and captaining them. However, the player has been linked with an exit from Naples in 2022, with his contract set to… Continue reading

For many people, one of the most exciting things about the modern Leeds United project has been the people in charge. Having gotten sadly used to people who could talk a big game but then fail to deliver, Leeds fans have grown used to seeing mistakes made at the highest levels of the club. However,… Continue reading

As a major midfield name of the last several years, Atletico Madrid utility man Saul Niguez has many fans in the game. An all-action style that is the very definition of a Diego Simeone player, Saul has enjoyed a stellar career. However, his versatile nature has seen the player pick up just about every position… Continue reading

When you play for Diego Simeone, you give everything. The Atletico Madrid coach is comfortably one of the most demanding coaches in the world – a coach who gets absolutely everything out of his charges. Antoine Griezmann knows this better than most, having been transformed from an enigmatic wide forward to one of the most… Continue reading

As one of the largest international football games in the world, Argentina facing off against Brazil is ‘the one’ for any Argentine. Being able to take to the field against the Seleção is a famous moment for any player – to do so for the Albiceleste, though, is unique. And to have the chance to… Continue reading

Having made a huge splash to sign Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool, it is fair to say that Barcelona might regret the choice. They chased the player, believed to be the long-term heir to the position that Andres Iniesta occupied in the team. However, despite an impressive first half-season with the club, Coutinho failed to win… Continue reading