Articles
-
![]()
Two Weeks, Two Ties, One Step From Potential Paradise – What to Expect From the Play-off Qualifying Rounds of UEFA’s Three Club Competitions
August is here, beautifully prepared turf at stadia across countries, clear blue-sky mixes with sizzling hot temperatures and long summer evenings. It’s the time of year again when the European football season rolls into town after a summer’s break. New signings, new managers, new targets & new expectations fill stadia everywhere amongst fanbases. Pre-season…
-
![]()
Everton’s Worrying Predicament at Center Forward
Everton have consistently displayed their commitment to utilising striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin as an integral name on the team sheet going forward, the England international first cemented his place in the starting eleven in the 2017-18 season, playing 32 games and scoring 4. Although not outstanding for a Premier League number 9, at age 20 the…
-
![]()
Player Analysis: Benjamin Šeško
RB Leipzig have signed four strikers since August 2020 and their form has ranged from underwhelming to complete failure, but their latest recruit could be the first to break the duck. That’s not referring to the return of Timo Werner either, the man who prompted the £40m-plus spent on Alexander Sorloth, Hee-chan Hwang, Andre…
-
![]()
Player Analysis: Emrecan Uzunhan
Amidst a particularly chaotic summer transfer window in Turkey, the big three have all sought to strengthen significantly. Besiktas have tried to bulk out their squad with 8 additions so far, one of which being the 21-year-old Emrecan Uzunhan from Süper Lig newcomers Istanbulspor. Crucial to Istanbulspor’s return to the Turkish top flight for…
-
![]()
Keira Walsh – England’s Pass Master
Sarina Wiegman successfully guided England to the European Championship title this summer. The Lionesses filled the country with infectious joy and passion due to the free-flowing and joyous football that was on display. The attacking players have been receiving all the plaudits, especially Beth Mead who won the Golden Boot and Player of the Tournament.…
-
![]()
Enzo Fernandez – The Future Of Argentina and Benfica’s Midfield?
Enzo Fernandez is the latest highly-rated Argentine, who has made his move to European football, as Benfica snapped him up from River Plate this summer. In today’s piece, we will find out how good Fernandez really is and if he will be yet another name who eventually moves to the elite in the Premier League. …
-
![]()
Unrealised Expectations and a Summer of Unforeseen Rejections: Does Cristiano Ronaldo Still Have Anything to Offer Europe’s Elite?
Five-time Balon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo is one player who has frequently dominated headlines this summer. Well, it isn’t unusual for Ronaldo to dominate headlines, he’s always hugged the limelight ever since he emerged as a superstar during his first stint at Manchester United but he would definitely like to shy away from some of…
-
![]()
The Rise & Fall of Palermo: World Cup Winners, Cult Heroes and Financial Ruin
Much change has occurred at Palermo F.C. and not just this summer but throughout their 120-year history, occasionally rising high before financial falls. A tumultuous decade gone and it would appear as though the Sicilian side could now be looking at a brighter future. Promotion back to Serie B secured and the newest member of…
-
![]()
Alessia Russo – The Audaciously Brilliant Lioness Ready for the World Stage
It was a summer to remember for England as football finally came home. The Lionesses made home advantage count and roared their way to the European Championship title with their typical verve and joy. The tournament saw many players making their major tournament debuts, as coach Sarina Wiegman put her faith in the young talent…
-
![]()
What Can Robert Lewandowski Bring to FC Barcelona’s Attack?
“Barcelona needed a goalscorer. He is a machine that scores goals. If you look at his stats he guarantees goals and every team needs a player like that. With him, Ansu Fati and Aubameyang we have that.” says Joan Laporta – FC Barcelona President. Barcelona have been struggling to score goals since their top two…
