Milan & mixed success with the three Rs
Between 2002 and 2008, AC Milan signed Brazil superstars Rivaldo, Ronaldo and Ronaldinho. None of…
A forensic analysis of Zidane's unreal World Cup 2006 QF display vs Brazil
Everyone remembers how it ended for Zinedine Zidane at the 2006 World Cup, but it’s much, much…
An ode to 'merking' told through Rio Ferdinand's World Cup Wind-Ups
The art of taking the piss out of your mates runs through the British DNA like drizzle on a Sunday…
A forensic analysis of Ronaldo’s six legendary UEFA Cup goals for Inter
When Ronaldo signed for Internazionale in the summer of 1997 for what was a world record…
Robbie Brady's heaven-sent header & Ireland's 'temporary period of joy'
Ireland, it is oft-forgotten, is a sporting nation. From football (its own football) to Hurling…
How Mourinho helped aspiring coach take badges
Jose Mourinho is hardly known as one of the world’s most affable managers these days, but the…
Recalling the brief, brilliant glimpse of Mario Balotelli’s best at Euro 2012
Mario Balotelli never fulfilled his potential, but for one month in the summer of 2012, it looked…
The last goodbye: Vieira at Man City
When you think of glamorous careers that can earn you £150,000 per week, you probably don’t…
Fabian Ruiz is a wondergoal king
There are some players that were linked with Premier League clubs so often that it feels like an…