France invade Germany this evening in a bit of irony that may titillate history buffs but is without doubt the marquee match of the entire group stage for any fan who speaks a language other than English. Regardless, Anglos with a thick northern…

While it appears everything is fine in Denmark, there is something rotten at Selhurst Park. After failing to come to terms with Nuno Espirito Santo, the club allegedly broke off talks to appoint the former Wolves boss as Crystal Palace manager…

Heartbreak in 1996 will be forever etched in English memories. Gareth Southgate bravely offered to take a spot-kick in the pressure-cooker of a major semi-final. Unfortunately, he'd miss, sending Germany on their way to glory. Fast-forward…

In every major tournament, there are surprise packages. Cameroon in 1990, Greece in 2004 and Wales in 2016. Five years on from that incredible feat, Rob Page’s side will be looking to replicate their success…

Here we go again. The hopes of a nation rest upon the shoulders of our Three Lions. The 'It's Coming Home' chants have started, as has the usual banter with both Scotland and Wales fans. Gareth Southgate's England enter this…

Before the advent of VAR, FIFA loved to boast that the game was played under the same rules at every level. Football is football, they’d say and, if we’re being honest, it still is even if there is an eye in the sky at some matches…

Antonio Conte has won nine trophies in his fifteen-year managerial career, including a Premier League title and an FA Cup in two years at Chelsea. So why wouldn’t Everton, without a trophy since 1995 and dying for silverware, appoint…

England enter the European Championships filled with confidence. Gareth Southgate can field a host of star names at the top of their games. At one end of the spectrum, Harry Kane won yet another Premier league Golden Boot this past season.…

Manchester City chairman Khaldoon al Mubarak wasn’t wrong when he told reporters Manchester City cannot afford to relax when the last match of the season is played. One of the things that I’ve learned over the years is, you need…

Sure, a Jadon Sancho or Harry Kane-esque signing would definitely have the Red Devils supporters feeling rather excited about the upcoming campaign. However, for Manchester United, a practical, pragmatic approach is needed to this window.…

If the upcoming Euros seem inappropriate or less important with COVID-19 yet to be completely subdued, imagine how South Americans feel about this summer’s Copa America. The continent has always simultaneously stood at the pinnacle and…

At the climax of the original Die Hard, villain Hans Gruber dangles over the edge of Nakatomi Tower as hero John McClane attempts to pry loose his grip on wife Holly’s wrist. Desperately hanging on, Gruber pulls a concealed weapon from…

Since the Premier League began in 1992, Manchester United have been the most successful club in the country, despite a pretty dry spell since Sir Alex Ferguson decided to retire. Blame can (rightly) be placed at The Glazer's door,…

James Rodriguez has been excellent for Everton this season... in flashes. The Colombian signed a two-year deal at Goodison Park last summer, and proved to be a key part of departed manager Carlo Ancelotti’s squad when fit, contributing…

Admittedly, A New Hope was a movie with a predetermined script. But if it hadn't been, and especially following the revelation in Rogue One that the flaw in the Death Star was intentionally engineered by the designer to foil the Empire,…