Real Madrid, Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao belong to an exclusive group of Spanish football elites. Since the Primera Division’s inception in 1929, the trio's enjoy an uninterrupted stay. For the Basque club, that streak has rarely…

It's bizarre. Southampton’s Premier League dreams are tied to a foreigner with a nightmarish-like name. Ralph Hasenhuttl. According to Jurgen Klopp, Hase means rabbit. Huttl translates to a small hut or cabin. A small hut for rabbits,…

On paper, Inter don't stand a chance. The Allianz Stadium is dread for any team. The Nerazzurri came away broken and battered after their last seven visits. It was difficult to score, let alone win. At the moment, Juventus’ confidence…

It’s been eight hellish years for Portsmouth since slipping into the English football dungeon. Toiling in obscurity, drifting back and forth between the lower ranks became Pompey's norm. The elites treated them with scorn. Under…

There are certain players who rarely get the praise they merit. Either by virtue of position or style, such talents are often overlooked while top stars are celebrated. Allan Marques Loureiro leads this category in Italy's Serie A. When…

Disaster, flop, boondoggle. That pretty sums Tiemoue Bakayoko’s pathetic slump from grace in the last year. Heralded as Europe's most-rounded midfielder, the colossal Frenchman has despaired. At Chelsea, then AC Milan. Faithful…

They say there’s no smoke without fire. Borussia Dortmund’s recent comments about Christian Pulisic's future has only ignited his exit flame. The American would do his career good to depart in January or risk languishing in…

Sorry Gooners, Le Petit Prince is back in town. Samir Nasri is in the news, this time for the right reason. After a few turbulent years blighted by injuries and a drug ban, the Frenchman is back in the Premier League, albeit as a…

There was a time England's Premier League didn't appeal to Africans. Except for a few wild tourists, the Spanish Primera Division was a fortress. Samuel Eto'o, Fredrick Kanoute and Seydou Keita, were the end of an era. Now…

Niko Kovac’s Bayern Munch appointment was a clear experiment. The Bavarians buried their ancient managerial ritual for the Croat. Prior, intermediate knowledge of the game and a playboy physique with kinky hair was grossly insufficient.…

A quick rewind to the 2016/17 season. There wasn't much to separate Paris Saint-Germain and AS Monaco. PSG had the bucks. Monaco had Kylian Mbappe. The teenager's energy, pace and finishing quality were enough to deliver a stunning…

Fulham reached the Premier League with elegance and ambition, becoming favourites among many neutrals for their possession-based game. Technical and physical expertise overrides charm in the top flight, however. The Cottagers have struggled.…

Leeds United is on a mission. The Premier League's the ultimate goal. England's second-tier was entirely White after eight rounds. Birmingham splashed a bit of blue on the canvas with a shocking 2-1 defeat at Elland Road Saturday.…

Cristiano Ronaldo's place as Portugal's greatest player is sealed. When dusk falls on a talisman's career, the national team is often reluctant to move forward. Fernando Santos' young squad represents the perfect time to do…

Things are gradually taking shape in Spain's Primera Division. After four rounds, only three teams are winless; Leganes, Real Valladolid and Valencia. While the first two don't necessarily sound alarm bells, Los Che's presence does.…