If there's a time for Venezuela to challenge for the Copa America, it is now. Rafael Dudamel flaunts the most luscious Red Wine in ages, especially in attack. The frightful pair of Salomon Rondon and Josef Martinez, combining…

Two teams on a spectacular, fairy-tale journey in Poland. Ukraine battles South Korea for the FIFA U20 World Cup title in Lodz later today. Expect fireworks, suspense, thrills. History will be made.  Not even the most optimistic football…

Gabriel Barbosa's first crack at European football ended in disaster. Much was expected from the promising forward when Inter splashed around £25 million on him in 2016. He drowned in expectations and was offloaded after…

It's been 53 laborious years. Union Berlin fans would agree it was worth the wait. Die Eisernen reached Bundesliga paradise for the first time. The Iron Ones become the eighth club from Germany's capital city to achieve this feat. …

Despite another Champions League qualification, Luciano Spalletti is out of a job. It's familiar terrain for the 60-year-old who has changed jobs four times in the last decade. On Friday, Inter Milan concluded plans to push him back…

The FIFA U20 World Cup is upon us. Proponents of young footballing talent will have their eyes peeled for the next big thing during the next three weeks in Poland.  The U20 tournament is a gateway to stardom. Every two years,…

The handwriting was visible. Tony Pulis was destined to bust at Middlesbrough. Chairman Steve Gibson set him up to fail. His inability to reach the Championship playoff only fast-tracked the inevitable.  Pulis’ brief was to guide…

From the moment Ajax stunned Juventus in the Champions League quarterfinal last month, Massimiliano Allegri knew he was only surviving on borrowed time in Turin. That privilege elapses at the end of the season.  Despite clinching…

Barcelona strolled to another La Liga title this season. Before the careless walk, the Catalans established a long leap away from Madrid rivals, Atletico and Real. It is a photo finish for the final Champions League spot, however. Valencia,…

Atalanta is on course for its best season yet. The poor man's Nerazzurri is eyeing maiden Champions League qualification. With two matches to go, the dream becomes more realistic. But before that happens, they have a shot…

Last season, Girona stormed the Primera Division at full throttle. Cristhian Stuani boots bit into the pitch like spinning tires on a Ferrari running through the gears. Juanpe was a bulldozer blocking the road for opponents. This season, however,…

Yet again, Juventus had it too soft in Serie A. The Old Lady didn't show any sign of letting up, clinching a record eight consecutive Scudetto's, finishing ahead of Napoli. There's still plenty at stake for teams beneath, though,…

When Stoke City signed Peter Etebo from Feirense, little did they know he would be Nigeria's star at the World Cup in Russia. Not many expected the 23-year-old to emerge Potters’ Player of the Season. His unpredictable nature will…

Ola Aina's resurgence in Italy put Chelsea under the spotlight. Although underwhelming in recent weeks, prior upturn already alerted the Blues. With a transfer embargo and other clubs on red-alert, Chelsea shouldn't hesitate to bring the…

Portugal's post-Cristiano Ronaldo era glitters. While dusk falls on the talisman's career, a glut of youngsters jostle to carry the torch. Throughout this season, Benfica's teen sensation, Joao Felix took the lead.  Last season,…