I don’t speak Catalan but I can imagine the voice calling out over the Camp Nou public address system, attempting to sound confident while fear creeps in at the edges. [Translated] Alright people, please proceed to the exits in an orderly…

As a teenager, Neymar shot to fame during his amazing spell with the Brazilian side, Santos. Attracting Barcelona with his skills, the attacker sealed a dream move to Camp Nou in 2013. While the Catalan giants weren't the only suitors…

With key forwards Luis Suarez and Ousmane Dembele likely ruled out for the remainder of the season, FC Barcelona have been given permission by La Liga to take advantage of a special rule which makes them able to sign a player from another Spanish…

Joining Real Madrid after spending his youth at Sevilla was a career-changing move for Sergio Ramos. The deal can be compared to Liverpool snatching Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton. We all know how integral the Dutchman is Liverpool's…

Britain's passion for wagering may explain the Premier League fan’s scepticism regarding VAR. The video-assisted referee, goal-line and offside technology are tools to correct inadvertent errors. In other words, they're safety…

Scoring two goals and conceding one isn't the best way to win a game, especially if the letters FCB emblazon the badge over your heart. Barcelona manager Quique Setien found relief after picking up all three points against Getafe…

Manchester United’s troubles refuse to fade away altogether. They leaked goals aplenty last season, this term scoring them has become problematic. Loses to Bournemouth, Newcastle United and West Ham serve as proof. So does the…

Virtually every young footballer dreams of playing for top clubs in UEFA's big five, the Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1. That's where the money and fame lie. Even for those who do sign with the Manchester…

I don’t know anything about my biological father other than his name. My mother remarried when I was a pre-schooler. Despite a childhood I’ll charitably describe as strained, I hold very little curiosity about him or how life would…

Eden Hazard shot to fame at Stamford Bridge in Chelsea's blue kit following a summer switch from Lille in 2012. Two Premier and Europa League titles an FA Cup, EFL Cup and numerous individual accolades made it an astute career…

It has been a difficult campaign for FC Barcelona. The club has been rolling from one problem into another since the campaign kicked-off. The row between Lionel Messi and sporting director, Eric Abidal, dominated the newspaper headlines…

Nine trophies in as many years, along with two Champions League finals, cemented Atletico Madrid as a European powerhouse. This year, however, there are cracks in the foundation.  Atletico's struggles don't stem from a lack of…

It’s that time of year. Celta Vigo finds themselves in the relegation zone, needing a hero to save them from damnation. Enter Iago Aspas. Their captain fantastic already contributes but it’s time to turn things up a notch.…

Winning two league titles and six trophies in less than three years would be considered a  successful period for just about any manager or football club. Not Barcelona. The Catalonian giants clearly displayed their high standards…

Suso’s dream at Milan came to a bitter end. After being isolated under Stefano Pioli, he’s found himself deemed unnecessary to plans after a five-year stay.  But one door closing has opened up another. The Spaniard has returned…