Argentina's managerial seat remains hot regardless who sits in it. It's like the Sword in the Stone. Everyone wants to give it a go; none prove fit to rule. If bosses don't get the sack [Sergio Batista, Edgardo Bauza, Jorge Sampaoli],…

Leaders and motivators are tasked with picking up and dusting off their teams. Captaining a football club was once a pivotal position that seems to have lost its significance. The position remains important; contemporary players don't…

In modern football, clubs are never far from a crisis. The bigger they are, the closer to impending doom. As one of the world's biggest, Barcelona understand more than most. Even failing to win in style is often enough for the vultures…

Lionel Messi was sensationally snubbed for both the UEFA and FIFA Best Player shortlists. Not considered one of the world's top three talents, the Barcelona maestro's absence is no longer news. What is interesting, however, is his reaction.…

Football is a team sport. Eleven players must beat with one heart. Playing as a single unit is required to fully protect the badge on the chest. Argentina sees things differently. La Albiceleste's lone strategy for the past decade ha been…

In the footballing galaxy, September is defined by three events; international window, Champions League and FIFA Best Awards. Of the trio, it can be argued the latter is most eagerly anticipated. Over the past decade, attempting to oust…

As the FIFA best player award approaches, it is curious to see who will be given the top prize. World Cup winner Antoine Griezmann and Lionel Messi, who led Barcelona to the double, were both ignored. The shortlist of the top three players…

In 2015/16, Luis Suarez notched 40 league goals. It was the first time in almost a decade someone not named Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo reached that threshold. The Uruguayan's tally dropped to 29 the following campaign. Four disappeared…

Among Europe's top five Leagues, La Liga is widely regarded as the best. UEFA disagrees at the moment, but that isn't the argument I want to make. Alright, if you insist. Spanish teams have dominated the Champions League for the…

The 2018 FIFA World Cup has given players an extra chance to impress football lovers and fans. Some took their opportunity extremely well, while others fell by the waist-side. With the year already halfway complete, it's time to take a…

The football world was in total shock when Juventus signed Cristiano Ronaldo from Real Madrid. The Portuguese’s exit from the Santiago Bernabeu ends a golden age of El Classico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. Ronaldo thanked Real supporters…

Following Belgium's exit from the World Cup, transfer rumours surfaced again involving Eden Hazard. This time, Real Madrid wasn't the interested party. It was their arch-rivals, FC Barcelona. It's the perfect deal for both…

According to Collins’ Dictionary, football is a game played by two teams of eleven players using a round ball. Paul Pogba and Lionel Messi might question the team part of that description. The France and Argentina internationals…

Argentina have dug themselves a big hole. A round of 16 place is not guaranteed after they drew to Iceland and lost to Croatia. It's not even do-or-die for Los Gauchos. They must win the game against Nigeria with a bigger goal difference…

Hypothetical situation. Your partner comes home from work in a foul mood and doesn't want to talk. Eventually, you tease out the problem. The main rival at work has been given the promotion your partner desperately wanted. Maybe the rival…