This past summer delivered lasting memories for English football fans. Performing above what many believed possible, England reached the semi-finals of a major competition for the first time in 12 years. ‘Daring to Dream’ tells…

As Luka Modric tucked himself into bed last night, he will have been reflecting on an impressive year. Being named as FIFA’s Best Player was the latest achievement in a season filled with success. While he will not have been thinking…

Agony, anxiousness and disgust trailed Spain’s ignominious World Cup exit. La Furia Roja has been on a steady decline for some time, yet such fatal capitulation was unexpected. Royal Spanish Football Federation must look to the future. Marca…

The World Cup is now upon us, which means international football takes over for the next five weeks. It will dominate TV, pub talk and office schedules. In essence, it is the best time to be a football fan, and the worst if you don't like…

Football video games are a staple of my life. The crossover between reality and virtuality is beautiful. FIFA's series usually creates a seamless stream of verisimilitude which encapsulates my attention way beyond the recommended session…

Football never has nor will ever be a bastion of moral guidance. It is a human endeavour, after all. If you look for your principles amongst the deceitful playacting, testosterone-charged aggression and foul-mouthed rants that characterise…

The heat is on now. Who will we see lining up for France this summer? Between the following five French Premier League stars, it’s a very real possibility only two could be on the plane to Russia. This season so far has…

Will Lionel Messi ever lift the World Cup? It’s his fourth World Cup without a stellar, or more importantly, triumphant tournament. Russia 2018 must belong to Messi for him to be considered the best of all time. Jorge Sampaoli stated…

English fans couldn’t really ask for much better, right? For Gareth Southgate, the World Cup draw is as good as it gets. It is a relief to avoid E and F, as it contains Brazil and Germany. This is England, though, it can still be…