International tournaments always give football fans the opportunity to watch players they may have heard of but not necessarily got the chance to watch before, James Rodriguez’s individual performance in leading Colombia to the quarter-final at the World Cup in 2014 always comes to mind. Not only for fans, but it also gives the players…
Switzerland has emerged as one of the biggest underdogs in EURO 2024. But can they maintain and continue their story against England?
This forthcoming summer window will provide the biggest test for Southampton and their owners as they prepare to return to the Premier League. In the 22/23 season that got Southampton relegated, they spent over £100m on players, with the likes of Romeo Lavia, Samuel Edozie, Sekou Mara, and many more joining the summer spending spree….
All 24 teams have now played twice and we are starting to see the top teams begin to settle in to the tournament after a frantic matchday 1. We did, however, see our first goalless draw on matchday 2. It took over 8 days and 20 matches, but the heavyweight clash between France and the…
St. Kevin’s Football Club have established a remarkable reputation for its commitment to the growth of young players, making it a legendary organisation in the player development space in the Republic of Ireland. In 1959, Fr. Desmond Williams, who would become Bishop Desmond Williams, started St. Kevin’s Football Club. The Dublin club uses facilities at…
England at EURO 2024 all seems like a familiar story. The “favourites” have not been at the races and haven’t looked great in their opening fixtures.
Riccardo Calafiori is a defender in high demand, with the likes of Juventus, Liverpool, and Manchester City in for him. Here is why.
Chelsea have won the race to sign highly-rated Palmeiras winger Estevao Willian. The London club beat out interest from Barcelona to secure the prodigy’s signature. They will pay an initial £29.5 million for the 17-year-old, which could rise to £51.4 million over time with various performance-related add-ons. Estevao has completed his medical and is set…
We’ve got a glimpse of all 24 teams, and what an entertaining tournament it has been so far. International tournament football is well-known for it’s edgy, cautious opening-round matches; this, however, has been anything but. 34 goals in 12 matches played so far indicate the front-foot attacking football we have been treated to. We are…
The penalty kick, a moment of high tension and drama, has become one of football’s most iconic features. Yet, few know the story behind its invention or the man responsible for its introduction to the game. The idea of awarding a penalty for foul play inside the box was proposed in 1890 by William McCrum,…
