Manchester United have had an academy graduate in the matchday squad for every game since October 1937. While the record may be lost soon, the importance of the youth team to the club will never be forgotten. In recent years, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo have cemented themselves as regulars in the starting 11 after…
Adriano Leite Ribeiro was once hailed as “L’imperatore” was a man with the world at his feet. But after terrible personal news, his career nosedived.
Amad Diallo was a victim of human trafficking, but this scheme was also the reason he has made it to the heights of football so far. This is the story.
When Aston Villa goalkeeper, Emi Martinez denied Dominguez from point-blank range earlier this season, it was more than just a save, to many it was the best Premier League save, ever. But does that make him the Premier League’s best? The game of football has changed. The simplicity of a post-game discussion based around what…
Serie A is attracting new eyes again, but a strong international fanbase has been following from afar for years.
It’s November 1st, and Shelbourne have just taken the lead against Derry City. “Duffer, Duffer, Duff-er-er-er” screams from the lungs of the travelling Shels’ fans, to the tune of The Cranberries ‘Zombie’. 250 kilometres south, the same chant is ringing around Tallaght Stadium by the Block E Boys and travelling support of Waterford FC as…
When Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United manager in late 2024, the decision felt like a bold statement. Amorim, fresh off a successful spell at Sporting CP, was hailed as a progressive coach with a clear tactical identity. But in a club like United, where long-term vision has often clashed with short-term desperation, the big…
It was the eve of the January 2016 transfer window, and Mirko Ivanić was quickly becoming the talk of the town. The then 23-year-old had made a name for himself as one of the finest talents in the Serbian SuperLiga, prompting sports news outlets across the Balkan region to link Ivanić with a move to…
With Manchester United’s interest in Salzburg star Nene Dorgeles, the absence of suitable players for a Ruben Amorim system is becoming apparent.
Every club unearths a gem here and there, and for Liverpool, Ben Woodburn was meant to be their next major prospect. The Welshman made an instant impact upon arriving in the side but would only end up featuring for the Reds on 11 occasions. So what happened to this promising talent? Where is he now?…
