Return of the chosen one
Upon scoring a record 250th goal for Manchester United, it seemed Wayne Rooney’s position amongst the United elite had been cemented, ... more
Tag Archives: football
Keeping the ball rolling
It seems once a year gamers are treated to a virtual display of deft ball control and refined strategic play as ... more
Competing for supremacy
Last weekend saw the two Manchester based clubs, United and City, meet in the first derby match of the season.Prior to ... more
It takes two
The capital of Argentina, Buenos Aires is the national centre of commerce, industry, politics, technology, and culture. State of the art ... more
Tout Arrive en France
Contested every four years, the UEFA European Championship has been showcasing the continent’s top football talent since beginning in 1960. It ... more
Cheers and feasts in the copper state
The Super Bowl may just be the most watched broadcast in the United States what with almost all audiences being North ... more
Offside call prompts refereeing review
When Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland met at White Hart Lane this weekend what ensued was a tight affair. Though Spurs took ... more
Raised confidence elevates United’s season
United have fashioned 15 points from their last 6 Premier League outings, marking their highest league standing since the illustrious retirement ... more
Maggie’s owner reaps rewards for upholding faith
On Saturday, Newcastle United’s reversal of fortunes continued apace with a 1-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers at St James’ Park; ... more
Young centurion sets benchmark for future success
Domestic competitions were replaced by international duties across Europe this week where England embarked on their France 2016 European qualifying campaign. ... more
Tournament revisions invite review
The initial victory of Qatar's 2022 World Cup bid has drawn significant attention towards FIFA, football's international governing body. The challenges ... more
Departure prompts constructive discussion
Many in football remember the tumultuous and, more remarkably, brief reign of legendary manager Brian Clough at Leeds United, lasting a ... more
Fitness request highlights potential improvements
On Sunday England maintained their perfect start to qualification for the upcoming European Championships with a 1-0 win over Estonia, though ... more
Changes improve Lions’ chances
With a 2-0 victory over Switzerland England began their push for qualification for the upcoming Euro 2016 with a win over ... more
League return offers redemption
On Monday Mario Balotelli arrived at Liverpool's Melwood training ground to finalise his £16 million move to Merseyside from AC Milan. ... more
Championship teams aim to progress
The Championship kicked off this weekend, with teams looking to gain momentum in their pushes for promotion. The highlight of the ... more
Victory signals new tactical approach
Mario Gotze's 113th minute volley clinched a dramatic victory for Germany in Sunday's World Cup Final, as the Germans overcame a ... more
Samba nation takes centre stage
Brazilian carnival’s are amongst the most colourful, atmospheric and exhilarating events around the world. A collection of talented musicians, dancers, floats ... more
Dusting off boots
Although the average age of football players when they retire is 35, dusting off boots and taking to the pitch again ... more
Reputations restored as character and experience are rewarded
Bobby Zamora’s dramatic last minute winner ensured a memorable finale to Saturday’s Championship Play-Off Final at Wembley Stadium, as 10-man Queens ... more
Racist incidents prompt awareness and action
In a recent Spanish football match between Villarreal and Barcelona, and in echo of what many believed to be football’s past, ... more
It’s all about the intensity
Results from this year’s online flu survey suggest that 10% of people could prevent the flu by simply engaging in vigorous ... more
Former footballer’s announcement a symbol of accepting culture
Retired Premier League footballer Thomas Hitzlsperger last week publicly revealed he was gay, in a move reflecting the changing attitudes of ... more
Mini Mozart
At age nine, surprising everyone with his piano skills by becoming the youngest person to pass a university level piano exam. ... more
Beckham: From the changing room to the boardroom
David Beckham has revealed his plans to buy a Major League Soccer franchise in Miami as the MLS looks to further ... more
Wenger optimistic ahead of challenging fixtures
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his team’s 2-0 victory over Liverpool at the weekend can instil an added sense of belief ... more
England’s quest to reach Brazil
This week the Premier League season takes an international break as we wait and see if England can qualify for the ... more
Giving something back to his community
Many professional footballers attend the odd community activity to promote the game at the grass-roots level, but none have worked harder ... more
The first British-Asian footballer in the Premier League
The Premier League has seen many players from around the world ply their trade in England, but just a small minority ... more
Football Fans Know What They Are Talking About
For decades football fans have believed they have a sixth sense when watching a live game – and now they have ... more
Supporting the Supporters
As football and business become ever more intertwined, the schism between fan and footballer has increased, but there’s one organisation dedicated ... more
Ryan Nelsen Blazes a Trail From QPR to Canada
Ryan Nelsen’s decision to leave Premier League strugglers QPR for the manager’s job at FC Toronto has been questioned by many ... more
Unique proposition to fans
League One Brentford have introduced a ‘Pay What You Can’ scheme in an attempt to bring some festive cheer to their ... more
A game of two halves
Football Manager 2013 was released in November. Over the last 20 years Football Manager has developed from a computer game into ... more
Evolving female football
The Football Association’s ‘Game Changer’ plan a five-year strategy announced at the end of last month with the intention of driving ... more
