Have Rangers turned a corner under Derek McInnes following their commanding Old Firm triumph over Celtic? Stevie Miller, Kevin Thomson and Cillian Sheridan review the emphatic result at Ibrox, examine why Celtic struggled in every area of the field, and consider what the outcome could mean for both clubs going forward. The discussion also covers […]
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Rick Edwards, Luke Edwards and Charlie Austin review the biggest talking points from the latest round of Premier League fixtures. Manchester City narrowly defeated Manchester United to maintain their flawless league record, although questions remain over whether Erling Haaland’s decisive goal should have been allowed. Michael Carrick’s team also face scrutiny after failing to take […]
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Barcelona maintained their flawless start to the season after battling to a 4-2 La Liga win against Levante in Valencia on Sunday. Quick attacking moves helped Barcelona establish a two-goal advantage inside 19 minutes, with Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal finding the net. Levante responded strongly and ended the first half with six attempts compared […]
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In this episode of The Football Interview, Kelly Somers sits down with Manchester City defender Rúben Dias. He talks about adapting to Enzo Maresca’s leadership following ten successful years with Pep Guardiola in charge. The conversation also explores the changes within the squad after Bernardo Silva and John Stones departed during the summer. Dias also […]
Continue ReadingMorocco’s prime minister has urged the president of the national football federation to stop promising that the country will host the 2030 World Cup final, while Spain maintains that the match should be played on Spanish soil. Morocco, Spain and Portugal will jointly host the next men’s World Cup. However, Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay will […]
Continue ReadingTHE ULTIMATE MICROMANAGER Football coaches have long relied on psychological tricks and behind-the-scenes disruption to gain an advantage over visiting opponents. From positioning changing-room hooks unusually high and installing uncomfortably low seats to painting walls in supposedly calming shades or shifting advertising boards to obstruct long throw-ins, some coaching teams will try almost anything that […]
Continue ReadingCan Stenhousemuir maintain their extraordinary momentum and produce a major upset against Hearts? With a crucial League Cup clash approaching, why are Kilmarnock and Aberdeen under such intense scrutiny? Could Hibs’ trip to Ross County prove decisive for David Gray? And ahead of the season’s opening Old Firm encounter, can Derek McInnes guide Rangers to […]
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French Football Federation president Philippe Diallo said Gianni Infantino had “severely harmed football’s reputation and unity” while confirming that France would no longer support his bid for another term as president of the sport’s global governing body. On Thursday, the FFF’s executive committee voted unanimously to revoke the endorsement it had formally granted at the […]
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Gianni Infantino has placed Fifa’s administration of Caribbean nations under separate management from the rest of Concacaf, a decision his critics widely see as an effort to divide the coalition seeking to remove him from office. Concacaf represents North America, Central America and the Caribbean, which had previously been administered together. However, former Switzerland international […]
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Spanish second-tier club Eldense have announced that Argentine legend Lionel Messi has entered into an initial agreement to become their majority shareholder. This would be Messi’s second investment in a Spanish football club, following his purchase of Catalan team Cornella in April. The 39-year-old former Barcelona attacker currently represents Inter Miami and recently ended his […]
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