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Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’
Xherdan Shaqiri’s impact, Sterling’s showboat and Ireland’s inferiority
This week’s podcast rundown.
Football in Ireland and the GAA ban
Gary Spain takes a look back at a period in Ireland’s history where the GAA’s rule 27 ban ruled heavy over football participation
Borussia Dortmund’s black and yellow train on the right track
Borussia Dortmund, under the management of Lucien Favre, have added control to their momentum this season, writes Paul Little
Barcelona slip up, Dortmund extend lead, Juventus continue winning European Football review
A lot back at the weekend that was for the top sides in Europe’s major domestic competitions.
The Manchester derby could make or break Mourinho’s season
Robert Barter looks at the tactical battles that Jose Mourinho will have to address ahead of this Sunday’s crunch Manchester Derby.
Declan Rice’s international dilemma is a no-brainer
As the debate over Declan Rice’s international loyalties seems to be coming to a conclusion, the result was never really in doubt, writes Aonghus Ó Maicín
The Copa Libertadores – Your gateway to South American football
The Copa Libertadores Final is always one to watch but this year’s showpiece tie promises to be even more exciting than ever.
Freddy Eastwood – The Basildon boy who became a cult hero and Wales international
Sam Pearce looks back at a time when Wales’ most exciting young attacking prospect was a striker named Freddy Eastwood – a traveller who lived in Essex.
Aaron Ramsey, Arsenal and contracts
Evan Coughlan discusses Aaron Ramsey’s future and Arsenal’s contract problems after the Welshman was told that he wouldn’t be offered a new deal at the club.
Globalisation and the changing face of football fandom
Takudzwa Chikonzo believes that as football continues to scale the global landscape through its increasing accessibility, the definition of what it means to be a true football supporter has changed.
Spalletti cautious despite Inter progress
Paul Little takes a look at Inter Milan who have shown signs of improvement this season under coach Luciano Spalletti.
The violent end to the careers for two of Russian football’s biggest stars
Evgeny Kolpinskiy brings us all the details of the criminal charges brought against two of Russian football’s biggest stars – Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev.