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Europe’s elite and the Super League siren call

Many attempts have been made by Europe’s elite to transition towards a European ‘Super League’, but that reality may be creeping closer to reality, writes Ross Findlay.

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Only perfection will do for Ireland in October

Ireland face another arduous World Cup qualifying campaign, but with shifted expectations, they should start playing and winning like favourites, writes Feargal Brennan.

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Who are Las Palmas and how did they get into La Liga’s elite? Part 2

The Canary Island minnows have exploded onto La Liga’s map, thanks to a brilliant second half of 15/16 and a hot start to 16/17. Just who are these guys?

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Why Leicester City won’t win the Premier League this season

Leicester City provided the biggest upset in Premier League history when they won the title last season, but they won’t be amongst the contenders this term, writes Moha Albanna.

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Who are Las Palmas and how did they get into La Liga’s elite? Part 1

After two games a certain team was leading La Liga ahead of FC Barcelona and Real Madrid…No, it’s not Atletico Madrid or Sevilla, It’s Las Palmas.

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Are Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool the Robin Hood of the Premier League?

September 19th, 2016 by Nick Balchin

Nick Balchin discusses Jurgen Klopp’s results since taking over from Brendan Rodgers as Liverpool manager last year.

Do you TUE? Doping Armageddon for football

September 19th, 2016 by Alan Moore

Is our desire for more competition and excitement driving footballers to risk their health through doping, asks Alan Moore.

Radio MLS podcast: FC Dallas and Leo the Lion battle the pink robots

September 16th, 2016 by Back Page Football

A U.S. Open Cup win for F.C. Dallas and Major League Soccer’s plans for future expansion feature on this week’s Radio MLS.

Is it time to call time on the David Moyes managerial myth?

September 14th, 2016 by Graeme Wallace

Graeme Wallace examines the flaws that have dominated David Moyes’ much heralded yet deeply inconsistent managerial career.

How good is Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane?

September 13th, 2016 by Paul Little

Paul Little discusses the impact that Zinedine Zidane has had since taking over at Real Madrid, the reigning Champions League holders.

I’m done with England – and Big Sam can’t change that

September 13th, 2016 by Thomas Wyer

England’s dramatic late win over Slovakia gave Sam Allardyce his first win in charge but they are still too dull for Thomas Wyer.

Radio MLS podcast: This Landon Life – Donovan returns

September 10th, 2016 by Back Page Football

It’s been a hectic with in U.S. soccer, and the Radio MLS crew break down all the big talking points including Landon Donovan’s comeback.

Balancing dreams and realities in West Ham’s ‘New Season’

September 10th, 2016 by Charles Pulling

West Ham are adjusting to a new life in a new stadium, but dreams of competing at the highest level should be tempered with a dose of reality, writes Charles Pulling.

Landon Donovan comes out of retirement and re-joins LA Galaxy

September 9th, 2016 by Back Page Football

There was a surprise sprung in MLS last night with the news that Landon Donovan will re-join LA Galaxy for the remainder of the 2016 season.

Football origins – The global game’s Meso-American roots

September 9th, 2016 by Samiran Mishra

In the first part of a series, Samiran Mishra traces the cultural and historical roots of the World’s favourite game, starting with ancient origins in South and Central America.

Four possible replacements for Sergio Aguero in the Manchester Derby

September 9th, 2016 by Back Page Football

Pep Guardiola will have to make do without Sergio Aguero for this weekend’s Manchester Derby against United and there a number of possible alternatives.