Back page Croatian heroics should serve as inspiration but not as a blueprint for success
Darren Holland discusses Croatia’s run to the 2018 World Cup Final, how it came about, and what the future may hold once the dust settles.
Five contenders to win the UEFA Champions League this season
The qualifying rounds of the 2018/19 Champions League have already kicked off so here’s a look at five of the top sides who should contend for the trophy.
QPR can replicate England’s heroics in the Championship
After England’s surprise heroics in this summer’s World Cup, Luke Phelps considers QPR replicating that success in the Championship
The midfield maestro and the chain-smoking perfectionist – How Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho can revolutionise Chelsea
Robert Pratley talks to Matthew Santangelo of ItalianFootballDaily about Chelsea’s joint acquisition of Maurizio Sarri and Jorginho from Napoli.
This summer’s World Cup has re-started our love affair with football
With the dust settled from the World Cup in Russia, Kevin Coleman looks back on a tournament that re-started our love affair with football
World Cup Final win will be delayed justice for Hrvoje Custic
In 2008, Croatian footballer Hrvoje Custic died while playing because Croatian authorities refused to remove a concrete wall that surrounded his pitch.
Where will Xherdan Shaqiri fit in at Liverpool under Jürgen Klopp?
Robert Barter gives his thoughts on Liverpool’s new signing after Swiss international Xherdan Shaqiri moved to Anfield from Stoke City.
Global Legacy – Looking back at the very first World Cup Final
Ahead of the 2018 World Cup final, Evan Coughlan looks back at the first ever tournament and its enduring global legacy.
Odsonne Edouard must be Celtic’s key talisman this season
It will be crucial for Brendan Rodgers to find a go-to goalscorer at Celtic Park, as Rangers will look to make a big title charge this upcoming season, writes Cameron O’Mara.
No losers in Cristiano Ronaldo’s move to Juventus
Matthew Galea assesses the summer’s biggest transfer story as Cristiano Ronaldo swaps Real Madrid for Juventus after a trophy-laden decade in Spain.
Arrogance at the heart of Germany’s World Cup failure
As Germany return home early from the World Cup, Rob Jones examines the arrogance at the heart of the reigning champion’s failure.
‘Connectedness’ is the key to success for Steve McClaren at QPR
‘Connectedness’ is the key to squad-building for Steve McClaren at QPR, writes Luke Phelps.
Despite World Cup disappointments, there are grounds for optimism for Australia
Despite disappointing results at this World Cup, William Stebbing believes there are grounds for optimism for Australia for the future