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On Wayne Rooney and ‘missed opportunities’ for England
Sean Maslin looks back at Wayne Rooney’s long England career and ponders what might have been for the nation’s leading scorer.
Category: Opinion
Preston North End should be considered dark horses for Championship promotion
With this season set to be one of the most competitive in recent years, Olivia Simpson assesses the prospects of one of The Championship’s dark horses, Preston North End.
Financial Fair Play is dead so what comes next?
The transfer of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain shows that Financial Fair Play is dead and Thomas Wyer discusses what this means for the future.
Have Paris Saint-Germain changed football forever?
Neymar’s decision to swap Spain for France sent shockwaves through world football, blowing the previous record for a transfer fee out of the water.
Federico Bernardeschi can become Juventus’ next Italian superstar
Kieran Stewart runs the rule over Federico Bernardeschi who recently signed for Juventus and has already been compared to the great Roberto Baggio.
What will Gylfi Sigurdsson bring to Everton?
Karan Tejwani analyses the impact Gylfi Sigurdsson can have at Everton following his move to Merseyside from Premier League rivals Swansea City.
Why is the Dutch national side failing?
Kaustubh Pandey looks at the problems facing the Dutch side as they slip further and further away from the dizzy heights of the 1970s and 80s.
Should the transfer window be closed before the season starts?
Evan Coughlan gives his thoughts on the structure of the transfer window and how it interferes with teams’ season preparations.
Can AC Milan become a European giant again?
AC Milan have spent £161.08 million this summer; will this bring success temporarily or can they have a second golden era?
Guardiola’s Manchester City spend big, but will it be enough?
Manchester City have brought in plenty of new faces this summer as they look to mount a strong Premier League title challenge.