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Ryan Kilbane looks towards what he believes is a crucial period for Lionel Messi as the all-time great looks to taste glory with Argentina in what could be his last World Cup campaign.
Argentina are in danger of not qualifying for next summer’s World Cup, and Sam McKeever looks at how such a disaster came about.
A broken youth system, a pressuring agent and Spain’s dire finances – Sarthak Kumar finds out more about the fascinating story of Carlos Martínez.
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.
In the last edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for more under the radar deals around the world.
Thomas Wyer analyses why Shakhtar Donetsk, Olympique Lyonnais and FC Porto succeed in the transfer market, and what other clubs can do to emulate them.
In the first edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for under the radar deals, starting with Spain.
Work permit problems have been frustrating Premier League clubs since its formation in 1992, Ellis King assesses the repercussions and potential solutions.
Alcides Ghiggia was the World Cup winning hero for Uruguay in 1950. His tale is as dramatic today as it was then, writes Aidan Williams.
Philip Greene discusses the career of Adriano and how memories of his fleeting brilliance occur in both the real world and virtual realm.