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Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior – The World’s Hottest Property?

June 25th, 2011 by Ciaran Kelly

With a number of big name clubs reportedly chasing his signature, Neymar is currently one of the most coveted players in world football.

Women’s World Cup Preview

June 24th, 2011 by Mary Kelly

The Women’s World Cup kicks off in Germany this weekend and Mary Kelly has put together a great preview for us.

Westwood Addition Good Start to Sunderland’s Summer

June 24th, 2011 by Andrew McCarten

Sunderland’s acquisition of Kieren Westwood has slipped under the radar amongst talk of big money moves but Andrew McCarten believes his signing is a shrewd one by Steve Bruce.

Off the Cuff – Reality fails to bite once again for England

June 23rd, 2011 by Ed Diggins

After a bit of a break from BPF, Ed Diggins is back with a new Off the Cuff column which looks at England’s latest international disaster.

Robbie Keane: 14 Years of a Legend Being Taken For Granted (Part 2)

June 23rd, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Following on from yesterday’s first part of the Robbie Keane biography, Willie Gannon concludes the journey taken by Ireland’s record goal scorer.

Chile’s Time is Now

June 23rd, 2011 by Gaurav Dhar

With so many admirers worldwide, Chile have become a lot of people’s second nation, but Gaurav Dhar believes it’s now time for them to achieve some real success.

Hand of God 25 Years On

June 22nd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

It’s 25 years to the day since Diego Maradon’s famous ‘Hand of God’ goal against England, and Ger McCarthy remembers one of football’s most controversial moments.

Al Volo: Juventus and the European Cup

June 22nd, 2011 by Adam Digby

This week’s Al Volo sees Adam Digby look at Juventus and the Old Lady’s involved in the European Cup down through the years.

Robbie Keane: 14 Years of a Legend Being Taken For Granted (Part 1)

June 22nd, 2011 by Willie Gannon

Often an opinion divider, always a goal scorer, Robbie Keane is one of Ireland’s best strikers of all time, and Willie Gannon provides us with a concise overview of the Tallaght native’s career thus far.