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Baniyas – The Abu Dhabi minnows with an eye on the title

Sarthak Kumar shines a light on the Abu Dhabi minnows with an eye for a good deal and a squad to finally mount a serious assault at the title.

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.

In the first edition of a three-part series, Sarthak Kumar scours the world transfer market for under the radar deals, starting with Spain.

Rayo Vallecano are a club that survives relegation and defies its budget year-on-year. Sarthak Kumar introduces us to the pride of Vallekas.

Sarthak Kumar tells the story of Raúl Tamudo and how two of his goals had deep-meaning consequences for two clubs.

Alan Moore begins his in depth look at arguably the biggest issue in Russian football.

Alexander Gago looks ahead to the North American Soccer League season, the nation’s second tier competition.

Alexander Gago previews the much anticipated opening weekend clash between Kaka and David Villa in MLS.

After an early career that promised so much, Philippe Mexes is quickly turning into a comedy character at AC Milan, writes Oli Baise.

Robert Redmond discusses Jose Mourinho and after a disappointing 2013/14 season, isn’t far from he himself being a managerial flop.