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The English FA Cup is acknowledged as the oldest competitive competition in the beautiful game, having first been played in the 1871–72 season. The grand old competition has produced some of the most memorable games in English football. Some clubs have been more successful than others in the competition, but who has won the FA […]
Over the years, some of football’s biggest stars have plied their trade in the French top flight. France, with its rich football history, has also produced some of the best players the beautiful game has ever seen. However, which clubs have been the most successful in the history of the French top-flight? Paris Saint-Germain (12 […]
In recent decades, the German Bundesliga has developed a reputation as one of the best and most entertaining leagues in the beautiful game. With the 2024/25 Bundesliga season on the horizon, we thought we would look at the German top-flight’s most successful clubs in terms of Bundesliga titles. Bayern Munich (32 Bundesliga titles) The Bavarians […]
Although Italian football has experienced some peaks and troughs over the years, the country has produced some of the best club teams in the game’s history. Italy’s top-flight, Serie A, has, at times in its history, also been one of the best domestic leagues in the world. However, which clubs have been the most successful […]
La Liga is one of the world’s biggest and most exciting football leagues, with some of the game’s best players. However, who are the most successful teams in the history of the Spanish top flight? Well, Real Madrid and Barcelona, of course, you don’t need to read this to know that. What you may not […]
This summer saw a significant change of guard in the Premier League, as German head coach Jurgen Klopp left Liverpool after nine years of service to the Merseyside club. A message to Liverpool supporters from JĂĽrgen Klopp. pic.twitter.com/l7rtmxgOzt — Liverpool FC (@LFC) January 26, 2024 Whoever replaced the highly-rated Klopp had a big set of […]
In recent decades, professional footballers seem to have prolonged their careers at the highest level of the game. Many players play well into their thirties and still maintain fantastic fitness levels despite the inevitability of ageing. You only have to look at two of the football legends, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, for proof that […]
On Sunday, 14th July 2024, Spain became European champions for the third time in five European Championships, recording a last-gasp 2-1 win over England in Berlin courtesy of a Mikel Oyarzabal goal. The victory was fully deserved, as La Roja won all seven of their games in Germany and looked to be deserved winners. England’s […]
Portugal headed into Euro2024 with one of the most talented and deep squads in the competition. In every position, they seemed to have quality and backup for that quality. Portugal exited Euro2024 with a damp squib However, last Monday, for all their quality, the Selecao exited the competition at the quarter-final stage to France via […]
Since its inception in 1888, the English top flight has seen a dynamic roster of clubs, with no single club maintaining a continuous presence throughout its history. In fact, the only clubs from the original 12 founding members still in the English top-flight are Aston Villa, Everton and Wolverhampton Wanderers. While some clubs have remained […]
Prospective new owners are a light at the end of the tunnel for Everton For decades, Everton Football Club has underachieved. In more recent years, the Toffees have been fighting against relegation from the Premier League. Everton’s recent financial crisis has cast a dark cloud over the club, a crisis largely attributed to the club’s […]
With Copa America 2024 in the United States fast approaching, we thought we would examine the teams that have been the most successful in South America’s elite international competition over the years. Argentina (15-time winners in 15 (1921, 1925, 1927, 1929, 1937, 1941, 1945, 1946, 1947, 1955, 1957, 1959, 1991, 1993 and 2021) The La […]
As we gear up for Euro 2024, we’ll explore the competition’s frontrunners, each group, potential Golden Boot winners, and players in the running for other individual accolades like Player of the Tournament. Who are set for glory at Euro 2024? The favourites to win the tournament are the usual suspects in the betting, the so-called […]
A thrilling 3-0 win on Wednesday night saw Atalanta win the Europa League. The Italian side scooped Europe’s second biggest club competition thanks to a hat-trick from Ademola Lookman. What’s next for both sides and what else did we learn from this game?
English football changed forever in 1992 when the top flight was rebranded as the Premier League from its previous moniker, the First Division. Since then, some new clubs have emerged as dominant forces, while other older established members have only added to their trophy collections. Here are the clubs that have won the most top-flight […]
Top English football clubs have agreed in principle to replace Profit and Sustainability rules with a new Premier League anchoring system. Whilst not all the details are yet clear, it’s no surprise to see things changing. The previous financial rules have been one of the big stories of this season.
With the recent controversial decision by the FA to abolish FA Cup replays for season 2024/25, we look at four classic FA Cup replays played over the years. Everton 4-4 Liverpool (20th February 1991, fifth round) When Merseyside giants Everton and Liverpool clashed in the FA Cup fifth round in a 0-0 draw at Anfield […]
Rodri needs a rest. The Man City midfielder confessed as much in the aftermath of his side’s 3-3 draw at Real Madrid in the Champions League Quarter-Final last week. But is he really the only one who does in an action-packed Premier League season?
The European Championships pit the best national teams on the continent against each other, with some of the world’s biggest players competing head-to-head. With Euro2024 on the horizon, in this article, we will look at the most successful teams in the history of the competition. Germany (3-time winners in 1972, 1980 and 1996) The joint-most […]
A Paris penalty robbed Newcastle of a memorable double over PSG back in November. But the decision for VAR to intervene and give the penalty that allowed Kylian Mbappé to equalise may yet have other consequences. It could have a big financial impact for other Premier League teams.
