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Positive Feelings

There were plenty of reasons to be optimistic after the Nations Cup in Gabon.

MLS Eyes South Of The Border

Europe’s ageing stars are no longer America’s most wanted.

France Reach The Summit Again

A shower of golden ticker tape cascaded down on France’s rain-soaked players as they celebrated winning the World Cup for a second time in one of the most memorable Finals of the modern era. Minutes earlier, as the players queued up to receive the trophy, the heavens had opened, soaking the FIFA dignitaries and adding to the chaos of an already frenetic night in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium.

Caught In A Political Storm

Midfielder quits national team in racism row

Champions' Homecoming

Could victory at Euro 2016 signal the start of something special for Portugal?

Nacional win Cup in Style

Colombians win their second Libertadores title after beating Independiente del Valle

Lyon remain the Team to Beat

In a new column on the women’s game, Glenn Moore looks ahead to the forthcoming season across Europe

10 Of The Best World Cup Wild Cards

Players who could spring a surprise in Russia.

FIFA Only Has Itself To Blame Over 2026 Scrap

With no one appearing to be overly thrilled with the contestants currently scrapping for the honour of hosting the 2026 World Cup, FIFA has only itself to blame.

Mexico On Top Again

Guadalajara’s lucky 13

Power Shift As Olympiakos Implode

Following seven seasons of total domination in the Greek Superleague, Olympiakos finally had their bubble of omnipotence pricked.

Aves Add To Sporting Turmoil

The build-up to the Portuguese Cup Final was all about the high-profile meltdown at Sporting.

Bayern's Midfield Warrior

The All-action Chilean Who Has Fought His Way to Success With Club and Country. 

Rodgers Targets Seven In A Row

How do you improve on perfection? Well, Brendan Rodgers and his Celtic players will discover if that is possible between now and May.

Russia Cherchesov Under Growing Pressure

The popular excuse for Russia’s poor showing in the recent Confederations Cup was the loss of key players to injury ahead of a tournament at which the semi-finals had been decreed the minimum requirement of Stanislav Cherchesov’s team by local officials, media and fans alike.

Arena Arrival Revives Campaign

With three assured berths for CONCACAF teams, plus a fourth available through a play-off, the USA ought to be home and dry before qualification even starts.

A Revolution Is Taking Place in Chinese Football

A revolution is taking place in Chinese football. A combination of government ambition and private finance has produced a series of high-profile, record breaking transfers as clubs compete to hire big-name players.

Bigger but Not Better

A 48-team World Cup will raise more cash but will be low on quality

Quality Control

World Cup expansion is another nail in the coffin of the international game, says Jonathan Wilson

Kuwaiti Steps Down

FIFA powerbroker quits amid corruption claims

Destination Cardiff

Cardiff’s majestic National Stadium of Wales is the venue for the climax to the European club season as Real Madrid and Juventus go head to head in a re-run of the 1998 Champions League Final.

National Champions Set To Miss Out

League winners could be demoted next season

Tite Takes the Plaudits

In the space of a few months, the former Corinthians coach has turned around the fortunes of the national side.

Problems Piling Up

A faltering World Cup campaign compounds domestic dilemmas.

Reasons to Be Cheerful

Success in the Euro Under-21s has given Macedonian football hope for the future.

Ahmad's CAF Is Biggest Basket Case In Football

With apologies to Lewis Carroll, the never-ending stream of bizarre events within African football might well be termed “Ahmad Through the Looking Glass”.

Cynical Algeria Deserved Their Victory

The Final of the Africa Cup of Nations was a disgrace, a game settled by a freakish second-minute goal and then systematically spoiled by Algeria.

End Of The Dream

The Champions League is already over for the best team in Europe’s worst league

Diego Maradona

Seeking a rebirth in Mexicos second tier

Andre Onana

Cameroonian keeping the faith at Ajax