Better shape up

We may remain some distance from the balmy spring evenings, in which key encounters kick off in fading light, but we are now approaching the business end of the UEFA Champions League. Excusing a derogatory generalisation, trips to the unknown depths of Eastern Europe have been negotiated, bar of course the impressive Shakhtar Donetsk. Intoxicating thoughts have now turned to the bright and captivating lights of the San Siro and the Santiago Bernabeu

Click to read more ...

Barcelona need a Nou 'keeper

According to a number of reports, Liverpool are bracing themselves for a bid from Barcelona for Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina. Barcelona's current number one, Victor Valdes, has revealed he has no intention of extending his contract at the Nou Camp, beyond 2014 - thus Barcelona are in the market for a new shot stopper.

Click to read more ...

3 La Liga stars Premier League clubs should be looking at

Swansea have shown how beneficial it can be to do their shopping in La Liga, staying away from Barcelona and Real Madrid, you can grab some bargains. Here are some players that I feel would benefit any Premier League side.

Click to read more ...

Three big transfers that could go through this month

While the January transfer window is never the “big spending” one, usually reserved for the summer, plenty of action still occurs over the month.

Click to read more ...

The Bundesliga: Everybody's second favourite league in 2013/14 (Video)

This week’s announcement that Pep Guardiola will be re-starting his already illustrious managerial career in the Bundesliga as opposed to the Premier League next season appears to have shocked many football journalists and supporters on our shores, who fully expected Guardiola to take a seat in the dugout vacated by either Rafa Benitez or Roberto Mancini. However, should we be so surprised that Pep has elected to test himself in Germany?

Click to read more ...

One More Opinion On Pep Choosing Bayern

Everybody has had their say on Pep Guardiola’s choice to snub the Premier League, Serie A and Ligue 1 in order to take over as manager of Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich

Click to read more ...

Barca Tell Manchester City "Hands Off"

Manchester City have been told “hands off” by Barcelona president Sandro Rosell

Click to read more ...

Barca won’t be denied Wembley date

With the last 16 of the Champions League less than a month away, it is a good time to assess the teams in with a shout in the Champions League betting odds of walking away with the biggest prize in European football on May 25.

Click to read more ...

The Greatest Of This Generation : Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi?

Lionel Messi won his 4^th Ballon D’Or on Monday night. In the process, making him the only player since the inception of the award to win four in a row. At the same time, beating off  media labelled ‘rival’ Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona teammate Anders Iniesta.

Click to read more ...

Wenger Wants Fab Return (Video)

Arsenal fans have seen 4 of their best players, Samir Nasri, Robin Van Persie, Alex Song and Cesc Fabregas, all leave in £20 million-plus moves in the past 2 summers but there is one of those players Arsene Wenger is hoping will return to North London.

Click to read more ...

What the FIFA World XI tells us about modern football

Spain just can't seem to stop winning, can they? They've certainly achieved on the pitch – having been the first ever side to retain the European title, and picking up a World Cup in between.

Click to read more ...

Fifa's World XI of the Year is Only Half Right

The Ballon d'Or awards ceremony was conducted yesterday and threw up a few points of contention with its world XI.

Click to read more ...

Are we still having the Messi debate? (Video)

On Monday night, Lionel Messi made history. Again.

Click to read more ...

David Villa is Exactly What Arsenal Need (Video)

Arsenal earned a replay against Swansea in the FA Cup yesterday with another inconsistent performance. A result that could have been avoided had Arsenal had Villa.

Click to read more ...

Can third time be a charm for Henry and Arsenal? (Video)

With 378 appearances and 228 goals for their famous team, Thierry Henry is an undoubted legend at Arsenal Football Club.  More than this, the French striker epitomises an entire era of the Gunners’ history.

Click to read more ...