As Joao Pedro Takes Chelsea’s No. 9, Has Curse Claimed Its Final Victim? A change in squad numbers opens the door to a much-needed end to the curse. Sports Illustrated · Aug 20
Real Madrid’s Biggest Transfer Fees for Academy Players—Ranked La Fábrica has been hugely profitable for Madrid over the years. Sports Illustrated · Aug 4
FIFA Urged to Investigate Argentina Over 'Falklands Are Argentine' Banner After Beating England Argentina's World Cup semi-final win over England was marred by a controversial banner, reigniting the Falkland Islands dispute and prompting calls for a FIFA investigation. International Business Times UK · Jul 16
Lethal Spain execute plan to perfection on way to World Cup final Brilliant buildup play has often withered but control and flawless execution overcame France’s more variable chaos The Guardian - US · Jul 15
Rodri: ‘France are one of the best teams here, in great form, but so are Spain. We can beat them’ The Spain captain on his team’s chances in the World Cup semi-final, analysing every game so far and how to get the best out of Lamine Yamal The Guardian - UK · Jul 13
Spain Player Ratings vs. Austria: Rampant Roja Ease Into Last 16 Mikel Oyarzabal struck twice for La Roja as Austria was easily cast aside. Sports Illustrated · Jul 2
Fabián Ruiz: ‘It’s not important who plays, it’s important we support each other’ On the eve of their last-32 game with Austria, Fabián Ruiz tells Sid Lowe about Spain’s team spirit and finding his rhythm after injury The Guardian - UK · Jul 1
‘We’re the same as we were then’: bullish Spain confident of repeating Euros success Squad has evolved since 2024 but the European champions are happy to embrace the tag of tournament favourites The Guardian - UK · Jun 14
‘We bring in hungry, humble players’: How Cesc Fàbregas is leading the incredible rise of Como The tiny Italian club are flying high with the help of the former Arsenal player, ambitious owners and a scouting guru inspired by Football Manager The Guardian - UK · May 7
Spain vs. Serbia—International Friendly: Preview, Predictions and Lineups Spain and Serbia meet for just the fourth time on Friday. Sports Illustrated · Mar 27
‘On the Verge’—How Chelsea Twice Came Close to Rewriting Premier League History With Blockbuster Transfer Chelsea had two chances to sign one of the greatest players in Premier League history. Sports Illustrated · Feb 5
Frustration for Como but Fàbregas’s side have one of strongest identities in Serie A There were tears after Como’s nonsensical draw with Atalanta but this young possession-based team is heading places The Guardian - UK · Feb 2
Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid: Last 10 Madrid Derby Results The Spanish giants are gearing up to write the 242nd chapter of their bitter rivalry. Sports Illustrated · Jan 8
Inside view on Celtic target Giuseppe Ambrosino as interest turns striker's head Celtic target Guiseppe Ambrosino could be leaning towards a move to Glasgow, with enquiries from the Scottish champions turning the head of the… The National (Scotland) · Jul 7, 2025
The Guardian - UK · Jun 26, 2025 Football transfer rumours: Liverpool enter race for Viktor Gyökeres? Newcastle eye Johan Bakayoko? | PSG return with new Illia Zabarnyi offer? | Leeds to sign Lecce striker? | Álvaro Morata to Como?
The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024 Undermined and under duress, Fonseca leaves Milan with ‘calm conscience’ Paulo Fonseca failed to meet his own expectations but was treated poorly by Milan, who have appointed Sérgio Conceição
The Guardian - UK · Dec 29, 2024 Mikel Oyarzabal: ‘Not going to the World Cup made me win the Euros’ Euro 2024 champion reflects on sealing Spain’s triumph and how a team without big names were stronger together
FourFourTwo · Nov 25, 2024 European Championship-winning captains From the inaugural tournament in 1960 to the present day, a look at the captains who led their nations to European Championship glory...
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2024 Álvaro Morata silences Bernabéu as Milan capitalise on Real Madrid malaise Álvaro Morata scored against his former club as Milan cruised to a 3-1 win against struggling Real Madrid
The Guardian - UK · Oct 12, 2024 Martín Zubimendi plays Rodri’s part in Spain’s homecoming against Denmark Midfielder’s thumping volley earned Spain a 1-0 victory over Denmark in their first home match since winning Euro 2024
FourFourTwo · Oct 12, 2024 Hat-trick scorers who ended up on the losing side A look at some of the footballers from the men's game who hit hat-tricks but still ended up on the losing side...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 Morata: depression and panic attacks made me fear I would miss Euro 2024 Álvaro Morata has experienced depression and panic attacks and said it feels like ‘you have another person inside that you have to fight’
The Guardian - UK · Oct 10, 2024 Will the UK ‘give up’ Gibraltar next? In Spain, we’re more worried about Brexit’s absurdities Ignore warnings of the Rock following the Chagos Islands – new border checks are more of a threat to livelihoods in the territory and beyond
The Guardian - UK · Oct 3, 2024 Emiliano Martínez’s ears are ringing but Manchester United’s are burning In today’s Football Daily: Bayern beaten in Big Cup, broccoli and RIP Lord Herman Ouseley
Sports Illustrated · Oct 1, 2024 AC Milan Predicted Lineup vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Champions League Paulo Fonseca should look to pick a similar lineup that took care of business vs. Lecce in Serie A.