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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.

Refugees Welcome

St Pauli lead football's response to humanitarian crisis.

It's Muller Time!

The Bayern Munich and Germany star may be in his prime, but not everyone was convinced he’d make it.

Out Of This World

The planet’s best player opens up about his life off the pitch

Home Improvement

Throughout his career the striker has worked hard, on and off the pitch, to improve his game

Six Appeal

The world’s most expensive player is hoping to lead Brazil to a record sixth World Cup

Brian Glanville

Seven goals raise plenty of questions about City’s defensive frailties

Million Dollar Debut

Brazilian 16-year-old set to become the world’s most expensive teenager

Football's Concussion Problem Will End Up In Court

UEFA has now become the first of football’s continental confederations to address the sport’s concussion problem. Better late than never, one might say. Late it certainly is, but whether it represents any improvement in the sport’s attitude is questionable.

“We Won't Be Tourists In Russia”

Portugal’s Euro-winning coach reflects on the upcoming Confederations Cup

No Easy Ride For Imports

Cole and Essien struggle in new league

Flamengo And Chapecoense Miss Out

Big two nations dominate group stage of South America’s premier club competition

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

Mixed Emotions

Nacional crash out of Club World Cup but earn praise for insisting Chapecoense are crowned Sudamericana champions.

Jonathan Wilson Technically Speaking

The pressing questions over Bielsa’s energy

Corentin Martins

Ex-France international taking Mauritania to the African Nations Cup

The Mauro & Wanda Show

The career of Inter’s Argentinian striker, supported by his agent wife, is at a crossroads

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.

Jim Holden At The Heart Of The Game

Goodbye is the hardest word for Terry and Totti

Jonathan Wilson Technically Speaking

The end of the full-back as we know it

Keir Radnedge The Insider

Uruguay wave goodbye to 2030 dream

Can Les Bleues Overcome Their German Hoodoo?

France and Germany start favourites for Euro 2017

Boca's Triumph Lacks Sparkle

Bombonera celebrates title success but the season has few high points

Struggling Anderlecht Turn To Old Boy Kompany

Swapping the silverware-smelting works that are Manchester City for the role of player-coach at his old Anderlecht stomping ground, Vincent Kompany will be only too aware of the enormity of the challenge he faces at the Brussels club.

PSG On Top Again But Are Going Backwards

European success looks further out of reach than ever.

Liverpool Edge All-English Affair

Experience tells as Klopp’s men claim sixth title.

Chelsea Triumph In Baku

Hazard shines in half-empty stadium.