Saka Seals Arsenal Victory.
Bukayo Saka’s second-half goal earned Arsenal a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Aston Villa at Villa Park on Monday, extending the Premier League champions’ perfect start to the 2026/27 season. Saka struck in the 59th minute, turning home Riccardo…
Gobena, Jepchirchir Conquer Sydney.
Ethiopia’s Addisu Gobena and Kenya’s Peres Jepchirchir won the 2026 Sydney Marathon on August 30, with Gobena setting a new men’s course record and Jepchirchir claiming her fourth World Marathon Major title.Gobena, 21, clocked 2:04:42 to beat compatriot…
Premier League Fires Up.
The Premier League’s second round of the 2026/27 campaign has already produced plenty of goals, surprises and talking points, with Manchester City, Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester United all involved in action. On Friday, the Premier…
The Footballer Who Never Played .
Do you know once Carlos Kaiser scammed 10 football teams for more than a decade? The Brazilian built what may be one of football’s most extraordinary careers without becoming the footballer everyone thought he was. For years, Carlos Henrique Raposo…
Inside African Football.
Africa has given the football world some of its most gifted players, yet one question continues to linger over the continent’s beautiful game: why does Africa produce world-class footballers far more consistently than it produces world-class…
Big Six Ready For Fire.
The Premier League’s second round promises a blockbuster weekend as Manchester City, Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal prepare to take centre stage, with the six giants facing crucial early tests from Friday…
Italy’s Refereeing Goldmine.
Italy has produced an extraordinary number of referees who have reached the highest levels of international football, from Pierluigi Collina and Nicola Rizzoli to Roberto Rosetti and Gianluca Rocchi, raising a fascinating question:- Why does Italy keep…
Spain’s Manager-making machine.
From Pep Guardiola and Luis Enrique to Ernesto Valverde, Mikel Arteta, Xabi Alonso and Andoni Iraola, Spain has produced a remarkable generation of football managers who have gone on to lead major clubs and influence the modern game. But why does Spain…
Saudi Football’s mysterious Al.
From Al-Hilal and Al-Nassr to Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli, the names of Saudi Arabia’s football clubs share a striking feature that has become familiar to football fans around the world—but the word “Al” is not a surname, nor does it mean that the clubs…
Basque Football’s Power House .
SAN SEBASTIÁN, is small corner of northern Spain has produced a remarkable number of football managers who have gone on to lead some of Europe’s biggest clubs, raising a fascinating question: what is it about the Basque Country, and particularly…