Aston Villa’s 1982 European Cup win through fans’ eyes: Skipping school, exam issues and family rows
On a balmy spring evening in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, the team from Aston became European champions. It was May 26, 1982, when Aston Villa made history. They had…
Thomas Muller: The eternal Raumdeuter
When it was time for Thomas Muller to make history, he celebrated the moment as only Thomas Muller could. As a substitute and making his 710th appearance for Bayern Munich,…
The Champions League returns: Your guide to its new format, storylines, tactics and how to watch
This season will bring us a Champions League like none we have seen before. In the competition’s new “one big league” format, holders Real Madrid will be looking to add…
Explaining the lost generation of footballers who came after Messi and Ronaldo
On October 28, at the Theatre du Chatelet in Paris, there will be a new winner of the Ballon d’Or, the highest individual accolade in men’s football. By common consent,…
Thierry Henry criticizes football schedule: “There are too many games”
Former Arsenal and Barcelona striker Thierry Henry has criticized the football schedule, saying there are “too many games”. The expansion of the World Cup, Club World Cup and Champions League…
Aston Villa defends Champions League ticket prices: ‘We need to generate as much revenue as possible’
Aston Villa have saved the cost of Champions League tickets after general admission to the club’s home game against Bayern Munich sold out on Monday. Villa Park will host Europe’s…
Breaking down Cristiano Ronaldo’s 900 career goals
Cristiano Ronaldo has now scored 900 goals in his professional career — the first as a 17-year-old in October 2002 and the most recent at the age of 39 on…
Under-the-radar transfers: 10 intriguing deals from this summer’s window
The summer of 2024; the one when Brighton broke the bank, Mbappe moved to Madrid, and one of the world’s most coveted strikers joined Galatasaray on loan. Yes, it was…
Aston Villa are refusing a request from the fans’ board to cap ticket prices in the Champions League
Aston Villa have refused a request from the Fans’ Advisory Board (FAB) to cap the price of Champions League tickets with the cheapest entry for adults now starting at £70.…
Reinier Jesus: The story of Real Madrid’s forgotten €30m Brazilian prodigy
In December 2019, Reinier Jesus was asked to attend a meeting with his family and representatives at Flamengo’s hotel for the Club World Cup in Qatar. The then 17-year-old Brazilian…