How long passes by goalkeepers went from practical to tactical

The death of the long ball has been frequently pronounced as football has evolved in the…

From Drake in pink to ‘Blokecore’: How football shirts became fashionable

Football shirts were once an item of clothing for a) players to wear at work, and…

Ten Hag’s ‘two trophies’ line is true – but it’s not the only measure of progress

It was about as close as an FA Cup-winning manager has come to a mic drop.…

Vaseline, hairspray, shaving foam… What’s the best substance to put on goalkeeper gloves?

Andre Onana returned to competitive football this weekend in the Community Shield against Manchester City, with…

Leny Yoro, from Paris boy to Man Utd: ‘He had the same speed as Kylian Mbappe’

There are always Sliding Doors moments in a player’s career; points when a lifetime’s path takes…

How France became the Premier League’s transfer market of choice

Manchester United’s £52million signing of Leny Yoro was a deal to make European football sit up…