Features
Opinion, history, club profiles and long reads from the world of football.
FeaturesReal Madrid in the Premier League: A Football Fantasy
A fantasy feature imagining Real Madrid in the Premier League — how would the Spanish giants fare in English football's most demanding and relentless league?
FeaturesSpectacular Pre-Season Showdown: Football's Brilliant Unveiling of Superstars!
A look at the spectacular pre-season showcase, as the global football arena buzzes with superstar unveilings, marquee transfers and high-profile friendlies.
FeaturesWeekly News Roundup - August 8, 2016
August 2016 football news: UEFA narrows its Best Player in Europe shortlist to Ronaldo, Griezmann and Bale as the new season gets underway.
FeaturesWeekly News Roundup - July 25, 2016
Late-July 2016 football news: UEFA reveals its 10-man shortlist for the Best Player in Europe award as the new European season approaches.
FeaturesWeekly News Roundup - July 18, 2016
Football news for July 2016: Forbes ranks the world's most valuable sports teams, with the week's biggest transfer and money stories from across the game.
FeaturesFinal Games Evoke Passions Off the Football Field
How final-day matches stir passions far beyond the pitch — from fan unrest in Turkey to the drama of the FA Cup and the closing weeks of the Premier League.
FeaturesWeekly News Roundup - April 1, 2016
Early-April 2016 football news: Romelu Lukaku hints at an Everton exit and a possible Mourinho reunion as transfer speculation builds across Europe.
Weekly News Roundup - March 14, 2016
Mid-March 2016 football news: Leicester City close in on a fairytale Premier League title while Newcastle United pin their survival hopes on a new manager.
FeaturesWeekly News Roundup - March 7, 2016
The weekly football news roundup for early March 2016 — relegation and promotion battles heat up across Europe's leagues as the season enters its final stretch.
FeaturesFootball Penalties and Misconduct
Fouls and misconduct explained for the casual viewer — a clear guide to the grey areas of football penalties and the calls referees have to make.
FeaturesIntroduction to Football
A beginner-friendly introduction to football — why the beautiful game became the world's most popular sport and how newcomers can learn to appreciate it.
FeaturesGender Equality in Football
The story of women's football: a surge in popularity led by the Women's World Cup, set against a long history of bans, neglect and the fight for equality.