Richard Martin
Richard Martin is an experienced football writer, editor and social media producer. Before returning to London, he spent 10 years in Spain as a football correspondent and has attended over 600 games across 16 countries, his favourite being Argentina. He has also worked for Reuters, The Telegraph, The Daily Mail, The Times and AS.
Latest articles by Richard Martin
Ranked! The 10 best La Liga players right now
By Richard Martin last updated
RANKED! The last 12 winners of the Ballon d'Or played in La Liga. Here are the best players in the Spanish league right now
Barcelona withdraw from race to sign Erling Haaland
By Richard Martin published
not President Joan Laporta said a deal for the Norwegian would not be in the club's best interests
Why are Chelsea still wearing the Three logo on their shirts?
By Richard Martin published
why no logo? It is not the first time a Premier League club has run into trouble with their shirt sponsor
Manchester United urged to tempt Thomas Tuchel away from Chelsea by Jamie Carragher due to instability
By Richard Martin published
chelsea chaos The coach admitted he could not trust anyone making predictions about the club's future amid the institutional turmoil
Barcelona report: Henrik Larsson lashes out at treatment of Ronald Koeman
By Richard Martin published
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Manchester United report: Erik ten Hag ready to move to Old Trafford amid frustration with Ajax transfer policy
By Richard Martin published
ready The coach is fed up with the high player turnover and wants to really compete to win the Champions League
How many hat-tricks has Cristiano Ronaldo scored?
By Richard Martin published
how many? The Portuguese struck yet another treble to help Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-2
Harry Kane equals record for most away Premier League goals
By Richard Martin published
most away goals The Tottenham striker is even more prolific on his travels
Cristiano Ronaldo scores record-breaking 806th career goal to overtake Josef Bican
By Richard Martin published
record The Portuguese's first-half double against Tottenham saw him become the top scorer of all time according to FIFA records
Cristiano Ronaldo scores record-equalling 805th career goal to match Josef Bican
By Richard Martin published
record The Portuguese's thunderous opener against Tottenham saw him equal a FIFA record for goals scored for club and country
Roy Keane on Cristiano Ronaldo return: "A few days in Portugal has done the trick"
By Richard Martin published
cr7 The former Manchester United captain was not convinced that Ronaldo was suffering from a hip injury last week
Chelsea: Reece James, N'golo Kante, Jorginho among players at risk of leaving due to Roman Abramovich sanctions
By Richard Martin published
exodus A number of Chelsea players were expected to leave this summer but now most of the squad's futures are up in the air
Erling Haaland at Manchester City: Who will have to make way for the Norwegian?
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who's out? We assess what the superstar striker's potential arrival could mean for Riyad Mahrez, Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus
With or without Cristiano Ronaldo, Man Utd are light-years behind Man City
By Richard Martin published
no contest The Portuguese missed the derby but it made little difference as City steamrolled their rivals
Mikel Arteta plays crucial role in third Arsenal goal at Watford
By Richard Martin published
Ball boy The Gunners coach acted as a ball boy to help set up Gabriel Martinelli's decisive strike in the 3-2 win
Wonder goals propel Arsenal past Watford and into Premier League top four
By Richard Martin published
TOP (FOUR) GUNS Mikel Arteta's side rode out the storm to move above Manchester United in fourth place
Should Cristiano Ronaldo have joined Manchester City instead of United?
By Richard Martin published
What if? John Barnes thinks the Portuguese would have scored 25 goals already had he joined the Blue half of Manchester
Have Pep Guardiola and Ralf Rangnick faced each other before?
By Richard Martin published
RALF V PEP The pair have made their mark on coaching in very different ways and will come face to face in the Manchester derby
Real Madrid striker the answer to Erling Haaland question
By Richard Martin published
HAALAND'S HEIR Borussia Dortmund will almost certainly need to go shopping for a striker this summer to replace the Norwegian
Manchester United consider Robert Lewandowski to replace Cristiano Ronaldo
By Richard Martin published
WHO NOW? With the Portuguese looking likely to depart this summer, United have cast their eyes on another veteran goal machine
How much will Liverpool earn for winning the Carabao Cup?
By Richard Martin last updated
HOW MUCH? The Reds will need to find extra room in their trophy cabinet but will see barely any impact on their finances
Carabao Cup final: Kepa Arrizabalaga skies 22nd penalty as Liverpool edge marathon shootout
By Richard Martin last updated
KEP-ARGH It was a tale of two goalkeepers as Caoimhin Kelleher and Edouard Mendy kept a thrilling match goalless
Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez, Griezmann and... Yeremy Pino
By Richard Martin published
FOUR GOALS The 19-year-old Spain international joined some exalted company by scoring four goals against Espanyol
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