Latest articles by Charlie Carmichael
Why Wolfsburg manager Martin Schmidt makes his players brush their teeth post-match
In Other News... The Swiss coach has identified a unique method for getting the best out his new team – and it appears to be working
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: 90-81
FFT100 Next up, our first shot-stoppers and an Englishman enter the fray. Other picks include a Champions League-winning striker and Bayern stars heading in opposite directions
Saudi women will be granted access to football stadia for the first time in 2018
In Other News... In a historical breakthrough for women's rights, the Saudi Arabian government will allow women to attend football matches in the new year
Former Celtic manager strips back tension by baring all
In Other News... Old Bhoys boss Ronny Deila demonstrated a unique way of relaxing his players before a big game.
Riyad Mahrez watches on awkwardly as Algeria manager Rabah Madjer launches astonishing rant at journalist
In Other News... They may have just beaten the Central African Republic 3-0, but Madjer was livid when questioned about his side's failure to qualify for the World Cup
FourFourTwo’s 100 Best Teenagers in the World 2017: 30-21
100 Best Teenagers Bright young things in the top 30 include the hyped-up Norwegian who made his international debut at 15, and the Ligue 1 goalkeeper who's been first choice for Toulouse since he was 16
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: 40-31
FFT100 One half of Liverpool's Fantastic Four feature here, along with the warlord of Rome and PSG's ticking metronome
FOX Sports shelled out $400m for World Cup TV rights – then watched USA fail to qualify
In Other News... The broadcasters have been left dismayed after the USMNT crashed out of 2018 World Cup contention with a shock 2-1 loss to Trinidad & Tobago
Tim Cahill embroiled in controversy after doing sponsored celebration
In Other News... He may have scored the winner on Tuesday, but it's Cahill's goal celebration that's making headlines this week
Summer signings XI: the best Premier League transfers by position this summer
Premier League Who's done the best business in each area this summer? Charlie Carmichael picks out 11 players who've filled holes perfectly for Premier League clubs this summer
Dutch team lose penalty shootout they won three weeks earlier – and it's all the ref's fault
In Other News... Dutch outfit FC Lisse thought they'd progressed to the next round of KNVB Cup – until they realised the referee's error
Juventus unveil delightful one-off home kit to mark 120-year anniversary
In Other News... The design is beautifully retro – and has football fans worldwide purring
Everton fans poke fun at Liverpool with Google Maps prank
In Other News... There hasn’t been a great deal for the blue half of Merseyside to smile about recently, but a quick edit on the internet has brought grins back to Toffee faces
Leicester's Ahmed Musa buys second petrol station in Nigeria
In Other News... Musa is fuelling an impressive business portfolio with the acquisition of a second station in his homeland
Juventus to become stars of new Netflix series
In Other News... The Turin side will have to make sure they're all camera ready as they look set to star in TV show.
FourFourTwo's 100 Best Football Players in the World 2017: 80-71
FFT100 From a veteran of the Old Lady rearguard to a Swede upstart who's taken 2017 by storm, our next batch of talent has an eclectic mixture of fresh and familiar faces
Everton fan attacks Lyon goalkeeper with one hand while holding toddler in the other
In Other News... The ugly scenes ensued after Toffees captain Ashley Willams started a mass brawl in last night's 2-1 Europa League defeat
Watch: Woking's Declan Appau scores outrageous goal against Guiseley
In Other News... The former Fulham and Wimbledon youth showed great technique to tee himself up for a belting half-volley
Watch: Edward Nketiah sets Arsenal record by scoring brace in Carabao Cup
In Other News... Despite needing extra-time to see off Championship opposition, teenager Nketiah's double fired the Gunners into the quarter-finals
U2 concert in Argentina delayed for two hours so fans could watch Lionel Messi's hat-trick
In Other News... Bono's lot were made to wait before taking the stage as locals jubilantly celebrated Argentina's qualification for Russia 2018
Ryan Babel hits woodwork three times in a row trying to score in Netherlands training
In Other News... Yet more misery for the Dutch, as ex-Liverpool winger Babel struggles to beat the keeper by hitting the bar and post (twice) before skying a wayward shot
