Latest articles by Lee Roden
Downing Barça, outscoring Cristiano: Arsenal-linked Lucas resurrecting Deportivo
Lucas Pérez Martinez The former Champions League semi-finalists-turned-Segunda fodder have had tough times of late – but so too has their thriving forward who's attracting English interest, writes Lee Roden...
FFT100 2018: No.20, Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
FFT100 Barcelona's brilliant sweeper-keeper has blossomed between the sticks and earns his rightful place as the third-best goalkeeper in the world
6 things you genuinely might not know about Pep Guardiola
Pep Guardiola Pep is preparing to take to the dugout at Old Trafford for the first time as Manchester City manager. Lee Roden’s got you covered on the things you might not know about the former Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss...
From blue to red? How France-born Laporte could become the new Diego Costa
Aymeric Laporte Lee Roden explains how Vicente del Bosque could be about to persuade another non-native to switch international allegiances...
FourFourTwo's 50 Best Football Managers in the World 2015: No.2
FFT 50 Managers Lee Roden gives the rundown on the Spanish genius who finishes runner-up in our list of the best managers in world football...
Zidane rewards hard work, and is the league title back on? 4 things from Barcelona 1-2 Real Madrid
Stats Zone Lee Roden was at Camp Nou to analyse the game using our award-winning app Stats Zone...
Watch out, Barça: Why their city rivals are on the march – and might want Mourinho
Espanyol Espanyol have a new owner with cash to splash, but is he the man to lead them to future glory? Lee Roden examines where the Catalan club stand...
Andre Gomes: Valencia’s terrific playmaker who could be Mendes’s next big sale
Valencia The Portuguese starlet could be the key to Valencia rediscovering the form of last season, explains Lee Roden...
Luis Enrique has made history 50 games in – but still he's far from loved at Barcelona
Luis Enrique The Spaniard will have the best record of any Barca boss after 50 games, but Lee Roden says he may never be truly accepted even with a treble victory this season...
How Sweden built a team to believe in – and why it spells trouble for England
FIFA World Cup On the bones of Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s international retirement and a glorious 2015 under-21 triumph, Sweden have built a side to shock the world – and counteract England, writes Lee Roden
How Antoine Griezmann became this season's most important player in Europe
Antoine Griezmann The little Frenchman from Mâcon has helped drag Atlético Madrid to the La Liga summit with a string of match-winners. Lee Roden analyses the Atlético hero...
The Derby reject outscoring Gareth Bale in Spain and catching Premier League eyes
Alberto Bueno Alberto Bueno went from footballing royalty to being released by the Rams - but as Lee Roden reports, Alberto Bueno is working his way back...
How Luis Enrique has already revitalised Messi at Barcelona
Stats Zone Lee Roden analyses the uprising of Barca's former Ballon d'Or winner after a difficult campaign for the Blaugrana under Gerardo Martino...
FFT100 2018: No.15, Luis Suarez (Barcelona)
FFT100 A Clasico hat-trick and stunning assist in the World Cup last 16 were yet more evidence of the Barça tyro's prevailing class on the biggest occasions. He's still going alright...
Why Celtic’s European consistency deserves much more credit
Celtic Failure to qualify for the Champions League was ridiculed, but the Bhoys' record in Europe overall is surprisingly excellent. Look at the numbers, though, and that shouldn't necessarily be the case
Introducing the most sought-after suit in football (and he's wanted by Tottenham)
Sevilla Lee Roden explains why everyone wants a piece of Monchi, Sevilla's in-demand sporting director...
What you need to know about Spurs target Federico Fazio
Talentspotter Lee Roden evaluates the no-nonsense stopper soon to be pitching up at White Hart Lane...
Thomas Partey: Atlético's latest hero who Simeone's protecting from Prem sharks
Atlético Madrid Watford and Southampton-linked midfielder Thomas Partey has been likened to a certain Manchester City star after his emergence this season, explains Lee Roden…
Everything you need to know about Arsenal's Hector Bellerin
Talentspotter The young right-back hardly enjoyed his plunge into the deep end at Borussia Dortmund, but there are enough reasons to suggest he'll make the grade, says Lee Roden...
New players, new boss, new era: why it’s time to start taking Valencia seriously again
Valencia The club from orange county have been blighted with financial difficulties, but does a new owner mean the future is bright for the former Champions League finalists? Lee Roden investigates...
From Kop flop to Copa del Rey hero: The return of Iago Aspas
Iago Aspas The on-loan Liverpool hitman is still finding minutes hard to come by in La Liga but is tearing up the King's Cup. Lee Roden reports...
5 big things from Barcelona 2-1 Atletico: Simeone out-thinks Enrique but MSN marvel
Stats Zone Lee Roden was at the Camp Nou to dig into a huge win for the Blaugrana using Stats Zone...
Meet the boss who's riled Real and should manage Barca one day (but probably won't)
Paco Jémez Lee Roden introduces Rayo Vallecano's Paco Jemez, who continues his personal battle with Real Madrid at the Bernabeu on Saturday...
