Valentin Macovei

Gaming Valentin Macovei delves into the game and picks out a handful of stars who won't cost a penny

England England have competed in nine tournaments since their World Cup win. Wouldn't it be special then, 50 years on from that famous win, to end the trophy drought? Val-ex Ferguson shows you how to win the European Championship on Football Manager 2016…

Football Manager 2018 Want to develop your own Kylian Mbappe or Gianluigi Donnarumma in FM 2018? Good news: you can, so long as you stick to our step-by-step guide

Football Manager 2017 Heck knows we all fall into the same lazy traps sometimes – but FM guru Valentin Macovei is here to make sure you don’t stumble into these ones

Football Manager 2016 You might have spent the last nine months getting excited about them in a virtual reality, but actual clubs have recently paid actual money for them

Football Manager 2017 Valentin Macovei explains why the latest edition of Sports Interactive's popular series could haul you back in...

Football Manager 2018 Feel like you've robbed the joint – and most importantly, not your own club chairman – with these great value player picks

Football Manager 2016 Learn more about the core elements of player development in Football Manager 2016 – how to nurture your prospective superstars to reach their full potential...

Football Manager 2017 Want to know how to reign supreme in the latest edition of Sports Interactive's virtual management sim? Valentin Macovei provides the lowdown on how to get the edge over your rival bosses

Euro 2016 There are some records that even Lionel Messi can't break. Valentin Macovei takes a look at the players who can...

Bayer Leverkusen We asked the pros about what distinguishes the good from the bad, and even how to become a scout yourself...

Football Manager 2017 Low on cash but keen to build for the future? Valentin Macovei has trodden the hard yards to find a clutch of promising youngsters who won’t decimate your transfer budget

Football Manager 2018 Setting up your team can be an arduous process, but it’s important – so let FM guru Valentin Macovei be your guide with these expert tips