The new Champions League format is the European Super League in sheep's clothing
By Chris Flanagan published
I'm not against new formats, but UEFA have replaced the traditional group stage with something worse
The new Champions League format solved a MAJOR tournament problem - don't be surprised if the World Cup follows suit
By Mark White published
OPINION I was fully behind the format change before the first ball was kicked and it’s been far better than I imagined
‘He’s a crucial player for us and I was gutted to see him get injured’: how Tomoki Iwata became the disciplined brain behind Birmingham City’s revival
By Chris Nee published
Birmingham’s vital midfield anchor was carried off the pitch on his return from injury
Is Neymar to Al-Hilal the worst transfer ever?
By Ryan Dabbs published
Neymar has left Al-Hilal after less than 18 months, making it possibly the biggest waste of money in football history...
Arne Slot can win more than Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool but one thing needs to happen
By Matt Ladson published
There are signs at Anfield that the Arne Slot era can be more 'Bob Paisley' rather than 'Gerard Houllier'
I interviewed Trent Alexander-Arnold last year and he may have inadvertently revealed that his future lies away from Liverpool
By Matthew Ketchell published
OPINION I asked the right back a direct question about his future in January 2024 and the response is telling 12 months on
Limited time and high stakes: Why the January transfer window is CHAOS for clubs, agents, and players
By Harry Croft published
In the latest instalment of our football agency column, Harry Croft from DEFY addresses the chaos of the January transfer window
Why Lionel Messi WON'T return to Barcelona on loan, despite being linked with winter move
By Ryan Dabbs published
Lionel Messi is being linked with a loan move to Barcelona, but there are a number of reasons why it simply won't happen
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