Synthetic surfaces continue to be a source of controversy at the top level of the game, but is there substance behind suggestions they cause injuries? Artificial football pitches are now a common sight around the world. Used in schools, leisure centres and even at a senior level of the game in some countries, they are…
The manager’s rallying cry against Arsenal was “one of the best things I have witnessed in football”, according to the defender Danny Rose revealed manager Mauricio Pochettino’s impassioned half-time team talk in Saturday’s north London derby against Arsenal made him like he was “going into war”. Arsenal went into the break 1-0 up on Saturday…
The perfectly coiffed Manchester United midfielder regularly finds his choice of style scrutinised by pundits and fans Is there a direct link between a footballer’s performance and their hairstyle? That may seem like an absurd question to ask but it has become a common strand in the discourse of modern-day football and few players prompt…
The Burnley striker said his side targeted the Leicester star in their recent Premier League meeting and his national side will deploy similar tactics Czech Republic striker Matej Vydra has said England’s defence – and in particular Harry Maguire – can be exploited ahead of the two nations squaring off in Euro 2020 qualifiers. The Czech Republic…