Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp: Where do we go now?
It would be fair to say that Klopp’s ability to construct a squad of unlikely heroes into one of Europe’s most revered sides has been one of modern football’s most impressive feats.…
Tibet, Greenland, and Football’s Power of Recognition
Football has always been entangled with notions of national identity. It’s not a simple relationship, nor a consistent one, but its unitary power is a big part of what makes the international…
FP Book Review – Pep’s City: The Making Of a Superteam
“There’s still so much I could give to these players, but I can’t give them everything I’ve got,” Pep Guardiola told a trusted member of his backroom staff in the bowels of…
Liverpool 19-20: There is no asterisk next to their name on the trophy
Frank Lampard is incensed. His eyebrows are furrowing and his voice is dipping lower in pitch with every sentence. Speaking to Sky at the post-match interview, he tries his best to suppress…
Football Academy In The Andes: Redefining football in Venezuela
In South America, the world’s longest mountain range stretches 7,000 kilometres from the very bottom tip of Argentina in the south to the Caribbean coast of Venezuela in the north. When one…
Football Statues XI: Because symbolism is never out of fashion
What a kerfuffle about big bronze blokes (hardly any women) there is in Britain today. For those who don’t know, the movement to bring down statues of difficult figures of the past…
Caribbean football administration – inches from the precipice
Sporting excellence in the Caribbean could be understandably thought to lie within the domains of athletics and cricket. In the popular imagination, Jamaican athletes with Olympic gold medals or West Indian cricketers…
Man City, Sportwash, and A Battle For Equality
It seems to me that the real political task in our contemporary society is to criticize the workings of institutions, particularly the ones that appear to be neutral and independent, and to…
Everton forward Bernard says seeing psychologist after anxiety attack helped him
Everton forward Bernard believes working with a psychologist for the past year after suffering a “scary” anxiety attack has made him stronger and more confident.
Dean Smith urges Aston Villa to be inspired ahead of Liverpool trip
Dean Smith insists Aston Villa can take inspiration from their drop rivals ahead of the daunting trip to champions Liverpool on Sunday.
Jurgen Klopp would ‘run through a brick wall’ for Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he would “run through a brick wall” for his players.
David Moyes unable to think ahead until West Ham secure top-flight status
David Moyes admits he cannot begin planning for next season until West Ham have secured their Premier League survival.
AFC Fylde boss Jim Bentley to undergo heart bypass surgery
AFC Fylde boss Jim Bentley is set to undergo heart surgery, the National League club have announced.
George Baldock and Sheffield United keeping a lid on expectations
Sheffield United defender George Baldock wants to turn his side’s season into an “unforgettable” one, but still will not talk about European qualification.
Gemma Bonner signs new Manchester City contract
Defender Gemma Bonner has signed a two-year extension with Manchester City Women.
This season could yet be Manchester City’s greatest, insists Rodri
Rodri believes this season could still be the greatest in Manchester City’s history.
Sean Dyche praises Burnley players for ignoring job speculation
Burnley boss Sean Dyche has praised his players for “pushing away the noise” when they beat Crystal Palace.
Steve Bruce targets top-10 finish for Newcastle
Steve Bruce will not allow Newcastle to coast to the Premier League finishing line after guiding them to safety with weeks to spare.
Picture of the day – July 4
Jens Lehmann watches helplessly as Fabio Grosso’s extra-time shot hits the back of the net in the World Cup semi-final between Germany and Italy.
On this day in 2007: Fernando Torres joined Liverpool
On this day in 2007, Spanish forward Fernando Torres left his home nation and boyhood club of Atletico Madrid to join Premier League side Liverpool.
Millwall heaped pressure on play-off rivals with Charlton win, says Rowett
Gary Rowett insisted Millwall rejuvenated their Championship play-off bid with a gritty 1-0 derby win at Charlton.
Wycombe boss Ainsworth staying calm despite thumping first-leg win at Fleetwood
Delighted Wycombe boss Gareth Ainsworth remained calm despite his team cruising to a 4-1 victory against Fleetwood in the League One play-off semi-final first leg.
Mikel Arteta wants players ‘100 per cent committed’ to Arsenal culture
Arsenal head coach Mikel Arteta has offered an insight into what he expects from his players following the continued absences of Matteo Guendouzi and Mesut Ozil.
Dean Smith confident Aston Villa can avoid relegation
Boss Dean Smith believes Aston Villa can still pull off Mission Impossible.
Jurgen Klopp prepared to make Premier League winners’ medals to ensure whole squad get them
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims he is prepared to make Premier League winners’ medals himself in order for the whole squad to share in the achievement.
Raheem Sterling targets FA Cup and Champions League glory with Manchester City
Raheem Sterling wants to finish the season on a high and is targeting FA Cup and Champions League glory with Manchester City.
Frank Lampard still hoping Willian will sign a new Chelsea contract
Frank Lampard is still fighting to convince Willian to sign a new Chelsea contract.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows important summer coming up for Manchester United
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer knows this is going to be an important summer at Manchester United, underlining the need to make good decisions on the training ground and in this “strange transfer window”.
Graham Potter says Brighton squad depth has helped him with five substitute rule
Brighton boss Graham Potter admits he has embraced the five substitute rule having used his full quota since the restart.
Jake Cooper’s late strike hands Millwall victory at Charlton
Jake Cooper pounced on Dillon Phillips’ error to steal Millwall a 1-0 Championship victory at Charlton.