International breaks that interrupt club seasons, especially for Nations League fixtures, are often unpopular among fans. The second break of the campaign ends tonight, and domestic football returns in full force. As the most-followed and most exciting league in the world, the Premier League is set to captivate us once again, particularly with the top three Liverpool (18 points), closely followed by Manchester City and Arsenal (17 points each). Here’s a look at this weekend’s key fixtures. Read more Read More
For his second international squad selection since taking over from Gareth Southgate, Lee Carsley had initially stuck to a familiar group of players. However, injuries to Ezri Konsa, Kobbie Mainoo, and Morgan Gibbs-White forced him to make some adjustments. Read more Read More
English football is rich in historic rivalries, but few have such a particular origin as the one between AFC Wimbledon and Milton Keynes Dons. More than just a sporting clash, this rivalry embodies a fight for identity and the values of football. Since the controversial founding of Milton Keynes Dons, an irreparable divide has formed between these two clubs, symbolizing far more than just a local dispute. Read more Read More
The ultra movement is one of the most fascinating aspects of football culture, and in the Balkans, it takes on a particularly intense dimension due to the region’s historical and political context. Among these groups, the Bad Blue Boys (BBB) of Dinamo Zagreb stand out as one of the most influential and feared. Founded in 1986, they represent both an unwavering passion for their club and an identity deeply rooted in Croatia’s complex history. Read more Read More
The past two seasons have been far from Chelsea’s most successful. After finishing 12th in 2022-23 and then securing only a 6th-place finish in 2023-24—qualifying for the Europa Conference League—the Blues must return to the top four and secure Champions League football. Firstly, that is where a club of Chelsea’s stature belongs, having won the Champions League as recently as 2020-21. Additionally, since Todd Boehly took charge, replacing Roman Abramovich—who was forced to sell the club following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—Chelsea have spent over a billion pounds on new signings. Strong performances are now essential to avoid financial fair play (FFP) complications. With such a deep squad, Maresca has plenty of options, but what is his best possible XI? Read more Read More
