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
As football leagues resume across Europe, new talents will have the opportunity to emerge on the big stage. Among them, several English prospects are already standing out for their talent, potential, and ability to shine under the spotlight. After covering the first five in a previous article, here’s a look at the next five rising stars. Read more Read More
As football leagues across Europe resume, new talents will have the opportunity to shine on the big stage. Among them, several English U21 internationals already stand out for their skill, potential, and ability to perform at the highest level. Here’s a closer look at five of them in this first part. Read more Read More
