On Sunday 13th July 2025, Enzo Maresca’s Chelsea stunned European champions Paris Saint-Germain to win the FIFA Club World Cup. Inspired by a world-beating performance by Cole Palmer, the Blues were 3-0 up by half time, and – despite hammering Real Madrid 4-0 in the semis – PSG could find no response. In this article,Read more
Mexico won the Concacaf Gold Cup earlier in the month, whilst we have also recently witnessed the finals in the U19 and U21 Euros. The final of the Club World Cup will see Chelsea play Champions League champs PSG on Sunday but this exciting summer of football is far from over. The women’s Euros areRead more
Half-time during a football match often presents a brief window of opportunity for fans. Those 15 minutes between the action can seem slow, especially for those watching from home instead of enjoying time at the stadium. Many supporters reach for their phones, scroll through social media, or check other match results to fill the gap.Read more
If they hear anyone talk about the Champions League at the start of July, most fans will refer back to the incredible final we saw on the 31st of May 2025. PSG put a shell-shocked Inter Milan to the sword, recording a record-breaking 5-0 win. That sensational performance by the Paris side, who claimed theirRead more
We may witness the making of history in July 2025. Never before has a senior English football side successfully defended a major trophy. Sir Alf Ramsay’s 1966 World Cup heroes fell short when dumped out at the quarter-final stage in Mexico in 1970. Since then, no side – male or female – has had theRead more
Although there is no major tournament in senior men’s football this summer, there is still plenty of very watchable football taking place. Most fans are eschewing the FIFA Club World Cup, both in person and on TV. However, the Under 21 Euros, the Under 19 Euros and the European Women’s Championship mean they have plentyRead more
Based on the 2024/25 Premier League season, there is little doubt that both Arsenal and Manchester United could do with signing a world-class goalscorer. Arsenal need more goals to help them get over the line and win the league, or perhaps Champions League. United, meanwhile, need to finish a lot higher up the table thanRead more
Crossing from cricket fields to football pitches isn’t just rare – it’s a mark of exceptional athleticism. While most professional athletes dedicate their careers to one sport, a select few have excelled in two. Among the most intriguing examples are those who managed to thrive in both cricket and football, earning recognition in both arenas.Read more
Depending on your point of view and perhaps your level of interest in the Premier League, it either seems like just yesterday that the domestic football season concluded, or it seems like the wait for the release of next season’s fixtures has been interminable. Certainly, in a summer without a major men’s senior tournament, thisRead more
It’s no secret that the English Premier League is the ultimate stage for club football, where the best teams in the world clash for glory. As we gear up for the 2025-26 season, fans are buzzing with anticipation, eager to see which team will hoist that coveted trophy. Will Manchester City maintain their stronghold, orRead more
