The European Golden Shoe is given to the player with the most points based on goals scored at the end of each season. Goals in the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1 and Serie A score two points each. Strikes in the European leagues that have a UEFA coefficient between six and 21 earnRead more
The Golden Boy prize is awarded to the best footballer in the top tier of a European league under the age of 21. The award period, a calendar year, spans two seasons, and the award is open to footballers of any nationality, as long as they play in Europe. As it is designed to recogniseRead more
After a protracted transfer saga that threw a spanner in Newcastle’s Premier League preparations, Alexander Isak has finally signed for Liverpool. The Reds have paid a whopping £125m to acquire the Swedish striker, a fee that could rise to £130m with certain add-ons. The 25-year-old has reportedly signed a six-year contract with his new club,Read more
Leeds United have arrived back in the Premier League this season with a point to prove. For the past two seasons all three of the newly promoted teams have been immediately relegated back down to the Championship. Leeds are determined to reverse that trend and will be aided by the fact they have managed toRead more
In July 2023, Manchester City sold their highly rated young goalkeeper James Trafford to Burnley for a fee of £15m (that could rise to £19m with add-ons), making the then-20-year-old the third most expensive British goalkeeper in history. And now, just two years later, Pep Guardiola’s City have splashed out a reported £27m plus add-onsRead more
On 21st July 2025, Manchester United completed the signing of 25-year-old Bryan Mbeumo from Brentford for around £65m (plus add-ons) to bolster Ruben Amorim’s flailing attack. In an apparent case of ‘one in, one out’, it was also reported that Marcus Rashford will depart for Barcelona in a half-season-long loan deal, with the option toRead 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
Trent Alexander-Arnold’s €10 million move to Real Madrid represents one of the shrewdest signings in recent memory – a world-class talent acquired for a fraction of his true value as he enters the prime years of his career. Liverpool have confirmed the acceptance of Real Madrid’s offer for Alexander-Arnold, with the Spanish giants paying anRead more
The maestro’s final symphony. As the curtains potentially fall on Kevin De Bruyne’s illustrious Manchester City career, the Premier League landscape faces a pivotal moment of reckoning. While Manchester City’s grip on the league title may be loosening this season, securing Champions League football remains paramount alongside a potential fairytale ending in the FA CupRead more
