Archive - Football by Ben

FIFA Club World Cup: Five talking points as group stages come to an end

The group stages of the FIFA Club World Cup are over.

Jun 27 •

Real Madrid start new era under Xabi Alonso – what can we expect?

Los Blancos face Al-Hilal in their FIFA Club World Cup opener on Wednesday

Jun 18 •

FIFA Club World Cup kicks off with empty seats, a mismatch and searing heat

The 32-team competition is under way amid plenty of controversy

Jun 16 •

Cristiano Ronaldo wins another trophy: how much longer will Portuguese play on?

The 40-year-old led his national side to victory over Spain in the UEFA Nations League final on Sunday to claim yet another prize in a stellar career…

Jun 10 •

Ange Postecoglou dared to do and deserved third season at Tottenham

The Australian led Spurs to a first trophy in 17 years, but now he is gone

Jun 8 •

It's been a decade since Barcelona's last Champions League win, but...

The Catalan club are without a European Cup since victory over Juventus in Berlin completed a treble for Luis Enrique's side in June 2015

Jun 7 •

Xana, the 'guiding star' behind Luis Enrique and PSG's Champions League triumph

The Asturian's youngest daughter passed away aged nine from a rare form of cancer in 2019 but her memory is very much alive and central to this special…

Jun 6 •

May 2025

Lamine Yamal the new Messi? Barcelona forward has achieved more at 17

Comparisons with the legendary Argentine attacker may still seem unfair, but the youngster is ahead of the World Cup winner at the same age

May 1 •

April 2025

Barcelona on treble charge as Real Madrid face big questions after shameful few days

The Blaugrana edged out Los Blancos in an entertaining Copa del Rey final to continue an impressive campaign as their fierce rivals hit a new low on and…

Apr 28 •

March 2025

Trent Alexander-Arnold and how Real Madrid changed their transfer strategy

The days of the Galácticos may be over, but a new two-tier policy is keeping Los Blancos ahead of the pack for the top talents in Europe and South…

Mar 27 •

February 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo at 40 years old: 40 moments that define a legendary career

Looking at some of the highlights for Funchal's finest in an unbelievable career

Feb 5 •

January 2025

Is Neymar an all-time great?

As the Brazilian forward heads home to Santos, how should we view his career?

Jan 28 •

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