Modric penalty sinks French hopes of final four

World champions France were undone by an early Luka Modric penalty and stout defending from Croatia as they slipped to a 0-1 defeat at the Stade de France, leaving them winless from their four Nations League group matches so far. Last…

Arsenal set to announce Marquinhos signing

Arsenal have secured the services of Marquinhos, the young Brazilian international from Sao Paulo.  A contract has been made between both clubs for a five-year permanent deal for a reported €3.5M.  The 19 year old right winger will be…

Thibaut Courtois: From Fan to ‘El Savior’

No football fan can forget the night of 24 May 2014, when Atlético de Madrid’s fantasy of raising the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time was stamped by their opponent from the same city, Real Madrid at Lisbon. Sergio Ramos…

Gattuso appointed as new Valencia coach

Valencia announced on Thursday that Gennaro Gattuso has been named the club's new head coach. The 44-year-old, who was previously the manager of Napoli, will replace Jose Bordalas, who was fired by the club last week. Gattuso has also…

Martin Ødegaard as a religious experience

This is not an article about Ødegaard. Nor it is about his professional career ranging from his 15-year-old start at Strømsgodset and then as a wonder kid at Madrid at the age of 16, and now, at the age of 23, as a potential captain for…