Michael Yokhin
Michael Yokhin is a European football writer. In addition to FourFourTwo, he wrote for Guardian, BBC, ESPN, Blizzard, New York Times, Independent, 11Freunde, Josimar and others. He takes keen interest in leagues, teams and players that might be a bit out of the main focus in the mainstream media, and loves football history as well.
Latest articles by Michael Yokhin
La Liga Season Preview: Will it be Barcelona or Real Madrid for the Spanish title this term?
By Michael Yokhin published
It's FourFourTwo’s La Liga Season Preview: Barcelona hope a watertight defence can help them regain the title, but can Jude Bellingham & Co deny them?
Ranked! EVERY team to have won the Champions League, from worst to best
By Michael Yokhin last updated
UCL Who's the best of the best since 1992/93? Michael Yokhin ranks every Champions League winner from start to finish
9 players who've been far better for their country than clubs
By Michael Yokhin, FourFourTwo Staff published
Lists How can you be great for France yet not convince the Manchester United fans? Michael Yokhin profiles nine other men who've starred at international level, but struggled with the day-to-day grind
How Chelsea new boy Thiago Silva almost died in Russia
By Michael Yokhin published
STORY Before his rise as one of the world's great defenders, his career – and life – was nearly over. Big moments like this will always take the Brazilian back to his brush with death, as Michael Yokhin explains
8 Serie A players who could make the move to the Premier League this January – and who they might join
By Michael Yokhin published
Transfer news Which major transfers to England could we see from the Italian league this month?
Why Napoli's Kalidou Koulibaly will be Europe's most in-demand centre-back this summer
By Michael Yokhin published
Kalidou Koulibaly The dominating defender has been linked almost all of the continent's major clubs at some point, not least Manchester United. So why is the Napoli stopper in such high demand?
The 8 big stories to look for in football this weekend
By Michael Yokhin published
FourFourTwo The world's oldest footballer celebrates another birthday, Robin van Persie looks to inflict damage on the Eredivisie leaders, while Bosz and Rodri return to former stomping grounds – it’s all in Michael Yohkin’s weekly round-up
8 big stories to look out for in football this weekend
By Michael Yokhin published
FourFourTwo A Brit doing bits abroad, Thierry Henry’s new man and a frustrated Real Madrid star all feature in Michael Yokhin’s review this week
8 intriguing things to look out for in football this weekend
By Michael Yokhin published
Premier League A returning Norwegian, rejuvenated Dutchman and out-of-form Argentine all feature in Michael Yokhin's latest rundown
8 intriguing things to look out for in football this weekend
By Michael Yokhin published
Premier League Jurgen Klopp vs Jose Mourinho, Barcelona's bid for revenge and a former Premier League star's tour of Israel all feature in Michael Yokhin's weekend preview
The 7 fiercest club rivalries to be created in the Champions League
By Michael Yokhin published
UEFA Champions League Crossing paths continually on Europe's biggest stage has forged these modern epics. As Barcelona and Chelsea clash once again in 2018, Michael Yokhin runs through the great club rivalries that mainly exist because of the Champions League
8 potential Bundesliga bargains that Premier League clubs should be looking at
By Michael Yokhin published
Bundesliga From a super-sub with an astonishing goal return to a record-breaking young goalkeeper, Michael Yokhin picks the top transfer targets from the German league
8 of the best players Premier League clubs can get for free this summer
By Michael Yokhin published
Premier League Sure, it’s exciting to splash millions on a star you think will haul your club to new heights – but there’s value to be exploited in these out-of-contract stars
Who is Florentin Pogba? Meet Paul’s “crazy” big brother who’s desperate to play for Arsenal one day
By Michael Yokhin published
Talentspotter Brothers go toe-to-toe in the Europa League on Thursday when Manchester United host Saint-Etienne in the last 32 first leg at Old Trafford. But who is the Other Pogba at Old Trafford? Michael Yokhin’s on hand to fill you in
Rafa Silva: The 'Portuguese Eden Hazard' interesting the Premier League big boys
By Michael Yokhin published
Talentspotter The 23-year-old found game time hard to come by at the Euros, but he's still one of Portugal's most talented youngsters. Michael Yokhin provides the lowdown…
Pione Sisto: the Uganda-born Dane who gunned down Man United and dreams of Barcelona
By Michael Yokhin published
Talentspotter Michael Yokhin introduces the speedy, unpredictable winger who's been linked with a move to a host of top European clubs this summer...
7 reasons to get excited about the Europa League knockouts
By Michael Yokhin published
UEFA Europa League With both a trophy and a place in the Champions League on the line, Michael Yokhin reveals the reasons for cheer as Europe's secondary club competition gets set to resume...
Oumar Niasse: Meet the hard-working Senegalese striker wanted in England
By Michael Yokhin published
Lokomotiv Moskva Premier League clubs are monitoring the Lokomotiv star after a superb season so far, and Michael Yokhin thinks he deserves the chance to play at the top level...
The strange curse of Louis van Gaal and ex-Man United target Hector Moreno
By Michael Yokhin published
Héctor Moreno Ahead of their sides' Champions League meeting at Old Trafford, Michael Yokhin charts the curious jinx that has shadowed the Manchester United manager and PSV defender in recent years...
Why CSKA Moscow and their brilliant coach can give Manchester United grief
By Michael Yokhin published
CSKA Moskva Michael Yokhin introduces the tight-knit troop on a high, and gunning for Louis van Gaal’s side with their speedy frontmen...
The 8 big stories to look out for in football this weekend
By Michael Yokhin published
FourFourTwo History to be made in Mexico, a personal feud for Mario Balotelli, and Jadon Sancho’s birthday brother out to stop him: don’t miss anything with Michael Yokhin’s weekly world preview
10 potential breakout stars of World Cup 2018 we can't wait to see
By Michael Yokhin published
World Cup 2018 From the 'Iranian Ronaldo' to the flying Peruvian wing-back who helped upset Brazil, Michael Yokhin picks out these relatively low-profile talents who could become superstars by the end of Russia 2018
16 Champions League newcomers we can't wait to see this season
By Michael Yokhin published
UEFA Champions League It’s back – and with plenty of fresh faces in tow. Michael Yokhin picks out a selection of exciting stars making their first forays into the group stage
RB Leipzig: Widely reviled in Germany, here's how one of the most exciting projects in Europe is being built
By Michael Yokhin published
RB Leipzig Tottenham’s Champions League opponents are not your typical story of big bucks owners – they could actually be a model for sustainable success
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