Latest articles by Michael Yokhin
UEFA Champions League It’s back! Europe’s premier competition kicks off for another instalment this week – and these are the stars we can’t wait to watch
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
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
Kepa Arrizabalaga Revuelta Chelsea have gambled on the potential of a 23-year-old Spain international who, like David de Gea before him, may take time to adjust to the Premier League, writes Michael Yokhin
Premier League Three fierce derbies, an in-form goalkeeper, an under-pressure goalkeeper and a Celtic legend's last stand all feature in Michael Yokhin's preview
FourFourTwo An emotional pitch to Arjen Robben, Serie A's oddest head-to-head and Turkey's madcap league season all feature in Michael Yokhin's weekly review
La Liga Great value is hard to find right now, but these stars from Spain could be intriguing to top-flight clubs says Michael Yokhin
Real Madrid Zinedine Zidane will get huge funds to spend in the summer, after a dismal year at the Bernabeu. But who should he bring in to overhaul an ageing squad?
FourFourTwo The man who's big on both sides of the Rome derby, Benfica's Portuguese wonderkid who could seal the title, and the Turkish Puyol saving Fenerbahce’s season – all you need to know in Michael Yokhin’s weekly round-up
FourFourTwo The Dennis Wise derby, a “new Kaka” seeking to prove himself and the other Ronaldo returning to Barça: it's all going on in Michael Yokhin’s weekly preview
Borussia Dortmund The Bundesliga leaders have thrilled the continent this season under Lucien Favre, and now meet Spurs in a standout last-16 tussle. Michael Yokhin charts the mighty comeback of BVB
Real Madrid Cristiano is gone at Real Madrid, and the search is on for the hapless sap who'll be tasked with trying to fill his boots. Send in the candidates...
Premier League So they didn’t make it in England’s top flight. So what? Michael Yokhin profiles a clutch of stars whose moves away proved their making
FFT 50 Managers How does Emery do it every year? Michael Yokhin gives the lowdown on the three successive Europa League wins with Sevilla, following years of success elsewhere in Spain, that earned him a career-defining move to glory-craving PSG
Talentspotter The Gunners are reportedly interested in the Algeria international, who's angling for a move away from Porto. Michael Yokhin introduces the talented, but occasionally troubled, winger...
FFT 50 Managers Sweden didn’t know what they’d got until he was gone. After some unappreciated international achievements, the late bloomer duly took Iceland to new heights and helped create Europe’s feel-good story of 2016
FFT Wonderkids 2016 Close, but no cigar. Michael Yokhin introduces the next wave of dazzling under-21s raising eyebrows around the globe
European Championship Some feared the Belgium midfielder would never be the same again after breaking his leg against Italy at Euro 1972, explains Michael Yokhin – but he bounced back to take his revenge eight years later
Talentspotter The 23-year-old Nigeria international could have joined Ranieri's fantastic Foxes in January, but thank goodness he didn't. The Russian Premier League champion could join the English champions now instead...
Talentspotter It’s taken him until the age of 26 to get noticed by bigger clubs, but the Pescara man’s story is about to have another chapter written, writes Michael Yokhin...
Emanuele Giaccherini The Black Cats lost patience in his second season and sent him out on loan, but it’s not the first time the Italian has bounced back from adversity. Michael Yokhin tells his intriguing tale…
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
Primeira Liga Once upon a time, Porto were huge underdogs. And, as they prepare to face rivals Benfica desperately needing victory, Michael Yokhin remembers when it all came together for them – and changed a footballing landscape…
