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‘I can’t imagine myself in any world other than football, though I don’t know in what role. For now, I just want to keep scoring goals’ Pedro on the secrets of his longevity and what next
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The Spaniard has won just about everything there is to win in the game

‘Ruben Amorim is part of the new school of coaches. He was very good at the simple side of the game and I loved his ideas as a coach’ Former Arsenal favourite’s praise for Man United boss
By Joe Mewis published
EXCLUSIVE The former Sporting coach worked with the ex-Gunners star during his time in Portugal

'Thiago Silva warned me about never being satisfied, about always wanting more. The Monster is an enlightened person!' Chelsea star Joao Pedro on drawing inspiration from one of Brazil and Stamford Bridge's finest
By Chris Nee published
Chelsea's new striker on drawing inspiration from compatriot and former Blue Thiago Silva

'I was spraying champagne on Chelsea fans and nearly fell off the bus – I was holding on like Indiana Jones!' Joe Cole remembers Premier League title celebrations and the story behind iconic Didier Drogba moment
By Chris Nee published
Former Chelsea star Joe Cole reveals his running joke with Didier Drogba

'I was joining Barcelona, then Betis came in – only later did I realise it was a world-record fee' Cult Brazilian forward Denilson tells his remarkable story, via relegation in Seville, World Cup glory with Brazil and a car park snub at Bolton…
By Caio Carrieri published
Features Denilson’s skill made him a hit with fans, earning him a £21.5m transfer to La Liga, but it didn't work out as planned

"Some journalist went 'Obviously you might play now Gerrard’s not around?' It got my back up. So I made sure that whatever I did in that World Cup, I did myself proud" Nicky Butt recalls getting one over on Liverpool star at 2002 Finals
By Chris Nee published
Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt impressed at the World Cup in 2002 and has spoken up about his motivation

'I almost signed for Manchester United, but all of a sudden Chelsea came in for me – then they almost sent me on loan to CSKA Moscow' Joe Cole on his Russian Premier League and Old Trafford near-misses
By Chris Nee published
Joe Cole was the sixth signing made by Chelsea under the ownership of Roman Abramovich

'The Boy's A Bit Special' Why Chelsea's answer to Bukayo Saka is arriving at Stamford Bridge this summer
By Joe Donnohue published
Geovany Quenda could prove to be Chelsea's answer to Bukayo Saka - if the Portuguese winger is given the same pathway the England star was afforded at the Emirates Stadium

'The Boy's A Bit Special' Bournemouth breakout puts elite clubs on red alert for France international of the future
By Joe Donnohue published
Few players make the jump from France's second tier to the Premier League as seamlessly as Eli Junior Kroupi appears to have done for AFC Bournemouth

'When you play for a club like Chelsea, you’re obligated to try and win every trophy at the end of the season' Joao Pedro on his hunger for silverware at Stamford Bridge
By Chris Nee published
Joao Pedro won his first trophy within days but knows the pressure is on to add to Chelsea's silverware
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