Latest articles by Tom Hancock
Elite football strike threatened, as Rodri delivers blow to game-makers
Some of Europe's top teams could theoretically play more than 70 times in the space of less than 12 months
Liverpool receives £30m windfall - thanks to Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift made three appearances at Liverpool's Anfield this summer as part of her worldwide Eras Tour
Manchester City star Rodri targeted by Real Madrid - following 'talks' revelation during international break: report
Manchester City losing Rodri? Real Madrid could splash some serious cash on top Premier League talent, having entered a new era with the marquee capture of Kylian Mbappe
Tottenham have agreed intriguing deal for star, with Ange Postecoglou facing major pressure: report
Tottenham transfer plans for next summer seem to be taking shape - but will Big Ange still be in the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium dugout come then?
The best English players of the 1980s
We count down England's finest footballing talents of the years 1980-1989
Footballers who became TV personalities
This lot all succeeded in making the jump from football pitch to TV screen
Mercurial and inconsistent footballers
Some players are as infuriating as they are incredible...
Football scandals and controversies
From terrible acting to top-level corruption via match-fixing and lasagne
Great goalkeeper kits
It's important to look sharp (or maybe even a bit silly) between the sticks
The best penalty takers ever
Spot kick kings Your team's just been awarded a pen – you'd want one of these guys taking it
The best player from your UK town or city
Who is the top footballing talent from where you live?
European players who played in South America
Masses of South American footballers have plied their trade in Europe – not many have done vice versa, but this lot did
The best British attackers ever
Best Brits Ranking the finest forwards to emerge from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland
How the controversial new Champions League format will actually IMPROVE European football
It's all change in the Champions League – and beyond – for the 2024/25 season, but it's not nearly as bad as people think
Successful clubs from smaller cities
Proof that you don't need a big population to win major trophies
The best Belgian players ever
We count down Belgium's finest footballing talent from throughout history
Ranked! All 92 Premier League and Football League club badges
EVERY CREST RANKED Separating the crap crests from the lovely logos – where does your club sit in our list?
The best international managers ever
Counting down the greatest coaches ever to do it with their country (and, in some cases, others)
The most picturesque football stadiums in the world
These grounds take the notion of 'the beautiful game' quite literally
Big European cities with one major football club
There are no crosstown rivalries where these teams are concerned
