Germany were once World Cup kings. Now they’re simply not that good
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English football’s ‘new deal’ – What the Premier League and EFL want, and why the clock is ticking
Habituation to noise is the process by which the brain learns to ignore persistent sounds, such as the…
Who is the most underrated player in world football?
It was a bold statement from Trent Alexander-Arnold. “He is undoubtedly the most underrated footballer on the planet,”…
What football really thinks of Arsenal’s football
A glorious end to the season beckons for Arsenal, on course for their first Premier League title in…
Business of Football: Premier League’s ‘worrying concentration of talent’, EFL’s prized assets
When I started this column a couple of years ago I made it clear that this was an…
This is football without VAR. It’s not perfect, but is it better? No wonder even Eddie Howe is torn
Isn’t it nice to have a weekend without VAR, where we can all simply focus on the football…
The days that shook club football (and our reporters)
There are some days in football news that send shockwaves through the sport. When something completely unexpected happens…