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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
FirstTouch’s Top 10 Male Players of 2019
Check out our pick of top 10 male players for the year 2019.
Do the FIFA POTY Nominees hint at a new era?
It’s the first time since 2006 that Messi is missing from the the list of top three male footballers, an African makes the cut for the FIFA Best Awards since George Weah, unfamiliar goalkeepers contending the prime glove award and FIFA World Cup 2018 standout performers dominant. Is a new era in our midst?
FT French Ligue 1 Preview: PSG must win the UEFA Champions League to keep Neymar
Neymar has committed his near future to PSG, but can the Parisians expect the Brazilian to stay if they don’t secure a Champions League title soon?
Ronaldo once again won the Portuguese player of the year award
Cristiano can't stop winning right now
The Legacy of African Football
In this blog, we explore the lives of household names in African football such as Didier Drogba, Michael Essien and Nwako Kanu in bid to learn what they are or will always be remembered for on the continent. Something other than bossing the field of play.
From king of the pitch to king of a nation: George Weah
This feature takes a look at the Liberian football legend’s life story. We take you on the journey of George’s life from childhood, his illustrious football career at home and abroad as well as life outside the pitch, most notably, his political career.
Africa’s Best Footballing Moments in 2017
This digest summarizes the most memorable moments in the year as far as African football is concerned, with of course one or two special highlights from around the world. The dominance of Mohamed Salah is captured, Kaka’s career regurgitated, Cameroon’s African triumph recognized amongst many other ground breaking stories of 2017.