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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
120 years later, Is AC Milan’s journey back to the top a wild goose chase or a possibility?
As the Rossoneri celebrate 120 years since formation, we look back at why the best club in the world at its peak, is wallowing in mediocrity.
Will this be Leicester’s strongest season in the Premier League since their 2016 Championship?
How tameable if at all, are Brendan Rodgers’ Foxes this 2019/20 Premier League season? Not so much is the short answer.
EPL: Who is to blame for Manchester United’s current state?
Six years after Fergie, four managerial appointments and hundreds millions of pounds spent but still no signs of the United ship steadying to former glories. What’s going on?
How can PSG win the UCL and be taken seriously across Europe?
It’s been a long road of elite stars that include Beckham, Ibrahimovic, Ronaldinho and most recently Neymar; but PSG always seeming less than the sum their parts on biggest stage in all those occasions. They strangely seem to be slowly getting it right.
Are Lyon Women the best women’s football team ever assembled, and is it good for the game?
Champions League success is almost synonymous with Real Madrid, four wins in the past five seasons. Do you know who else has done that sort of thing in the same period, Lyon. The Women’s French Ligue 1 champions are redefining the word, dominance.
If Juventus lose the Champions League, is their season a failure?
Juve haven’t won the UEFA Champions League trophy in close to 23 years now. Even as they've been perennial champions in Italy and are waiting an eighth consecutive Serie A title, it may not mean much without a UCL title triumph . But with Cristiano Ronaldo, anything seems possible.
FT Hidden Gems Series: Despite AC Milan's troubles, will Franck Kessie succeed in Italy?
Meet the Ivorian, Franck Kessie. The 21-year old’s life at AC Milan has been far from ideal, but can he still make a major breakthrough in the Serie A and follow the footsteps of the likes of Kwado Asamoah of Ghana?
Gervinho and Yaya Toure: Aging like wine
Former Arsenal forward, Gervinho and the four time African Footballer of the Year, Yaya Toure are the two Ivorian Legends back in the headlines again and warming hearts. Will the AFCON Winners and seasoned FIFA World cup performers deliver for their new clubs?
Atletico Madrid fire warning shots with Super Cup triumph over Real Madrid
Atletico Madrid claimed the UEFA Super Cup after beating Champions League holders, Real Madrid, 4-2 in Estonia.
FT English Premier League Preview: Can Salah replicate his form from last season?
Mohamed Salah of Liverpool celebrates scoring the first goal with Roberto Firmino during the Quarter Final Second Leg match between Manchester City and Liverpool at Etihad Stadium on April 10, 2018 in Manchester, England.
Champions League Quarter-Final Overview: Liverpool vs Manchester City
Can the African connection carry Liverpool to glory?
Champions League Quarter-Final Overview: Barcelona vs Roma
Can Roma do the impossible and shock Messi & Co?
Man City Women win in 8 goal thriller
Manchester City Women progress to the Champions League Semis
Pique talks about his rocky relationship with Pep
Pique opens up about his ups and downs with Guardiola
Xavi shares some of his footballing genius
One of the best midfielders of all time reveals some insight on how he processes the game
Domestic League: Egypt’s Al Ahly has become on the most successful clubs in the world
Egypt’s Al Ahly has become one the most successful clubs in the world