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2019/20 Serie A Breakout Stars of the Season: Who will light up Italy?
New season, new heroes and could we even witness the crowning of new champions for the first time in 8 years of Serie A football? However a less cliché discussion circles around five of the most promising talents that could cause proper damage as they get bloodied this new campaign.
How did Salah take the "next step"?
Premier League title or not, one thing is for certain. Mo Salah is no one-season wonder. The Egyptian pharaoh made the jump to world class territory after winning the Premier League Golden Boot back-to-back. Approaching only his 27th birthday, what looks like a “sky is the limit” career didn’t always look a sure measure.
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.
Kevin Prince Boateng’s shocking move to Barcelona explained
After completing a shock January transfer switch to Barcelona, there is no questioning what the Ghanaian international can actually bring to the La Liga. After featuring for over 10 of Europe’s top clubs, playing in all sorts of positions - versatility and experience is what he is all about.
FT Dream Team Series: Donnarumma or Andre Onana between the sticks?
Next up on our FT #DreamTeam Series we look between the sticks at young talent in Italy’s Gianluigi Donnaruma and Cameroon’s Andre Onana.
Reminiscing the globetrotting career of Kevin Prince-Boateng
He has appeared in colors of ten clubs across the Premier League, Bundesliga and Italian Serie A. The 2010 South Africa World Cup performer who represented Africa in Ghanaian colors is still only 31 years of age and still doing what he knows best on the pitch. Get updated on how the Prince’s career has progressed so far.
Do you remember the Ivorian, Gervinho? He’s back in the Italian Serie A
The AFCON winner and former Arsenal and Roma player is back in the Italian Serie A Parma’s books. The same time Ronaldo joined Juventus. Are we in for some serious fun?
Champions League Quarter-Final Overview: Barcelona vs Roma
Can Roma do the impossible and shock Messi & Co?
Champions League Quarter-Final Overview: Real Madrid vs Juventus
Will a resurgent Madrid continue to soar?
Tottenham In An Advantageous Position
Will Tottenham be able to shock the world and advance to the next round?
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.