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A selection of FirstTouch's best football writing, brought to you by emerging journalists, collaborators, and fans.
How did Arsenal fall so far and what can they do to rebuild?
The story of the Invincibles who became the Inevitables. How much longer until they rise from their ruins?
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 2): Group D
Juventus vs Leverkusen
Lokomotiv Moskva vs Atletico
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 2): Group C
Atalanta vs Shaktar
Manchester City vs Dinamo Zagreb
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 2): Group B
Tottenham vs Bayern Munich
Red Star Belgrade vs Olympiakos
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.
Why Zinedine Zidane’s return to Real Madrid is a flex
He came, he saw, he conquered and came back for more. Real Madrid posed as the ‘prodigal club’ in calling back their three consecutive UEFA Champions League hero back to the Spanish capital after two unsuccessful attempts at replacing him. The Frenchman seemingly has all his demands met and keen to work the club back to La Liga and European dominance.
Is Karim Benzema the best striker in Real Madrid’s club history?
As far as unsung heroes are concerned, Benz definitely ranks high in that category. The Frenchman has been in the books of the La Liga club for almost a decade and really staking a claim as the greatest striker the club has had. Is there really a case for him though?
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.
Bale in limbo upon Zidane's return to the Real Madrid touchline
Madrid’s savior may have arrived in the form of serial Champions League winner, Zinadine Zidane. But it may not be all good news for the 29-year-old Welshman, Gareth Bale.
Do Leicester City have a future star in South Africa's Khanya Leshabela?
Who said South Africans are too laid back to pursue careers away from home? They are definitely looting up spots in top European leagues, with the English Premier League not being an exception. The latest addition is Khanya, who has found a home amongst the Foxes.
This may be Iwobi's best chance to build a legacy at Arsenal. Can he seize it?
The 22-year-old Nigerian international clearly has the manager’s backing, as well as age and talent on his side when faced with the task of becoming one of Arsenal’s key players. But the time may be now or never for him to take the next step and secure his place at the club.
Forget the age, Gervinho is hitting top gear
Forget the age, Gervinho is still hitting top gear in Serie A. The Cote de Ivoire international may be enjoying his best return in Europe with 8 goals in 18 matches for Parma.
Africans In The UCL: Morocco well represented as Ajax lose to VAR assisted Madrid
It’s advantage Real Madrid heading into the second leg of their tie with Ajax. However, De Godenzonen can take many positives from their 2-1 loss to the defending Champions League title holders - check our our take on why.
Africans In The UCL: Aurier the winning wing-back as Hakimi & Dortmund fall to Spurs
Tottenham Hotspur are one-foot into the 2018/19 UEFA Champions League quarter-finals after seeing off Bundesliga leaders, Borussia Dortmund 3-0. Ivory Coast’s Aurier had a game to remember whereas that of Morocco’s Achraf Hakimi was one to forget.
UCL Preview: Ziyech and Ajax target the scalp of the champions
The 13-time record UCL champions are up against one of the most underrated sides in the knockout stages, Ajax Amsterdam. It’s no free pass for Solari’s men and Ziyech of Morocco will definitely make sure of that.
Auba has been clutch, but can his goals bring CL football back to the Emirates?
Aubameyang’s legend is growing quickly in London, as Arsenal’s official club website have already labelled him, “a man for all seasons.” In the midst of the issues enveloping the club, the Gabonese international cannot just stop scoring. But will his and Lacazette’s goals be enough to secure a Top 4 finish in the Premier League?
Nigeria's Ngozi Ebere signs a one-year contract with top Norwegian Club
Another day, another Nigerian international on the move in European football. The 2018 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations champs will stop at nothing in dominating the global football arena.