Football
Mikel Arteta says he deliberately sabotaged his players in pre-season to prepare them “for the difficulties they would face during the season”
Could it be punishment for missing out on the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to win both the league and Champions League?
The original ‘This is Anfield’ sign was sold at auction for €175,000
The poster, based on an idea by Bill Shankly, belonged to a former youth player and will now go to a lucky British collector.
Martin Baturina’s Champions League breakthrough is the Como project defined
The Croatian midfielder arrived under Fàbregas as raw potential. A year on, he is dictating matches at the highest level.
The player is always the best judge of his peers: an interview with Gianni Grazioli, AIC general director
Despite the changes, those who take the field still have a privileged perspective and a better understanding of the game. That is why the awards presented at the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC are unique in Italian football.
Perhaps it took longer than expected, but Martin Ødegaard has become a true great
The match-winning goal that silenced the Maradona was only part of the story: the Arsenal captain is now a mature and versatile talent.
Leo Messi is set to buy Eldense, a Segunda División club, and has already built his own multi-club operation
After buying Cornellà and investing in two lesser-known clubs, the Argentine star is now set to take control of a professional side.
AEK Athens win a Champions League game again after 20 years, thanks to a host of familiar faces from Italian and European football
Razvan Marin scored the decisive goal, while the squad includes Alberto Brignoli, João Mário and Luka Jović, along with other players who had brief spells at elite clubs.
The profession of the footballer has changed significantly: an interview with AIC president Umberto Calcagno
The president of the Italian Footballers’ Association discusses the sacrifices and difficulties faced by today’s professionals, and the importance of awards such as the Gran Galà del Calcio AIC.
Inter lost, but showed they can compete with Real Madrid — and, by extension, any Champions League side
It was a mixed night for Chivu and his players, marked by mistakes but also by encouraging signs ahead of their next European fixtures.
Even as an exceptionally wealthy club, Newcastle will continue to sell their best players
At this rate, it is difficult to see the Magpies reaching their stated goal of competing at the highest level by 2030.
Club Bruges has a unique approach to the transfer market, making it a leading source of talent for Europe’s top clubs
It’s not just about talent and potential, but also about fitting a particular tactical system. That’s how so many players have developed and gone on to establish themselves in the world’s toughest leagues.
The season has only just begun, yet Valencia are already in deep trouble, with their fans protesting ever more fiercely
And 0–5 performances like the one against Barça are hardly helping to calm tensions.