Mike Martin on why Wayne Rooney has overtaken Cristiano Ronaldo in challenging for Lionel Messi's world crown.... (Continue reading)
Real Madrid are becoming neurotic about their inability to win the UEFA Champions League. Also, could we have some all-South American clashes at the World Cup?... (Continue reading)
Tom Henning Øvrebø is the worst kind of referee; one who frequently opts out of enforcing the written rule of the game.... (Continue reading)
Real Madrid and Liverpool face vital Champions League battles. Also, the build-up to Egypt's big game with Algeria and the ongoing mystery of why Andy Reid can't get a game for Ireland.... (Continue reading)
Europe's big clubs are finding it difficult to navigate their way through the previously uninteresting group stage.... (Continue reading)
UEFA's befuddled attempt to make an example of Eduardo will not discourage diving, writes Mike Martin.... (Continue reading)
Jonathan O'Shea on this summer's top signings, from Leeds to Werder via (inevitably) Real Madrid.... (Continue reading)
Lionel Messi scored a stunning goal to secure Barcelona's glory in the Champions League - and he now stands as the world's best.... (Continue reading)