1. Picking a European Under-21 Championships Best XI

    The U-21 European Championships have finished, Spain are the victors once more. That's consecutive titles for Thiago Alcantara and co., and the Barcelona midfield schemer rightfully features in our ultimate XI for the tournament...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 2 hours ago 1,976 reads 15 comments

  2. Predicting How Manchester City Might Line Up Next Season

    Manchester City have done some early, positive business in the transfer market. Despite not having a manager officially in place at the time, sporting director Txiki Begiristain wasted no time in securing two prime signings...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 8 hours ago 3,950 reads 9 comments

  3. Asier Illarramendi: Scouting Rumoured Arsenal Transfer Target

    According to Sami Mokbel of The Daily Mail , Gonzalo Higuain isn't the only signature Arsenal are pursuing this week...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 10 hours ago 8,063 reads 27 comments

  4. What Tactical Changes to Expect from All 20 Premier League Clubs Next Season

    Four English Premier League clubs have changed managers ahead of the new season, while two other managers are facing their first full campaign with their respective teams...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 23 hours ago 16,263 reads 23 comments

  5. Spain vs. Italy: European Under-21 Championship Final Live Score, Recap

    European U-21 Championship Final Spain 4-2 Italy Spain lifted the U-21 European Championship trophy in style on Tuesday afternoon, beating Italy 4-2 in an enthralling game...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 24 hours ago 9,590 reads 53 comments

  6. Can a Director of Football Succeed in the English Premier League?

    As the BBC confirmed Joe Kinnear had been appointed Director of Football at Newcastle United on Sunday, fans across the UK looked quizzically at one another...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 day ago 4,594 reads 3 comments

  7. Spain vs. Italy: Tactical Factors to Watch in Euro Under-21 Championships Final

    The final of the 2013 European Under-21 Championships replicates that of Euro 2012—Spain takes on Italy for the continent's prime honours. They've been two of the most impressive sides in the competition and both deserve their shot at silverware...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 1 day ago 3,410 reads 20 comments

  8. Reckless Brazil: 3-0 Victory Over Fatigued Japan Masks Consistent Issues

    You could cut the tension with a knife inside the Estadio Nacional , Brasilia, on the opening night of the Confederations Cup...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 13,345 reads 145 comments

  9. 20 Best Coaches in World Football Right Now

    Who are the 20 best coaches in world football right now, and who, more importantly, is No. 1? With Sir Alex Ferguson retired and consigned the the history books, a new man rises to take his place atop the pyramid...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 31,405 reads 335 comments

  10. Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Henrikh Mkhitaryan, John Obi Mikel, Robinho

    Welcome to Saturday's edition of the gossip columns, featuring Liverpool, AC Milan, Chelsea and Southampton...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 3 days ago 39,864 reads 55 comments

  11. Firesale at Spurs: AVB Right to Auction off Underperforming Squad Players

    According to Jamie Sanderson of Metro , Andre Villas-Boas has put an astonishing 10 players up for sale at White Hart Lane as he tries to build a UEFA Champions League-chasing squad...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 4 days ago 14,258 reads 19 comments

  12. Confederations Cup 2013: Tactical Trends and Changes to Watch for

    With the 2013 Confederations Cup just one day away from its big kickoff, B/R previews what to look for in a tactical sense this summer...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 4 days ago 9,400 reads 21 comments

  13. Summer Transfer Window Gossip: Mauricio Isla, Paulinho, Aleksandar Kolarov

    Friday's gossip roundup includes stories from England, the Netherlands, Brazil, Italy and Turkey. Which Eredivisie talent have Chelsea landed ahead of the competition? Which left-back ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 4 days ago 17,645 reads 39 comments

  14. Perfect Modern Striker: Which Traits Are Required to Top the Game?

    Football is a changing animal, and any regular readers will know I highlight the cyclical nature of the sport on a weekly basis...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 4 days ago 9,064 reads 47 comments

  15. Manchester United Transfers: 5 Teams to Which Nani Could Move This Summer

    Nani's stay at Old Trafford is, at most, 12 months long from this point. When he signed from Sporting Lisbon he was a phenomenon—an electric winger capable of a wonder goal, desperate for more playing time under Sir Alex Ferguson...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 5 days ago 16,099 reads 83 comments

  16. B/R Experts Rank the Confederations Cup Contenders

    Welcome to the pre-tournament power rankings of the Confederations Cup contenders, voted for by some of your favourite B/R writers...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 5 days ago 15,156 reads 55 comments

  17. Playing 'Fact or Fiction' on all the Latest Liverpool Transfer Rumours

    Brendan Rodgers' transfer plans are moving along rather nicely, so we turn our attention to the latest truckload of targets...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 5 days ago 21,414 reads 27 comments

  18. Summer Transfer Gossip: Wilfried Zaha, Miralem Pjanic, Andre Villas-Boas

    In today's edition of the summer transfer gossip, we check in on Tottenham's summer plans, Borussia Dortmund's latest target and the revolving door at Loftus Road...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 5 days ago 21,763 reads 25 comments

  19. European Under-21 Championships: Spain Top Group, Russia Take Wooden Spoon

    The European Under-21 Championships Group Stages are over, with Italy, Norway, Spain and Netherlands passing through to the semifinal stage...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 5 days ago 2,592 reads 2 comments

  20. Scouting Casemiro: Real Madrid's Latest Summer Signing from Sao Paulo

    In January 2013, Real Madrid made the understated move of signing Casemiro from Sao Paulo on loan. The Brazilian had fallen from grace in his homeland and could only make the ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 6 days ago 9,540 reads 23 comments

  21. World Cup 2014: Power Ranking the Top 10 Favorites One Year Out

    Ladies and gentlemen, we are exactly one year away from the 2014 World Cup kickoff in Brazil. Who currently stand as favourites to win the competition? Who's in the running? Who's ...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 6 days ago 236,414 reads 289 comments

  22. Under-21s Review: Why England's Future Looks Dark Ahead of World Cup 2014

    Played three, lost three: That's the record England's U21 side leave the European Championships in Israel with after a dismal, disheartening week. Success breeds success, and this competition is the type you want to be excelling in...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 6 days ago 4,859 reads 26 comments

  23. Real Madrid: Why Edinson Cavani Would Be a Good Fit at the Bernabeu

    Edinson Cavani is a wanted man, and some of the biggest clubs in Europe will go head-to-head for his services this summer...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 7 days ago 9,118 reads 40 comments

  24. AC Milan: Why Carlos Tevez Plus Cash for Stephan El Shaarawy Is a One-Sided Deal

    Manchester City 's Carlos Tevez has only 12 months to run on his contract, and the club are looking at exit solutions so they don't lose him for free next year...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 7 days ago 15,431 reads 59 comments

  25. John Terry: Why Chelsea Club Captain Is Still Required by Jose Mourinho

    Jose Mourinho's unveiling as the new Chelsea manager was characteristically revealing, and the Portuguese tactician wasted no time in labeling himself "The Happy One" for his second stint at the club...

    Sam Tighe Written by Sam Tighe about 7 days ago 10,957 reads 33 comments