Iconic footballer Johan Cruyff made the philosophy famous during his playing career, and propelled Dutch football from obscurity to global stardom Ahead of England’s UEFA Nations League semi-final clash with the Netherlands next summer, Goal takes a look at Total Football, the tactical philosophy made famous by the Dutch team in the early 1970s, as well …
The end of the Champions League draw is gearing closer and excitement has started to build over who could face who in the last 16 stage The Champions League group stage has drawn to a close, with the likes of Liverpool and Tottenham progressing to the last 16 despite the odds – joining the ranks …
Mauricio Pochettino believes the latest reports linking him to Real Madrid underline the fact Tottenham are in fine form this season. Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is not bored of dismissing links to Real Madrid because it means his team are on track. Pochettino was twice touted for the Madrid job this year after the departures …
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The Bayern Munich forward was sent off for catching the Ajax star with a high boot, but he insists there was no malice in his challenge Thomas Muller has apologised for the high challenge on Ajax defender Nicolas Tagliafico which resulted in the Bayern Munich star being sent off in Wednesday’s 3-3 Champions League draw. Muller …
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Our Fantasy writer looks back at the end of the group stages and picks out the best performers from PSG, Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and more The group stages of the Champions League are now complete, and the final round was an unpredictable one. Most surprising were the massive upsets as Young Boys toppled Juventus while …
Jose Mourinho afforded the Brazilian a rare start in Europe on Wednesday, and now the 22-year-old starlet is craving a more prominent role Andreas Pereira has pleaded for more opportunities at Manchester United, convinced he would “get better and better” with regular playing time. The Brazil international came through the ranks at United and was highly …
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The World Cup winner continues to toil at Manchester United, with Jose Mourinho’s mismanagement considered to be holding the midfielder back Paul Pogba would be “one of the best players in the world” if he played for Jurgen Klopp or Pep Guardiola, says Michael Owen, with Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho holding him back. The …
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The crisis-hit Blancos are into the last 16 but are not impressing, while there is also work to do for the likes of Juventus and Manchester City Another Champions League group stage has come and gone, with 64 teams whittled down to 16 going into the knockout phase. There have been a few surprises, and …
The Citizens came from behind to beat Hoffenheim 2-1 thanks to two goals from the German 22-year-old, securing their spot as group winners Leroy Sane was delighted with his first-half free-kick during Manchester City’s Champions League win on Wednesday evening, admitting he spends a lot of time practising set-pieces. City confirmed their place as Group F …
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Jose Mourinho’s side have secured Champions League progress, but a former striker believes they are no match for the European elite at present Manchester United hold no fear to the Champions League heavyweights, says Michael Owen, with Porto the only last-16 opponents the Red Devils should feel confident against. Jose Mourinho’s side were already assured …