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​​With all 32 qualifiers for next year's World Cup now confirmed, we now know that some prominent teams and players will be missing out on the finals in Russia.​

This summer began just like any other at Barcelona, but by the end, it had dramatically altered the outside perception of the club and laid the groundwork for an almighty power struggle. The biggest surprise of Spanish deadline day was Barcelona’s general lack of activity. The deficiencies in their squad are no secret and yet those deficiencies remain. Their pointless courting …

The fallout from last week’s historic Champions League victory for Barcelona, as they came from 4-0 down to defeat Paris Saint-Germain, has gone to a new level with star midfielder Marco Verratti now reportedly wanting to leave the French champions. According to Mundo Deportivo (via The Sun), the 24-year-old Italian is now ready to walk away from Paris upset at claims his …

The entire footballing world was talking about Marco Verratti last week after his imperious showing against Barcelona led PSG to their famous 4-0 win. Manchester United, Chelsea and Barcelona were all linked with a move for the Italian in recent days as attentions begin to turn to the summer transfer window. It’s still little more than a rumour but how …

Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta has been at the pinnacle of the European game for over a decade. Tonight’s match against PSG served as a changing of the guard with the little Spanish wizard passing on the mantle of Europe’e best midfielder to Italian Marco Verratti. In truth Iniesta and indeed his Barcelona side have been in steady decline for the last …

Arsene Wenger’s reluctance to admit that Santi Cazorla will be offered a new deal with Arsenal surely points to the exit door for the Spaniard. With Cazorla’s departure imminent in the summer, Wenger’s search for a replacement has surely gotten underway. We’ve tried out hand at scouring the globe for the best talent that would fit Arsenal’s ethos as well …

Arsenal fans were left wondering ‘what if’ as an equaliser from Lucas Moura prevented the Gunners from topping Group A going into the final round of fixtures in the Champions League. Edinson Cavani had slid the Parisians into the lead after a fine pass from Blaise Matuidi, but Alexis Sanchez was fouled in the box on the stroke of half-time …

Unlike previous seasons, Arsenal find themselves in the position of having already qualified from their Champions League group. In addition, tonight’s fixture against Paris Saint-Germain not only provides the Gunners with the opportunity to qualify with a game to spare, but do so as a group winner, handing Arsene Wenger’s side the chance to secure an easier draw in the last 16, …

Olivier Giroud was sent off against Paris Saint-Germain. Arsenal fans were left aghast when Olivier Giroud was sent off against Paris Saint-Germain earlier this week for two bookable offences. Already carrying a yellow card, Giroud received a second yellow card after challenging PSG’s Marco Verratti for possession. Although the Arsenal striker made contact with the Italian, Verratti dramatically fell to the floor, before he quickly began protesting …

Olivier Giroud faces a ban after being sent off last night. Olivier Giroud was rightly angered last night, after being sent off following a controversial incident with Paris Saint-Germain’s Marco Verratti. Already carrying a yellow card, Giroud challenged the Italian midfielder for possession, after which Verratti dramatically fell to the floor. The PSG player quickly began protesting in the direction of the referee, before Marquinhos …

Serge Aurier, the PSG and Ivory Coast right-back must be a nightmare to manage. Only last season he had a major fall out with former coach of the Parisians Laurent Blanc, with the club suspending him on the grounds of making homophobic remarks towards the boss and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in an online Q&A. Arsenal will target Toulouse right-back Serge Aurier if they …

Olivier Giroud was sent off after picking up two yellow cards last night. Arsenal were able to take many positives from last night’s draw with Paris Saint-Germain. Apart from picking up a point away from home, the performances of Alex Iwobi and David Ospina raise a number of selection dilemmas for Arsene Wenger. Nevertheless, Arsenal were fortunate to come away from the Parc des …

With the arrival of José Mourinho, there is a lot of hype around Manchester United’s transfer activity. The Red Devils are being linked with several stars of world football, most notably Zlatan Ibrahimovic. While the Swedish striker would undoubtedly be a major coup, Mourinho will also appreciate the importance of investing in the future. According to a report today in …

As Manchester United attempt to return to the summit of English football once again after a dire three seasons by their standards, they must finally land the key signings that will enable them to do so. Having already acquired Jose Mourinho as Manchester United boss, a proven winner with a reputation in the game fitting for a club like Manchester …

Euro 2016 kicks off in anger at the Stade de France on June 10th, but some of Europe’s top players will have to watch it at home on their televisions. There can, of course, only be room for 552 players – and for whatever reason (injuries, suspensions, arguments with the manager etc.) some will miss out. There are more players …

The Paris Saint Germain midfielder would be a coup for any English club. Speaking to Goal.com, the young Italian, who has garnered rave reviews and comparisons to legendary compatriot Andrea Pirlo, was coy about his future destination. “You never know what can happen in the future,” he stated. “I am fine where I am now and I am not thinking about a transfer. I …