From White Hart Lane to Club Deportivo Quevedo: The Incredible Globe-trotting Career of Rohan Ricketts
14 clubs, 3 continents, 8 countries, several thousand air miles and at only 30 years old, there’s far more to come.
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Mauro Icardi: Serie A’s Rising Star (video)
Some have prematurely named him “the next Lionel Messi”. While at the age of 19, this comparison may appear a little unfair, there are definite similarities between the world’s greatest player and former Barcelona team-mate Mauro Icardi.
Moyes’ Best Window Shopping
After Everton’s failure to sign transfer targets Leroy Fer and Alvaro Negredo on transfer deadline day, we look at David Moyes’ best signings during his reign at Goodison Park and why Everton chairman Bill Kenwright was wrong not to splash the cash this time round.
Has Juan Roman Riquelme kicked his last ball? (video)
“I have nothing left to give the club, I’m empty”. These were the words of Juan Roman Riquelme, the day after his club – Boca Juniors – had been defeated by Brazilian side Corinthians 2 0 in the second leg of the Copa Libertadores final, losing 3–1 on aggregate at Boca’s iconic Bombonera stadium in Buenos
The Revival of AS Monaco (video)
Just 9 years ago, AS Monaco – the French principality’s only professional team – competed in the final of Europe’s premier club competition, losing 3–0 to Jose Mourinho’s Porto. Monaco defied all the odds to reach the Champions League final, beating both Real Madrid and a Chelsea side – then managed by Monaco’s current coach Claudio Ranieri – over two legs.
Recession Proof Football: The Junior Leagues
3 goals, 1 red card, countless yellows, the manager sent to the clubhouse, a late fight back, endless banter on the terraces and hundreds of missed chances. Oh, and the keeper went up for 3 corners as well.
Could Van Wolfswinkel be the man to wake Norwich from their slumber?
Sporting Lisbon striker Ricky Van Wolfswinkel appears to be the latest in a long line of strikers linked with a move to Carrow Road this January. However, with reported targets Gary Hooper likely to stay in Glasgow to see out Celtic’s Champions League campaign and Danny Graham being prepared to fight for his place in Swansea’s League Cup Final line-up, Norwich manager Chris Hughton may now focus his full attention on acquiring the services of Van Wolfswinkel.
Is Ashley Cole worth the money Chelsea are paying him?
Last week it was confirmed that Ashley Cole has signed a one year extension to his current contract with Chelsea, ending months of speculation that he would be following team-mate Frank Lampard out of the exit door at Stamford Bridge this summer.