There is one man who towers above the rest when it comes to the uncomfortable entwining of football and politics: Zvonimir Boban. The former AC Milan midfielder enjoyed a richly successful club career ...

While the Gálacticos era will be remembered for the wondrous play of Zidane, Ronaldo, Figo and Roberto Carlos, there is a place at the table for McManaman ...

Jürgen Klopp wasn't born with a wide grin hugging the midwife - it took years of learning to develop the psychological edge he has perfected at Liverpool ...

It’s been 30 years since Sampdoria lifted the Scudetto. Where has the time gone? As part of the celebrations, These Football Times and Cult Kits have joined forces for a weekend of fun, with features, ...

A celebration of These Football Times’ writers’ favourite stars of the 2000s, from Xabi Alonso and Kaka to Zinedine Zidane and Thierry Henry ...

Red Star Belgrade's European Cup triumph is immortal and remains one of the greatest achievements in the storied history of Eastern European football ...

The diverse scope of grounds around the world is a testament to the perseverance and omnipotence of football. The beautiful game is played in the remotest locations across the globe, while in the past ...

If Brian Laudrup had picked any other profession, it might well have been that of an expert barista because Danes often had occasion to fervently exclaim ‘thanks for the coffee’ in their native tongue ...

Leeds were relegated from the First Division in 1982. Perhaps it wouldn't have happened if Clough or Stein’s stay stretched beyond 44 days ...

The word “skullduggery” is defined as “underhanded or unscrupulous behaviour; trickery”. It has been intertwined with football since time immemorial, exhibited in various degrees. It has been employed ...

The cult heroes, the legends and the champions: welcome to Names of the Nineties. Season one focuses on the Premier League's early years ...

The penalty kick is the rawest distillation of psychology and repetitive practice in football – but what makes a player good or bad at them?