Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho complained at an impotent strikeforce last season. However, following a season of spending on the Blues’ key areas, the pressure is now on the Portuguese to win the Premier League title.
The Champions League is back for its 2014/15 edition with Real Madrid aiming for their eleventh European Cup. Liverpool have returned following a lengthy gap, while the usual stars will be on show in what is a tournament of the highest quality. We preview it.
Arsene Wenger has been in charge of Arsenal since 1996 and the jury is out on how much longer the Frenchman will remain at the Gunners. But as Manchester United have shown, a succession plan for a long-term boss is a priority.
The 2014/15 Premier League campaign promises to be intriguing, with battles all across the league and five clubs fighting hard to finish in the top four. Who heads into the season in the best shape? We preview the unfolding campaign.
The 2014 World Cup saw a number of stars further enhance their standing, while some burst into the spotlight for the first time. We look at the breakout players in Brazil.
Toronto FC are enjoying a vastly improved MLS campaign, with coach Ryan Nelsen seeing the club’s signings of Michael Bradley and Jermain Defoe paying off. But, the Canadian giants are not finished yet.
Group D will see at least one out of England, Italy and Uruguay heading home without reaching the knockout phase at the World Cup. We run the rule over all three sides, and fourth team Costa Rica.
Southampton are battling to keep their best players after losing manager Mauricio Pochettino to Tottenham Hotspur. Youngsters produced by the club are being targeted and the Saints’ bright future threatens to dim dramatically.
Liverpool’s push for the Premier League title this season has seen a number of players shine, not least full-back Jon Flanagan. The local starlet has grabbed a spot in the team and continues to impress even as the pressure grows.
Toronto FC have disappointed consistently in the MLS since entering the league. Just eleven wins over two seasons have made the Canadians a laughing stock, but ambitious recruitment, with Jermain Defoe secured, promises a brighter 2014.
