Mats Hummels and a saddening continuation of Dortmund stars destined for Munich

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]orussia Dortmund appear to be the victims of their own success, with the Ruhr Valley outfit continuing to excel – but...

Pep Guardiola and a growing track record of moving players to new positions

[dropcap]M[/dropcap]odern-day football has become analysed and studied to such a fine degree that even the armchair fan is passing him or...

Bayern’s Kingsley Coman, a strange Juventus decision and potential stardom at Euro 2016

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]talian giants Juventus have orchestrated some shrewd business when it comes to young French starlets out of contract at other major...

The subtle brilliance of Thiago Alcântara

[dropcap]C[/dropcap]urrently joint-leading the assist charts in the Champions League alongside Stefan Johansen of Celtic, it’s often other members of the imperious...

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and observations on Fifa’s 23-man Ballon d’Or shortlist

[dropcap]D[/dropcap]espite two-and-a-half months of the year remaining, Fifa have gone through the formalities of releasing a 23-man shortlist of candidates in...

Robert Lewandowski’s evolution and justification for leaving Borussia Dortmund

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he role of a centre forward has changed over the years, with the days of a big man and a little...

Dortmund’s title credentials to be tested at Bayern by in-form familiar face Lewandowski

[dropcap]A[/dropcap]fter the tribulations of last season, a renewed sense of optimism has been restored at Borussia Dortmund, with Thomas Tuchel’s appointment...

Douglas Costa’s important role in Bayern Munich’s evolution

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he goal for Bayern Munich this season, as in every campaign in the recent memory, will be complete domination both domestically...

Youri Tielemans – Talent Watch

[dropcap]B[/dropcap]eing a mainstay in midfield with a team frequently competing in the Champions League is a lofty aspiration for most midfielders...

Bastian Schweinsteiger: Man United’s ideal midfield general or the next Owen Hargreaves?

[dropcap]T[/dropcap]he Louis van Gaal-inspired revolution at Manchester United shows no signs of slowing down, with the Old Trafford outfit firstly qualifying...