Jackson Martínez

Chelsea to China – how football is set for take off in the Far East

With a population of over 1.3 billion people and one of the strongest economies in the world, China should really be one of football’s global powerhouses. The football-obsessed...

February 26, 2016

Atlético Madrid, a new title challenge and evolving tactics

A 1-0 win over Levante yesterday moved Atlético Madrid to the top of the La Liga table, with Diego Simeone’s side looking set to put forward a sustained title challenge again...

January 3, 2016

Replacing Jackson Martínez: Porto’s new striking hotshot Vincent Aboubakar

Playing as a centre forward for Porto has been something of an honour over recent years, with the Portuguese giants possessing star names to lead their line over a period of noteworthy...

September 24, 2015

Should this change be made to the rules on penalties?

Raheem Sterling wins a penalty after a tackle from Hector Bellerin

Many pieces of football legislation have come under a lot of scrutiny, particularly in recent years since the introduction of slow-motion replays, multiple camera angles and the like....

April 17, 2015

Colombia’s Radamel Falcao dilemma and why they may be stronger without him

Colombia will be a dark horse at this summer’s World Cup in Brazil, with the South American nation’s 30-man preliminary squad for the tournament loaded with exciting attacking...

May 15, 2014

Fredy Montero: Continuing the trend of Colombian strikers in Portugal

Over the last number of seasons, the Portuguese Primeira Liga has seen some top-notch Colombian stars ply their trade in the Iberian top flight. The first of real note over...

February 3, 2014

Jackson Martínez