By now, everyone must be aware of the recent events in the 2018 Copa Libertadores final. What was built up as an all-time classic between Boca Juniors and River Plate has indeed grabbed headlines around the world. Unfortunately, it's been…

When you think about the top teams in Brazilian football, the usual suspects come to mind. We talk about Gremio, the reigning Copa Libertadores champions (until Boca Juniors or River Plate say otherwise, though). We mention Corinthians, Flamengo,…

This is it. The Grand Finale everybody in CONMEBOL always wanted. River Plate and Boca Juniors will determine which team will win the 2018 Copa Libertadores. It will be the first time in the tournament’s history that these two Argentinian…

Can we agree topping the league seems the easiest way to determine the best team over the course of a season? Not so much in Mexico. Finishing first is rarely the champion's path there. Instead, it's a curse. La Dia de Muertos seems…

On hearing the Chinese Super League, most football fans would think foreign imports. Players who travelled from either Europe or South America to earn big money. However, one thing the CSL continues to produce is homegrown talent. A prime example…

We all know some players decide in to move to a foreign country in their later years. Alvaro Negredo becomes the latest example. The Spanish forward completed a free transfer from Turkish side Besiktas to Al-Nasr in the United Arab Emirates.…

Transferring clubs from England to Australia is quite rare in football. Aston Villa's Ritchie De Laet apparently doesn't mind taking the road less travelled. The 29-year-old right back accepted a loan to Melbourne City for…

Los Angeles FC burst onto the Major League Soccer scene this season with Adama Diomande to thank in large part.  The records are rolling in for the Norwegian international. He set an MLS record by scoring seven goals in his first five…

And then there were eight. The 2018 edition of the Copa Libertadores, South America’s equivalent to the UEFA Champions League, is about to enter its decisive stages. With the quarterfinals around the corner after the international…

Two seasons ago, Ahmed Musa was Leicester City's marquee signing. The Foxes broke their club record to bring the speedy striker from CSKA Moscow. Musa joined the unending queue of expensive mistakes made by Premier League clubs.…

Australia's A-League is rapidly becoming an exciting place to be, with several key arrivals. This season is certainly not going under the radar anymore. Honda takes his place amongst the side and undoubtedly will become a star player for…

Usain Bolt is a winner. He left with a gold medal in eight of the nine Olympic events he participated in. That’s not normal. His running boots are hanging up alongside his medals, trophies, and certificates from a long, illustrious athletics…

Henrique Silva is a Brazilian forward who's played in a multitude of countries and cultures. That said, the 33-year-old made his name with orange-baring side: Brisbane Roar. I managed to sit down with the player for a little chat about…

Brazil. Once the feared power of football. Nobody could beat the Selecao. More than once football respected them as the game's omniscient force. Once. Now, not at all. As with most struggles, the problems start at home.  Diaspora Where…

The Chinese Super League is the Orient’s answer to high-spending sports. Teams have invested heavily. It's past time for spectators to see a return. Until this season, Guangzhou Evergrande were the only team to bask in…