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Arsenal opened the defence of their Premier League title on Friday night at the Emirates, hosting a Coventry City side back in the top flight for the first time since 2001. Kickoff was set for 8pm, and it was the kind of fixture that tells you plenty about where a season is heading before a […] The post Premier League’s Opening Weekend Puts Two Very Different Ambitions On Show appeared first on…
WFi writers gave their predictions for the upcoming season, from who will be crowned champions to which players will impress the most throughout the campaign. Callum McFadden – Senior Writer Champions Arsenal – they haven’t retained the league title in the Premier League era, but they are best placed to do so this time, with […] The post Premier League Predictions As The 2026-27 Season Kicks Off…
After two seasons of relegation battles, Tottenham Hotspur will be hoping for a much more settled season under Roberto De Zerbi. Things in North London have been far from straightforward in recent years, but there is hope that this season could finally bring some stability. After initially joining with Spurs already under the cosh and […] The post Tottenham Hotspur 2026/27 Season Preview: A Fresh…
By Ben McFadyean. Interest in the German top tier was up last season after Bayern Munich’s unstoppable run. At the same time, BVB returned to form, finishing in second, while RB Leipzig once more showed they are ready to challenge, finishing in third place. As a result, there’s an expectation that this season may open […] The post Bundesliga Preview And Predictions For The 2026/27 Season –…
By Callum McFadden at Fir Park. Ibrahim Said stole the show at Fir Park as Motherwell secured a historic 2-0 victory over HJK Helsinki, capping a memorable night on the European stage and booking their place in the UEFA Conference League play-offs, where they will face Bundesliga side Freiburg. The visitors’ experience in European competition […] The post Said Inspires Motherwell To Historic…
An interview with Aaron Taylor-Sinclair, by Callum McFadden for WFi. You represented Antigua and Barbuda at international level during your playing career. How did that opportunity come about? “It happened completely out of the blue. I received a message on Instagram from someone involved in recruiting players with Caribbean heritage, and they asked whether I […] The post Aaron Taylor-Sinclair On…
By Louis Smith. Five years ago, at what were the delayed 2020 Olympic Games played in 2021 in Japan, Brazil were crowned champions, winning the gold medal for the second time in their history. This saw them defend their title, having previously won the 2016 edition in their home country. In this feature, we take […] The post From Olympic Gold To Today: What Happened To Brazil’s Tokyo 2020 XI?…
The appointment of Derek McInnes as manager was supposed to represent a safe pair of hands for Rangers. His arrival in the summer was greeted with considerable fanfare. After taking Hearts to within touching distance of the Scottish Premiership title last season, McInnes arrived at Ibrox with a reputation as one of the country’s leading […] The post Rangers Bank On New Business To Turn Around…
By Marcus Haydon As increased popularity and professionalism saw football start to outgrow the Olympic Games in the 1920s, momentum gathered for the sport to have a dedicated competition of it own. Football was about to become the global game, and at the centre of it was Uruguay, a tiny, little-known South American nation. Established […] The post Book Review – Uruguay: Football’s First Global…
By Louis Smith. Representing Brazil, winning youth international medals and now challenging for a league title in South Korea, Mileninha’s career has continued to move from strength to strength. Yet her football journey began like many others, watching matches with her father before joining a local futsal academy at the age of six. She normally […] The post Brazilian Forward Mileninha Reflects On…
An interview with David Sheepshanks, by Callum McFadden for WFi. Your new book, Man on a Mission, looks back over your time as chairman of Ipswich Town and later chairman of the Football League. When you reflect on those roles, what are the achievements you are proudest of? “I think with Ipswich Town there were […] The post David Sheepshanks On Ipswich Town, Sir Bobby Robson, And Driving The…
