Marcus Rashford

Marcus Rashford is back in Manchester United action, yet his place in the club’s plans remains unsettled. This explains why Harry Maguire sees a football case for keeping him and why one pre-season appearance…

Manchester United took the lead twice against AC Milan and still lost 4-2, a result that puts defensive detail ahead of pre-season reassurance. Read on to understand what troubled Michael Carrick, and why…

Manchester United's captain is adored by supporters and still without a new contract, with three European clubs reportedly circling. This article explains what happened at Croke Park, why the timing of his…

England keep having most of the ball and not enough of the danger, and the problem keeps living in the same place: the wide areas. Alan Shearer has put his finger on it, and this piece works through his…

England's World Cup 2026 campaign began with a nervy but ultimately convincing 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. This piece looks beyond the scoreline to examine what Tuchel's half-time intervention revealed…

Barcelona's decision to let their purchase option on Marcus Rashford expire without pulling the trigger raises an awkward question that Manchester United can no longer defer. This piece maps every credible…

Anthony Gordon's £69.3m move to Barcelona is not simply a transfer story - it is a statistical argument. The numbers Gordon posted in Europe this season made a compelling case that Hansi Flick could not…

Barcelona did not just win La Liga this season. They rewrote the terms of Spanish football's balance of power. This piece examines the tactical and human story behind Hansi Flick's transformation of the club,…

Marcus Rashford's future at Manchester United is unresolved with just weeks left before Barcelona must decide whether to exercise a £26.1m purchase option. Michael Carrick, now leading United on an interim…