Five Questions That Will Define Tuchel’s England Against Spain
England are one match away from a test that will either vindicate or expose Thomas Tuchel's entire philosophical approach to international football.
Vaelin Lamorra
England’s White-Ball Revolution: How It Rose and Fell After the 2023 World Cup
England’s white-ball revolution won two World Cups, but ageing stars, format pressures and weak succession exposed its dependence on one generation.
Full Clearlake control: What it means for Chelsea’s chaos, spending and future direction
Clearlake now controls Chelsea unambiguously as Boehly exits. Consolidated ownership removes veto-wielding minority but doesn't guarantee financial discipline or on-pitch improvement.
The Pressure to Succeed: Why JJ Gabriel’s Shock Exit Exposes Elite Academy’s Cruelest Paradox
Elite 15-year-old prospect JJ Gabriel’s shock deregistration request reveals systemic pressures facing talented teenagers at major clubs, not individual failure. By Vaelin Lamorra Manchester United’s 15-year-old sensation JJ Gabriel was supposed to make history on Wednesday night. Instead, 24 hours…
How to Watch the Premier League in the UK: Broadcasters, 3pm Blackout and the 2025–29 Rights Deal
Sky Sports and TNT Sports share live UK rights, BBC provides highlights, and the Saturday 3pm blackout still blocks some matches. By Vaelin Lamorra Watching the Premier League in the UK is straightforward, provided your definition of straightforward includes multiple…
The Ashes Explained: How England vs Australia Became Cricket’s Most Obsessive Rivalry
The Ashes grew from an 1882 newspaper joke into cricket’s defining rivalry through symbolism, controversy, national pride and sporting theatre.
England vs India Cricket Rivalry: The Series, Matches and Moments That Changed It
England dominated early, but India’s 1952 breakthrough and 1971 series win transformed a one-sided contest into a modern Test heavyweight rivalry.
Why Arsenal and Manchester City Have Already Left Everyone Behind
Arsenal and City's elite defences and tactical organisation suggest they've already established an insurmountable gap over the rest of the Premier League.
Second-Class Citizens. Why Football Still Won’t Let Stadium Fans Hear Live VAR Audio
Football refuses to broadcast live VAR audio to stadium supporters despite other sports doing it successfully, revealing institutional indifference to paying fans. By Vaelin Lamorra On Sunday, 74,161 supporters sat inside Old Trafford in complete darkness while millions watching at…
Premier League PSR Explained: The Rules, Deductions and Transfer Loopholes
Premier League clubs are no longer operating under the financial system most supporters still call PSR. From the 2026/27 season, the Profitability and Sustainability Rules have been replaced by the Squad Cost Ratio, or SCR, alongside Sustainability and Systematic Resilience rules, known as SSR.
Mikel Arteta’s New Arsenal Contract: Why This Deal Matters More Than Money
Arsenal are finalising Mikel Arteta’s new contract as the longest-serving Premier League manager prepares to secure his future. By Vaelin Lamorra Mikel Arteta is about to become one of the best-paid managers in world football. Arsenal are finalising a new…
Can the Premier League strip Chelsea of the 2016-17 title? Here’s why Pochettino’s case is more complicated than it looks
Pochettino believes Tottenham should get Chelsea’s 2016-17 title due to rule breaches, but title stripping is virtually unprecedented and unlikely despite Premier League findings. By Vaelin Lamorra Mauricio Pochettino has made a serious accusation: that Tottenham should be awarded the…
Manchester United’s Champions League Return. What Success Actually Looks Like
Manchester United's realistic Champions League success means group stage qualification, not trophy ambitions, as financial need and squad rebuild severely limit genuine competitive capability.
Gordon Over Rashford. Why Barcelona’s Tactical Calculation Was Right
Barcelona’s tactical preference for Gordon’s intensity over Rashford’s goal-scoring is proving justified through early assists and Flick’s pressing system demands. By Vaelin Lamorra Marcus Rashford scored 14 goals in La Liga last season. Let that sink for a moment. An…
How the Champions League Format Works: League Phase, Qualification and Knockout Draws Explained
Thirty-six clubs play eight league-phase matches before the top eight advance and teams placed ninth to 24th contest knockout play-offs. By Vaelin Lamorra The Champions League no longer has groups. It has one enormous table, eight matches per club and…
ICC Men’s Tournaments Explained: Formats and Qualification Routes
The ICC runs separate championships for Tests, ODIs and T20Is, each with its own format, schedule and frequently changing qualification system. By Vaelin Lamorra International cricket has four major men’s ICC competitions and roughly seven different ways of explaining them,…
Cricket World Cup Winners: Every Men’s ODI Champion Explained
Australia have won the men’s ODI Cricket World Cup six times, a level of sustained dominance usually associated with gravity, tax demands and television detectives who refuse to retire. India and West Indies have two titles each, while Pakistan, Sri Lanka and England have won once.
Infantino complaint: What the 100,000-strong Fifa ethics case actually alleges
Over 100,000 people back formal Fifa ethics complaint against Infantino over Trump relationships and governance failures ahead of his re-election vote.
Liverpool’s £300m Turkish Airlines Deal Shows Why Commercial Power Still Matters
Liverpool confirm £60m-plus annual Turkish Airlines sponsorship from 2027, replacing Standard Chartered and setting new Premier League commercial benchmark. By Vaelin Lamorra Liverpool’s Turkish Airlines sponsorship deal is reportedly worth more than £300m across five years, with the airline becoming…
Why Antoine Griezmann Is Thriving in MLS at Orlando City
Antoine Griezmann has five goals and three assists in his first eight MLS appearances for Orlando City. At 35, the former Atlético Madrid forward has not arrived for a ceremonial lap of honour. He has become one of the league’s most productive attackers almost immediately. So why is Antoine Griezmann thriving in MLS so quickly?
Can Mourinho Win the Champions League With Real Madrid?
José Mourinho is back in the Champions League with Real Madrid, and ahead of Tuesday's opener against Inter, one question towers over his second spell.
Premier League Spending Spirals Out of Control: £3.49bn Window Shows English Football’s Financial Obsession
The Premier League has done it again. For the second consecutive summer, England's top flight has shattered its own transfer spending record