Slim Pek-ings

You know it's a quiet transfer window when the most frivolously spending club only brings in one player on loan, but the diminutive Pizarro could fill a hole at Man City, writes Zac Lee Rigg.

Back In The Race

Inter did itself a huge favor on Sunday with a 1-0 win over Milan in Italy's biggest derby match. The result leaves only five points separating the two clubs as they fight near the top of the Serie A table.

Will History Be Kind?

Xavi could work his way into the collective conscious as the emblem of Barcelona's asphyxiating passing style despite missing out on individual trophies, writes Goal.com's Zac Lee Rigg.

Crucial Months Ahead

AC Milan forward Alexandre Pato has never become the reliable protagonist his talent suggests he should. A potential January move could make or break his career, writes Goal.com's Zac Lee Rigg.

Embracing Evolution

Not content with coaching the best team in the world, Pep Guardiola continues experimenting with tactical permutations to evolve Barcelona further, writes Goal.com's Zac Lee Rigg.

Foreign Forays

Though the idea is as old as the league, the amount of MLS players heading overseas for offseason training is unprecedented, writes Goal.com's Zac Lee Rigg.