GettyOpinionPremier League'Fire-fighter' managers dying out as fans search for hopeAs the game becomes ever more financially imbalanced, having a clearly defined, aesthetically pleasing identity is all most clubs can aim to do
GettyHertha BerlinBundesligaWhat went wrong for Klinsmann at Hertha Berlin?The former USMNT manager now has another job on his list of failures, stepping down at the Bundesliga club after just 76 days
GettyPremier LeagueManchester CityWhat now for Guardiola and Man City stars after UCL ban?The former Barca boss has insisted he will see out last 12 months of his Etihad contract but two-year European ban casts doubts over his future
GettyTransfersCelticOdsonne Edouard: Celtic ace heading for the Premier LeagueThe France Under-21 international has been earning favourable comparisons to Henrik Larsson and his rise seems set to go on and on
Getty ImagesBayern MunichBundesligaBayern 'diamond' Davies already one of the world's best left-backsThe 19-year-old wide player was signed as a winger but has quickly developed into an outstanding full-back
GetafeBarcelonaHow Getafe are upsetting La Liga's orderTwo more different teams you could scarcely imagine but this weekend pits Barcelona and Getafe as equals, with barely any distance between them
Getty/GoalNXGNAjaxLassina Traore: From 'too fat' to Kluivert's heir at AjaxThe 19-year-old had to overcome weight issues before earning a move to Amsterdam, but he has impressed since arriving in the Dutch capital
Getty ImagesReal SociedadLaLiga'Monstrous' Isak outgrowing Zlatan comparisonsDiscarded by Dortmund, the young Swede has claimed a starring role for the San Sebastian club, scoring big goals against Real Madrid and Athletic Club
Getty compositeLigue 1Premier LeaguePSG, Man City & the most financially powerful clubs in footballThe Ligue 1 champions have dethroned their Premier League counterparts, while Manchester United have dropped out of the top 10
Getty ImagesLiverpoolPremier LeagueAlisson: The 'Messi of goalkeepers'Jurgen Klopp's side did well during the Brazilian's injury-enforced absence but have gone to another level since he returned to the side
Getty ImagesArsenalPremier LeagueFrom Mari's role to Laca's woes - Arteta's issues at ArsenalThe Gunners head into a vital period having now returned from a training camp in Dubai – with the Europa League and FA Cup still on the line
Azael RodriguezMajor League SoccerLiga MXPizarro's MLS move a test of league's statusThe Mexico international has had plenty of overseas suitors and, while his latest step will surprise some, it could be vital in the long run
Getty ImagesEvertonPremier LeagueHow Ancelotti has turned Everton into the PL's second-best teamNot yet two months on from his appointment, no team other than Liverpool has claimed more league points than the Toffees, who now have European hopes
GettyManchester UnitedPremier LeagueWhy would any club pay £150m for Pogba?The price proved prohibitive for Real Madrid last summer, who opted to strengthen elsewhere, and not many other clubs can afford the World Cup winner
Getty ImagesReal MadridLaLigaCourtois back on top for Real MadridThe Belgian No.1 had a bruising start to his career at Santiago Bernabeu but is showing the kind of form which makes him one of the world's best
Getty ImagesMarseilleLigue 1Marseille's Messi: Payet ready to light up Euro 2020 with FranceHe may be a little thick around the middle, but the 32-year-old is back at his best at Stade Velodrome and is leading OM back to Europe's big time
GettyBarcelonaLaLigaDon't make Messi mad! No good time to face Barca captainThe captain went to war with sporting director Eric Abidal during the week but he responded by taking his frustration out on Real Betis on Sunday
GettyReal MadridLaLigaTeam player Isco personifies revitalised Real MadridThe attacking midfielder's time at Santiago Bernabeu appeared over as the January window approached but he has revived his career
Getty/GoalBayern MunichBundesligaLeipzig are the Bundesliga's best chance of stopping BayernThe top two teams face off this weekend, where a defeat for the Red Bulls would see the Bavarians move one step closer to yet another title
Getty ImagesManchester CityPremier LeagueHow the Pep factor could affect Man City's summer overhaul The Spaniard is planning to bring in a number of new signings in the summer to cut the gap on Liverpool but his uncertain future could deter targets
Getty/GoalTransfersInterOle the only loser in Lukaku's 'win-win' Inter transferThe Belgian felt leaving Old Trafford was best for everyone involved but the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is now counting the cost of the striker's departure
GettyEverton WomenLiverpool FC WomenHow Everton's ambition is putting Liverpool to shameJurgen Klopp's men may be world champions, but when the Merseyside rivals meet at Goodison Park on Sunday, the Reds are battling to survive
ArsenalSerie AMavididi's road from Arsenal youth to Ronaldo's team-mateOnce a rising star in the Gunners' academy, the forward could hardly believe his luck when Italy's most successful team came calling
Robert Cianflone / EquipeTransfersCupArigato, Botafogo! Honda causes stir in BrazilHonda shirts are already flying off the shelves at his new club while he even has his own Samba - but will the move prove a hit on the pitch?
GettyMajor League SoccerMLS agreement a win-win for league and playersThere were no nervy moments like last time around as both players and ownership appeared to walk away with value from these negotiations
TransfersManchester CityCould Man City really sign Messi... for free?The Barcelona star's row with Eric Abidal, combined with a clause in his contract, has sparked rumours of fresh interest from the English champions
Getty/Goal compositeTransfersBarcelonaBarca want Neymar & Lautaro - but can they afford it?The Spanish champions have already begun to eat into their transfer budget for next summer, leaving a huge shortfall in the required numbers
Getty/GoalNXGNMarseilleIsaac Lihadji: The teen star set for a Europe-wide bidding warManchester United, Barcelona and Arsenal are credited with interest in the 17-year-old, who is available on a free transfer this summer
Getty compositeManchester UnitedPremier LeagueGlazer-owned Man Utd & Buccaneers face crucial callsThere are a number of parallels between what is happening at Old Trafford and also across the Atlantic at the Glazers' underperforming NFL franchise
Getty ImagesBarcelonaLaLigaBarca in crisis: Messi - Abidal row highlights growing fracturesOn Tuesday the Blaugrana had a triple-whammy of bad news, the most serious of which came when their best-ever player called out the sporting director