Beyond The Pitch

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Holland's Ironman in the Middle

One of his generation's most feared defenders. Played in probably the two most memorable finals in the Champions League era with Manchester United and AC Milan.

Hear how he left Manchester United

From Player to Spurs Coach

The Rooney Rule and The EPL

Thoughts on Keegan, his coaching aspirations in the future and if the best practices of the NFL's Rooney Rule can be applied to the English Premier League.

From Keegan to Spurs and His Coaching Ambitions

Iron Man At The Bridge

Perhaps Football's Best Option in Goal

One of the most technically sound at the all-important position of goalkeeper for both Chelsea FC and The Czech Republic rising up the ladder in appearances and clean sheets.

His take on Chelsea's Bold New Chapter With Villas-Boas

Croatia's Man For All Seasons

Slaven Bilic and His Country's Remarkable Rise in Football

One of the most coveted managers in the game today, Slaven Bilic talks about Croatia's Golden Generation and remembering entertainment is the purpose of The Beautiful Game.

Take a listen to his influences and objectives.

Holland's Not-So Secret Weapon

Gregory van der Wiel and Magic Number 30 for Ajax

Another of Europe's rising stars stops by to talk about his young days at Ajax, playing in America and what the future may hold for one of the game's very best.

Meet the young right-back superstar for The Netherlands

UEFA's Andrea Traverso on Financial Fair Play

Reshaping Football Finance Through Transparency

The most talked-about topic in football circles at the moment. Hear from UEFA's man responsible for the federation's implementation of these new groundbreaking regulations.

Separate the fact from fiction on these new regulations

Concussions In The Beautiful Game

From the WWE, to the NFL and Now Football?

As the founder of The Sports Legacy Institute, Chris Nowinski has taken on the biggest sport in America and has a dire warning for The Beautiful Game if it doesn't deal with head trauma fast.

With links to ALS this interview is must-listen if you play

Robbie Savage Talks Grass Roots

Football's Mr Marmite

Bridging the divide between football, entertainment and opinion. And how close Robbie came to joining MLS with the Vancouver Whitecaps for its first season.

Robbie weighs in on this new endeavour

"It's Been Emotional" with Vinnie Jones

The Iconic Football Hardman

Legendary football intimidator and actor Vinnie Jones takes us on an extremely entertaining recollection of his days with Winbledon FC including Wally Downes' turtle named Speedy.

Listen to what Vinnie says .. or else!

It's Time For Giuseppe Rossi

US-Born. Italian Made.

Long been the subject of controversy over representing Italy, but you'll get to know what went into this decision and why it may have made Rossi the rising star he's become at Villarreal.

Preseason with the Italian striker | Sid Lowe's Analysis

The Peter Schmeichel Interview

The Art of Goalkeeping. The Manchester United legend weighs in on a number of topics including Pepe Reina, Manchester City buying problems and Lionel Messi's greatness. A rare interview with one the top players at his position over the last 25 years.

Take a listen with one of the game's greats

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So you say you love football

Browse through our archive and find the league that matters most, from the EPL to Serie A, from La Liga to the Bundesliga and football from the Far East and South America as well.

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Spotlight on the Beautiful Game

Football Opinion and Features

Take a look at some articles with an entirely different view of the game, the lesser reported stories and even something entirely unique in style and viewpoint.

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