Author: Matt

Matt is the owner and chief-editor of the Footy Blog, one of the UK's leading football news blogs.

Melissa Barbieri – Still Leading by Example

  Melissa Barbieri has become an icon of Australian football since she emerged for the Matilda’s (The Australian National Women’s Football Team) back in 2002.   But an Asian Cup triumph, four World Cups and 86 caps later, being a legend of the Australian game hasn’t affected the mother and goalkeepers desire to compete and… Continue reading Melissa Barbieri – Still Leading by Example

Thierry Henry rejects Arsenal coaching role to continue TV work

Thierry Henry has left Arsenal, after head coach Wenger ruled that the former Juventus and Barcelona striker could not coach Arsenal’s academy full-time and maintain his media role. Wenger doesn’t believe the former striker can work during the week to then criticise the players over the weekend, which resulted in the Frenchman leaving the club.… Continue reading Thierry Henry rejects Arsenal coaching role to continue TV work

What we learned about Portugal’s Euro 2016 victory

On Sunday night Portugal where crowned Euro 2016 champions at the Stade De France beating the host nation France thanks to a goal in extra time from Eder. Even the most optimistic of Portuguese supporter wouldn’t have thought that there team where to be crowned champions on July 10th but thats just what happened .… Continue reading What we learned about Portugal’s Euro 2016 victory

Chelsea Unveil New Away Kit for 2016-17 Season

Chelsea have unveiled their new 2016-17 season away kit as well as their new third kit, featuring Ruben Loftus-cheek, Oscar and Nemanja Matic. After an 11 year deal with Adidas, the kit labelled as ‘striking’ will be the last in collaboration with the brand as the Blues agreed to terminate the deal in May. On… Continue reading Chelsea Unveil New Away Kit for 2016-17 Season

Ronaldo Wont Return to England, Claims Friend

Premier League clubs in the hunt for Christiano Ronaldo might as well forget about securing his signature, according Sheffield Wednesday midfielder Jose Semedo. Talking to Alan Brazil and Ray Parlour on the TalkSport Sports Breakfast show, the Portuguese, who is a pal of Ronaldo, said: “He really loves Real Madrid and I think he will retire… Continue reading Ronaldo Wont Return to England, Claims Friend

How to Get the Best Out of Belgium!

Belgium were expertly dismantled by Italy in their opening game of Euro 2016, and the ease of which it happened suggests that Marc Wilmots doesn’t get the best out of his team. Italy looked like a proper team playing to their strengths whereas Belgium looked like a team of individuals that didn’t have a clear… Continue reading How to Get the Best Out of Belgium!

All The Goals From MLS Week 18

TORONTO, ON - JULY 9: The TFC fans in the south stands continually chant their support. Toronto FC V Chicago Fire during 2nd half action of MLS regular season play at BMO Field. TFC won 1-0. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)

Week 18 of the MLS season featured 20 goals. Check out all the goals from this week, and let us know what you thought was the goal of the week. Unreal, Urruti. Unreal. #SJvDAL #ViernesDeFutbol https://t.co/NPBsPGoKHx — Major League Soccer (@MLS) July 9, 2016 Who else? Robbie Keane puts @lagalaxy up 1-0 off a great… Continue reading All The Goals From MLS Week 18