The big stories of 2023 ...before they happen

In recent years, Serie A has become the most unpredictable league in Europe. Few expected Napoli’s Scott McTominay – sorry, McTomadona – to lead a charge to the title last term, as the Scudetto change

In the face of a TV rights crisis and a summer of financial uncertainty, Ligue 1 clubs are rethinking the transfer window

Real Madrid are opening a new era with Xabi Alonso. The 43-year-old Basque played for the club between 2009 and 2014, and he knows it inside out. As a major former star of the club, he’ll be respected

Every fan should have blind faith at this time of year, as we throw cynicism and logic out of the window and embrace reckless optimism. If not now, when? Celtic have won the Scottish title convincingl

THE PLAN Return to dominance. Manchester City were widely tipped last term to extend their unprecedented four consecutive top-flight English titles to an equally unprecedented five – then they finishe

An overview of the women’s domestic game ahead of the WSL embarking on its 15th season