Lens have enjoyed a remarkable season in Ligue 1, qualifying for the Champions League after a 20-year wait. They are fully deserving of this prize, having secured second place and sitting only four points behind confirmed champions Paris Saint-Germain heading into the final day. It has been a meteoric rise for Les Sang et Or,…
St Johnstone’s Daniel Phillips is emerging as one of the top midfielders in the Scottish Premiership. After spending his youth career at Chelsea alongside the likes of Callum Hudson-Odoi, he joined Watford and spent a season at Gillingham before moving to McDiarmid Park. Phillips is also a Trinidad and Tobago international, making his debut in…
Benfica have been crowned champions of Portugal for the 38th time in their history. Rivals Porto pushed them all the way to the final day, but the Eagles ensured they would lift the trophy by beating Santa Clara 3-0. With the help of the Twenty3 Toolbox, we picked out the factors behind their title triumph…
Sevilla and Roma are set to face off in the Europa League final at the Puskás Aréna. Giallorossi boss José Mourinho will be looking to make it six European final wins from six and maintain his perfect streak in continental competitions by claiming a third Europa League title. Meanwhile, José Luis Mendilibar is aiming to…
The Premier League is preparing for its grand finale weekend — the champions are already decided, but the relegation battle will go down to the wire. Two of Everton, Leeds United and Leicester City are set to drop down the Championship, with only one capable of retaining their place in the English top flight next…
The League Two play-off final stage is set, as Carlisle United prepare to face Stockport County. The Cumbrians finished fifth, overturning a 1-0 deficit against Bradford City in the semi-finals to win 3-2 on aggregate, with Ben Barclay providing the killer blow in the second half of extra-time. The Hatters finished the season one place…
Marcos Leonardo could be on the verge of a move to Europe, with Everton, West Ham United and Roma all reportedly interested in securing one of South America’s hottest prospects. The prodigious striker plays for iconic Brazilian outfit Santos, and is currently starring for Brazil at the FIFA Under-20 World Cup — scoring a brace…
Gift Orban could be on the verge of a move to the Premier League, with Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea all reportedly keeping tabs on Nigeria’s hottest prospect. The 20-year-old – who plays for Belgian Pro League club Gent – can operate as either a striker or a winger. He has played a pivotal…
FC København starlet Roony Bardghji is attracting plenty of admirers. The 17-year-old winger has put in a series of sensational displays this season, with his electric dribbling and venomous finishing reportedly catching the eye of Spanish giants Real Madrid. A big future surely lies ahead for the Lions’ No.40, so we have used Twenty3’s Toolbox…
Burnley secured their Premier League status in thrilling fashion, joining the 101-point club with Vincent Kompany at the helm. However, the Clarets’ squad included a number of loan recruits, who could command significant fees this summer. Replacements will be needed at Turf Moor, alongside a degree of strengthening across the board.So, who should the Lancashire…