It is tempting to explain the turnaround in two words: “Unai” and “Emery”

The Kookaburra experiment seems a confused diversion, not a ticket to high intensity

Football — never boring, even when Italy is defending a 1–0 lead — has only grown more exciting

“Blue cards” will only add to the confusion and subjective rulings we’re now seeing

The four men who founded Aston Villa could not have imagined what would follow

Britain should value a homegrown success story

Foreign governments should not own football clubs

The argument over VAR remains unsettled

The stumping of Bairstow was within the rules. But was it in the spirit of the game?

Spin bowling remains the highest art form in the most beautiful sport