Author: Alec Cordolcini

Urby Emanuelson was a key man at AC Milan, but surprisingly slipped out of the first team. Now on loan at Fulham, he is looking to the future. We spoke with the Dutchman.

Steve McClaren led FC Twente to the Eredivisie title in 2010 before leaving for Wolfsburg. Now back at the Tukkers, “Magic Mac” is presiding over a slump, with fans questioning his ability to turn back the clock.

Belgium is gaining a reputation as a breeding ground for top talents. It is a worthy accolade and Belgian football is home to a number of starlets. We look at the top ten fledgling talents.

Everton’s signing of Leroy Fer from FC Twente could prove to be a wise piece of business by the Toffees. Fer is an intelligent midfielder with more than a few similarities to current Everton star Marouane Fellaini.

Football is not all about winning trophies. For some players, the chance to enter the record books for an unusual reason will be the crowning moment of their career. Inside Futbol look at 2011’s top 10 most unusual football facts.

Graziano Pelle has blasted his way through Holland’s Eredivisie with Feyenoord, defying critics who wrote him off during a spell at AZ. We went to speak to Pelle.

Grasshopper Club Zurich may be the most successful side in Swiss football, but they have had a troubling few years. Now though, under Uli Forte, they have come roaring back.

Ivorian striker Wilfried Bony has taken Holland by storm at Vitesse and is angling for a switch to a bigger league. England is his target and a move may not be long.

Louis van Gaal’s second coming as Holland coach has coincided with a “year zero” for the Oranje. The former Bayern Munich coach is building from the ground up and giving a whole host of players the chance to impress.

Vladimir Petkovic has started life as Lazio coach in very impressive fashion. The Bosnian could do great things with the Rome giants – we caught up with him to talk Lazio, Serie A and the Europa League.