The curious case of Edgar Davids

Paolo Di Canio's fascist beliefs, Carlos Tevez driving while banned and David Beckham playing 70 minutes for Paris Saint-Germain in a Champions League classic against Barcelona - just three of the highlights of an intriguing season so far. But flying somewhere under...

Time for Di Canio to let Sunderland's football do the talking

Suddenly, fascism is the buzzword in football - and beyond. Paolo Di Canio hasn't suddenly become a different person overnight. The media spotlight surrounding his appointment as Sunderland manager has focused not on football but on Di Canio's beliefs. But why now?...

Rio Ferdinand - an alternative view

The hype surrounding Rio Ferdinand's decision to reject the opportunity to join up with the England squad for their recent World Cup qualifiers suggested that the Manchester United defender was out of order. But Total Football's Zaf Naqvi disagrees. He argues that...

United and Liverpool go head to head in race to sign Dede

Two English giants are set to battle it out to land the signature of Vasco da Gama centre back Dede. The Brazilian is being chased by both Manchester United and Liverpool as both look for centre backs in the summer transfer window. Reports suggest Liverpool are ready...

Madrid in the driving seat

Cristiano Ronaldo scored again as Real Madrid beat a Galatasaray side that included Didier Drogba 3-0 in the home leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Wednesday. Ronaldo gave Jose Mourinho's side a ninth minute lead when he chipped over goalkeeper Fernando...

Leeds place Redfearn in temporary charge

Neil Warnock's spell as manager at Leeds United has come to an end, with academy manager Neil Redfearn put in charge on a temporary basis. Warnock's departure was confirmed approximately two hours after Monday's 2-1 defeat against Derby. The result left Leeds just...

Messi breaks Spanish scoring record

Lionel Messi has become the first player in Spanish football history to score against every other team in La Liga consecutively. Messi captained Barcelona and scored for the 19th game in a row as Barcelona drew 2-2 at Celta Vigo. The four times world player of the...

Everton's next manager - the candidates

It’s a game being played in pubs across Merseyside: who will be the next Everton manager? David Moyes, the Toffees' decade-long boss, is fighting off talk regarding a new contract and fans in the football betting world are already resigned to seeing the Scot leave...

Coaching Education Intern

Job Title: Coaching Education Intern Reporting Relationship: Manager of Coaching Programs Department: Coaching Education Location: Chicago, IL Term: May 2013 – October 2013 The Coaching Education Intern will be responsible for assisting the department with all functions.

Primary Duties...

Academy Safeguarding & Player Welfare Officer

Salary: up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience An excellent opportunity has arisen for a full-time Safeguarding & Player Welfare Officer within the Club’s Academy. Reporting to the Head of Education and Welfare, the role of the Academy Safeguarding and Player Welfare Officer is crucial in...

Football Coach wanted

This Football Academy requires qualified coaches who are outgoing, reliable and is able to deliver soccer programs to kids aged 4 to 12 years. Coaches can be rostered each Morning, afternoon Monday to Friday as well as Monday nights at the Development Academy which is run at our training centre in Sydney. This is...