The pros have made their pledges on how they will Make the Difference. What are you saying? This is your chance to lay down a marker for your season. Five more goals than last season, win every 50-50 ball, never lose your man. Whatever your aim, make it public on Facebook. Then get on ...

Date: 09.02.09 Location: Vinovo, Italy Weather conditions: Sunny, light wind. Perfect training conditions. Pitch conditions: Wet. A few heavy patches of water and some sandy sections. Players and staff: Christian Molinaro, Claudio Marchisio, Amauri Carvalho de Oliveira. Some of the team ...

Date: 04.02.09 Location: London Colney Weather conditions: Extremely cold. Temperature range from -5C to +5C. Conditions changed from sunny, blue skies to cloudy with snow and rain. Pitch conditions: Ploughed snow. Ground soggy but firm. Players and staff: Abou Diaby, Nicklas Bendtner, Ja ...

Date: 28.01.09 Location: Ciutat Esportiva Weather conditions: Clear blue skies, no wind, sunny. Temperature of 15C. Pitch conditions: Short grass (1.5cm). Good conditions. Pitch was sprayed 10 minutes before training. Players and staff: The full squad took part, except Gai Yigaal Assulin ...

The whistle blows for a free kick just outside the box. You’re handed the ball. So what’s it going to be? Power or placement? For Wesley Sneijder, the answer is easy. Don’t choose between the two when you can deliver a killer combination of both. Give Sneijder a set piece ...