So close, so far. The semi-finals of Europe’s elite club competition are almost here. Barcelona, down 1-0 in southwest London, entered the third minute of stoppage time needing a goal. The ball broke on the left side of the field, and Iniesta calmly took a couple of steps back. As ...

In the biggest game of the Premier League season so far, Wayne Rooney helped Manchester United throw down the baton in the race for this season’s title. In his most prolific campaign to date, the striker started (and finished) off a lightning break to score United’s decisive se ...

This is no ordinary training drill; this is more than just target practice; some goalmouths are more heavily protected than others. Whether you're Sunday League or Premier League; as a striker, you need maximum accuracy for maximum glory. When you're Wayne Rooney, you hit the target. Get ...

Michael Bradley is known for accuracy, from anywhere on the field. We've covered his boots and his insights on training, but how does it all come together in the match? You got to get your mind right. "For me, the mentality and the way I go about things is always the same," Bradley says. " ...

Sir Alex Ferguson had eyed Wayne Rooney since he ended Arsenal's 39-game unbeaten run with that goal and became the Premier League’s youngest scorer. But was he good enough for Man Utd? Could he perform at the very top level? On 28 September 2004, Wayne started his first game for the ...