European football
Rethinking The Transfer Window: Why Players Should Be Traded Not Transferred
With the transfer window more showboating than substance these days, perhaps it's time to redefine the value of a footballer, and the manner in which his services are acquired.
The Intertoto Cup: European Soccer's Great White Elephant
The Intertoto Cup had no final, no trophy and no winner. So how exactly did the competition survive for almost half a century?
'Cholismo': How Diego Simeone Helped Transform Atlético’s Fans Into Winners
When he arrived, Atlético were four points above the relegation zone; now they're one of the most feared sides in Europe. Diego Simeone has made a hopeless club believe again.
The Battle of Beverwijk: Dutch Football's Brutal Hooligan Nadir
This week marks the anniversary of the Battle of Beverwijk, perhaps the most brutal hooligan incident in Dutch football history.
Round and Round We Go: How Palermo Has Changed Managers Eight Times This Season
In a disastrous season for the Italian soccer club, Palermo has changed managers eight times. They've even fired the same person twice
Ciao, Coppa: A Final Farewell to the Anglo-Italian Cup
20 years ago this week the final match of the Anglo-Italian Cup was played at Wembley. It ended a strange, stop-start tournament with winners ranging from AS Roma to Sutton United.
Top English Clubs Discuss Breakaway 'European Super League'
Execs from England's top clubs have met to discuss a breakaway European Super League.
The End of the Legends Era
All across Europe, the old lights of football have either gone or are going out. The era of club legends may have passed for good.
We Watched the Champions League Final with Berlin's Barcelona Fan Club
700 Barca fans crammed into a sold-out cinema in Berlin to watch Saturday's Champions League Final. VICE Sports was there to chat with them and soak up the atmosphere.
The Team Dismantled by War: Red Star Belgrade's Final European Triumph
24 years ago, two brilliant attacking sides played out a dire 0-0 draw in the European Cup final. For Red Star Belgrade, it was a last hurrah at the pinnacle of continental football.
Real Madrid And The Problem With Rich Kids
Real Madrid got rid of manager Carlo Ancelotti after a brief, blameless, and successful stint. They don't seem to know why, but this club has never cared about that.
The Europa League, an Appreciation
The Europa League is not the Champions League, and that's enough to make it a punchline. But European soccer's middle class tournament is a lot more than that.