A highly symbolic moment took place at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu last weekend. As Real Madrid cantered to a Cristiano Ronaldo inspired 6-2 victory over Villarreal, they did so without the presence of their captain, leader and inspiration over so many years - Raúl Gonzalez.
That in itself is quite normal.

Paul Scholes The Man Who Would be King is a post from: Just Football

This summer, one of the biggest stories in football involved the English national team and their, to put it politely, sub-standard performance at the World Cup. Spluttering through the group stages after a series of so-so results, England's shortcomings were then truly laid bare when a fresh, dynamic Germany tore England apart, winning 4-1.

The Saturday Skills #3 Ronaldinho is a post from: Just Football

The Saturday Skills is a new feature on Just Football, in which we bring you a tonic to the detailed commentary, analysis and thought-provoking debate that we usually provide for you here in the form of some of the most jaw-dropping, aesthetically beautiful football skills we can find.

The Interview: Just Football meets Sir Geoff Hurst is a post from: Just Football

As I mentioned yesterday, I recently had the opportunity to sit down with World Cup 1966 winner, England legend (the word is perhaps thrown around over-zealously these days, but I think in this case it applies) and the only man to score a hat-trick in a World Cup final, Sir Geoff Hurst.