Champions League Index: Top performing players by club
We have studied the data from the history of the Champions League to determine who are the top performing players by club.
Champions League Index: The top five stars of each league
We have studied the data from the history of the Champions League to determine who are the five top-rated players in each of Europe’s big leagues.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman on Premier League and Europe
Robert Pires won the Premier League twice and was a Champions League runner-up during six successful seasons with Arsenal. In an exclusive interview with bwin, the 45-year-old Frenchman shares his thoughts on the Gunners’ top-flight rivals as well as topics across Europe.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman on north London derby and Arsenal
Robert Pires was never on the losing side in 12 north London derbies during his time with Arsenal, winning six and drawing six. Ahead of the latest meeting between the two sides, bwin talk exclusively to get his thoughts on the match as well as discuss the latest from the Emirates Stadium.
Analysis: Do English clubs overpay in the transfer market?
As the January transfer window comes to a close, it’s natural to expect the Premier League clubs will have spent the most when the dust settles. The English top flight is the richest league in the world, but does that reputation mean that they’re getting overcharged in the transfer market?
Analysis: Who are the biggest heroes in each division?
Tottenham’s performances will surely suffer in the absence of Harry Kane, but we wanted to know which players’ presence has the biggest positive impact on their team. Here are the 10 players who have made the largest positive difference in a range of top European leagues.
Analysis: How much do draws in football matter?
Tottenham’s defeat to Manchester United extended their run of Premier League matches without a draw to a whopping 26 but they remain third in the Premier League, so does a lack of draws necessarily mean that there’s a problem? And which managers are most likely to settle for a share of the points?
Analysis: Which clubs have dominated the table over the last decade?
With many of Europe’s top clubs suffering a decline in fortunes this season, we could see some unusual names on league trophies and in Champions League draws next summer. However, fans of more established sides can point to sustained success rather than a flash in the pan, and we’ve looked at the data to identify which clubs’ supporters have the most to brag about.
Who suffers the most from long-term absences?
With the second international break of the season already upon us, plenty of top-flight managers will be crossing their fingers their stars are returned to them unscathed. Some will be luckier than others, however, and we’ve crunched the data from the previous 10 seasons to see who is due a bit of good fortune.
How to beat the market in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team
Those who picked up a copy of FIFA 19 when it launched on Friday have probably already begun to master the gameplay, but the Ultimate Team market is a whole other game in itself which – if you play it right – can give you a huge advantage. We’ve analysed the priciest players in each league, along with some likely bargains, and also translated their worth into real money to give you clarity when managing your budget.
Which clubs have developed the most talent?
Across Europe, certain clubs have built up a reputation for bringing through players who go on to shine elsewhere. We’ve analysed every current top-flight club in England, Spain, Italy, Germany, France and Belgium over the last decade to see how many of the players in those divisions this season have passed through their ranks.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman talks Ligue 1 and the national team
Robert Pires helped Marseille reach the UEFA Cup final, losing to Parma in 1999, after beginning his career with Metz. He was also capped 79 times by France, scoring 14 goals, winning the World Cup in 1998 as well as the European Championship two years later. In part two of an exclusive interview with bwin, the 44-year-old shares his thoughts on French football, both domestically and nationally.
Robert Pires interview: Frenchman talks former club Arsenal
Robert Pires won the Premier League and FA Cup on two occasions and was a Champions League runner-up during six successful seasons with Arsenal. In an exclusive interview with bwin, the 44-year-old shares his thoughts on his former club after Unai Emery replaced Arsene Wenger in the hot-seat at the Emirates Stadium.
How does the World Cup affect the transfer market?
We’ve looked at every summer signing made by clubs in the ‘big five’ European leagues since World Cup 2006 – including which players moved after the tournament – to see how the last three editions have influenced the transfer market.