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Llama does a 'Paul the Octopus' and predicts Chelsea victory

Move over Paul the Octopus, there’s a new match-predicting animal in town. The owners of Ashdown Llama Park in East Sussex are preparing themselves for more llama drama after discovering that one of their star attractions has an ability to predict the results of...

Champions League final preview

As the biggest game in club football approaches, suspensions and recent injuries for both sides have made the match impossible to call. Bayern Munich head into Saturday’s final on the back of a 5-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the DFB Pokal (the German Cup...

Spurs fans don lederhosen for Champions League final

There’s no doubting who Tottenham fans will be supporting when Chelsea face Bayern Munich in this season’s Champions League final on Saturday night. The North London club’s hopes of qualification into next season’s competition rest squarely on Bavarian...

The other final: West Ham and Blackpool look to put Munich in the shadows

It’s the million pounds per minute match that decides the fates and futures of two top teams. On the same day that Bayern Munich take on Chelsea in the Champions League final, West Ham United and Blackpool will wage war at Wembley for the right to compete amongst...

The 10 best Premier League free agents this summer

This summer sees some fantastic talent going for absolutely nothing, and Malcolm MacAskill gives his verdict on the best of the free agents. 10. Heurelho Gomes – In equal measure a hapless yet heroic Brazilian goalkeeper, signed by Spurs for a fee believed to be...

Will Rio Ferdinand join other big names on England's scrap heap?

Following Rio Ferdinand’s omission from Roy Hodgson’s England squad, it seems that the Manchester United centre back's England career is over? Tom Coleman takes a look at other big names to have been left behind, for clues as to whether redemption is possible for...

The Dean Holdsworth column: Five minutes can change lives

I was of course keeping an eye on the deciding fixtures in the Premier League last weekend, and what happened was simply incredible. It’s unbelievable, that feeling of destiny and how four or five minutes can change people's lives forever. The space of time to...

Martinez poised to become Liverpool manager as Rodgers rejects opportunity

Wigan manager Roberto Martinez looks set to become Liverpool's new manager. The Reds have been granted permission by Wigan to speak to their manager over the vacant manager's job at Anfield. Swansea's Brendan Rodgers has already been approached by Liverpool, but has...

Euro 2012 Preview: Group A

FIXTURES

Kick-off times are BST Friday 8th June Poland v Greece - Kick-off 17:00 Russia v Czech Rep - Kick-off 19:45 Tuesday 12th June Greece v Czech Rep - Kick-off 17:00 Poland v Russia - Kick-off 19:45 Saturday 16th June Czech Rep v...

Euro 2012 Preview: Group B

Kick-off times are BST

FIXTURES Saturday 9th June

Netherlands v Denmark - Kick-off 17:00 Germany v Portugal - Kick-off 19:45

Wednesday 13th June

Denmark v Portugal - Kick-off 17:00 Netherlands v Germany -...

Euro 2012 Preview: Group C

Kick-off times are BST

FIXTURES Sunday 10th June

Spain v Italy - Kick-off 17:00 Rep of Ireland v Croatia - Kick-off 19:45

Thursday 14th June

Italy v Croatia - Kick-off 17:00 Spain v Rep of Ireland -...

Euro 2012 Preview: Group D

Kick-off times are BST

FIXTURES Monday 11th June

France v England - Kick-off 17:00 Ukraine v Sweden - Kick-off 19:45

Friday 15th June

Ukraine v France - Kick-off 17:00 Sweden v England -...

Euro 2012 - All the fixtures

Euro 2012 kicks-off on Friday, June 8 and Total Football will be keeping you up to date with tournament news and features as the summer football extravaganza approaches - and all the action as it unfolds during the competition, all the way to the final on...

Would 'Lingerie League' catch on in football?

Women’s football is booming – but would a new version of the sport catch on? It’s no surprise that women’s volleyball is one of the most-watched sports on television - and there’s no guessing why the Lingerie Football League version of American...

Mitre and Prostar – inspiring confidence

Football is a confidence game. At this stage of the season, you are physically where you want to be. Your organization and understanding with team mates are as good as they’ll get. The third crucial factor, as Gary Neville said recently, is going to be...

Looking for a job in football?

Are you on the lookout for a job in football? Full time or part time? From summer coaching positions and full time coaching roles in the USA to communications manager vacancies with professional football clubs, Total Football has some of the best jobs in...

AMsoccer – Changing the face of football in Scotland

Austin MacPhee is the founder of AMsoccer. He talked to Total Football about how he wants to make a positive change in Scottish Youth Football.

Using football as a vehicle for change

AMsoccer is a Fife based non-profit community football...

Hand on Heart making progress with providing free defibrillators and CPR training

Fabrice Muamba's collapse during a match has highlighted the dangers faced by many people. Even before Saturday's incident, a Salford-based charity was celebrating some positive news as they had made progress in their bid to provide free defibrillators...

Esprit Football Academy – Where every player is treated like a pro

When it comes to nurturing young talent, it is fair to say that the folks at Esprit Football Academy know what they are talking about. As one of the leading, independent football academies in the world, Esprit is unmatched in its ability to identify and...

Badge of honour – your club's personalised penant

The best amateur clubs always generate a sense of belonging and partisan membership. You get a sense of their passion for the game from the amount of preparation they’ve obviously made. It’s not about having lots of money. It’s about the amount...

Dressing the fans of the future

In little over 30 years, Brecrest Babywear, a division of The Fielding Group, has developed into one of the UK and Europe’s most important childrenswear manufacturers. The company has established itself as a brand leader, working with major...

Company profile – Direct Soccer

Remember the days when you had your eye on a new football shirt? It was often a case of visiting your local sports shop. Then came the likes of JJB and Sports Direct - but now it just takes a few clicks of a mouse to get exactly what you want. Direct...

Fancy a football trip of a lifetime? Try Destination Sport

Planning a football trip or event abroad? Hosting a series of visitors from overseas? Ever fancied a weekend in Italy, including a match at the San Siro? Or a Barcelona break and the chance to see Lionel Messi in action? It's not just a case of turning up...

The Soccer Store – For all your kit and equipment needs

The Soccer Store is based in Crewe and supplies a wide range of football equipment and kit, with a focus on specialist training equipment. The business was set up eight years ago by Peter Hart who still runs The Soccer Store. “We have always strived...