Football Stars

The hottest stories in football including Patrice Evra - his climb up the French League before his fall from grace in 2017. The managers have perhaps the biggest appetite in the game and David Luiz is a picture of positivity. The race is on for Michael Owen who took on a new career in his retirement.

The hottest stories in football including Lyon born footballer Alexandre Lacazette, who left home for a new team and country. It was wheels up for the Real Madrid firsts, while Neymar's managers jump to his defense after the media criticise his behaviour. And Manchester United recruit grime artist Stormzy to help raise money for a good cause.

It's been said Jordi Alba doesn't run, he flies, and the skies the limit since he joined Barcelona. Vincenzo Montella was used to flying in his playing days, but as a manager, he's hit high altitudes with Fiorentina. And top flight football came to Bournemouth thanks to the exploits of Eddie Howe.

Steven Gerrard is a Liverpool legend, pulling on the iconic shirt for 17 seasons. Pablo Zabaleta is a Man City favourite, wearing his heart on his sleeve in every match. But Memphis Depay doesn't want to just be a club legend. He's happy to move around in his bid to be known as the best in the world

Football is the family game. Whether it's Daley Blind following in his father's footsteps. Son Heung Min his nation's favourite son. Or Marc Andre Ter-stegen leaving the only home he's ever known. Every player and coach belongs to FIFA's football family ... but that doesn't always mean father knows best.