And finally… taking chances

Every year when we announce the FSF Awards the Men’s Player of the Year trophy gets the most attention – but the awards also give us an opportunity to champion less celebrated work that happens off-the-pitch.

For fans travelling to this summer’s world cup hoping to take their flags into the stadium, the process may not be as straight-forward as you had wished. The local organising committee have published guidance on flags and banners, which are more stringent than at any previous tournament. 

Benevento are rock-bottom of Serie A – failing to win in 15 games so far this season with a -28 goal difference. But at last they’ve earned a point due to this injury time header from goalie Alberto Brignoli against the AC Milan. Great stuff.

Liverpool loanee Divock Origi, currently on loan at Bundesliga side Wolfsburg, stakes his claim for miss of the season this week. Origi somehow manages to miss an open goal from a couple of yards, scooping the ball into the stands. A real gem.