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European football writer. Has contributed to FootballCritic, BBC, FourFourTwo, the Guardian, the Independent, the Blizzard, and ESPN.
Articles written by Michael Yokhin
Analysis
In Denmark, you must tell your opponent your tactics - or face a fine
Glen Ridersholm didn't take kindly to Copenhagen coach Jess Thorup not playing a player where he said he would...
- 3 years
Euro 2020
Haaland, Hauge, Odegaard and Norway's Golden Generation
Erling, Jens and Martin are leading a youthful looking squad under the guidance of veteran coach Lars Lagerback
- 3 years
Transfers
Filip Stevanovic: The Serbian wonderkid who chose City over United
The 18-year-old has a big future ahead of him - but only if he can steer clear of the path that led may of his compatriots astray
- 3 years
Premier League
Ruben Dias is the leader Man City have been missing
The former Benfica defender made the big-money move to the Etihad this week, and is expected to hit the ground running
- 3 years
Premier League
The rise and rise of Leeds' new arrival Robin Koch
The German defender has followed in the footsteps of his dad to become a professional, but looks set to eclipse his achievements
- 3 years
Peter Gulacsi
From Hereford to the Champions League semi-final - the rise of RB Leipzig's Peter Gulacsi
The Hungarian has paid his dues to now emerge as one of the best goalkeepers in Europe
- 3 years
Serie A
Italy's hottest talent Nicolo Zaniolo is back - and he's better than ever
The wonderkid has returned after his cruciate knee ligament injury, and is now gunning for the Europa League with Roma
- 3 years
Retirement
Andre Schurrle: The sad story of a player who fell out of love with football
The 29-year-old cited mental health reasons as contributing to his retirement from football at a relatively young age
- 3 years
Russian Premier League
Covid positives are sending Russian football into disaster
The high propensity of cases has led to cancelled matches, potential sanctions and a team of 17-year-olds being battered 10-1
- 3 years
Primeira Liga
With no Bruno Fernandes, Pizzi has been the best player in Portugal in 2019/20
European football may finish the 19-20 season early, so if that happens, who has been the best performers?
- 4 years
Serie A
Josip Ilicic isn't just Serie A POTY - his stats are something special
The Slovenian has been absolutely sublime so far this campaign, reaching Messi and Ronaldo levels
- 4 years
Turkish Super Lig
From Crystal Palace flop to prolific marksman - Alexander Sorloth has been the best player in Turkey in 2019/20
European football may finish the 19-20 season early, so if that happens, who has been the best performers?
- 4 years
Eredivisie
Myron Boadu has been the Eredivisie's best player in 2019/20 - a Premier League move beckons
European football may finish the 19-20 season early, so if that happens, who has been the best performers?
- 4 years
Super League Greece
Veteran Mathieu Valbuena - still brilliant, and the best player in Greece in 2019/20
European football may finish the 19-20 season early, so if that happens, who has been the best performers?
- 4 years
RFPL
Unstoppable Artem Dzyuba has been the best player in Russia in 2019/20
European football may finish the 19-20 season early, so if that happens, who has been the best performers?
- 4 years