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About Rob Swan

Rob is editor of GiveMeSport, with over 15 years experience covering sport in various capacities since graduating from the University of Gloucestershire in 2008 with a degree in journalism.

A childhood obsession for all things football developed into a career writing about the beautiful game, initially producing content for clients including Luton Town Football Club.

He joined GiveMeSport in 2013 (initially as a sub-editor before becoming a senior writer and then senior editor in 2020) and has covered countless football matches, interviewed various high-profile figures including Rio Ferdinand and Howard Webb and written well over 10,000 articles during that time.

Zinedine Zidane was his footballing idol growing up (a maestro capable of turning football into art) although Lionel Messi has brought him an equal amount of joy since first watching the Argentine play in 2005. However, Wayne Rooney scored the best goal he's ever seen live: *that* overhead kick against Manchester City at Old Trafford.

Latest Articles

Robin van Persie’s Controversial Red Card for Arsenal vs Barcelona Remembered
Robin van Persie’s Controversial Red Card for Arsenal vs Barcelona Remembered

Robin van Persie received one of the most controversial red cards in Champions League history at Camp Nou in 2011.

30 Greatest Players In Champions League History (Ranked)
30 Greatest Players In Champions League History (Ranked)

Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema feature as the greatest Champions League players of all time are ranked in order.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi
How 28 Football Legends Answered the Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi Debate

Pele, Diego Maradona, Sir Alex Ferguson and more football legends have answered the Ronaldo vs Messi debate.

The 25 best young players in football ranked
25 Best Young Players in World Football (Ranked)

The most gifted young footballers on the planet have been ranked in order.

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Mark Clattenburg and Roy Keane
Mark Clattenburg Named 5 Most Annoying Players he Refereed

Ex-Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg admitted Craig Bellamy was a 'nightmare', while he also wasn't very complimentary of Roy Keane and Pepe.

Thomas Tuchel Fumes as Bayern Munich Denied Penalty vs Arsenal
Thomas Tuchel Fumes as Bayern Munich Denied Penalty vs Arsenal

Audio of the incident shows referee Glenn Nyberg had blown his whistle before Arsenal defender Gabriel picked the ball up.

Lionel Messi’s Barcelona goal that Thierry Henry said ‘was not normal'
Lionel Messi’s Barcelona Goal That Thierry Henry Said ‘Was Not Normal'

Messi has scored many outrageous goals over the years, but one stands out head and shoulders above the rest in Henry's eyes

Why Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves
Why Goalkeepers Put Vaseline on Their Gloves

Andre Onana was seen applying to Vaseline to his gloves. Other top goalkeepers, including Manuel Neuer, have been doing the same as the trend grows.

Wayne Rooney Claimed Messi and Ronaldo Era Ended in 2023
Wayne Rooney Claimed Messi and Ronaldo Era Ended in 2023

Wayne Rooney said the next 10 years would be dominated by someone other than Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Jurgen Klopp on the touchline for Liverpool
Why Jurgen Klopp Stares at Opposition Players During Warm-up

Jurgen Klopp explained why he always stands on the halfway line and watches the opposition warm up before matches.

Collage of Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi and Erling Haaland.
15 Best Footballers in the World (2024)

We rank the best 15 footballers in the world right now - in order.

France's Zinedine Zidane and Italy's Marco Materazzi.
Marco Materazzi Insulted Zinedine Zidane Before World Cup Final Headbutt

Marco Materazzi revealed exactly what he said to Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final

Why La Liga Camera Footage Looks Better Than the Premier League's
Why La Liga Camera Footage Looks Better Than the Premier League's

Football fans are amazed by how good the footage in La Liga looks and want to see similar in the Premier League. We look at the technology behind it.

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Simulation shows the outcome of a 100m race between Kylian Mbappe and Usain Bolt
Kylian Mbappe vs Usain Bolt 100m Race Simulated

A 100m race between the fastest human in history and arguably the world's quickest footballer has been simulated.

Andros Townsend in a Luton shirt, then a Tottenham shirt with  'Townsend' on the back and then a Luton one with 'Townsend Sr'
Why Andros Townsend has Changed Name on his Shirt

Andros Townsend has decided to change the name on the back of his shirt - here's why.

Thierry Henry answered the Paul Scholes vs Steven Gerrard debate
Thierry Henry Answered the Paul Scholes vs Steven Gerrard Debate

The Premier League's greatest ever player gave his verdict on the age-old Scholes vs Gerrard debate.

England's Mason Mount and Harry Maguire with Sam Allardyce.
Sam Allardyce Named England XI he Would Have Won 2022 World Cup With

Sam Allardyce believes he could have won the 2022 World Cup with all the talent at his disposal.

Why Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham fell out and didn’t speak
Why Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham Fell Out and Didn’t Speak

Andy Cole and Teddy Sheringham played together at Man Utd but never spoke and disliked each other. It all stemmed from an incident at Wembley in 1995.

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20 most expensive Premier League players ever based on inflation-adjusted fees
20 Most Expensive Premier League Transfers Ever Based on Inflation

A list of the 20 most expensive transfers in Premier League history when inflation is taken into consideration

England’s 25 Greatest Players of All Time Ranked by Fans
England’s 25 Greatest Players of All Time Ranked by Fans

Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard, David Beckham and Wayne Rooney all feature as the controversial top 25 is revealed.

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