About Rob Swan
Rob is editor of GiveMeSport, with over 15 years experience covering sport in various capacities since graduating from university with a degree in journalism. A childhood obsession for all things football developed into a career writing about the beautiful game. He joined GiveMeSport in 2013 and has covered countless football matches, interviewed various high-profile figures 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
The 18 most surprising Premier League Player of the Month winners
Some very unexpected names have managed to win the individual accolade
Paul Scholes’s reaction to praise from Messi, Ronaldo, Zidane and other football greats
Paul Scholes has been hailed by a host of football legends - and his reaction to the praise was priceless
Famous players who don’t love football
Ronaldinho, Carlos Tevez and Marc-Andre ter Stegen are among a group of current and former players who don't really love football
Mohamed Salah proved he’s a class act when two LASK players asked for his shirt
Salah once again showing why he's one of football's most popular and respected stars
Andre Onana had another night to forget for Manchester United vs Galatasaray
The Manchester United goalkeeper cut a distraught figure after his performance against Galatasaray in Istanbul
Football rules expert explains why decision to award PSG penalty v Newcastle was correct
Christina Unkel joined the CBS Sports pundits to explain why referee Szymon Marciniak awarded the controversial penalty
Mark Clattenburg gives verdict on decision to award controversial PSG penalty vs Newcastle
Former Premier League referee Mark Clattenburg has now had his say about the hugely controversial incident
Marco Materazzi confirmed what he said to Zinedine Zidane before World Cup final headbutt
Marco Materazzi revealed exactly what he said to Zinedine Zidane in the 2006 World Cup final
Paul Scholes took perfect penalty contender for Man Utd vs Arsenal in 2003
You won't see many better penalties than this...
Ange Postecoglou's brilliant post-match interview goes viral after Tottenham 1-4 Chelsea
The Spurs boss is praised by the football community for his honest comments after his side lost 4-1 to Chelsea on a chaotic night in north London
Martin Keown’s story about how Arsene Wenger was different to Sir Alex Ferguson before big games
Ferdinand revealed how Ferguson got Man Utd's players up for big games and was left cracking up when Keown revealed what Wenger used to do
The reason why Andros Townsend has changed name on the back of his shirt
Andros Townsend has decided to change the name on the back of his shirt - here's why...
Alex Song thinking Carles Puyol wanted him to lift La Liga trophy is football’s most awkward moment
Barcelona legend Carles Puyol was involved in the most awkward moment in football history alongside Alex Song
Xavi’s response when Cristiano Ronaldo called himself the GOAT in 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo called himself the greatest footballer of all time in 2017, but it was all too much for Barcelona legend Xavi to hear
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister makes feelings clear after Lionel Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win
Ronaldo's sister has now caused a stir with her Instagram activity after Messi's latest Ballon d'Or triumph, days after Cristiano did the same
Mason Mount praised for actions after Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Newcastle
Mount earned the respect of Man United's fans after the final whistle
Jurgen Klopp’s reaction to seeing Manchester United lost 3-0 to Newcastle goes viral
Klopp saw Man Utd had just lost 3-0 to Newcastle and his reaction said it all
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Instagram comment after Messi’s eighth Ballon d’Or win causes a stir
Cristiano Ronaldo has raised eyebrows with an Instagram comment after Lionel Messi won a record-breaking eighth Ballon d'Or
Didier Drogba's reaction praised as Ballon d’Or audience boo during Emiliano Martinez’s speech
Drogba has been praised for intervening as members of the Ballon d'Or audience threatened to spoil Martinez's big moment
Clubs with the most Ballon d'Or wins
Lionel Messi's 8th Ballon d'Or means that there is a new entrant on the list. But which club has the most wins ever?