The Road to Russia

The LA Galaxy is where the stars shine, Karim Benzema is central to Real Madrid's attack, River Plate's Ultimate XI, and some of the controversial transfers that have stunned Clubland.

A club profile of Liverpool FC, the Premier League's most successful club on the continent, Olympiakos vs Panathinaikos, the mother of all derbies in Greece. A look at the oldest clubs in South America, and Thiago Silva, PSG's captain fantastic.

Shanghai Shenhua are aiming big in China, a look at Michael Bradley's travails from the USA to Europe, and back again. Where Manchester City sells the most replica shirts, and Milan's Ultimate XI.

A profile on Spanish side Valencia. Gianluigi Buffon has stuck with Juventus through the good times, and the bad. The deadliest strike partnerships of the Premier League era, and Bayern Munich's World Cup final legacy.

PSV Eindhoven are a giant of Dutch football, while John Terry has been a giant for Chelsea. Tottenham Hotspur have an Ultimate eleven packed with talent, and a look at the richest football club owners in the world.

Olympiakos are one of the biggest clubs in Greece. Eibar climbed a mountain into Spain's La Liga. Ross Barkley is a shining light at Everton, and we take a look at the Olympique Lyonnais Ultimate XI.

Santos FC have produced Brazil's brightest talents, the Mestalla holds a place in every Valencianista heart. A look at Anderlecht's greatest ever 11, and the most valuable clubs in the world.

Santos FC club profile, producing the likes of Neymar, Pele, and Robinho. Clermont Foot 63 in France is the first men's professional club to appoint a female manager, and Fenerbahce vs Galatasaray is football's most ferocious rivalry.

Bayern Munich are the Bundesliga's most dominant club, a look at Real Madrid's Ultimate XI, The Dutch clubs who've never been relegated from the Eredivisie, and Sergio Aguero arrives as Manchester City's title winning hero.

Ajax were once the kings of Europe with their youth system, but they're still producing some of the world's best. Paul Pogba is the one that got away from Manchester United, and the Revierderby between Borussia Dortmund and Schalke is a match driven by pure emotion, and won by sheer determination.

Despite their low population, and even smaller stadium, AS Monaco have a rich history, and a richer future. Tottenham Hotspur have splashed the cash, only for Harry Kane to rise up for free, and could Arsenal have the world's greatest best ever XI?

Roman Abramovich transformed Chelsea with his millions into one of the World's biggest clubs, while Sporting Clube De Portugal take pride in nurturing some of the greatest players to grace the game. A change in club scenery launched the career of Alvaro Morata, but the ball has always been Andrea Pirlo's ally, regardless of the badge on his shirt; and the fans love him for it.

Through their La Masia youth academy, F.C. Barcelona have built a lasting legacy. Schweinsteiger's rule at Bayern Munich can never be tainted, and Le Classico is a rivalry un-matched in France. A plethora of great players compete to make Juventus' all-time greatest 11, and some of the players who couldn't buy their way into a club's list of stars.