Clubland

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.

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.

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?

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.

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, the rise of the New York Cosmos and Sergio Aguero arrives as Manchester City's title winning hero.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

El Clásico is a rivalry that lives up to its billing in every sense, Arsenal's lack of silverware left Robin van Persie search elsewhere for success, WfL Wolfsburg's rise to a remarkable Bundesliga crown, and Alexandre Pato gets a second chance.

Internazionale have lived up to their name in using foreign talent for their most glorious achievements; Financial Fair Play restrictions caused Manchester City to squeeze çlvaro Negredo out; Arjen Robben needed to be cast aside before finally finding a home with Bayern Munich; and a look at the MLS teams that have already changed identity.

Unarguably Africa's number one club, Al Ahly in 2014 became the world's most successful as well. The huge fees clubs have paid for çngel di Mar’a have left him with huge expectations to fulfil. AS Roma vs SS Lazio is a derby with a difference. And Arsenal's Invincibles made for one of Clubland's Classic Teams.

Olympique Lyonnais have grown slowly and steadily under Jean-Michel Aulas' leadership. Liverpool saw youngster Raheem Sterling blossom into an elite talent, only to lose him to Manchester City. And we look at the German powerhouse Borussia Dortmund's Ultimate XI.

Despite their dominance of the Swiss Super League, Basel have a reputation as underdogs in Europe - but have instead become giant-killers. By nabbing Mario Gštze from Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich flexed its muscles to remain Germany's primary club. And Barcelona's transfer ban didn't stop them from continuing to snap up some of the game's brightest talents.

Athletic Bilbao's adherence to its Basques-only policy makes their success all the more remarkable. A look at some of those who have crossed the divide in some of world football's fiercest rivalries. And the saga of Chelsea's bold capture of Willian from under their rivals' noses.

Corinthians took nearly a century to make their mark in Brazil but are a powerhouse of the modern era. Boca Juniors and River Plate have a rivalry as passionate as anywhere in the world. And the story of David De Gea's on-and-off bid to head back to Spain