Manchester United Circling On Pogba

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Manchester United Circling On Pogba

Manchester United has had quite the busy summer.  They began it with the appointment of Jose Mourinho as manager.  The Special One’s arrival wasn’t a surprise, but it was a clear statement regarding United’s recent struggles.  Mediocrity was no longer an option at Old Trafford.  The board followed up Mourinho’s hiring with several high profile… Continue reading Manchester United Circling On Pogba

Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star

This summer’s international tournaments have featured copious amounts of star power.  The world’s greatest footballers have taken the stage in both the Copa America and the European Championships.  Lionel Messi’s Argentina fell to Alexis Sanchez’s Chile in the Centenario final.  Even though Portugal are in the Euros final, Cristiano Ronaldo has been far from a… Continue reading Antoine Griezmann Now A World Star

Why Andres Guardado’s Arrival Would Be Good For MLS

Mexican starlet Andres Guardado has been a constant name in recent transfer rumors. The PSV midfielder has been linked with a move to MLS in recent months, but the move is closer than ever to happen. According to MedioTiempo, the former Deportivo star is reportedly thinking about playing in MLS as soon as next season. The… Continue reading Why Andres Guardado’s Arrival Would Be Good For MLS

Summer Transfer Window Is Wide Open

July 1st marks the start of free agency in the United States for the NBA and NHL.  In addition, baseball’s trade deadline is just a month away.  Across the pond, it marks the start of their own hectic player movement period.  The summer transfer window has opened across Europe and the moves have already started… Continue reading Summer Transfer Window Is Wide Open

The Rise of Roland Alberg

If you hadn’t heard of Roland Alberg, don’t worry. We, at Sports From The Basement, are here to present him to you. Alberg is a 25-year-old midfielder who signed with Philadelphia Union out of Eredivisie side ADO Den Haag. He joined the team before the start of the 2016 season, and even though he struggled a… Continue reading The Rise of Roland Alberg

Ireland’s Chance For Revenge

It is an image that still haunts Irish fans to this day.  They boys in green were on the brink of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.  All that stood between them and the tournament was an underwhelming French side.  The two were making their way to a penalty shootout when the unthinkable happened… Continue reading Ireland’s Chance For Revenge

Jürgen Klinsmann Paid A Steep Price For His Mistakes Against Argentina

Jurgen Klinsmann had a tough task in the 2016 Copa America Centenario semifinals against Argentina. Facing the prospect of reaching the tournament’s final for the first time in the USMNT history, Klinsmann was drawn against Lionel Messi and, to make matters worse, he didn’t have three regular starters as Alejandro Bedoya, Jermaine Jones and Bobby… Continue reading Jürgen Klinsmann Paid A Steep Price For His Mistakes Against Argentina

Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling

Every tournament has their share of underdogs.  From the NCAA Tournament to the World Cup, there is the little guy that neutral fans want to root for.  The European Championships are no different.  This year’s Euro qualifying produced five debuting nations for this summer’s tournament.  Each team have their niche entering this competition.  Wales have… Continue reading Northern Ireland Is A Neutral Darling