FC Barcelona have gotten to a rocky start to their 2017/18 season. If we analyze how things have gone for them, Los Blaugranas already lost Neymar and were defeated in the Spanish Super Cup against Real Madrid. And to make things more complicated, they have not been able to sign a replacement for Neymar with… Continue reading FC Barcelona Have Not Spent The Money For Neymar The Right Way
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Blaise Matuidi Is The Bargain Of The Summer
Transfer spending in Europe is out of control. The fees paid for even the most marginal of players were astronomical this summer. Manchester City broke the defender price scale. Club and world record fees fell with great regularity. But from the ashes of countless Euros, dollars, and pounds being lit on fire, Juventus emerges with… Continue reading Blaise Matuidi Is The Bargain Of The Summer
Paulinho Will Live Up To The Fans’ Expectations in FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona finally made their first signing after the departure of Neymar for €222 million. But unlike many experts predicted, it wasn’t a marquee signing or anything remotely close to it. Based on several reports that were later confirmed during Monday, Los Blaugranas secured the services of Paulinho for a reported €40M fee. If that… Continue reading Paulinho Will Live Up To The Fans’ Expectations in FC Barcelona
EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
The English Premier League season is nearly upon us. This weekend is one I’ve been waiting for since the last kick of last season. Sure, the footballing calendar never ends. But with the Premier League being the one that indoctrinated me to European football as a whole, the start of their season is extra special… Continue reading EPL Predictions That’ll Surely Go Awry
Carlos Vela Will Be An Instant MLS Hit With Los Angeles FC
Incoming MLS club Los Angeles FC has a deal to make Mexico attacker Carlos Vela its first designated player, according to the Los Angeles Times. The report is a bit surprising considering Vela is preparing for his seventh season with Real Sociedad. Let’s be honest, though. Vela was going to land in MLS sooner than later.… Continue reading Carlos Vela Will Be An Instant MLS Hit With Los Angeles FC
Coutinho-ver
It was just a matter of time. Philippe Coutinho is off to Barcelona. As a Liverpool fan, it was the same song with different words. The similarities between the Little Magician’s impending departure and Luis Suarez’s weren’t lost on us. But being back in Europe gave us a collective hope that this time was different.… Continue reading Coutinho-ver
Top Three Teams That Can Battle Real Madrid For The UEFA Champions League Title
Real Madrid have all the makings of a dynasty in European soccer. Los Merengues have won three of the last four UEFA Champions League titles. And honestly, they appear as the main favorites to win it all once again in 2017/18. Three-peating in soccer is quite difficult, however, so we should not assume Madrid are… Continue reading Top Three Teams That Can Battle Real Madrid For The UEFA Champions League Title
Will Neymar Put PSG Over The Top?
Neymar is arguably the third best player in the world. There’s Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, and then him. His exploits make him a cult figure for both Brazil and Barcelona. Every time he steps on the pitch, there is a chance something magical is about to occur. Yet each summer we keep having the same… Continue reading Will Neymar Put PSG Over The Top?
Real Madrid Would Make A Huge Mistake Paying €180M For Kylian Mbappe
Paul Pogba became the most expensive player in the world last year after Manchester United signed him for a $122 million dollar fee. However, the talented playmaker might not hold that title anymore. Reports surfaced this Tuesday that Real Madrid want to break the bank for Kylian Mbappe. Per MARCA, Los Merengues have reached an… Continue reading Real Madrid Would Make A Huge Mistake Paying €180M For Kylian Mbappe
Manchester City Destroyed Defender Pricing
Since their rise to prominence, Manchester City has spent summers spending like trust fund babies. This transfer window has been no different. The big change this window is where they are spending that money. Having seen the two teams ahead of them in the table last season, Spurs and Chelsea, build their clubs around defense,… Continue reading Manchester City Destroyed Defender Pricing