4/14 Recap: It seems taking some time off didn’t do anything to help my picks. Both the teams I backed yesterday fell completely flat. Spurs were ransacked on their home ground by Manchester City, meaning anything less than a victory for Manchester United today will crown the Citizens champions of England. Harry Kane was kept… Continue reading Semi-Final Preparation – Picks From Across The Pond for April 15, 2018
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Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
4/2 Recap: I’d like to take a second here at the beginning to thank Real Betis’ Sergio Leon. Even though my bet was set to win in that match, he still sealed the deal late with a sleek toe poke goal. That is more than I can say for Cardiff City. Though they were able… Continue reading Quarterfinals Quandary – Picks From Across The Pond for April 3, 2018
Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
3/5 Recap: Some people like to make picks and then just walk away. Let the events play out. See the results at the end. I am not one of those people. Yesterday’s matches raised the old blood pressure up a few notches ahead of midweek Champions League fixtures. Both Manchester United and Celta Vigo left… Continue reading Cue Up The Champions- Picks From Across The Pond for March 6, 2018
Why Iker Casillas Should Join An MLS Franchise Sooner Than Later
The 2018 MLS season is roughly one month and a half away. And while several teams have managed to strengthen their sides, we have seen some moves worth highlighting. Montreal Impact just signed a Designated Player in Saphir Taider. Gyasi Zardes and Kei Kamara were swapped for each other. And Atlanta United bolstered their midfield… Continue reading Why Iker Casillas Should Join An MLS Franchise Sooner Than Later
UCL Draw Was Rough On London
The UEFA Champions League group stage draw took place this past week. The pinnacle of club football will begin anew on September 12th. I for one think this could be one of the strongest conglomeration of 32 teams the competition has had before. For the first time, the English Premier League will have five… Continue reading UCL Draw Was Rough On London
Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
Real Madrid is the first team to repeat in the Champions League era. They won an unprecedented 12th crown with a second half decimation of Juventus. It was their third title in four years. Los Blancos were also able to hold off Barcelona for the La Liga title as well. It’s been a banner year… Continue reading Where Could Cristiano Ronaldo Land?
This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
Two years ago, Atletico and Real Madrid played one of the more memorable Champions League finals in recent memory. Los Blancos dominated possession for the first half an hour or so, but Atleti were the ones to strike first. A backwards flick of faith off the head of Diego Godin did the business in the… Continue reading This Madrid Derby Champions League Final Could Outdo First
La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
While many other title races across Europe have been all but settled, one that was seemingly wrapped up is anything but now. Barcelona has seen their lead in La Liga disintegrate over the past month and change. With three games to go just goal difference and a single point separate Barca from both Madrid challengers,… Continue reading La Liga’s Three Game, Three Team Title Race
Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
UEFA sets up all the rounds of their competitions through random draws. When you get results like we did in Friday morning’s Champions League draw, it seems as if there is a television producer willing those ping pong balls to go a certain way. The two semi-finals are fantastic match-ups in their own right, but… Continue reading Champions League Draw Sets Up Dream Finals
Madrid Transfer Bans Heat Up Race To La Liga Summit
The quest for the La Liga crown is tougher in 2015-16 than it has been in recent years. Another wrinkle was added to the proceedings last week as Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were both handed down two window transfer bans by FIFA. Both clubs received their punishment for “violation of several provisions concerning the… Continue reading Madrid Transfer Bans Heat Up Race To La Liga Summit