There are several ways to make the UEFA Champions League each season. Most clubs make it into the world’s most prestigious club competition via their standing in their league during the previous year. Champions (duh) as well as up to three more teams from each league across Europe enter the tournament at various stages. While… Continue reading Champions League The Hard Way
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Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Roberto Firmino was one of the last signings of the Brendan Rodgers era at Liverpool. The Brazilian featured in Brazil’s Copa America 2015 campaign, catching the eye of the then Reds head honcho. He signed shortly after the tournament ended from German side Hoffenheim with a fee in the neighborhood of £29,000,000. Early on it looked… Continue reading Roberto Firmino Finally Paying Dividends
Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester United is one of the most storied clubs in Europe. Under Sir Alex Ferguson they asserted themselves as the elite side in the Premier League. However, since the stately Scot’s departure, the Red Devils have found themselves in a bit of a rut. David Moyes’ tenure was a calamity, but it was still ended… Continue reading Marcus Rashford To The Rescue
Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Manchester City has had quite the tempestuous campaign. While their Premier League form has been inconsistent, to be nice, injuries have been a consistent presence in City’s life. Their manager is doing his best with his lame duck status, knowing his replacement has already been named. Turmoil around the future of many of their core,… Continue reading Manchester City Can Use League Cup As Launching Pad
Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
There have been varying stages of disappointment when it comes to the 2015-16 Manchester United campaign. A return to Europe marked a successful first year under Louis Van Gaal, but his encore has been the antithesis of the style of football the Red Devils cultivated for years under Sir Alex Ferguson. How the Dutchman has… Continue reading Manchester United Has Hit Rock Bottom
Deadline Day Disappoints Again
For all intents and purposes, the January transfer window slammed shut at 11 PM GMT (6 PM ET) today. Teams in the German Bundesliga have until 5 PM GMT tomorrow to wheel and deal, but no blockbusters are expected in that final day and a half. The end of the winter transfer window used to… Continue reading Deadline Day Disappoints Again
January Transfers That Need To Happen
New Year’s Day is a two pronged celebration for football fans worldwide. Not only is it the new year, it is the opening of the January transfer window. While the majority of big transfer business is done in the summer, the January transfer window allows teams to address pressing needs as well as solidifying their squad… Continue reading January Transfers That Need To Happen
Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold
The UEFA Champions League draw for the round of 16 was completed this morning. Coming into the proceedings, there were many questions as to the fate of England’s teams in the competition. After the draw, it can only be said that it will be a tough ask for the world’s most popular league to put… Continue reading Champions League Draw Leaves EPL Out In The Cold
Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss
Defending Premier League champion Chelsea have been in a bad way since the start of the 2015-16 campaign. They are currently 14th in the table through 15 games. That is the worst showing for a reigning title holder in Premier League history. The latest setback, a 1-0 loss to promoted side Bournemouth, has left manager… Continue reading Mourinho On Thinnest Ice After Bournemouth Loss
FIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist Is No Surprise
Since the FIFA World Player of the Year merged with France Football’s Ballon d’Or ahead of the 2010 calendar year to become the FIFA Ballon d’Or, there has been a two man struggle for victory over the award. It should come as no surprise that this year was no different as Lionel Messi and Cristiano… Continue reading FIFA Ballon d’Or Shortlist Is No Surprise