3/26 Recap: Yesterday brought a weird mixture of knowing my own fate. Norway bossed Albania for the vast majority of the game but took until the 70th minute to pull ahead. They delivered me a perfect score victory and I thought I was off to a glorious afternoon. Alas, before the final whistle even blew… Continue reading International Revenge Tour – Picks From Across The Pond for March 27, 2018
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United We Stand- Picks From Across The Pond for March 5, 2018
3/2 Recap: I was on my way to a banner start to this series. Gladbach was up 2-0 on Werder Bremen and Middlesbrough led by the same margin against Leeds United. Only one team completed the task at hand though. Patrick Bamford completed his hat trick for Boro and secured me my first result, even though… Continue reading United We Stand- Picks From Across The Pond for March 5, 2018
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?
Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships
If you really pay attention, there is always a major tournament going on across the globe. The footballing calendar never relents. There is little respite for world class players. They deal with grueling seasons for their clubs. Instead of summers on holiday, internationals usually spend their time in training camps and tournament play. There is… Continue reading Under The Radar Stars at UEFA U21 Championships
Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics
The Olympics begin in a little over two weeks. One of the main attractions of the Summer Games is basketball. As is always the case, the Americans are odds on favorites to take home the gold. You know that roster frontwards and backwards. However, you may not know some of the players primed to use… Continue reading Players To Watch At The Rio Olympics
6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
The group stage of the Copa America Centenario is winding down, but lucky for us football fans another tournament is about to get underway. The European Championships start Friday afternoon in France. The tournament has expanded this year, with 24 teams vying for Euros glory. It all begins with the hosts getting the opening night… Continue reading 6 Must Watch Matches For The Euros
Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
The vast majority of European leagues have finished their schedules. Champions have been crowned and teams have begun preparations for next year. But there are several teams with one final chance at silverware. Several domestic cup competitions conclude this weekend, allowing the participants a chance to put a positive spin on what may have been… Continue reading Domestic Cup Finals Provide Redemption Opportunities
Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final
Much is being made, and rightfully so, of the Madrid Derby final over in the Champions League. Sure, that is one of the dream finals that could have come out of the semi-final draw, but we saw this match-up just two years ago. Over in the Europa League though, we have quite the intriguing final… Continue reading Liverpool Gets Sevilla In Europa League Final
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
Latest El Clasico Lacking Juice
La Liga returns from the international break this weekend with some pretty interesting fixtures. Valencia play their first game after Gary Neville was unceremoniously given the sack. Levante and Sporting Gijon battle to get themselves out of the relegation zone. Celta Vigo and Sevilla attempt to hold on to their Europa League places against Deportivo… Continue reading Latest El Clasico Lacking Juice