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
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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
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
Champions League The Hard Way
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
China Is Coming For Your Stars
For years China has been positioning themselves as the next great world power. Economically, they’ve been the world’s largest exporter for the better portion of the last decade. They are also the biggest inter-nation trader in the world. Their academic system is one of the world’s finest. China boasts the globe’s largest active military. Those… Continue reading China Is Coming For Your Stars
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
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
Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel
It is the January transfer window in the football world. It is a one month mad dash to mend all the injuries and deficiencies your team possesses. While players will be changing shirts and addresses with great regularity, another cycle is beginning to swirl in the European football community. The first domino to fall in… Continue reading Pep Guardiola and The Managerial Carousel
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