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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Bundesliga Bonanza- Picks From Across The Pond for March 9, 2018
3/8 Recap: So I didn’t get completely shut out by the Europa League, but it didn’t do me the favors I hoped it would. The goals came, and thankfully so, in the Lazio/Dynamo contest, but the spoils were split. Zenit laid an absolute egg in Leipzig, even if a late goal gave me a half-hearted… Continue reading Bundesliga Bonanza- Picks From Across The Pond for March 9, 2018
The Journey Begins – Picks From Across The Pond for March 3, 2018
As we all know, the European footballing schedule never ends. Nary a day goes by that one or more of the leagues from across the Atlantic have at least one game running, whether it be a cup, league game, or even a friendly match. And oh yeah, there is this tournament coming up in the summer… Continue reading The Journey Begins – Picks From Across The Pond for March 3, 2018
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
Bayern Munich Need A Big Summer
Bayern Munich is unquestionably one of the biggest clubs in European football. The Bavarian giants have dominated the German Bundesliga. They get whatever German international they want when they want. However, in recent years Bayern has struggled for success in Europe. By struggle, of course, I mean that they’ve made three Champions League semi-finals and… Continue reading Bayern Munich Need A Big Summer
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
Europa League Bringing The Drama
The UEFA Europa League has always been the Champions League’s younger sibling vying for the attention of the footballing masses. The competition is well aware of its second fiddle status, but over the past few years it has made strides in increasing its relevance. From giving the champion automatic qualification to the Champions League to… Continue reading Europa League Bringing The Drama