Some football clubs have enjoyed much success and trophy wins throughout their history, that it is extremely difficult to match former achievements. So when one of the world’s most successful football clubs enjoys a league season which surpasses anything produced by their great teams and players of the past, there’s an assumption that the efforts… Continue reading >
After coming close to missing out on the last 16, Spurs and Liverpool made much easier work of their round of 16 ties. Both teams faced German opponents, with Spurs enjoying the most comfortable nights of their European season over two matches against Borussia Dortmund. Both legs of the tie occurred during a run of… Continue reading >
With Barcelona securing their place in the 2015 UEFA Champions League Final on Tuesday night, Real Madrid last night had the chance to set up a fixture involving the two clubs that arguably make up the biggest rivalry in football. Cristiano Ronaldo’s first half penalty put Carlo Ancelotti’s men en route to overturning their first… Continue reading >
The best league in the world. The most popular league in the world. Both are common phrases to hear, when describing the English Premier League. Of course, they’re almost always used by British journalists or ex-players covering the English game on TV. The recent announcement of the FIFpro World XI for 2012 was heavily criticised… Continue reading >
Continuing the three-part mini-series of my top eleven matches watching Liverpool in the Champions League. Click here for part 1. 4. Liverpool 2-1 Juventus Having progressed to the quarter-final stage of the 2004/5 Champions League, Liverpool were given the toughest possible route to the final. A potential semi-final would involve taking on the runaway league… Continue reading >
FC Barcelona’s draw to Villarreal on Saturday has left the reigning Champions seven points adrift of Jose Mourinho’s Real Madrid. The Catalan club may be favourites for the Spanish Cup after last week’s aggregate win over Real Madrid, and will resume their bid to become the first club to successfully retain the Champions League later… Continue reading >
In the days when I was lucky enough to enjoy Sky Sports at home, I used to follow Spanish league football a lot more than the Premiership, and one game still stands out. It was not an obvious classic between two giants or a famous upset, but a seemingly routine fixture for the title favourites… Continue reading >