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During the late 1980s and the 1990s, every kid kicking about a football in the streets would dream of playing in the Serie A. It was the best league in the world at that time. Italian clubs were then the wealthiest in Europe and most of the best players of the world used to play […]
December 2011. Sitting last in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football, AS Monaco was facing the worst crisis in their history only seven years after their successful run in the Champions League where they were only beaten by Mourinhoâs super FC Porto in Gelsenkirchen. Known for its opulence and richness, the Principality attracts […]
Costa? Benzema? Falcao? These imperious forwards arenât even in the top ten for goals scored in the top five European leagues from 2014/15 onwards, so who really is the greatest goal scorer in the world at this moment in time? Looking at goals scored since the 2014/15 season, it is a very difficult task in […]
Zlatanâs heroics helped United towards a possible road to success, but what happened across the top European leagues this weekend? The Spanish League was threatened to be blown wide open when Sevilla went joint top with a win at Betis, however Real Madrid and Barcelona showed their determination to regain the top two spots with […]
The Vision- Spotting your teammateâs run put that perfect ball in for himâŚSpot a gap between two defenders enough for you to pass, go for it. Goalkeeper is out of position or not covering a corner, go for that cracker… The vision makes the player…Speed and skills heâs born with, like everyone! Companies like Stats […]
âI was at the Chelsea training ground last week to see Eden Hazard and noticed NâGolo Kante wandering back to the changing rooms. So I went over to him and stood in front of him. And I poked him in the chest. I had to, just to check if he was real! âYou are real, […]
Football seems to be turning more and more into an individual sport. With individual votes such as the Ballon Dâor growing each year, and now the introduction of âthe best FIFAâ awards. Even Spain seemed to become more Ronaldo v Messi than Real v Barca at one point. Football still holds similar rules and regulations […]
Manchester City were without doubt the biggest losers in the race for Premier League title at the week â and are now out of for chase for the honour, so says coach Pep Guardiola. City slumped to a shock 4-0 thumping at the hands of Everton and they are now 10 points behind leaders Chelsea. The reverse […]
The Premier League title race is bubbling along nicely as far as the neutral observer is concerned with still up to six teams arguably in the hunt for the top flight crown. Chelsea top the pile and face Stoke City next time of asking when they host Mark Hughes’ outfit at Stamford Bridge on New Yearâs […]
Manchester United have struggled to inspire confidence in the Premier League since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013. The 13-time winners have finished seventh, fourth and fifth in the last three seasons and the club acted quickly to end Louis van Gaalâs tenure early with one year remaining on his contract. Cue a move for […]
Paris Saint-Germain dispelled the belief that the perceived lack of competition in Ligue 1 would hinder their chances in the Champions League with a 3-1 victory over Jose Mourinho’s Chelsea at the Parc des Princes this evening, despite giving up a one goal lead inside the first half. Much was made of the attacking qualities […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has praised his former manager, Jose Mourinho, whilst sticking the knife in another, Pep Guardiola. âMourinho doesnât need to take on a role,” said Ibrahimovic. “But the other one wants to be perfect â like Tiger Woods and look what happened to him. Everyone has a dark side. I would have given my […]
During the French Cup Quarter Final between PSG and Marseille this evening there was a bit of handbags between Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Joey Barton. After the Englishman was fouled, Barton went on the attack, before making fun of Ibrahimovic’s big nose. The Swedish striker seemingly couldn’t care less and reminded Barton which of the two […]
VIDEO: Ibrahimovic’s wonder goal vs England
For every critic and doubter, there is a fanatic and supporter of Zlatan Ibrahimovic, footballâs greatest enigma. He has the enviable title of the worldâs most expensive player when you accumulate all his transfer fees. Love him or hate him, one thing no one can doubt is the technical ability that he possesses. Amongst the […]
