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France fall but in reality their time will come in 2016

France fall but in reality their time will come in 2016

After a successful run through the group stages with an impressive score sheet, France exit the World Cup at the quarter finals stage after a 1-0 defeat against Germany. Mats Hammels’ header saw the end of Les Bleus World Cup challenge...read more »

It is the end of an era for La Roja and David Villa’s tears said it all

It is the end of an era for La Roja and David Villa’s tears said it all

La Roja said an emotional farewell to a Spanish hero as they won their last group match against Australia. David Villa played his last international match, ending his Spanish career with a 3-0 win. It has come to the end of...read more »

The end of an era, the end of tiki-taka but this is not the end of La Roja

The end of an era, the end of tiki-taka but this is not the end of La Roja

The unfortunate end to La Roja’s most glorious era. Spain are finished, Spain are out, and Spain no longer rule the world. The defending World Cup champions, Spain, are knocked out in the group stages of the World Cup competition after a...read more »

Has the reign of La Roja come to an end?

Has the reign of La Roja come to an end?

The replay of the World Cup 2010 final saw a disastrous game from defending champions Spain and a look at the skill possessed by Holland. Leaving the whole world in utter disbelief, Group B’s opening game saw Spain’s successful reign come...read more »

Can Spain do the impossible and retain their World Cup crown?

Can Spain do the impossible and retain their World Cup crown?

So just how far can Spain go this summer? Coach: Vicente Del Bosque Captain: Iker Casillas Player to look out for: Diego Costa Star Players: Ramos, Iniesta, Alonso, Alba, Juanfran…all of them. Can Vicente Del Bosque’s men do it again for La Roja for a...read more »

Finally, La Decima has been won and Real Madrid fans are on cloud nine

Finally, La Decima has been won and Real Madrid fans are on cloud nine

After a successful season this year, Real Madrid walk away as champions of both La Copa Del Rey and the UEFA Champions League. Securing a 2-1 win over Barcelona had earned them a victory in La Copa Del Rey. Real’s 4-1 triumph...read more »

Does Bayern Munich’s dominance make the Bundesliga pointless?

Does Bayern Munich’s dominance make the Bundesliga pointless?

Let's take a look at the Bundesliga. Bayern Munich are leading the German championship by a massive 13 points clear of Bayer Leverkusen – in February. Winning 17 of their matches this season, it is a Bayern side who are odds on to...read more »

Can we call the sides from Milan Italian giants anymore?

Can we call the sides from Milan Italian giants anymore?

Following a strong start to the season so far, Juventus are top of Serie A with 37 points, and the Milan duo of both AC Milan and Inter Milan are both left once again trailing in the wake of the...read more »

Expectation, not resignation is the name of the game at the Calderon these days

Expectation, not resignation is the name of the game at the Calderon these days

Being described as one of the best managers in Europe, Diego Simeone has had a sensational start to the season with Atletico Madrid, attaining success in both La Liga and UEFA Champions League that leaves people asking just how far...read more »

If the Ballon d’Or is truly done on merit, this has to be Ronaldo’s year

If the Ballon d’Or is truly done on merit, this has to be Ronaldo’s year

In football, results matter. So do goals and trophies, not to mention individual performances. Now, as we head into the final stages of voting for the world player of the year, it seems that there can only be one winner. The...read more »