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Will we be treated to another epic Clasico Copa final?

Will we be treated to another epic Clasico Copa final?

So they are the weakest Barcelona team in years, and their recent results do not lie. Real Madrid meanwhile are on for the treble and the greatest season in their history, but will have to win without Cristiano Ronaldo. It is setting...read more »

Why second season syndrome has saved Modric and can do the same for Bale

Why second season syndrome has saved Modric and can do the same for Bale

You would think that for a world record fee of £86 million, it would make you star of the show – or maybe runner up considering the team that Gareth Bale plays in also contains Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo,...read more »

It is a three horse title race – and not just in England

It is a three horse title race – and not just in England

Not a competitive league they said. Barcelona walk the title every year they said. No team can break the strangle hold of the top two they said. That basically sums up what the vast majority of people think about La Liga. Real...read more »

Never has it been more deserved – Cristiano Ronaldo is the new Ballon d’Or holder

Never has it been more deserved – Cristiano Ronaldo is the new Ballon d’Or holder

Anyone can gush about the stats - and so they should. Anyone can gush about his single handed attempt at dragging Portugal across the line in the World Cup play-offs - and so they should. Anyone can go on about his ability...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 »

Cannon Bale or Epic Fail?

Cannon Bale or Epic Fail?

The world’s most expensive player has been playing at Real Madrid for just over a couple months now and has encountered a challenging start to his Spanish adventure. Since his arrival, Gareth Bale has been on the receiving end of high...read more »

Is Bale to blame for the Clasico blunder?

Is Bale to blame for the Clasico blunder?

A victory at the Camp Nou leaves Barcelona six point clear of rivals Real Madrid, as they continue their unbeaten start to the season. El Clasico debutant Neymar scored the first goal that led his team into early domination, culminating in...read more »

The world is watching? Not for the first 15 minutes of El Clasico

The world is watching? Not for the first 15 minutes of El Clasico

The farcical nature of La Liga kick off times is back with a vengeance. The biggest club game in the world –El Clasico will be missed (for the first fifteen minutes) by fans who live in England, due to the kick...read more »