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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 »

How far can PSG go in the Champions League?

How far can PSG go in the Champions League?

Paris Saint Germain are considered to be underdogs when it comes to the Champions League. Although they are well able to compete in terms of players and finances with Europe’s elite, PSG have never won the big trophy, and find a...read more »

The biggest challenge to Sky Sports since they began?

The biggest challenge to Sky Sports since they began?

The vast majority of football fans will have awoken this morning to news that made them utter a rather naughty word beginning with F. Why? Because BT Sport have now won (for an extortionate price) the rights to screen UEFA Champions...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 »

Armbands are all well and good but it’s time for serious UEFA action

Armbands are all well and good but it’s time for serious UEFA action

How long is it going to be before UEFA take some serious action against the racial abuse suffered by black players? They may have their fancy armbands or their little flags, but until football’s governing body actually decide to stand up...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 »

Just how long will the reign of La Roja last?

Just how long will the reign of La Roja last?

The Spanish national side are undoubtedly the best international side in current world football, following their World Cup win (2010) and two European Championship titles (2008, 2012) making them the sole team to win three international titles consecutively. With an abundance...read more »

Has Baines left Ashley out in the cold?

Has Baines left Ashley out in the cold?

So England are on their way to Brazil (thank God) and the media furore surrounding the national team and the ‘crunch clashes’ against the likes of Poland and the Ukraine can finally stop dominating the back pages for now. One thing...read more »

Marca overstep the mark yet again

Marca overstep the mark yet again

Most football fans who are familiar with the Premier League will tell you that on occasion, they find the English press frustrating. The TV coverage – yes Adrian Chiles, we are looking at you-  is another thing all together, but all...read more »