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Ballon d’Or: Did the right men win?
The FIFA Ballon d'Or didn't offer up any surprises in the awards that were handed out at the ceremony. But that isn't a bad thing, because everyone that was presented with an award deserved it and that is why they...read more »
Spain are on the verge of history: but can they handle it?
A look at the sport columns in the papers this week would reveal some curious similarities when debating the potential winners of Euro 2012. One is no one expects England to cause anything more than a stir, the other is Germany...read more »
Predictions for Euro 2012: The winners, the flops, the dark horses and the top scorer
The time is upon us once again. Another major international tournament beckons, as does an England triumph (well maybe). On the eve of Euro 2012 let us put our Nostradamus glasses on and predict the twists and turns of the...read more »
Farewell and good luck Josep Guardiola:
We all knew his impending plan but only when Josep Guardiola confirmed his departure from his beloved Barcelona did the truth of the situation wash over us. Whispers of the Barcelona era being on the brink of collapse may be...read more »
How Swansea are proving that the Championship can provide England internationals
Swansea is a Championship team no more: in fact, they’re sitting in the top half of the Premier League; they’re unbeaten at home since November, that being their only loss at the Liberty Stadium all season; they’ve conceded fewer goals...read more »
Is El Classico becoming tiresome?
Iker Casillas had a point when he stated El Classico`s increasing regularity was causing the fixture to lose some of its luster. Although his comments may have stemmed from the fact the last few classico`s have seen him reduced to...read more »
Is this key Chelsea and Real Madrid target worth the hype?
Football and Mathematics do not usually go but there are certain unwritten formulas that plenty of people insist should be treated as law. One of which is, talented youngster + Brazilian nationality = future Ballon D`or winner. Many take it...read more »
Turbulent times ahead for Barcelona?
It is said the great manager Bela Guttmann refused to manage a club for more than three years on the basis that it would be impossible to maintain their hunger. By his own creed the current Barcelona side are past...read more »
England should be afraid, very afraid:
In our rush to watch Barcelona weave their magic we often forget about the team they are playing. Those poor souls who reside in the lower echelons of La Liga and dread the prospect of traveling to the Camp Nou for fear of being...read more »
How is this Arsenal man not on the Ballon d’Or shortlist?
This year’s 23-man Ballon d’Or shortlist has been announced and once again it is littered with the cream of Europe’s finest players. The award, which is now in its 55th year, gives recognition to the world’s finest player over a 12-month...read more »