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Could Arsenal Manager Arsene Wenger Be On His Way to PSG This Summer?
French club PSG have invested heavily in players over the last couple of transfer windows, and they are believed to be increasingly confident about getting Arsene Wenger in the summer. The Frenchman has just over a year left on his contract with the Premier League club. Like never before, there have been huge question marks [...]
Barcelona’s Andres Iniesta and Lionel Messi Confident in Ability to Regroup Ahead of Bayern Munich Showdown
Despite the impressive performance by Bayern Munich in the first leg of their Champions League semifinal, many Barcelona players remain confident in their ability to regroup and move forward together. Bayern put on quite the display last week as they dismantled Barcelona 4-0. While there was a bit of controversy surrounding two of the goals, [...]
Video: Jose Mourinho Nearly Reveals Where He’ll Be Next Season
In ITV’s post-match coverage of Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund, Jose Mourinho nearly revealed where he’d be be managing next season after being asked whether or not he’d be in Madrid. Mourinho replied, “Maybe not” when asked if he’d be with Real Madrid next season and was then abruptly cut off when [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Highlights: Too Little Too Late for Los Blancos
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Highlights Two second half goals made for a very dramatic end to Real Madrid’s second leg against German power Borussia Dortmund, but it was too little too late for Jose Mourinho’s men. After suffering a 4-1 defeat in Dortmund, Madrid needed at least a 3-0 victory in Spain to ensure [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund Live Match Commentary
Real Madrid host Borussia Dortmund in the second leg of the first Champions League semi-final. Dortmund currently possess a 4-1 lead in aggregate but a 3-0 victory will see Real Madrid through to the finals. Can they do it? They’ll have to stop Robert Lewandowski if they plan on doing so, but a home-field advantage [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund: Key Battles To Watch As Dortmund Look To Advance
After a resounding 4-1 victory over the mighty Real Madrid in Germany last Wednesday, Borussia Dortmund will travel to Spain on Tuesday looking to advance to the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. The world sat stunned last week as Robert Lewandowski scored four goals in a rout of Real Madrid that nobody, surely [...]
Real Madrid v Borussia Dortmund: Why I Believe Madrid Can Make The Final
April 24th 2013 is a date Real Madrid fans will remember as a date when they all were in front of their televisions, waiting for their team to take them to the Champions League final, or closer to it. But they couldn’t make it. Borussia Dortmund, who were much more superior, beat a Real Madrid [...]
Barcelona vs. Bayern Munich: Players to Watch at the Camp Nou
On Wednesday, Barcelona will host Bayern Munich in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semifinals. The Catalan giants were thoroughly outplayed by the German side in the first leg, losing 4-0 at the Allianz Arena. Considering they are at such a disadvantage on aggregate, the Blaugrana will need to score early like they [...]
Real Madrid: Blancos Aim for the Impossible in return leg
Real Madrid welcomes Borussia Dortmund to the Spanish capital in the hopes of overturning a behemoth, 4-1 aggregate lead for the Germans. Polish striker Robert Lewandowski put on a clinic in Germany, and Real Madrid will have to do the same to have any chance at reaching the final. Lucky for them they have an [...]
Video: FC Barcelona Youth Team Highlights - April 2013
The FC Barcelona youth teams continue to impress with their technical ability, their knowledge of the game, and their ability to execute. In the latest round of highlights from the famed Academy, the best goals come from a variety of ages. This edition features the likes of Toni Roca, Munir Al Haddadi, Sagar Escoto, Lionel [...]
Cesc Fabregas is Rumored To Be Leaving Barcelona - But Why? A Statistical Look
Has the new Cesc Fabregas transfer saga started? It seems like just yesterday that the former Arsenal man’s move to Barcelona was on again and off again. A media fueled frenzy that finally ended in the summer of 2011 with the midfielder signing official terms with the Catalan giants. Now, nearly two years later, the [...]
Can Real Madrid Push Past Borussia Dortmund in Champions League Semi-final?
After a 1-4 defeat to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League semi-final first leg, Real Madrid will look to come out of the gates in full-force this week at the Santiago Bernabeu. Both Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich asserted their German dominance over the coveted Spanish counterparts of Madrid and Barcelona and will look to [...]
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Highlights: Real Come Back Secures 3 Points
Atletico Madrid v Real Madrid Highlights: All eyes were in Madrid this weekend as the Madrid derby took the spotlight in La Liga. Radamel Falcao only needed four minutes to put his side ahead, but a Juanfran own goal brought the visitors back on level terms. Angel Di Maria then made it 2-1 to secure [...]
Comparing Robert Lewandowski to the Rest of Europe’s Top Strikers
As if Robert Lewandowski wasn’t already one of the main spotlights for the summer transfer window before Borussia Dortmund’s midweek demolition of Real Madrid, the Polish International only raised his stock with his four goal performance against the the Spanish giants. His agent has already stated that he’s on his way out of Dortmund, but [...]
Champions League: Barcelona Thrashing Proves Bayern Munich’s Ascension to the Top
No one can dispute Barcelona’s dominance this season. Domestically, they are dominating Real Madrid and the rest of their La Liga rivals with 84 points. And, Barca have a real possibility of achieving a rare “100 point season” with six games remaining. Despite their dominance against league opponents this season, however, their Champions League semifinal [...]
Five Worldwide Football Matches You Should Watch This Weekend
After an enthralling round of Champions League action in midweek, the excitement looks set to continue into the weekend as we look forward to some blockbuster fixtures from all around the world. From derby games to historical grudge matches, the next few days should yield no shortage of drama. And with the added possibility of [...]
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