FC Bayern München – The Road to Wembley
Issues Sir Alex Ferguson must solve in the summer
Robin Van Persie inspired Manchester United to a 20th title on Monday night with a sublime hat-trick against the relegation-threatened Aston Villa. It was fitting that the Dutchman was the one who scored the goals which won United the title as his decision to join United instead of City was pivotal in deciding whether the […]
Holland 2-0 Brazil-1974 FIFA World Cup:Total Football At Its Best
Holland spearheaded by Johann Cryuff beat Brazil in a second round group fixture in Dortmund,Germany. The way Holland played was revolutionary at that time and even the modern day Barcelona(although more successful can’t claim to have played such football. No Dutch player playing in a fixed position,the first goal by Nesskens was a perfect example of totaalvoetbal. […]
Sir Alex Ferguson’s strange obsession with Ryan Giggs
Manchester City comfortably beat Manchester United 2-1 on Monday to reduce the deficit between them and the Red Devils to 12 points. Although the race for the title might be over, this loss against City was a continuation of United’s poor performances after their loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16. […]
Liverpool Vs Man City:Starting Line ups-Big Boost for City
Man City Starting Line Up Kompany plays. #mcfc: Hart; Zabaleta, Kompany, Demichelis, Clichy; Toure, Fernandinho; Navas, Silva, Nasri; Dzeko.— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) April 13, 2014 Liverpool Starting Line up #lfc: Mignolet; Johnson, Skrtel, Sakho, Flanagan; Gerrard; Henderson, Coutinho; Sterling, Sturridge, Suarez.— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) April 13, 2014 Subs #lfc Jones, Toure, Agger, Aspas, Moses, Lucas, […]
Zinedine Zidane vs Brazil 2006 World Cup
Is the future strikerless for Germany?
The last time we asked this question it was for Spain and the answer turned out to be a yes. Spain were the the first national team go in without a recognised striker in a major tournament . So will Germany do the same? Against Kazakhstan, Joachim Loew played Mario Goetze up front on his own. […]
Michael Carrick – The key to English hopes of reaching Brazil
A constant presence in the Manchester United midfield over the past few years, Michael Carrick has managed to accumulate only 26 caps for England. Of course, being around the time of England’s so called ‘Golden Generation’, Carrick could really never expect to play for the Three Lions. Manager after manager insisted upon using the 4-4-2 […]
Defoe or Adebayor: whom should AVB pick?
As Tottenham Hotspur enter the business end of the season, they would try doubly hard not to repeat the mistakes of last season when they somehow managed to finish below Arsenal. Andre Vilas-Boas can of course call the services of a much stronger and improved Gareth Bale, who has almost single-handedly driven Spurs ahead this […]
The Rise of the forward destroyer
Over the last decade we have seen the disappearance of the classic number 10, especially in European football. The most famous example of course being Juan Roman Riquelme, who is one of the most talented footballers to have emerged out of Argentina. Today, all the best players in the world either are players who are forwards or […]
‘The Diamond demolition’ in the Kolkata derby
The year was 1997, and on the 13th of July, the stage was set for the biggest clash in Indian football – the Kolkata derby. Mohun Bagan and East Bengal were to battle it out at the Salt Lake Stadium which is the second biggest non-motorsport stadium in the world. The Kolkata Derby Mohun Bagan […]
The problem with Wayne Rooney
The issue with Wayne Rooney is simply that there isn’t one that he can solely control. It’s inherently our own problem on how we view him and subsequently what we expect. When the boy from Croxteth burst onto the scene at Everton as a 16 year old record breaker, scoring that goal against Arsenal, something happened. Suddenly […]
Johann Cruyff explains the diamond formation
What Sir Alex Ferguson would have learnt from watching the Clasico
Sir Alex Ferguson was in the stands at Camp Nou watching the Copa Del Rey semi-final second leg. He watched Real Madrid put up a clinical and ruthless performance to finish off the Catalans. The Scot certainly would have gone home more worried than he was when he boarded the flight to Barcelona. Real Madrid’s […]
A Sad Day in Football: AC Milan 2:0 Barcelona
If you don’t understand satire,please don’t read this article. I couldn’t believe my eyes when i saw the final score the next day morning. AC Milan 2-0 Barcelona!! How can a team which is the very definition of Anti-Football,Serie A ‘s Stoke City beat the great Barcelona. Then when i looked at the highlights then […]
Pep Guardiola- 26 minutes of Guardiola as a player
Real Madrid vs Manchester United: Talking Tactics
Sir Alex Ferguson vs Jose Mourinho. Cristiano Ronaldo vs Robin Van Persie. Wayne Rooney vs Mesut Ozil. Xabi Alonso vs Michael Carrick. Real Madrid vs Manchester United. The match the world is waiting for. It is strange that two of the greatest European giants have met just 4 times so far in the Champions League. And the […]
Jack Wilshere-Spanish brain with an English heart
Jack Wilshere’s man of the match performance against Brazil shouldn’t come as much of a surprise to Arsene Wenger or Arsenal fans. After all, they have seen him at close quarters excelling against the likes of Xavi and Iniesta at the Camp Nou. The Brazilian side at Wembley may not share much resemblance with Tele […]
El Clasico-Players who have played for both Barcelona and Real Madrid
Several high-profile players of great ability have represented both Barcelona and Real Madrid, and we’re not talking about guys moving on for a last shot or easy pay packet when they’re past it. We aren’t interested in transfers like Michael Owen to Manchester United or a Christian Vieri to AC Milan (well, not unless I […]
Leroy Fer-What Everton fans can expect
Leroy Fer will sign for Everton after passing his medicals. The Dutch international, aged 23, was one of the most silent moves in this transfer market. After being transferred from Feyenoord to Twente one and half year ago, the midfielder will have an opportunity to showcase his skills in the Premier League.Physically gifted (1,88 m) […]
