It took 120 minutes, but Portugal have advanced to the quarter-final of Euro 2016. Knockout rounds are where legends are made. Teams make their mark on history. Matches are forever burned into the minds of the millions of spectators. And then there are games like Croatia and Portugal. Who Wants to Shoot? History was made in […] READ MORE
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Croatia: Euro 2016 Dark Horses
After topping a tricky group ahead of Turkey, Czech Republic and Spain, Croatia are Euro 2016 Dark Horses, and could easily reach the final. READ MORE
Euro 2016: Croatia Contenders
It might be worth marking Croatia contenders rather than dark horses. They're looking strong in Euro 2016, and have a lot of talent on the pitch. READ MORE
Big Sam for Carlo: An unlikely replacement (Parody)
Carlo Ancelotti has been sacked as manager of Real Madrid after two seasons in charge of the Spanish club. The Italian, 55, successfully led Los Blancos to victory in the Spanish Cup before claiming the club’s 10th European Cup last season. However, with Barca winning La Liga and Juventus knocking the Real out of Europe, Ancelotti […] READ MORE
Top 5 Tottenham Hotspur Premier League Signings
We’re just over halfway through January and many clubs are looking to strengthen their sides, whether this is for a battle for survival or a push for European places. Tottenham Hotspur have welcomed young fullback, DeAndre Yedlin, to their ranks and seem close to letting former England U21 international, Kyle Naughton, join Swansea. Tottenham have […] READ MORE
Hand of Brod: Five things to look for in World Cup Opener
It is less than 48 hours until the World Cup opener finally kicks off in Sao Paulo as hosts Brazil take on Croatia. The entire world will be watching to see if the hosts can put on a dominant performance against weaker opposition or if the pressure of playing competitive football at home will be […] READ MORE
Hand of Brod: Real Madrid Looking like Contenders Approaching Madrid Derby
The Madrid Derby or “El Derbi madrileno” has become a closely contested fixture in recent times since the ascension of Atletico Madrid under Diego Simeone’s management. The two Madrid teams are still both in the title race and have exchanged bitter blows to their league and cup hopes in recent years. This was marked by […] READ MORE
The Tottenham – Real Madrid "Partnership"
In August 2012, Tottenham Hotspur announced they had formed a “partnership” with Spanish giants Real Madrid. The announcement came almost immediately following the transfer of Croatian playmaker Luka Modric from Tottenham to Madrid. Modric joined Madrid for £33 million and signed a 5-year deal running up to 2017. According to Tottenham, the partnership would see the two clubs “working together in respect of […] READ MORE
European World Cup Playoffs: Preview and Predictions
After fourteen months the World Cup qualification process is about to come to an end in Europe as four more teams will join the nine European teams that have already qualified for the World Cup next summer. It is here I shall preview the remaining four two-legged fixtures. PORTUGAL vs SWEDEN Ronaldo vs Ibrahimovic. Need […] READ MORE
Fellaini is a Great Player, But is he What United Need?
Finally, the transfer window has closed and we’ve had the better part of a week to let it all sink in. Clubs have strengthened their squad (well, some have, others haven’t) with the most notable been the signing of German playmaker Mesut Ozil by Arsenal on Deadline Day. Man United struggled to sign their summer targets which […] READ MORE