Last night, The Strongest upset the odds to stun São Paulo and record their first away victory in the Copa Libertadores for 34 years. It was just the fourth game of this year’s tournament and it’s hard to see a bigger shock to follow. This incredible victory put an end to Read more…
Bursaspor have a number of stars in their team but if you’re thinking of the standout one, I bet one name comes to your mind. Yes, that’s José Fernando Viana de Santana, commonly known as Fernandão. Read more…
I’m going to put myself in Roy Hodgson’s shoes and become the England manager picking his 23 man squad to go to the World Cup in Brazil.
Goalkeepers: Joe Hart (Manchester City), Ben Foster (West Bromwich Albion), Read more…
Fatih Terim was a popular figure at Galatasaray but got sacked earlier this season. How did the fans react to that and to his replacement Roberto Mancini?
Fatih Terim’s sacking was a surprise to most. Galatasaray had not started the season well but
Newcastle v Chelsea: Chelsea are the favourites for this one. The Blues are beginning to play some of their best football while Newcastle suffered a heartbreaking derby defeat last weekend and played extra time on Wednesday, a day after Chelsea beat in-form Arsenal convincingly Read more…
After years of managerial movement and uncertainty, things finally seem to have settled down at Chelsea. With fans-favourite Jose Mourinho back at the helm, there’s a strong belief and a new burst of confidence among the Chelsea faithful that he is the Read more…
Team: VfB Stuttgart
Head Coach: Bruno Labbadia
Position 2012-13: 12th
Average Attendance: 50,054 (60,441 capacity stadium)
Overall, I think it was a season that VfB Stuttgart fans would probably be glad to put behind them. Finishing 12th place with 43 points in the league, although only
For the past few days, peaceful Turkish citizens have been protesting the demolition of Taksim Gezi Park, one of the few green areas left in the center of İstanbul. The plan by the Erdoğan-run AKP government is to Read more…
VfB Stuttgart are a German sports club based in Stuttgart, Germany. Although the club competes at amateur level in a range of other sports, it’s best known for its football team, which competes at the highest level in Germany’s top flight, the Bundesliga. They play their home games at the 60,000+ capacity Mercedes-Benz Arena. VfB Stuttgart are no strangers to
Mourinho v Drogba. Sneijder and Altintop back to face their former teams. The two top scorers in the competition come face to face. Without a doubt, Real Madrid v Galatasaray is
Josh asked me to answer a few questions about the January Transfer Window and I was more than happy to answer them. Be sure to follow him on Twitter, link is below.
1) Which Premier League team do you think will be the busiest in the transfer window and why?
The best performance of the season so far from the Champions of Europe. A young Aston Villa side that were on form, and on paper, it looked to be quite a tough test for Chelsea. The opposition were just on the back of a 3-1 win at Anfield. They are in the Capital One Cup semi-finals, along with Chelsea. Villa posed threats, Read more…
The Premier League has seen many world class goalkeepers over the years. Frequently the focus of criticism from the media and fans when they make the slightest of mistakes, goalkeepers in England have it tough. Below are the best of the best goalkeepers that we have seen in the last 20 years of Premier League football. Read more…
Nobody can argue that Ronaldo and Messi are the two greatest footballers on the planet at the minute. But just what is it that makes them so good? Also, who is the better player, and why? Read more…
Two pass masters, two of the all-time greats. Vision, passing, shooting, tackling, everything. We are simply blessed to have both Xavi and Iniesta in our beautiful game. With both players so similar to each other, I will seperate the differences between the two.
Club legends, international legends. Two of the most Read more…
Marco Reus and Mario Götze, two young German attacking midfielders, both with a very bright future, both so similar in their play. Here is my piece where I will seperate the differences between the two.
Both now at Borussia Dortmund, both represent the German National Team. Two very likeable players with a big Read more…
Juan Mata and David Silva, two Spanish playmakers, there is not many midfield masterclasses better than these. Both very similar players. Welcome to my in-depth comparison of the two.
Two Spainsh wizards, World and European Champions, you will struggle to name many more quality playmakers better than these. Both with pace, silky dribbling, great finish, set piece specialists, Mata and Silva are Read more…
Two of the best strikers in the world. Two of the most similar players in the world. Welcome to my in-depth article trying to find the differences between the two.
Falcao and Cavani are two of the players at the highest quality. They are lethal anywhere in the final third and a nightmare for all defenders. They hold up the ball so well, can bring others into play, and have a deadly strike. Read more…
A sunny afternoon in the Showgrounds, great talent on offer, a great match was in prospect. It had the potential to be a great encounter. I got my tickets last week and had a look at both squads and was very impressed. I knew most of the Irish squad and a few of the Italians were familiar. I must say I was particulary excited to see
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