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Bayern Munich, so often regarded as the juggernaut of German football, are going through humbling times at the moment as they huffed and puffed during their 11th consecutive title defence and fell short. Despite Harry Kane being added to a stacked front line that includes Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Leroy Sane and Kingsley Coman, injuries…
The 2023/2024 season is in its final stages and most major leagues across Europe have crowned various teams Champions. Although the Spanish league has just one match week left, Real Madrid have already claimed their 36th League title. Players all over Europe have tried to be in their best form all season, some may have…
The first full season without Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in European football was always set to be poignant given we won’t have to summate extraordinary individual accolades and statistics to determine who has been the best player each year. After finally getting his hands on the FIFA World Cup trophy, Lionel Messi took his…
The business end of the football season is the time when the prizes are handed out to deserving winners, and there will arguably be no bigger winners in Europe’s top five leagues in 2023/24. Bayer Leverkusen have been crowned champions of the German top flight after a commanding 5-0 victory at home to Werder Bremen…
There are no better candidates for the biggest game in club football as the Ligue 1 Champions hunt for a fourth trophy this season while Bayern Munich look to seal a first treble since 2013. After 3-0 victories in their respective semifinals, It is a matchup between individual quality and a well-oiled German unit. Paris…
The return of the UEFA Champions League this month has thrown up famous headlines and brilliant fairy tales in these unprecedented times, considering the exhilarating football and steely determination that has been on show in Lisbon. While PSG and Bayern Munich showed hunger and underlying superiority in their quarter-final clashes, RB Leipzig and Olympique Lyon…
Manchester United’s hopes of landing Jadon Sancho have been dashed as talks between the two clubs have broken down. The 20-year old has been on United’s radar long enough and has been made Red Devil’s number one transfer target this summer. It had been reported that United have agreed terms with the English winger but…
Having the talents to excel as a professional footballer belongs to a considerable few who combine their gifts with the hard work and dedication required to make it at the very top. However, being able to perform different roles in various positions on a football pitch is truly special and every manager’s dream. These unique…
