The very best of European football provides one of its classics with a potential game of the season, as Paris Saint Germain travel to face Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League Round of 16 first leg. This tie promises a showcase of breathtaking attacking football which sees Europe’s highest-scoring side (PSG) come up against joint-third….
LOSC Lille marksman Victor Osimhen has surprised more than a few with his stunning start to the 2019/20 season. The Nigerian was brought in to bolster Lille’s attacking ranks after the loss of Nicolas Pépé and Rafael Leão. One of Europe’s highly-rated youngsters is proving his 2015 FIFA Under-17 World Cup Golden boot and Silver…
Christian Pulisic produced the moment of magic in a Mature Chelsea performance against Ajax in the Champions League. The American has attracted attention in recent weeks for the lack of minutes offered by Chelsea boss Frank Lampard. The blues faced their toughest test of the season, and despite injuries in defensive ranks, kept a clean sheet away to one…
A tight defence, balanced midfield and flowing attack; these are the three components that make a great football team. Down the years, national teams and club sides have been deficient in particular departments with success; but which is the easier way to succeed? 2019 Champions League winners Liverpool had a fantastic forward line and a…
Europe’s second all-English final beckons as English football gets set for another display of domestic rivalry on the continent. Tottenham versus Liverpool is a thrilling Premier League clash with both clubs operating on a similar model of utilizing young players playing high-speed, high-energy football. Jürgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino began their respective projects just over…
Divock Origi and Lucas Moura; It’s very unlikely that you would forget the names anymore. These Fringe players have inspired the unlikeliest of comebacks in football history twice within 24 hours; sending the world into a frenzy of “Impossible is nothing” and “Never give up”(thanks to Mo Salah). Football has a way of rewarding such…
(Getty Images) Spanish La Liga champions Barcelona triumphed in the latest challenge to their Champions league dream. In the semi-final first leg against Liverpool, Lionel Messi put in yet another masterclass. Barca weathered Liverpool’s early storm, with Joël Matip in particular and Fabinho recovering possession and doing a decent job keeping Messi quiet. Arturo Vidal’s…
Ajax have gone about giant-killing again; the latest in their story of this season’s wonderful Champions League campaign is of collective brilliance over individuality. This team is perhaps not about to win the competition three times in a row but have dispelled the individualistic dominance of first Real Madrid and then Cristiano Ronaldo over this…
It’s almost upon us, the Champions league quarterfinals offers some historic clashes, not least Manchester United versus Barcelona. This European football classic brings a lot of nostalgia for supporters of both sides. For Man United, it is hoped that some of that Ole magic remains and he can navigate past the almighty Catalans. While Barcelona…
Real Madrid have been ousted as the undisputed kings of Europe. After three successive Champions league triumphs, it’s is time to rebuild at the Santiago Bernabéu. The Spanish side’s problems run deeper than the 4-1 embarrassment at home to Ajax; although the young Dutch side deserve their reward for being such a vibrant unit, pushing…
