27 goals were scored in the first legs of the last-16 ties of Europe’s star-spangled club competition last year, but that number has dropped by nine this season. Is ‘proper’ defending making a comeback? The roar that erupted from within him was a triumphant celebration in a pivotal moment in the tie. Joshua Kimmich had just produced a […]

Tomorrow night’s final in Kiev is being dubbed as a showdown between Mohamed Salah and Cristiano Ronaldo. But should the most prestigious individual award in football come down to good performances over a mere 13 match tournament? I’m not so sure. In the last 62 football seasons the very best players are rated by their […]

And it’s settled. Well nearly anyway. Like the cowboy walking off into the sunset at the end of the movie. After an adventure filled with tragedy, struggle and redemption. A singular hero who defeats all in his way and becomes revered by the grateful citizens of the town he helped save. As the season draws […]

Abdullah El Thani bought the south Spanish side in 2010 with the promise of a challenge for the title. Eight years later however, the club are relegated with the blame laid solely at the foot of the Sheikh’s door. Malaga is one of Spain’s top tourist attractions with its beautiful vista’s, vibrant night life and […]

The French coach has quietly improved the French side with the backing of US businessman Frank McCourt. With a return to Champions League football next season nearing ever closer, the recent disappointment of the last few years could soon be a distant memory. The second highest number of title wins, most second placed finishes in […]

3-1 down from the first leg, the Brazilians absence will no doubt be felt when Ronaldo and co come to town. However many of the players remaining have excelled on this stage before and Emery can find a formula to upset the odds. The flood lights were gleaming, the rain was showering down from the […]

With the winter break almost over we take a look back at the first half of the season in the Top Five European leagues and look forward to what we can expect in 2018. In this final part we look at the best action from Italy, Germany and France. Serie A Juventus have dominated the […]

With the winter break almost over we take a look back at the first half of the season in the Top Five European leagues and look forward to what we can expect in 2018. In this part its the best from Spain and England. La Liga   Barcelona are top of the table by nine […]