Football Speak

[...] Bale, Suarez and Falcao. They have done well sure, yet have not done anything in the Champions League which is where the very best should be judged. Once again, talented yet not world class. [...]

[...] more to do with undermining UEFA’s power, and the huge television revenues that the Champions League garners, than forwarding football. Florentino Pérez has been a vocal advocate for a [...]

[...] and Zlatan has clearly been truth to this. Yet in order to succeed in Europe, to win the Champions League, to lift the most prized trophy in world football, now that takes something more, something [...]

[...] for Arsenal's transfer business and frustrations were growing.  Qualifying for the Champions League however alleviated the crisis yet it was the significant acquisition of Mesut Ozil which [...]

[...] majestically making his way into the record books at Barcelona, and Ronaldo ruling the roost at Real Madrid, this is a true clash of the titans. But who is better? First signs of stardom Messi obtains [...]

[...] . It's a little unfair to compare the financial capacity of Atletico Madrid with Barcelona and Real Madrid. Diego Simeone – one of the coaches that FIFA did not consider for ‘Coach of the [...]

[...] the number 10 position.  His unbelievable assist and chance-creation statistics while with Real Madrid are often quoted and since switching to Arsenal, his presence has helped propel a previously [...]

[...] for the title in Spain. Atletico Madrid stubbornly going toe to toe with Barcelona, leaving Real Madrid somewhat in the shade, although last weekends 0-0 between Atletico and Barca at the Vicente [...]

[...] which provides the reason for this wider question of Arsenal due to her recent transfer to Manchester City. Houghton was described by Jacqui Oatley after London 2012, as an "overnight [...]

[...] the latter was tactically outperformed for 45 minutes, but undoubtedly, getting the better of Manchester City, Manchester United and Chelsea is the key to winning the league. It would be harsh to rule [...]

[...] manager Brendan Rodgers criticised the match officals on Boxing day after a 2-1 defeat to Manchester City.  He was initionally irritated with the flag going up at the point Sterling went on to [...]

[...] . At Sevilla this was evident in the occasional bicycle kick, for instance, but it is at Manchester City that this aspect of his game has flourished. But of course, the physical side of Negredo's [...]

[...] can be directed into a positive mindset which produces favourable actions in a football team. I want to now expand on the phenomena of psychological ownership and examine in closer [...]

[...] the one being targeted, his job security still remains in doubt. The art of managing a football team could be as complicated as rocket science. The problem with Milan, though, is [...]

[...] or the The Mare turn (also known as 360),the aura of Zizou would put him in any football team of the world.Watching him play becomes a definition of how one wants a player to play, [...]

[...] Magazine? No, David Moyes after the tie against Fulham at Old Trafford." Every football team seems to have (have had) the perfect manager for their team: Wenger for Arsenal, [...]

[...] are teams who will strive to search for bargain talents. There is no short of excitement for football fans in January. Let's wait and see which team will have the last laugh. [...]

[...] have to survive the bad times to be stronger. The bad times are simply a test of loyalty for football fans. A football club, big or small, is more than an organization. A football club is where fans [...]

[...] vast amount of records, and both players have given us memories that will be cherished by all football fans. Madrid and Barcelona bias will tell you otherwise, both teams will back their stars because [...]