Football’s revolt against tiki-taka (Part 1: Atletico Madrid)
Atletico Madrid have shown us that there will never be only one way to win a football match. Continue reading “Football’s revolt against tiki-taka (Part 1: Atletico Madrid)”
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Leicester are the worthiest of champions
Leicester are not just a small club that got lucky, they are a genuinely great team. Continue reading “Leicester are the worthiest of champions”
Does Lionel Messi lack a competitive streak?
It’s an extraordinary thing to say about a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, but sometimes Lionel Messi looks like he doesn’t want the role of talisman for club and country. Continue reading “Does Lionel Messi lack a competitive streak?”
Come back Michel Platini, all is forgiven!
The former UEFA President may well have been the only thing preventing a European Super League. Continue reading “Come back Michel Platini, all is forgiven!”
Should France be allowed to host Euro 2016?
The question may seem a strange one, but to not ask it would be blatant hypocrisy. Continue reading “Should France be allowed to host Euro 2016?”
There is no justification whatsoever for a winter break
If something so detrimental to fans and smaller clubs is to be introduced, the case for it should at least be made first. Continue reading “There is no justification whatsoever for a winter break”
Manchester United must take the plunge and hire Jose Mourinho
If there ever was a ‘Manchester United way’, they need to get with the times and scrap it. Continue reading “Manchester United must take the plunge and hire Jose Mourinho”
Region-wide World Cups – A monument to greed
FIFA presidential candidate Gianni Infantino’s plan will satisfy investors but be a disaster for players and fans. Continue reading “Region-wide World Cups – A monument to greed”
Could next season’s Championship be the best ever?
It’s Richard Scudamore’s worst nightmare, the 2016/17 second tier could consist of bigger clubs than the Premier League. Continue reading “Could next season’s Championship be the best ever?”
The quiet success of Twenty’s Plenty
Despite widespread complaints about Premier League ticket prices, many clubs are now introducing cheaper away tickets thanks to the Football Supporters Federation campaign. Continue reading “The quiet success of Twenty’s Plenty”
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