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This Football Weekend
As we approach the halfway point of the season, the pressure is mounting at the top end of leagues all across Europe. Teams will be looking to finish 2016 on a high note, but to do so they will have to overcome tough opponents. There are plenty of exciting big games and unpredictable fixtures taking place …
This Football Weekend
European competition has concluded for 2016 and from now until February, the focus will be on domestic football on the continent. This weekend sees some heavyweight clashes across many different leagues. Here are my picks for the games to watch this weekend: Friday, December 9th Eintracht Frankfurt vs Hoffenheim (5th vs 4th in the Bundesliga) …
Champions League Last 16 Draw Permutations
With the group stages of the 2016/17 Champions League now behind us, attention is already turning to Monday’s round of 16 draw. As some of the continents big-hitters came second in their groups, many are anticipating a few tasty fixtures to come out of the hat on Monday. There are two well-known stipulations in the …
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Champions League Report Card – Matchday 5
Matchday 5 of the 2016/17 Champions League is in the books and there was plenty of drama as some teams qualified for the last 16 while a few others saw their hopes dashed. The following are grades for all 32 teams as we get nearer to the conclusion of the group stage. A Leicester Confirmation …
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This Champions League Midweek
Champions League Matchday 5 is often the most defining day of the group stages. There’s a good chance we’ll know most of the qualifiers for the round of 16 after these matches, as well as the group winners. Keeping various permutations in mind, these six games are likely to be the most decisive in this …
This Football Weekend
With no international football until March, the domestic season now enters its most crucial stage. The resumption of club football sees plenty of great fixtures. Here are ten enticing games in Europe this weekend. Friday, November 18 Bayer Leverkusen vs RB Leipzig The underachieving hosts welcome the surprise joint leaders of the Bundesliga. Bayer Leverkusen …
This Football Weekend
After some great European action, it’s time to get back in to the thick of things on the last weekend of domestic action before the international break. Here are 10 games to watch this weekend. Friday, November 4th Galatasaray vs Istanbul Basaksehir Not one of the traditional Istanbul derbies, but high stakes as third place …
Champions League Report Card Matchday 4
Matchday 4 of the Champions League provided lots of drama leaving the fate of many groups in the balance. Five teams have made it to the round of 16, but there is still plenty to be decided. Here are the grades for all 32 teams involved in an engrossing matchday. A Manchester City Pressing from …
This Football Saturday
Saturday sees another day of frantic football action all over Europe. Here are my picks for five of the continent’s best games. Wolfsburg vs Bayer Leverkusen Looking at their current predicaments in the lower half of the Bundesliga, it is hard to believe that Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverkusen have been fighting each other for Champions …
The Through Ball 