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Tag: Champions League
Ramadan and Football: The Synergy of Faith and Sport
The holy month of Ramadan saw several elite footballers fasting and yet contributing vastly on the pitch. Undeterred faith seems to have played a significant role in that.
An Ode to Andres Iniesta – A Kiss From Fuentealbilla
Andres Iniesta is among a dying breed of midfielders that can turn, nutmeg, run, pause,…
Liverpool fans, You Are Allowed to Enjoy This – An Alternative Match Report
Read this carefully Liverpool fans, as not one match report will tell you this: Good things…
A Barcelona Fan’s Exploration of Francisco Franco’s Fascist Real Madrid
This is a Barcelona fan’s exploration into the fascist history of Real Madrid and the…
Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool FC’s New Orator – An Alternative Match Report
In 1974, at least 100,000 Liverpool supporters stood in sincere silence as Bill Shankly spoke…
Tiémoué Bakayoko – The Anatomy of a Failed Signing
It is easy to get so wrapped up in a person’s ability to kick a…
The Folly of Paris – How nostalgia may make Paris Saint-Germain pay
The path to glory for Paris Saint-Germain seems littered with dollar bills, nostalgia and scattergun…
Modern Football’s Soloist Playing in an Orchestra
The debate on Paul Pogba’s tactical liberation highlights a problem modern football is facing: Teams…
The Foundations of A Dynasty – An Ode to Victor Valdes
World football’s most thankless job was Victor Valdes’ bread and butter, cementing his legend in…
“Ricardo Kaká made me love Liverpool and quit my job” – A Tribute
I blame Ricardo Kaká for turning me into a romantic. For me being at constant…
Leigh Griffiths: Celtic’s season hinges on Champions League qualification
Leigh Griffiths admits the success of Celtic’s entire campaign could hinge on Wednesday night’s “make…
Harald Brattbakk believes Celtic hold edge over Rosenborg despite first leg draw
Harald Brattbakk believes Celtic still have the edge over Rosenborg despite the Hoops drawing a…
Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths given one-game ban for ‘provoking’ Linfield fans
Leigh Griffiths has been suspended for the first leg of Celtic’s Champions League third qualifying-round…
Scott Sinclair at the double as Celtic thrash Linfield
Celtic booked their place in the Champions League third qualifying round as expected with a…
Scott Sinclair targets Champions League success in bid to return to England fold
Scott Sinclair admits he may have to fire Celtic back to the Champions League if…
British sides set to learn European opponents
The Champions League and Europa League’s opening qualifying rounds will be drawn on Monday as…
Sergio Ramos: A Remarkable Story of Light and Dark
We look into the fascinating story of Sergio Ramos, one that is filled with success,…
All The Kings Men
How do you gauge success in a sport? Is it the number of titles and…