Looking to the past to learn about the future isn’t the worst way to try and cast a prediction, and even if the sample size isn’t that big, putting Bayern Munich on a pedestal and declaring them the favorites to win the Champions League this season isn’t so far fetched, especially because of their win on an English ground. More
Even if Didier Drogba would have missed his final penalty kick against Bayern Munich, he would be remembered fondly by Chelsea fans for his 8 seasons with the club. But the reason behind bringing all the big names and spending all that money since 2003 was always one, above the rest – winning the Champions League. More
It wasn’t the best of finals, but it was certainly exciting. Chelsea, somehow, with their weakest Champions League side in memory, pulled an improbably victory in Munich, after a penalty shootout. Bayern Munich were left with nothing on the night and the seasons but tears and disappointment. More
Didier Drogba was always somewhat of a loser when it came to the big finals. Africa, Champions League. No more, not for him and not for Chelsea, putting the Moscow demons behind them and beating Bayern Munich in a penalty shootout after a dramatic 1-1 draw following the 120 minutes. More
The 2012 Euro kicks off in 20 days, and there’s this feeling of pause and relaxation around Europe before the big football show of the summer begins. Still, despite almost all of the leagues being over, we still have some unfinished business – The French League with Montpellier and PSG, the Cup finals in Italy and Spain and the small matter of the Champions League Final. More
Chelsea aren’t heading into their second Champions League final in prime condition. Bayern Munich are still licking their wounds from a devastating 2-5 defeat in the German Cup final against the new bullies in the Bundesliga, Borussia Dortmund. More
Ten days before the 2011 UEFA Champions League Final match between Barcelona and Manchester United, knowing just how good Barcelona can be while feeling this is Ryan Giggs’ year is keeping me up at night. More
Two days after the biggest club match of the year is over, after Mourinho won his second Champions League title, after Milito showed how good he really is, After Inter won it, breaking a 45 year wait, it’s time to look back on the best photos of the 2010 Champions League Final in Madrid. More
Less than 24 hours before the biggest club level match of the season, and just so you know who to watch and keep a close eye on tommorow, we’re here to serve as a reminding friend. More
Barcelona beat Manchester United 2-0 in the Stadio Olimpico and claimed their third European Champions Cup with Samuel Eto’o and Lionel Messi bringing the goals that Andres Iniesta and Xavi set up for them. More