Browsing Michel Platini
Did Qatar Win 2022 World Cup Bid by Bribing?
Posted on 29 Jan, 2013, by Riven in SoccerNot too many people were happy when it was announced that Qatar will be the hosts of the 2022 World Cup, and allegations of bribery and other illegal suggestions came floating into the air, throwing FIFA once again into the arms of a corruption controversy. More
Euro 2020 – Which Stadiums Will be Used
Posted on 11 Dec, 2012, by Peter in SoccerThe news of Euro 2020, a 24-team tournament need I remind you, becoming somewhat of a European tour hosted across the continent in several countries, with each group played in a different set of cities among five, six or even more nations. More
Michel Platini Trying to Destroy the Champions League
Posted on 29 Nov, 2012, by Vic in SoccerA few things are on the mind of Michel Platini when he throws the ideas of creating one big European League, or expanded Champions League, which will include 64 teams, at the expense of the Europa League, which seems like a good way of destroying a valuable brand. More
Greatest Euro Moments in Lego
Posted on 3 Jun, 2012, by Vic in SoccerUsing Lego to recreate magic and memorable moments in any sport is always a good idea. It’s executed brilliantly again while showing England’s failures through years when playing in the Euro, Michel Platini’s incredible 1984 tournament and Greece stunning everyone in 2004. More
Platini Against Video Technology For Wrong Reasons
Posted on 1 Jan, 2012, by Peter in SoccerMichel Platini, UEFA president and the next president of FIFA, is against Video technology implemented in football, because he actually believes that the injustices and referee mistakes help the sport become more popular. More
Champions League Winners, Losers and Suspicions
Posted on 8 Dec, 2011, by Peter in SoccerPlenty of drama, disappointments and surprised filled the final group stage night of the 2011-2012 Champions League with a tad of conspiracy in mind. Real Madrid did beat Ajax 3-0 in Amsterdam, but the Dutch had two goals disallowed, wrongfully, while Lyon, who needed to win by four goals came from 0-1 behind to beat a 10-man Dinamo Zagreb 1-7 in a tad suspicious fashion. More
Good News From FIFA – Sepp Blatter Consideres Quitting in Two Years
Posted on 14 Sep, 2011, by Peter in SoccerSepp Blatter isn’t planning on completing the full four years of his FIFA presidency term, according to rumors and sources, striking a deal with Michael Platini that will make the UEFA boss the chief of World football. I prefer Platini to Blatter, but not everything is peachy about this future change. More
I’m Glad the Group Stage is Over
Posted on 8 Dec, 2010, by Peter in SoccerIt took just over a year of the new Champions League qualifying system (thank you Michel Platini) to make me prefer the Europa League. More
The Greatest Players Who Never Won the World Cup
Posted on 14 Apr, 2010, by Peter in SoccerThe best players ever to play in the FIFA World Cup but retire without winning it. More
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