Category: Soccer

  • Euro 2012 – Czech Republic vs Portugal Predictions

    It’s not all about Cristiano Ronaldo, but as usual, with Real Madrid or with Portugal, it’s mostly about him. Because the Czech Republic aren’t that good of a team, and because CR7 can’t help but draw all the attention to himself, on purpose or not, as the two nations open the Euro 2012 quarterfinals stage.

  • Chelsea’s New Wonderkid, Charly Musonda?

    Chelsea keep on cultivating their Belgian colony at Stamford Bridge. The latest catch? Charly Musonda, a 16 year old ‘wonderkid’ who people in Belgium often compare as the next Eden Hazard, now also a Chelsea player, although Hazard is barely out of his teenage years

  • Goal Line Technology Controversy Finally Hits Euro 2012

    John Terry made the incredible save, knocking the ball away from the goal, denying Marko Devic the goal. The replay clearly showed it was yet another ‘Ghost Goal’ with a linesman, a referee and the fifth official standing right next to the goal. They all missed it. They also missed the fact that Artem Milveskiy was offside during the buildup.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo Not Good Enough to Play for Barcelona?!

    The world is still carrying on outside of the Euro bubble. The Barcelona – Real Madrid rivalry and enmity is alive and kicking, despite a few months of rest from the rivalry. Barcelona president, Sandro Rossell, decided to stir the pot by claiming Cristiano Ronaldo wouldn’t have place in his team’s starting lineup.

  • Euro 2012 – Quarterfinals Predictions

    We get our first day of rest in Euro 2012, as the eight teams prepare for the quarter finals, with Spain – France and England – Italy looking like the headlining matches. Germany and Spain should still be considered the favorites to win this tournament, but suddenly Portugal emerge as viable contenders, with Cristiano Ronaldo firing on all cylinders

  • Euro 2012 – Day 12 Summary (England vs Ukraine, Sweden vs France)

    Euro 2012 took the final step of the group stage with a lot of drama, as England hanged on to an undeserved 1-0 lead after Wayne Rooney scored on his tournament debut while John Terry saved a goal that would have been allowed if we had goal line technology. Meanwhile, Sweden got a meaningless win, 2-0 over France, that just meant the French head into the next stage with more problems than they thought.

  • Bruno Torres, the Worst Injury in the History of Football?

    The Euro Beach Soccer League doesn’t usually make headlines, but Bruno Torres’ horrific injury, one of the worst ever seen and caught on camera in any sport, put the summer-time version of the world’s most popular sport in the spotlight for a less than desired reason.

  • Luka Modric – Tottenham Out, Spanish La Liga in?

    Every summer and it’s the same thing – Luka Modric is tempted by offers to lure him away from Tottenham. This year, this summer, as always, seems to be the year the Croatian midfielder leaves Spurs for a bigger club. All fingers are pointing at Spain this time, with Real Madrid as the obvious choice.

  • Fernando Llorente – Manchester City, Real Madrid or Staying Put

    Strikers come at an expensive price, and Fernando Llorente of Athletic Bilbao is no different. Manchester City, who seem to very interested in acquiring his services, have been told by Llorente’s club that his release clause of £30 million must be met in order to obtain a move from Basque country.

  • Euro 2012 – Day 12 Predictions (England vs Ukraine, Sweden vs France)

    The final day of the Euro 2012 group stage arrives with three teams in Group D fighting for their spot in the quarterfinals. France play pointless Sweden, who don’t seem that interested in posing much of an obstacle, while a very confident England plays another host nation, Ukraine, needing a win to stay alive in the tournament.