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Cristiano Ronaldo Isn’t Playing in the Best League in Europe

Cristiano Ronaldo said in a recent interview while in Dubai that the La Liga is better than the English Premier League. His incredible numbers for Real Madrid might be the best piece of evidence against his wrongful claim.

December 29, 2011
Messi Answers Ronaldo with a Hat Trick (Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid)

Barcelona had no problems with an aspiring but clearly unprepared Atletico Madrid side, beating the visitors 5-0 at the Nou Camp with Lionel Messi providing another vintage performance, scoring a brilliant hat-trick.

September 24, 2011
The Usual Cristiano Ronaldo Hat Trick (Real Madrid vs Rayo)

An early Rayo goal just made Real Madrid more eager to score, and score they did, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting his second hat trick of the season and goals from Benzema, Varane and Higuain completing the impressive 6-2 win, ending their two game winning-less streak.

September 24, 2011
Real Madrid vs Barcelona Title Race, Week 2

Took only two weeks for the first of the two Spanish giants to drop points – It was Barcelona, who managed to squander a comfortable 2-0 away lead against Real Sociedad to a 2-2 finish. Meanwhile, in Madrid, Getafe didn’t make it easy for Jose Mourinho’s side, but Real were too good, as expected, en route to a 4-2 victory.

September 10, 2011
Deadline Day Transfers Around Europe

Panic day, as August 31 should be called, was as usual, busy as ever. In England it was Arsene Wenger, pressing the panic button and going against everything he usually preaches regarding players he signs and the Great Plan. Inter Milan were quite busy themselves and in all the past few days were quite hectic regarding fax machines, phone calls between Football directors and contract signings.

September 1, 2011
Highest Paid Footballers in the World for 2010-2011

Four leagues and eight clubs share among them the 11 soccer players with the highest salary in the Footballing world. Messi and Ronaldo, again, fighting for the number one spot.

June 19, 2011
2010-2011 Top Scorers in Europe’s Top Leagues

With all the leagues around Europe now over, we take a look at the top 5 leagues in Europe – The English Premier League, the Spanish La Liga, the Italian Serie A, French Ligue 1 and the German Bundesliga, bringing you the top scorers from them. You guessed right – It’s another Messi-Ronaldo top 2 finish.

May 31, 2011
Aguero and Tevez Looking for New Homes

Argentina Strikers Sergio Aguero (Atletico Madrid) and Carlos Tevez (Manchester City) have just finished their best seasons of their careers. More in common? Both want out and are looking for a new team.

May 24, 2011
Cristiano Ronaldo About Titles, Not Scoring Records

As Cristiano Ronaldo continues to score and break every Real Madrid and La Liga record in the book, despite his talk of titles, I’m sure its not all that bad winning the Pichichi.

May 17, 2011
Some Thoughts on Jose Mourinho and Alex Ferguson

Some random musings on Alex Ferguson’s ban, Jose Mourinho’s future with Real Madrid and the possibilty of him being the next Manchester Untied manager and the Sir’s heir.

March 17, 2011