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Bundesliga Day 1 Round Up

Finally, we got our favorite sport back. Finally, a weekend where I can sit in front of the television from noon till late in the evening and watch my European football. The day began with the Milan Derby, in China of all places, and continued with the first day of the Bundesliga, following the season opener yesterday as Dortmund beat Hamburg, kicking off from where they left off last season.

August 6, 2011
Italian Football Kicks Off in China (AC Milan vs Inter)

Wesley Sneijder scored what might be his last goal for Inter Milan, not enough against AC Milan who came back to win 2-1 and grab another title with Zlatan Ibrahimovic in charge, the 2011 Supercoppa Italiana.

August 6, 2011
Malaga CF to Challenge Barcelona and Real Madrid Dominance?

Summers in the La Liga off season usually belong to Big spending by Real Madrid and Barcelona. This year, Malaga CF, thanks to a rich Qatarian Sheikh, are making just as much splash in the Transfer section. Champions League, anyone?

August 5, 2011
No Reason to Worry (Chivas vs Barcelona)

Chivas did beat Barcelona 4-1 last night, but it hardly matters. The only thing worthy of remembering are Marco Fabian’s wonderful goals. Barcelona have the Cesc Fabregas transfer to worry about, while Thiago Alcantara might be the better option.

August 4, 2011
The Final Chapter (For Now) of the Cesc Fabregas-Barcelona-Arsenal Saga

This week might the final episode of the Cesc Fabregas-Arsenal-Barcelona Soap Opera, for this summer at least.

August 3, 2011
Don’t Believe the Hype (Barcelona vs Manchester United)

Despite what some people or pundits may tell you, yesterday’s match between Barcelona and Manchester United was only a friendly.

July 31, 2011
Sergio Aguero and Manchester City on Verge of Taking the Next Step

Sergio Aguero is the latest and most precious jewel added to the Manchester City collection. Is he the right man to help Roberto Mancini to guide the Citizens to glory in the Premier League and the Champions League?

July 29, 2011
What a Bad Copa America Says About the 2011-2012 Season

The rather disappointing 2011 Copa America will end tonight with a final between Uruguay and Paraguay. Does this tournament, full of draws, boring games and penalty shootouts predict a year of bad, boring and negative football in 2011-2012?

July 24, 2011
When Managers Were Players

At 33, John Terry knows he doesn’t have tons of time left to his playing career. He spoke of his aim and hope to become a manager, hopefully at Chelsea after he retires, replacing Andre Villas-Boas. We hopped on the opportunity to check out the playing careers of all 20 managers in the English Premier League to start the season. No one, no one gets close to Kenny Dalglish’s career.

July 20, 2011
NBA 2011-2012 Schedule is a Bad Joke at Best

The NBA released its 2011-2012 schedule, with great games like the Chicago Bulls against the Dallas Mavericks to open the season. But right now, it’s more and more likely that the season won’t open on time, or at all. The Lockout looks stronger than ever.

July 19, 2011