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8th May, 2013
Alex Ferguson, the man who rebuilt United
Old Trafford was a very different place when Ferguson arrived on November 6, 1986, and United were a very different team.
Old Trafford was a very different place when Ferguson arrived on November 6, 1986, and United were a very different team.
29th April, 2013
Bale’s brillance piles pressure on Spurs
Bale knows he cannot be ranked among the game's true greats until he has inspired a team to domestic and European glory.
Bale knows he cannot be ranked among the game's true greats until he has inspired a team to domestic and European glory.
24th April, 2013
The start of Bayern’s era?
If Tuesday's Champion League performance was a shift of power from Catalonia to Bavaria, it was an emphatic one.
If Tuesday's Champion League performance was a shift of power from Catalonia to Bavaria, it was an emphatic one.
22nd April, 2013
‘Spanish situation’ worries top German clubs
There are concerns Bundesliga will suffer with Bayern and Borussia set to dominate.
There are concerns Bundesliga will suffer with Bayern and Borussia set to dominate.
17th April, 2013
Italy needs change and investment: Maldini
“To compete with the great teams in Europe, you have to invest money.”
“To compete with the great teams in Europe, you have to invest money.”
11th April, 2013
Messi dependence a worrying trend for Barca
Messi's sheer presence changed the game - fans rose from their seats and PSG's defense took a step back.
Messi's sheer presence changed the game - fans rose from their seats and PSG's defense took a step back.
7th April, 2013
Barcelona prove they are more than merely Messi
If the match against Mallorca was to test if Barcelona could cope without Messi, they passed it with flying colours.
If the match against Mallorca was to test if Barcelona could cope without Messi, they passed it with flying colours.
2nd April, 2013
Fading United look to league for consolation
For a club cruising to a record 20th English league success, United face a curiously unfulfilling end to the season.
For a club cruising to a record 20th English league success, United face a curiously unfulfilling end to the season.
30th March, 2013
Europe doesn’t need fat lady this season
There is a simple explanation why United, Bayern and Barca already have one hand on their domestic league trophies.
There is a simple explanation why United, Bayern and Barca already have one hand on their domestic league trophies.
13th March, 2013
Barcelona’s blip is over
It was the comeback that Barca were long due — a comeback that fittingly ended all talk of a crisis at the club.
It was the comeback that Barca were long due — a comeback that fittingly ended all talk of a crisis at the club.
4th March, 2013
Spanish football wasn’t always beautiful Tiki-Taka
There is another moniker that better tells the story of Spain's footballing past — “La Furia.”
There is another moniker that better tells the story of Spain's footballing past — “La Furia.”
27th February, 2013
‘Clasico’ result prompts hopes, fears for Europe
“The game against Milan wasn't an accident. Barca confirmed all their bad feelings against Madrid.”
“The game against Milan wasn't an accident. Barca confirmed all their bad feelings against Madrid.”
26th February, 2013
Despite title drought, Arsenal commits to prudence
In the Arsenal boardroom, success is not just determined by the team's ability to win trophies.
In the Arsenal boardroom, success is not just determined by the team's ability to win trophies.
22nd February, 2013
China corruption – mend it like Beckham?
“This is a superficial change by the CFA. Even if Beckham comes, what exactly is he going to do?”
“This is a superficial change by the CFA. Even if Beckham comes, what exactly is he going to do?”
12th February, 2013
Football faces epic fight against match-fixing
“Football is in a disastrous state.”
“Football is in a disastrous state.”
8th February, 2013
Lampard targets 2014 World Cup
“The World Cup is certainly a target for me and I will try to keep playing at a good enough level to get there."
“The World Cup is certainly a target for me and I will try to keep playing at a good enough level to get there."
5th February, 2013
Time for KRL duo to shine on international stage
Kaleemullah and Adil need to translate their domestic form on the international stage to fulfill their aspirations.
Kaleemullah and Adil need to translate their domestic form on the international stage to fulfill their aspirations.
2nd February, 2013
PSG focused on Beckham the player: Leonardo
“If he has accepted this challenge it is because he figures he can rise to it on the pitch.”
“If he has accepted this challenge it is because he figures he can rise to it on the pitch.”
30th January, 2013
Drogba exit painful for aspiring China
The abrupt departures of Drogba and Anelka shows China cannot yet compete with the top European clubs.
The abrupt departures of Drogba and Anelka shows China cannot yet compete with the top European clubs.
19th January, 2013
Refined van Persie sharpens striker’s art
Last season he shot at goal, on average, 3.7 times per game. This season, that figure is 3.1, and yet he is scoring more regularly.
Last season he shot at goal, on average, 3.7 times per game. This season, that figure is 3.1, and yet he is scoring more regularly.
