Ross Mackiewicz
Aspiring football writer & broadcaster. Currently writing for a number of websites including 'Soccerlens' as well as being the chief sub-editor for 'Football Italiano'. Ever since I witnessed Alan Shearer bury a header against Scotland at Euro 96 at a rapturous Wembley Stadium, I instantly fell in love with the game. I am also a season ticket holder at my boyhood club Aston Villa. [ Twitter: @RossMackiewicz ]
European Transfer Preview: January 2011
With the transfer window now ready and open for business Soccerlens looks at the possible comings and goings at some of Europe’s top domestic leagues. Italy, Serie A AC Milan look to be one of the busiest clubs in Italy this January as they prepare themselves to tie down Antonio Cassano from Sampdoria. The Italian…
Rafael Benitez’s fixation with Jose Mourinho has ultimately cost him his Inter job
Rafael Benitez’s tenure at Inter Milan is over after just six months in charge. The eccentric Spaniard raised a few eyebrows with his audacious quotes and evident obsession to do the complete opposite of his predecessor Jose Mourinho which ultimately has cost him his job. As the saying goes, if it isn’t broke, don’t fix…
If anyone deserves the 2010 Ballon d’Or its Xavi Hernandez
If anyone deserves to be credited with the tag as world’s greatest player it’s Xavi Hernandez. The Catalonian has had an unbelievable year with his club Barcelona as they retained their La Liga crown as well as cementing his name in the history of Spanish folklore along with his peers as the country finally captured…
Qatar 2022 may have a stunning project on paper but the feasibility of it being a success is doubtful
If Russia’s 2018 bid was seen as high risk in terms of delivering a FIFA World Cup of technical brilliance then the decision to stage the tournament in Qatar is staggering. This isn’t a jibe at the country but how on earth can they host a World Cup that is going to capture the imagination…
The Rise Of Javier Pastore – Sicily’s New Darling
Javier Pastore is gradually making his way up the football spectrum as one of the games most talented players. The Palermo man has been in star gazing form thus far in Serie A with his most recent display cementing his name in Sicilian folklore as he bagged a hat-trick against Catania last Sunday. That particular…
Javier Pastore dedicates Sicilian hat-trick to Diego Maradona
Palermo hero Javier Pastore has dedicated his derby day hat-trick over Catania to Argentine compatriot Diego Maradona. Pastore is genuinely blossoming into a future world star and his hat-trick in Sunday’s game to give his club Sicilian bragging rights has the whole of Europe talking about his attributes. The 21-year old had never scored a…
Juventus looking to end Roma’s good run
Juventus and Roma are on the up after both suffering indifferent starts to the season. The Bianconeri and Giallorossi are evenly poised in Serie A by just the one solitary point. Victory on Saturday for either team will enhance their prospects for a title challenge with the loser being left to pick up the pieces. A huge night in prospect in Turin.
Nike Open Their Inaugural Football Store in Manchester
Yesterday marked an important day for sportswear company Nike as they launched their first world football store with Manchester United playing a predominant role. The store which has been heavily revamped on Manchester’s Market Street brought together both those affiliated from The Red Devils and local rivals Manchester City. Stars from both football clubs attended…
Manchester City could be perfect for Jose Mourinho in the long term
It was inevitable wasn’t it? Jose Mourinho being touted as the man to succeed Roberto Mancini at Manchester City just as he did at Internazionale where he delivered what his predecessor couldn’t –the European Cup. Mancini has come under more scrutiny these past two weeks following the club’s three back to back defeats along with…
The cunning yet brilliant Filippo Inzaghi
Filippo Inzaghi at 37-years of age is edging ever nearer to the day when he’ll hang up his boots and sit back in Piacenza revising all his memories in a career that has been littered with goals, goals and goals. His brace in mid-week against Real Madrid was a reminder of his capabilities and what…
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