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Gattuso Headbutts Jordan, Flamini’s two-footed tackle on Corluka and Crouch 1-0 Milan

Tottenham recorded a memorable 1-0 win over AC Milan last night and put themselves in a very strong position ahead of the return leg at White Hart Lane. Milan had few answers for Tottenham’s verve and attacking intent, and although the game only finished 1-0 in Tottenham’s favour, Milan rarely looked like taking the game…

CL: AC Milan 0-1 Tottenham (15 Feb 2011)

What should be regarded as an upset, Tottenham got away from San Siro with an away goal lead whereas AC Milan should have just gone for the kill – they do have the players to do so. Also, since Zlatan Ibrahimovic is as good as Messi, it really shouldn’t even have been a competition. The…

2010/2011 UEFA Champions League Second Round Preview

The 2010/2011 Champions League knockout stages kick off this week with the second round matches to be played from 15th February to 16th March. 16 teams will be looking to progress to the quarterfinals, with no easy winners in sight (except maybe Chelsea). This season’s Champions League sees Tottenham making their Champions League debut, while…

Ronaldo: Goodbye To A Legend

The famous gap toothed grin will be a thing of the past as Brazilian superstar Ronaldo has announced his retirement after a storied career that has seen him revered as one of the games most iconic and gifted front men. The 34-year old had his heart set on hanging up his boots at the end…

Allegri: Ibrahimovic As Good As Messi

AC Milan coach Massimiliano Allegri has paid a glowing testament to his striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic who he believes is on a level par with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi. The Swede has had a magnificent start to his Rossoneri career after joining from Catalonia on loan for the season with the inevitable transfer being made permanent at…

Money Talks: Analysing The 20 Richest Football Clubs

When Deloitte release their annual list of ‘Richest Football Clubs’, there’s plenty of debate on English football’s earning power, the individual TV deals negotiated by Real Madrid and Barcelona, Manchester United’s position at the top of the Premier League food chain, insane amounts of debt in the game, and so on. I thought it would…

Stat Attack: Barcelona top scoring charts across Europe

Out of the top leagues in Europe (Spain, England, Italy, Germany and France), Barcelona have scored the most goals and maintained highest goals per game ratio. They have scored 67 goals in their 21 La Liga games so far this season – an average of 3.19 goals per game. Barca have only conceded 11 goals…

US Pre-Season Friendlies Schedule (Summer 2011)

United States Geared For Influx Of Star Names This Summer As Europe’s Elite Prepare For Pre-Season. Football, or should we say soccer in respect to our transatlantic friends over in the United States, who can look forward to a summer of household names jetting in from Europe for their pre-season tours in preparation for the…

The Round-Up: Wenger Plugs The Gap, Liverpool Chase ‘New Walcott’

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted that he may have to dip into the club’s swelling coffers to bring in defensive cover during January after learning that Belgian centre-back Thomas Vermaelen has suffered yet another ‘mystery setback’ in his bid to recover from the prolonged Achilles problem that he originally sustained whilst playing for his country way back in early September.

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…