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Will Quique Flores shine with Al Ahli
Al Ahli had fired their coach Ivan Hašek after a run of poor results in all competition. Losing from Al Shabab in the GCC Champions Cup ended the Czech manager 2nd stay with the Dubai based club who considered one of the top clubs in UAE Football. In his first stay with Al Ahli from…
Football Tickets Online – Goldmine or Minefield?
So that big cup draw has been made, your team has got the tie that they were praying for. A home tie as well. “All you can ask for is a home tie” apparently. It is going to be the game of the season, make no mistake. You simply have to get your tickets for…
Dimitar Berbatov – Should he stay or should he go?
While Manchester United fans around the globe grew elated at the impact Javier ”Chicharito” Hernandez had on the club in his debut season, another man’s contributions were forgotten just as rapidly. Dimitar Berbatov’s 21 goal haul last season was usurped in our minds by the sharpshooting Mexican. Despite playing a significant role in Manchester United’s…
Barcelona look to add Alexis Sanchez and Cesc Fabregas to their ranks – but where will they play?
Barcelona have been Europe’s best side for a number of seasons and showcased total football in winning their third consecutive La Liga title and the Champions League crown in 2010-11. With the transfer window well and truly open, the Catalan side have signed Alexis Sanchez from Udinese for €37.5 million and are in negotiations with…
Does the senior player exodus at Arsenal make them a selling club?
The Cesc Fabregas transfer saga has rolled on throughout this transfer window, and must be an unwelcome distraction to Arsene Wenger in his preparations for the 2011-12 season. As negotiations between Arsenal and Barcelona continue, it looks like the Spaniard will return to his homeland. With Samir Nasri’s future unclear, and Gael Clichy opting to…
If Arsenal are kidnappers, does that make Barcelona rapists and murderers?
The mayor of Cesc Fabregas’ hometown, eager to cash in on the impending transfer of the Arsenal player (ARSENAL player) to Barcelona, had this choice soundbite to offer: Estanislau Fors i Garcia, the mayor of Catalan town Arenys de Mar where Fabregas grew up: “We want him to come right away, he is experiencing a…
Manchester United’s Amazing Five-Year Run
Just how good have the last 5 years been for Manchester United? The emotional high of overtaking Liverpool in the league title stakes was soon tempered by the disappointment of losing a 2 Champions League final to Barcelona in 3 years, but in truth, United’s numbers are nothing short of astonishing. Some of the stats…
Football Links: Barcelona’s anti-football, Manchester United’s first title-winning manager and more
Essential weekend reading while you mull over the insanity of a 400m naming rights deal: The science of pre-season training – courtesy of Premier League club Wolves. Six forgotten title winning managers – another brilliant Joy of Six article by Scott Murray. The 50 greatest football managers of all time. Methodically calculated and carefully researched,…
Effects of the Financial Fair Play Regulations
On the 27th of May 2010, UEFA announced the approval of the Financial Fair Play(FFP) regulations. The aim of these regulations is to make the football clubs self sufficient. With the advent of these sanctions, every football club has to break even i.e. spend what they earn.There have since been numerous discussions about this so-called…
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