Getting back into Italian football in the last twelve or so months, I have noticed that the Italian top flight has been embraced by a greater number of North Americans. Footballers have been making the crossing to the peninsula for a few decades now. Alexi Lalas called Padova home for a few years in the […]
Posted on August 2nd, 2024 by scott
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Ronaldo! King Of The World by Wensley Clarkson This book reminds me why I like autobiographies compared to a writer analysing a subject. If you want to know more about Ronaldo’s early years and relive his struggles from the World Cup 1998 then this could be for you. Getting into the book I became instantly […]
Posted on January 16th, 2021 by scott
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It always looked like it was going to be a huge summer in Italy when it was announced that both Inter Milan and Serie A champions Juventus were on the lookout for new head coaches. In a bit of a Shakespearean twist Inter swooped for the man that started the glorious revival at Juve, Antonio […]
Posted on October 30th, 2019 by scott
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Not for the first time in recent years a black footballer heard monkey chants being directed at them during a Serie A fixture. Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku smashed home a penalty and that was met with disgusting chants from Cagliari supporters. After the game, in which Inter won, Lukaku made it clear on Twitter […]
Posted on September 5th, 2019 by scott
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Gareth Bale must believe that his time at Real Madrid is coming to an end. The Welsh star is now in his sixth season at the Bernabeu; he’s helped the club win a La Liga title, four Champions League trophies, three World Club Cups and a Copa del Rey. The forward has also managed to […]
Posted on February 16th, 2019 by scott
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Matteo Politano is one of those footballers that just seem to get better with age. The more experience the forward gets, the better he gets. As a youngster he was sent out on loan to Lega Pro side Perugia and he looked good in the Italian lower leagues. Matteo was then signed up by Pescara and […]
Posted on September 30th, 2018 by scott
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Cesc Fabregas has had a very successful career. The Spaniard has won various trophies with Arsenal, FC Barcelona, Chelsea and the Spanish national team. The thirty-one year old is now a veteran at Chelsea but the end could be nigh for him at Stamford Bridge with the World Cup winner’s contract coming to an end […]
Posted on September 14th, 2018 by scott
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Jose Mourinho looks set to strengthen up the spine of his team. The deal to bring in midfielder Fred is all but done and now the Manchester United boss should be going all out for a new centre-back that can solidify his backline. A move for Tottenham Hotspur’s Belgian international defender Toby Alderweireld looks to be […]
Posted on June 8th, 2018 by scott
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As it looks increasingly likely that Arsenal will lose both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in either the next transfer window or on a free in the summer, then it’s fair to assume that the Gunners will be looking for new attack minded recruits. With that in mind then maybe Arsene Wenger can take another […]
Posted on November 24th, 2017 by scott
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It would be hard to argue with Diego Simeone if he decided to leave Atletico Madrid at the end of the season, especially if he believes he’s taken the side as far as he possibly can. Under his stewardship Atleti have won a La Liga title, the Copa del Rey and tasted a Europa League […]
Posted on May 11th, 2017 by scott
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