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Real Madrid vs Barcelona: How will Neymar absence impact El Clasico?

by Ben McAleer at Ijumaa, Apr 21 2017 16:55
Real Madrid vs Barcelona: How will Neymar absence impact El Clasico? The big news out of Spain last week was that of Neymar’s suspension. On the back of his red card - the first in his career since coming to Europe - in Barcelona’s 2-0 loss to Malaga, the Brazilian saw his ban extended from one match to three after sarcastically applauding the officials f...
Categories: Top Match Preview

REVEALED: Europe's top dribblers

by Ben McAleer at Jumanne, Mac 28 2017 15:42
REVEALED: Europe's top dribblers A player who can run with the ball with aplomb, while not the most effective weapon, is a desirable trait for any manager. They can help stretch opposition defences and maxismise the running ability to help pry teams apart in pursuit of goal. Against sides that are remaining steadfast and compact, a...
Categories: REVEALED

Neymar silences critics to star in Barcelona's greatest win ever

by Martin Laurence at Alhamisi, Mac 9 2017 12:18
Neymar silences critics to star in Barcelona's greatest win ever It’s already been described as one of the greatest games of all time, as Barcelona came back from a 4-0 first leg deficit to stun PSG and the watching world. The match will without question go down in history, and with it so too will the undisputed star of the show.Neymar has faced his fair sh...
Categories: Hot Streak

Altetico vs Barcelona: Will Griezmann-Gameiro or Messi-Suarez partnership prevail?

by Martin Laurence at Ijumaa, Feb 24 2017 16:00
Altetico vs Barcelona: Will Griezmann-Gameiro or Messi-Suarez partnership prevail? While most were focusing their attentions on the Champions League, there’s little doubt what game the managers of Atletico and Barcelona will have been watching on Wednesday night. Real Madrid had the chance to stretch their lead at the top of La Liga to four points against Valencia, with the ...
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Messi papers over the cracks during Barcelona’s identity crisis

by Simon Harrison at Jumanne, Feb 21 2017 16:00
Messi papers over the cracks during Barcelona’s identity crisis There can be no doubt that Luis Enrique is a victim of his own success. When he walked into the Barcelona job at Camp Nou back in 2013, there was an air of uncertainty regarding what to expect from him - but a historic treble soon set expectations high.After a resounding 4-0 Champions League defeat ...
Categories: Form Guide

Fernando Torres goes sixth while Liverpool finally win at Anfield

by Jenny Brown at Jumatatu, Feb 13 2017 16:37
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Categories: The weekend in pictures

Finger pointing Barcelona need look at themselves rather than elsewhere

by Simon Harrison at Jumatano, Jan 11 2017 17:00
Finger pointing Barcelona need look at themselves rather than elsewhere After a late Lionel Messi free-kick managed to get Barcelona out of jail against Villarreal, as La Liga action returned in 2017, Luis Enrique’s squad were left feeling as though they had been cheated out of the opportunity to win. Normally, an equaliser at the end of a tight contest can hold a...
Categories: Form Guide

Six of the Best: Individual performances in Europe this season

by Martin Laurence at Jumatano, Des 21 2016 17:55
Six of the Best: Individual performances in Europe this season While WhoScored.com ratings are capped at 10, that’s not to say there haven’t been a number of star performances in Europe’s top six leagues this season that haven’t been more impressive than others. All in all there have been 26 individual performances that have heralded a 1...
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Hot Streak: Masterful Messi has Barcelona breathing down Real Madrid's neck

by Simon Harrison at Jumatano, Des 21 2016 12:00
Hot Streak: Masterful Messi has Barcelona breathing down Real Madrid's neck In a week that saw Cristiano Ronaldo crowned both club world champion and Ballon d’Or winner, it was Lionel Messi who was left to make the headlines in La Liga almost single-handedly. Real Madrid’s fixture against Valencia was postponed, owing to their merry and successful jaunt to Japan...
Categories: Hot Streak

Top Match Preview: Brazil aiming to exorcise Mineirao demons against Argentina

by Jack Lang at Jumatano, Nov 9 2016 17:36
Top Match Preview: Brazil aiming to exorcise Mineirao demons against Argentina Even two years on, the memories remain fresh. It was a harrowing, indelible night, one that continues to be spoken about with a vague sense of disbelief. There are defeats and then there are defeats, and Brazil's World Cup capitulation at the hands of Germany – 'the 7-1', as it has come to be ...
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