Fernandes and Salah among top performers set for midweek Champions League action
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Okt 20 2020 16:59
The Champions League makes its return this week. The 2019/20 competition came to a head less than two months ago, but Europe's elite return as they seek to lift the most prestigious trophy in club competition. Here, we look at the best rated players in Europe's top five leagues this season whose tea...
Europe's top 10 performers: Former Arsenal man pips Tottenham pair
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Sep 22 2020 12:38
There were goals galore across Europe's top five leagues this weekend as Bayern Munich got their season up and running with an 8-0 win over Schalke. Tottenham and Everton both secured 5-2 wins at the expense of Southampton and West Brom, respectively, as we look at the top rated performances from th...
Can declining Thiago Silva still help solve Chelsea's defensive woes?
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Ago 25 2020 15:10
Chelsea's summer recruitment drive has centred around bolstering the attack thus far. Hakim Ziyech and Timo Werner have both joined from Ajax and RB Leipzig, respectively, while Kai Havertz is closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge. The Blues didn't have any major issues hitting the back of the net...
Bayern dominate Champions League team of the round after Barcelona mauling
by Ben McAleer
at Jumapili, Ago 16 2020 10:22
A round of upsets, late drama and plenty of goals. The quarter-finals of the Champions League had it all as PSG, RB Leipzig, Bayern Munich and Lyon each booked their semi-final spot in the competition.Here, we take a look at the team of the round...GoalkeeperWho could've seen Lyon beating Manchester...
Champions League team news and preview: Atalanta vs PSG
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatano, Ago 12 2020 11:02
We're at the long-awaited quarter-final stage of the Champions League with the format changing this season due to the Coronavirus pandemic, which has seen the usual two-legged setup scrapped. Both Atalanta and PSG secured their spot at this stage in early March, but the subsequent delay to football ...
Not the next... Why it's wrong to compare Haaland with Ibrahimovic
by Ben McAleer
at Jumanne, Mei 19 2020 17:35
To mark the return of the Bundesliga, it just had to be Erling Haaland who bagged the first goal following its restart on Saturday. The Westfalenstadion would usually have been bouncing, and the Yellow Wall intimidating, for the Revierderby, yet due to social distancing rules in place to minimise th...
Manchester United, Barcelona and Real Madrid stars among Europe's top rated loanees
by Ben McAleer
at Jumatatu, Apr 27 2020 19:15
When it comes to seeing a youth team player develop with regular game time or to put an out of favour star in the shop window, the best course of action is to loan a player out. Loan moves are one of the more regular dealings in football and the lucrative market shows no signs of slowing anytime soo...