0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 2/19/2016
A look at the teams still in the Europa League will surprise anyone who hasn’t paid attention to the league in the last few years. Don’t feel bad, most of the soccer-watching public doesn’t pay attention to that league. But a quick run down of the teams look like this: Liverpool, Manchester United, Tottenham, Dortmund, Porto, […]
HERNING, DENMARK – FEBRUARY 18: Anthony Martial (C) of Manchester United controls the ball under pressure of Martin Pusic (L) and Nikolay Bodurov (R) of FC Midtjylland during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 first leg match between FC Midtjylland and Manchester United at Herning MCH Multi Arena on February 18, 2016 in Herning, Denmark. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
0 comments by Randy Capps on 2/18/2016
It may have lacked the glamour of a Champions League night before it began, but Manchester United’s trip to Denmark to face Midtjylland turned out to be a special one for the host side. Midtjylland, playing in the knockout phase of a European competition for the first time in its brief history, pulled off a […]
during the Barclays Premier League match between Manchester United and Stoke City at Old Trafford on February 2, 2016 in Manchester, England.
0 comments by Randy Capps
The Champions League gets all of the buzz, but the side door into that competition also resumes this week. The Europa League starts its knockout phase today, and some big-name clubs will be looking to keep their chances of winning this tournament — and a spot in next season’s Champions League — alive. These are […]
during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 First Leg match between AS Roma and Real Madrid CF at Stadio Olimpico on February 17, 2016 in Rome, Italy.
0 comments by Harrison Prolic on 2/17/2016
Real Madrid 2, Roma 0 What started out as a boring first half in the Champions League with no shots on target for either team quickly turned into an exciting and open second half thanks to Christiano Ronaldo’s first away goal in months. Jese added another goal later in the second half as Roma were […]
<> at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on January 31, 2016 in Madrid, Spain.
0 comments by Harrison Prolic
Christiano Ronaldo made headlines in the build-up to today’s match against AS Roma in the Champions League. He walked out on a press conference after being asked about his poor away goal record in recent months. Ronaldo was criticised by many for acting a bit arrogant in answer the question before walking off. In the second […]
LISBON, PORTUGAL – AUGUST 16: Benfica’s forward Jonas celebrates scoring Benfica«s third goal goal during the match between SL Benfica and Estoril Praia at Estadio da Luz on August 16, 2015 in Lisbon, Portugal. (Photo by Carlos Rodrigues/Getty Images)
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 2/16/2016
While you were watching a terrific Champions League match between Paris Saint Germain and Chelsea over in Portugal Benfica were taking on Russian side Zenit St. Petersburg in a match that well… happened. The two sides never really got anything going and the match was 0-0 in the 90th minute when Zenit left back Domenico […]
PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 16: Edinson Cavani of Paris Saint-Germain (2R) celebrates with team mates as he scores their second goal during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel
You have to give Chelsea credit. They faced an onslaught of a PSG attack from the moment the game kicked off and they never relented, they even took their chances and found an equalizer at the very end of the first half. However when the second half started PSG seemed to up their onslaught even […]
PARIS, FRANCE – FEBRUARY 16: John Mikel Obi of Chelsea (L) celebrates with Gary Cahill as he scores their first and equalising goal past goalkeeper Kevin Trapp of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg match between Paris Saint-Germain and Chelsea at Parc des Princes on February 16, 2016 in Paris, France. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel
Jon Obi Mikel! The ageless wonder. For all the turnover that there’s been at Stamford Bridge over the years, all the players and managers that have come and gone, there has always been Jon Obi Mikel, seemingly always coming off the bench for Chelsea. Thrust into the starting XI for the suspended Nemanja Matic, Mikel […]
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel
One of the main reasons a neutral fan would tune in to a PSG match is to see what Zlatan Ibrahimovic does next. Over the past few years Zlatan has turned himself into one of the greatest characters in world soccer, which was certainly aided by his tendency to refer to himself in the third […]
DOHA, QATAR – DECEMBER 28: Kevin Trapp of Paris Saint-Germain looks on during a practice session ahead of a friendly match against Inter Milan pictured on December 28, 2015 at the Aspire Zone in Doha, Qatar. The match will take place at the air-conditioned Al Sadd Stadium on Wednesday 30 December. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel
Chelsea and Paris Saint Germain kicked off the knockout rounds of the UEFA Champions League in a match with no shortage of storylines. The two sides had previously met in the 2014 quarterfinals as well as the round of 16 last year with each team winning one. With Chelsea entering the match with major injuries […]
MADRID, SPAIN – FEBRUARY 13: James Rodriguez (R) of Real Madrid CF celebrates scoring their second goal with teammate Cristiano Ronaldo (L) during the La Liga match between Real Madrid CF and Athletic Club at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on February 13, 2016 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Gonzalo Arroyo Moreno/Getty Images)
0 comments by Josh Espinal
Finally, after a lengthy hiatus, the UEFA Champions League is upon us and we have some appetizing matches to preview as teams will battle to reach the quarterfinals. 32 Flags will focus on this week’s matches to see what we can expect from each game. Benfica vs. Zenit St. Petersburg Benfica comes into this match […]
LONDON, ENGLAND – FEBRUARY 13: Willian of Chelsea is congratulated on his goal by Team mate Pedro during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle at Stamford Bridge on February 13, 2016 in London, England. (Photo by Clive Mason/Getty Images)
0 comments by Randy Capps on 2/15/2016
It’s a simple question, but not one with a simple answer: Is Chelsea a contender in the Champions League? It’s tempting to look at a season full of drama — the poor domestic form, coaching turmoil and the dramatic dip in form from star players — and say no way. But sports are rarely so […]
LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND – OCTOBER 09: Jurgen Klopp at Anfield is unveiled as the new manager of Liverpool FC as he stands alongside Tom Werner (l) the chairman and Ian Ayre (r) the chief executive during a photocall at Anfield on October 9, 2015 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)
0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/26/2016
This has been an odd Premier League season, and one team that truly represents that is Liverpool F.C. With all of the ups and downs they have had, from sacking Brendan Rodgers to hiring Jurgen Klopp, what would a successful Liverpool season look like? That’s a big question, one that has been asked in several […]
MANSFIELD, ENGLAND – JULY 17: Referee Craig Pawson gestures during the pre-season friendly match between Mansfield and Aston Villa at the One Call Stadium on July 17, 2014 in Mansfield, England. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)
0 comments by Jeff Snyder on 1/20/2016
While I have discussed this topic before, the debate still rages on as to whether it is a wise decision to implement video replay technology in soccer. The issue, however, couldn’t be more clear. The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has even announced that they plan to start making steps towards introducing video replay technology […]
MADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 21: Gareth Bale of Real Madrid reacts after FC Barcelona scored their 2nd goal during the La Liga match between Real Madrid and Barcelona at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on November 21, 2015 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Denis Doyle/Getty Images)
0 comments by Pauly Kwestel on 1/7/2016
The transfer window is now underway and clubs are wasting no time starting the wheeling and dealing. There have been plenty of moves so far but nothing major, however that hasn’t stopped the big names from constantly appearing on the rumors of the back pages, despite the fact that most of them won’t even consider […]
