Real Madrid’s Leadership Crisis: Vinicius, Mbappé, and the Mentality Gap
For as far back as I could remember, Real Madrid were the undisputed kings of the Champions League (queue Tony Bennett’s “Rags to Riches”, and a voiceover ripped straight from a Martin Scorsese script). Except, instead chronicling the rise and fall of Henry Hill’s life in the criminal underworld of New York city, the film […]
The UEFA Champions League Roars Back with Drama, Upsets, and Statement Wins
The UEFA Champions League returned in style this week, with the first legs of the quarter-finals unfolding on Tuesday and Wednesday. The round of 16 was enough to give any neutral fan a near heart attack—and the quarter-finals have been no different. From shocking upsets to reruns of iconic finals, here’s everything you need to […]
Striker Search: Why Top Clubs Should Bet on Jonathan David This Summer
Canada’s all-time leading goal scorer for the men’s national team stole the show once again last Sunday, sealing a 2-1 victory over the United States with a stunning goal. In the 59th minute, after receiving a pass from Ahli Ahmed, Jonathan David deftly maneuvered past USA defender Mark McKenzie before curling a beautiful strike into […]
Atlético Madrid’s Controversial Champions League Exit Sparks Debate Over VAR’s Role
Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid on penalties last night to secure a spot in the Champions League Quarter Finals, but the match’s defining moment was marred by VAR controversy. As Julián Álvarez stepped up for Atlético’s second penalty in the shootout, few could have anticipated an intervention from the dreaded Video Assistant Referee. Whether you’re […]
Alisson’s Heroics, Bayern’s Dominance: Key Takeaways from the UCL Round of 16
The Champions League Round of 16 kicked off this week, and as expected, it delivered. Initial skepticism over the tournament’s new “Swiss” format has been firmly put to rest. Perhaps the most significant change was allowing teams from the same league to face each other as early as the playoff round- previously prohibited until the quarterfinals. […]
Sacking the Staff, Rewarding Mediocrity: The Manchester United Way
There are few sights more painful than watching Manchester United play right now. Whether you support the Red Devils or not, we can all agree that this historic club is in a state of complete disaster. Just two days after owner Jim Ratcliffe announced further staff cuts, United faced 18th-placed Ipswich Town in what should […]
Sliding Away – Football Fatigue Has Finally Caught Up With Pep Guardiola
It is a difficult time to be a football fan in Manchester. On the red side, United supporters are enduring what their manager, Rúben Amorim, has called “the worst team in the club’s history.” On the blue side, City fans are witnessing what may be the most dramatic fall from grace in recent footballing memory. […]
Arsenal’s Unfulfilled Potential: Has Arteta’s Time Run Its Course?
The Christmas of 2019 was one to remember for Arsenal fans. After parting ways with legendary manager Arsène Wenger two years earlier, the Gunners had endured a brief stint under Unai Emery, followed by an interim period with Freddie Ljungberg. The club was in football purgatory, lacking an identity and regularly competing in the Europa […]
