Pep Guardiola won everything in play with Barcelona. Barca won 14 titles between 2009 and 2011, a stunning achievement in this day and age. But for a team of special players in their prime nothing less than perfection was acceptable.…
Super Cup Win Steadies Real Madrid
Two defeats and a home draw in its first three official matches left Real Madrid visibly bitter and frustrated coming into the second leg of the Spanish Super Cup at the Bernabeu. Yet the Merengues showed no lack of confidence…
Boca Eliminated From Copa Sudamericana As War Erupts Among Its Barra Bravas
Boca’s problems continued to mount after being held to a scoreless draw by a 10-man Independiente last night in Buenos Aires. Already out of the Copa Libertadores and unimpressive at the start of the new domestic season, the result eliminated…
What’s Behind the Basque Mess?
Athletic Bilbao won fans everywhere last year with a dynamic style of play that always entertained. Led by the mercurial Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa, Bilbao featured a great blend of young starlets (Javi Martinez, Iker Muniain) and experienced players (Andoni…
How Does Luka Modric Fit in Madrid?
Real Madrid spent about $42 million to bring the little Croatian to the Bernabeu, so a little bit of thought must have gone into this move. At the moment, it appears that Luka has a comfortable place between Cajellon and…
Tottenham Gets Some Moussa
Excellent signing for Spurs from a Fulham side that inexplicably failed to raise his 15 million pound buy-out clause. Moussa Dembele has been the subject of much admiration and speculation over the past few weeks. He played particularly well in…