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10 Youngsters to Watch in 2010
We did something similar a year ago but this year the focus will be on players under the age of twenty who could have an impact in the Champions League in 2010. The only criteria are that they play on a team that is a Champions League contender and that they are twenty years... »
Group Stage Recap
The group stage is over and after all was said and done there were very few surprises. Of course Liverpool’s failure to qualify is the biggest shock but other then the Reds, Juventus were the only other giant to fail to qualify. During a round where the likes of Barcelona, Internazionale, Real Madrid, AC... »
Group B Preview (Dec. 7-8)
VfL Wolfsburg vs Manchester United Wolfsburg have been handed a lifeline as United are struggling with injuries going into Tuesday’s crunch match for the German Champions. The match has added spice with the recent rumours that United are attempting to sign Wolfsburg star Dzeko. United may miss as many as eight defenders; Ferdinand, Gary Neville,... »
CL Recap (Nov. 24-25)
The second to last round of group stage matches occurred this week and it was a round that could see a number of tournament favourites exit early. Lucky for us the fans only one of a possible three giants were knocked out from the tournament. We first visit the sad story that is Liverpool. The... »
Group B Preview (Nov. 24-25)
CSKA Moscow vs VfL Wolfsburg Wolfsburg have been in Russia for two days preparing for what is perhaps the most important match in the club’s history. A win or draw would see the German Champions join Manchester United in the Round of 16. A loss gives Moscow the opportunity to qualify instead. Wolfsburg is missing Grafite due... »
Barcelona’s European Success
As a fan of Barcelona I was thinking the other day about the club’s rich history as well as their successes in the UEFA Champions League. Barcelona have won the UEFA Champions League three times in their history with two coming in the last four years which is extremely impressive. It got me thinking; which... »
Champions League Recap (Nov. 3-4)
The fourth round of group stage matches took place this week and a number of teams booked their places in the knockout stages. Although after this round of games there are no perfect sides left in the competition. Bordeaux dominated Bayern Munich for a second time in a fortnight. They beat the Germans 2-0... »
Group B Preview (Nov. 3)
VfL Wolfsburg vs Besiktas Last year’s Bundesliga champions have been disappointing this season. They have only shown glimpses of the wonderful attacking football that we were all spoiled with this past year. Grafite is back from a club-enforced break following his red card against Besiktas a fortnight ago. He will not be able to play in... »
CL Recap (Oct. 20-21)
What a week of play. It is as if we never had an international break. This week provided us a number of upsets and a great clash between Europe’s two most celebrated teams. Real Madrid played AC Milan this week and at half time it was 1-0 for Madrid and had not provided much... »
Group B Preview (Oct. 21)
Manchester United vs CSKA Moscow I believe there is some drama to be had from Group B and I expect this fixture to provide it. The table at the moment has United with six points and then Wolfsburg and Moscow with three points. When United visit Russia they will have a difficult task on their... »
