The second edition of the Nations League kicks off on Thursday, with Germany v Spain one of the standout ties of the opening round of fixtures, as Portugal look to defend their title. Cristiano Ronaldo was once again the star in last summer’s finals, scoring a hat-trick against Switzerland before helping his country win the …read more →
The pair’s stars remain undimmed but the same cannot be said for their respective Barcelona and Juventus set-ups, which leave much to be desired. The 2019-20 football season, interrupted by the worst global public health emergency for more than a century, comes to a close with a final sprint in the Champions League as UEFA …read more →
The Bianconeri have wrapped up yet another league title with their star man once again getting his name on the scoresheet. Juventus have won the Serie A title for the ninth consecutive season. Maurizio Sarri’s side has clinched the crown with two games to spare, following a 2-0 victory over Sampdoria. The win takes them …read more →
Of all the major leagues in Europe, Serie A is entitled to think of itself as the most resilient. In the 21st century, it has had ruinous scandals. It has seen titles confiscated. And it has come back. As Italian league football resumes in the wake of the coronavirus shutdown it is appropriate to remember …read more →
Iran Coach Carlos Queiroz was found attacking FIFA and the use of VAR following their game against Portugal. Queiroz was angered by the off-the-bow elbow incident on Morteza Pouraliganji which occurred in the final 10 minutes. The mentioned foul was caused by Cristiano Ronaldo who received a yellow card after the incident was reviewed by …read more →