2010-11 Champions League Final: Hyperbole or Historic ?
Which kind of final are we going to get this season? For every 1999 or 2002 final that people still talk about there seems to be an equal number of forgettable finals (think 2003) that produce more hyperbole than high-calibre football. This season's final has been branded a 'dream match' by many pundits and on...
What Would You Pay to See the Champions League Final ?
I have no idea how much I would spend for a quality ticket to see this year's Champions League Final. It's a moot point as I wouldn't be able to travel to London for the match but it's a fun topic to discuss. The cheapest ticket for this Saturday's showdown between Manchester United and Barcelona...
2010-11 Europa League Final: Porto Claim A Quadruple
FC Porto wrote another chapter in their majestic season by becoming Europa League champions. Porto beat Sporting Braga 1-0 in the Europa League final at the AVIVA Stadium (referred to as the "Dublin Arena" for this final). Porto had previously claimed domestic league honours, their 25th league title, as well as winning the Supertaça Cândido...
Mourinho Receives 5-Match Ban
UEFA's Control and Disciplinary Body rendered its verdicts on the proceedings relating to the UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg between Real Madrid and Barcelona on April 27th. Real Madrid coach José Mourinho, who was dismissed from the bench in the first leg and made an inappropriate statement during the post-match interview, has been suspended...
Milan — Tottenham Match Marred By Thuggery
I was looking forward to an exciting Champions League tie between perennials AC Milan and newcomers Tottenham Hotspur. The match did deliver excitement but was marred by the mindless actions of both Milan midfielder Gennaro Gattuso and Mathieu Flamini. UEFA is already investigating the incidents involving Gattuso and Tottenham coach Joe Jordan. On two occassions...
Messi Wins Fifa Ballon d’Or Award
Argentina and Barcelona forward Lionel Messi captured the inaugural Fifa Ballon d'Or award. This is the first time this award has been presented as the Ballon d'Or (former European Footballer of the Year award) and the FIFA World Player of the Year award have been merged. Messi beat out fellow Barcelona teammates Xavi and Andres...
