Mancini's halted progress, praise for Barca, Ferguson and Rooney, more
Managers get sacked for different reasons. We're told results are all that matter, but that's a rather short-sighted perspective. Take Jurgen Klopp. …
Chelsea's grit, Messi's goals, Di Canio's hire, more
Too often we assume that turmoil means you can't produce anything good, and Chelsea's travails this year are well-documented. A manager whom most of …
The Ferdinand flap, Pandev's 'ballot,' Costa Rica's protest, more
It wasn't too long ago that folks thought Rio Ferdinand's England career was over. Over the past six months he has shown that he can still contribute …
Man City and United should start to rebuild, Mourinho's plan B, RvP's slump, more
Barring some kind of divine intervention, the title race is over in the Premier League. Indeed, some bookmakers have already started paying out. The …
Fergie gets it wrong, Barca's test, Juve's title, more
Sometimes, you get things wrong. Badly wrong. Sir Alex Ferguson was given a pass following last week's Champions League elimination at the hands of R…
United and Real prepare for battle, the North London gap, praise for Francesco Totti
Both Manchester United and Real Madrid recorded wins heading into Tuesday night's cosmic clash at Old Trafford, albeit in different circumstances. Si…
Milan derby, Mancini's mentality, Beckham is back, more
Sunday night's Milan derby left two enduring impressions. The rossoneri are still growing but there's a long way to go, especially in certain areas of…
Kroenke's move, Napoli's missed chance, Real's defense, more
Boos echoed around the Emirates following Arsenal's FA Cup elimination on Saturday at the hands of Blackburn Rovers. It was the first time in the Arse…
Super Eagles fly high, United hit top gear, Bayern's rising star, more
Nigeria waited 19 years to once again be crowned champion of Africa. It seems crazy that a nation as large and as prolific in producing quality sho…
Brendan Rodgers' project, Mario's super Milan debut, Barca's malaise & more
This season is supposed to be about rebuilding and transition at Anfield and thus far, it has proven to be just that. Every indication from the club's…