There will be a lot of buzz around midweek as European Football progresses to the business end of the soccer season, starting with the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 playoffs. After a gruelling 8 game selection exercise, 8 teams ( Arsenal, Bayern, Tottenham, Liverpool, Barcelona, Chelsea, Manchester City and Sporting) managed to qualify directlyContinue reading “UEFA Champions League Round of 16 Play Offs Begin This Week”
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Qarabag – A Breath of Fresh Air
The UEFA Champions League 2025-26 got underway last week, and though several outstanding performances made headlines, the one that made me stand up and take note was the performance of the Azerbaijani football club, Qarabag. Qarabag FK became the first club from Azerbaijan to win a match in the UEFA Champions League Main Draw afterContinue reading “Qarabag – A Breath of Fresh Air”
Jorge Jesus To Helm Al-Nassr As Ronaldo Has His Way
Ronaldo’s Al-Nassr & Its Struggles Despite Cristiano Ronaldo’s prolific goal-scoring in his stint with Al-Nassr, spanning almost three seasons, the Portuguese legend has yet to win anything substantial for the Club. The 24/25 Saudi Pro League season too went a begging as Al-Nassr came third behind Champions Al-Ittihad and runners-up Al-Hilal. Ronaldo, though, was theContinue reading “Jorge Jesus To Helm Al-Nassr As Ronaldo Has His Way”
Manchester City Face Real Madrid in Champions League Playoff
16 Teams would be vying for 8 spots to be filled for the round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League. With 8 spots already taken by table toppers Liverpool, followed by Barcelona, Arsenal, Inter Milan, Athletico Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen, LOSC Lille and Aston Villa, the remaining 8 spots will witness some mouth watering clashesContinue reading “Manchester City Face Real Madrid in Champions League Playoff”