Archive | February 25, 2013

The eight defining days that will make or break Real Madrid’s season

Real Madrid and José Mourinho have eight days. Eight days to define a season and, quite possibly, a legacy; eight days around which to define an exit strategy too. When it comes to knockout tournaments, promise and threat are always two sides to the same coin but for Madrid, and for their manager, that sensation is deepened. On […]

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Rafael lauds “boring” Giggs

Manchester United defender Rafael has described team-mate Ryan Giggs’ enduring performances for the Red Devils as “boring”. Giggs, playing in his 999th competitive game, provided the match winner in United’s 2-0 victory over Queens Park Rangers last Saturday.  And the 22-year-old Rafael, who opened the scoring at Loftus Road with a contender for goal of […]

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