Fast, physical and ruthless; second-placed Atlético have left the scars of their past behind and may be hard for Real to catch. The gap? Hang on a minute, which gap? The gap between Real Madrid and Barcelona might be 15 points, but the gap at the top is eight points. While most naturally focus on […]
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Who Benefits from Financial Fair Play? – Part 2
In Part I we looked at the pros and cons of the upcoming Financial Fair Play rules (FPP). In Part 2 we look at a few answers by Martin Samuel on questions posed by various readers. We choose the best answers for a quick summary of the disadvantages of FPP. And the modern era’s greatest achievement […]
Who benefits from Financial Fair Play?
Recently 4 permiership clubs (Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs) wrote to the FA asking for a stricter control on financial fair play. You can read the letter on TKTG’s website by clicking here. TKTG looks at the pros and cons of Financial Fair Play and the changes it may bring to the Premiership. Fair […]
Man U, Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs unite versus big spending rivals
Arsenal, Spurs, Manchester United and Liverpool have written to the FA for stricter financial fair play rules. Below is a copy of the letter obtained from the Daily Mail. The letter was sent on Arsenal’s letterhead. Chelsea, Manchester City, West Bromwich Albion and Fulham oppose and spending controls while the others (besides the other 4) […]
Hijab and Football
Veil, Burka, Babushka or Bedsheet? I live in Toronto. Hijab is hardly a foreign concept. Many women from varied ethnic communities choose to cover. Some fully. Some partially. Some in amazingly-coloured, culturally-inspired fabrics. Some in pristine designer brands. On the subway. On the street. At concerts. At a Masjid. At schools. At the flea market. […]
The Premier League’s forgotten marksman
In November, Robin Van Persie scored in Manchester United’s 2-1 win over Arsenal. It made headlines not just because he had found the net against his former club, but also because it meant he was one of two players to have scored against every single one of the 20 current Premier League teams. So who […]
Milan match abandoned after players protest against racist shouts
MILAN – Busto Arsizio is a civil and pleasant city where Milan would return. However, small minded racists ruined the day, bringing the sport in to shame. There were families and children in the stands, hoping to see a game against one of Italy’s top clubs. The game kicked off as normal and there were […]
Balotelli and Mancini – Training Ground Fight
The Daily Mail has exclusive pictures of Mario Balotelli and Mancini in a training ground bust up. Mario Balotelli was involved in a furious shoving match with Roberto Mancini at training today after the Manchester City manager ordered him off the field for a late lunge at winger Scott Sinclair. City’s combustible Italian striker took […]
How video games are changing the face of soccer
…The men met as fraternity brothers at the University of Alabama, but the image of innate Southerness they convey is shattered the instant the immense television glows with the home screen of EA Sports FIFA 2012 video game. With a flurry of dexterous controller-clicking, the two men assemble their teams with the cold, calculated eyes […]
Fantasy Football – When to Play the Wildcard
A guest post by Fantasy Football Mentor gives his view on when to play the second wild card. Follow him on twitter @FPL_Mentor and visit their website for more fantasy football news. January Wildcard January is almost upon us (or already is depending where you are right now!). A time of new hope, new promises and new […]
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