As usual, the good folks of Fantasy Yirma provide their insight and selections for Gameweek 18. Gameweek 18 preview: Santi presents Wigan with a problem Santi is coming to Wigan, and perhaps he should be coming into your team too. We all know that this is a special time of year, a time to look forward to […]
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PSG Secure New Commercial Agreement
While the world is focusing on the Champions League Draw, many might have missed this bit of news. ESPNFC has reported that PSG has signed a new EUR 150 Mln a year deal with the Qatar Tourism Authority. Is it a brilliant marketing deal or a slap-in-the-face for FFP? Paris Saint-Germain have clinched […]
Pirlo doesn’t need the Ballon d’Or to prove his greatness
There can be no doubt that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have stolen the show in 2012 and, as a result, both of them are Ballon d’Or finalists, along with Spain & Barcelona’s highly successful Andres Iniesta. Nevertheless, there are a couple of veterans who have also lit up this year and deserve to receive […]
Corinthians leave Chelsea singing the Blues
James Young from the Independent gives us his verdict on how Corinthians were able to defeat Chelsea at the Club World Cup final in Japan. … While Chelsea had their moments, those who have watched Corinthians over the last couple of years will know that “bend but don’t break” is practically the team motto. Theirs […]
From Superman to Supersub – The fall of the No.9 in the EPL
Everton’s Nikica Jelavić and Aston Villa’s Darren Bent used to score for fun but are now suffering after their managers have demanded a more patient approach. Here’s why the classic number nine has gone from superhero to supersub… The transformation of English football in recent years has been as swift as it has been profound. Changes off the […]
Man City halve their losses
Manchester City have announced pre-tax losses of £93.4 million for the 2011-12 season. It means the Premier League champions have halved their losses, following a record loss of £197.5 million in the 2010-11 campaign. City’s annual revenue also rose beyond £200 million for the first time, partly because of their debut campaign in the Champions […]
Looking for the next Michu? The top 10 Spanish bargains!
He’s the top scorer in the English Premier League with 12 goals this season. And he didn’t cost a fortune. Infact, the shrewd acquisition by Michael Laudrup, in buying Michu for £2 million over the summer, has proved to be a masterstroke. The stunning success of Michu, has fuelled speculation that many English will be […]
Why Corinthians are dreaming of glory in Japan
Queues of biblical proportions are a common sight at Brazilian airports, but this was something else entirely. The 15,000 that elbowed their way into Cumbica in Sao Paulo to wish Corinthians boa viagem a few weeks ago was either the world’s biggest Secret Santa party or further evidence not only of Timao’s (“The Big Team”) rabid support, […]
Fantasy Football – Gameweek 17
Our friends over at Fantasy Yirma provide their picks for Gameweek 17. Gameweek 17 preview: No Chelsea, no problem? The Hazard lights are flashing as Fantasy bosses come to terms with the Mata at hand. Chelsea aren’t playing this Gameweek. Sorry, that was an awful pun-related start to a weekend which looks as though it could […]
Ex-Banker Aims to Help Scouts Hunt for Another Messi
Soccer teams are using video more than ever to find new players, although scouts say there’s no substitute for the naked eye. The sport’s transfer window reopens Jan. 1, and a team’s success in the world’s annual $2 billion player-trading market can mean the difference between Champions League millions or bankruptcy. Companies such as Wyscout […]
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