FFP implications as Real Madrid alleged to have colluded with city council over price of land around Bernabeu (Getty) Real Madrid are the subject of a European Commission investigation following allegations they have received illegal state aid, the decision on which is overdue and will be of great interest to the likes of Manchester City […]
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EU prepare to stop public funding of Spanish debt-ridden clubs.
It is the powerhouse of global football, home to its greatest players and a World Cup-winning national team, but Spain’s soccer bubble looks set to explode as European authorities prepare to halt public funding of debt-ridden clubs. In a move that threatens to provoke the partial collapse of a football system built on unsustainable piles of […]
Views from around the web – Nani red card
Views from around the web – Nani red card For an in depth analysis of the match you can read our article here; while the gif of the Nani red card can be also be viewed on our website. Roy Keane ” “I think the referee has actually made the right call. Everyone’s upset about it […]
Manchester United vs Real Madrid – Champions League
TKTG looks at the controversial match between Manchester United and Real Madrid and brings the best articles from around the web. Match Report / Tactical Analysis- Jonathan Wilson There was no doubt about the moment that changed the game. Manchester United had been leading 1-0 on Tuesday night, 2-1 on aggregate, and was winning the tactical battle when, 11 […]
What a difference eight days make to Real Madrid’s fortunes
It was the then Athletic Bilbao manager Joaquín Caparrós who said “you go from whore to nun in five minutes” and José Mourinho would probably agree. … Mourinho and his team are still standing, stronger than ever. Real Madrid were confronted by eight days that would define their season and how the coach will be remembered; eight days later […]
What’s up, Barca? On recent form and the future
It all seemed to start unravelling with the showing in Milan. Sure, they had been beaten by Celtic earlier in the season but that was a game in which there were chances for Barca and they could have scored a few. That wasn’t the case against Milan, nor was it the case in the 2nd […]
Why did we ever doubt you, Jose?
The Portuguese coach sealed perhaps the greatest victory in his time at the Spanish side to silence the doubters who thought Madrid were setting themselves up for a big fall. Writing off Jose Mourinho is clearly unwise. The Portuguese has endured one controversy after another in this, his third season at the Santiago Bernabeu, and […]
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 […]
Jones, De Gea and Welbeck – the future of United?
David de Gea, Jonny Evans, Phil Jones and Danny Welbeck showed stunning displays of maturity in the Champions League draw with Real Madrid … It was a spine – goalkeeper, central defender, defensive midfielder and forward – handed great responsibility in this opening Champions League last-16 leg by Sir Alex Ferguson. They were to blunt Madrid’s attacking […]
Preview: Real Madrid vs Man Utd CL 1st Leg
TKTG brings together all the best articles previewing tonight’s Champions League Round of 16 clash between Real Madrid and Manchester United at the Bernabeu. BBC Sport: Sir Alex Ferguson says “getting through” the first leg of their Champions League tie with Real Madrid is key to Manchester United reclaiming a title they […]
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