It’s important to take note of the rise of Italian football since Juventus reclaimed the Serie A title last season in emphatic fashion. Sure, Italy’s league might not be as fashionable as it once was, with many outsiders looking to it as defend first, excite later. But you can’t hide from the rise in talent
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It would be wrong to talk about a permanent shift of power in European football following the events in the Champions League this season. Equally, it would be wrong to assume the stars of Spanish football are central to Barcelona and Real Madrid. Going into this summer Liverpool will continue to rebuild, while both clubs
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If the signings of players like Cazorla, Mata or Silva can prove anything to the big clubs in the Premier League, that is the amount of talent La Liga can provide to their squads. Although Real Madrid and Barcelona will always be a source of unexploited players that Arsenal, Manchester United, Chelsea, Tottenham and co.
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Mario Mandzukic and Arjen Robben's goals ensured Bayern Munich a 2-1 Champions League final victory against Borussia Dortmund. In a closely-fought affair at Wembley Stadium the first all-German final had to wait until the hour mark for its opening goal with Mandzukic converting.
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The Champions League Final is about to kick off and we’ll be following every kick, tackle and decision of what’s been deemed ‘der klassiker’ on our LIVE Blog. These two German rivals have faced each other three times this season with two draws in the Bundesliga and a 1-0 victory for Bayern in the German
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Even as I started to write about the Group Stage of this season`s Champions` League I was bothered by the dilemma surrounding Mario Goetze. In case you didn`t know the attacking midfielder, currently a Borussia Dortmund player, will be joining Bayern Munich ahead of the new season for a ball-busting 37 million Euros, making him
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Stoke City have rubbished claims that goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will be joining Liverpool. The Bosnian ‘keeper had reportedly told journalists that he would join the Merseyside club on their pre-season tour of Australia. But the Potters have instantly denied the rumours, reiterating that Begovic is going nowhere. “Asmir’s agent rang me as soon as these
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Manchester City’s hopes of signing Alexis Sanchez have been dented, after the Barcelona ace said he will be staying at the Camp Nou. The Chilean international has struggled to cement a regular place in the first team under Tito Vilanova, leading to reports linking him with a move to City and Italian giants Juventus. But
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