Liverpool FC
As any Liverpool fan will not be hesitant to tell you, historically they have been a dominant club in English football. They have won 18 league titles, though none since 1990. They have also won 5 European titles, the last coming in dramatic fashion with a victory over AC Milan in 2005.
The season has [...]
This will be the first of a series of four previews for the UEFA Champions League quartefinals.
AC Milan
Associazione Calcio Milan (yes they maintain the English spelling) is one of the traditional giants of Italian and European football. They have won the scudetto (Italian title) 17 times, with 14 2nd place finishes. They have also won [...]
At the end of Valencia’s victory in the Champions’ League, David Navarro, a Valencia substitute, ran on the pitch and punched Burdisso in the mouth. He then comically ran away like a little girl, and now faces a 7 month ban due to a UEFA overreaction.
As the astute may have noticed, the young man [...]
This goal comes from last week’s 2nd leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid. Roy Makaay’s goal in the first minute, the fastest in Champions League history evened the scoreline at 3-3 (with Bayern having the advantage on away goals). He certainly lived up to his nickname Das Phantom with this goal.
This goal [...]
The first knockout stage of the Champions’ League came to a close today, with 8 teams left remaining in the hunt for football’s greatest prize. The competition is known for providing the finest football, and this round was no exception as nearly every match provided both drama and excitement. Here are a few [...]
This stunning second-half free kick from David Villa tied last week’s Champions League match at 1-1. He may be in the best form of any striker in the world right now, and proves it with this masterful shot. Valencia would eventually draw with mighty Inter 2-2 in the first leg, earning 2 vital [...]
This week’s goal comes from Manchester Utd.’s Champions League match against Lille. Ryan Giggs quickkicks a free kick into the net in the 84th minute to put Man U ahead in their 1-0 win.
The goal sparked uproar from the Lille players (who threatened to walk off the pitch) and Lille supporters (who [...]
