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As soon as the latest El Clasico concluded at the Santiago Bernabeu, a question was raised among football fans. Give that Barca won this fixture comprehensively, the obvious question was: who was the man of the match? Obviously, it couldn’t be Messi. He came on with only about 30 minutes or so to go. Couldn’t…

As most football fans know, Messi has already won 4 Ballon D’Ors. Ronaldo has won 3 so far. The latter has won the Ballon D’Or thrice and just one behind Messi since 2008. What is also clear is that he has been the better individual performer of the two in the 2014-15 season. When it…

For a while now, both these footballers have been busy breaking records both in the Champions League and La Liga – the Spanish first division. In fact, the season ended with Ronaldo scoring far more goals than Messi did. Yet the reason why Spain voted for Messi being the better player was because of the…

It’s a new season of European Club football that awaits us. As football fans, we’re looking forward to a season that runs until the final Matchday. In stark comparison to last season where Juventus, Chelsea and Bayern Munich won Serie A, Barclays Premier League and the Bundesliga rather comprehensively. Of course, it was only La…

Arrigo Sacchi was never a professional football player. Yet in the Champions League record books, his name is associated with a special feat that is the envy of managers everywhere. That is, winning back-to-back European Cup titles with A.C Milan in 1989 and 1990. This record hasn’t been equaled – much less surpassed in the…

Medial Tibial Stress Syndrome may sound like the end of the world, but don’t sweat just yet! This is just the medical term for what is commonly known as “shin splints”. Shin splints can happen at every level of play, from backyard to stadium, and with proper rest, stretching, and adjustments to your soccer warm…

Without a doubt, Suarez’ first season at FC Barcelona has finished on a high. That second goal in the Champions League final kind of summed it up. In stark contrast to the way people felt about him at the beginning of the season. Of course, the first El Clasico at the Bernabeu was pretty ridiculous.…

Getting all the right clothing to meet your personal needs for the soccer season can be a tricky process. Whether you’re looking for socks, shirts, shorts or any other equipment getting all of your soccer clothing can be a hassle – and sometimes expensive – if you’re not sure where to go to buy it.…