Champions League duals are oft remembered for the tactical and psychological battle between rival managers. Think Mourinho V Benitez, Mourinho Ancelotti or basically any other big game ‘the special one’ has managed in.
In the Champions League, Manchester United’s Sir Alex Ferguson takes on Leonardo Nascimento de Araújo, or simply Leonardo, in the last sixteen. Ferguson of course has about 24 years of experience managing one of the world’s biggest clubs, …
Several of Europe’s top clubs are believed to be monitoring Anderlecht’s 16-year-old sensation Romelo Lukaku according to the Daily Mail. Chelsea, Real Madrid, AC Milan and Arsenal are all reportedly keeping tabs on the striker who is already developing a phenomenal goal scoring record, having bagged 9 in 15 appearances in the Belgium league this season, with most of these coming as a substitute.
Lukaku’s youth career shows just why there is …
Chelsea are rumoured to be interested in AC Milan star Gennaro Gattuso. The midfielder, now 31, worked with current Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti during his spell at the San Siro and the Italian manager is known to be a fan of the World Cup winner. Manchester City manager Mark Hughes is also believed to be monitoring the player regarding a possible move to Eastlands.
Gattuso has not been involved in Leonardo’s plans …
It seems strange to talk about a fall from grace in reference to a player that plays an important role for Italian giants AC Milan; but that is exactly what it has been for Ronaldinho, and that is more of a tribute to the heights that he hit than a condemnation of his current position. The flamboyant Brazilian was at one point the most exciting player on the planet and remains one …
Watching football on television can be a wonderful experience, what you miss out on in terms of atmosphere and camaraderie is compensated with a comfortable chair, refreshments of your choice, and instant replays. Unfortunately, one of the perils of televised football is the presence of football pundits. Some of them are interesting and worth listening to (Ruud Gullit, Leonardo etc); some of them are boring and inoffensive (Alan Shearer); but some of them are just plain terrible. Here are five …
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