Champions League
Six Strange Months in the Life of Jamie Vardy
Having undergone a meteoric rise over the past few seasons, the last six months have been strangely static for Jamie Vardy. That seemed to change this weekend, or so he will hope.
The Other Guys: Previewing Manchester United vs. Tottenham
In the second of this week’s Premier League Previews, we look at which of the predicted top-four also-rans will come out best at Old Trafford this weekend.
Domestic Drudgery Makes Leicester City's Heroics All the More Wondrous
While Leicester City are flying high in the Champions League, they sit only two points above the relegation zone at home. But perhaps this just serves to make their Premier League title triumph and European exploits seem all the more wondrous.
Bonfire of The Vanities: Manchester United's 1994 Humbling at The Hands of Barcelona
In November 1994, Manchester United were thumped 4-0 by a team that I had neither heard of nor seen play. Their name was FC Barcelona, and they were truly magnificent.
The Ghost At The Feast Of Pep Guardiola: Previewing Manchester City vs. Southampton
In the second of this week’s Premier League Previews, we see the spectre of Manuel Pellegrini appearing at Guardiola’s footballing feast.
Jamie Vardy’s Post-Party Comedown: Reviewing Leicester vs. Southampton
If last season was one long party for Jamie Vardy, the new campaign is starting to resemble a particularly brutal comedown, with at least one guy K-holing on the sofa.
Pep Guardiola is Pissed at Reporters, Yaya Touré, and Basically Everyone Else in the World
Pep Guardiola will not play Yaya Touré until he apologizes for his agent blasting the Man City manager.
Ultras at Champions League Match Pepper Spray UEFA Stewards
Legia Warsaw ultras got their hands on some pepper spray and turned it on the stewards at the Dortmund match today.
Alex Grimaldo Knocked Out During Champions League, Allowed to Stay in Game
Benfica's Alex Grimaldo was knocked out cold trying to block a shot. After he came to, he was allowed to remain in the game.
Remembering The Greatest Champions League Nights At Wembley
When Tottenham kick off against Monaco at Wembley, it will be the first time the stadium has hosted the Champions League in three years. There have been some great European nights at Wembley, and some disasters, too.
Andrés Iniesta Smokes a Volley for Barca's Fourth Goal of Match, Messi Nets Hat Trick
Barcelona is making it look easy against Celtic F.C.
New Champions League Format “A Scandal” Says Ligue 1 Union Boss
The top four leagues in Europe are to be guaranteed four Champions League spots from the 2018/19 season onwards, leaving the head of the Premiere Ligue union fuming.