The world's most popular league is finally back. Storylines aren't lacking within the Barclays Premier League following an eventful summer. Raheem Sterling's inevitable departure from Liverpool to Manchester City was the biggest talking point. Other high profile moves for Petr Cech, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Christian Benteke, and many others will be highlighted as well. After … [Read more...] about Barclays Premier League: Season Preview
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Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
By 14 CommentsTo no one's surprise, Bayern Munich won the 2013-14 Bundesliga title. But it's how they did it what's most interesting. For the second straight season, the German giants have completely obliterated the competition. Last year, Bayern drew four times and only lost once, winning the league by an astounding 25 points over fellow Champions League finalists Borussia … [Read more...] about Mandžukić, Bayern Munich lock up Bundesliga crown
Champions League Day 2
By 36 CommentsMario Mandžukić was given the night off, staying on the bench, as Bayern Munich steam rolled Manchester City 3-1 Wednesday night in Manchester. Goals from Ribery, Muller and Robben gave reigning Champions League title holders Bayern complete control before Alvaro Negredo added a late 79th minute goal to break up the shutout. With the win, Bayern lead Group D by three … [Read more...] about Champions League Day 2
Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
By 30 CommentsYou can call him an arrogant bastard. A madman. Maybe even unsafe to be part of the general public. But in the end, Dinamo Zagreb general manager Zdravko Mamić is running a tight ship in Croatia's capital. Not only has Dinamo won the past eight Prva Liga titles and are now on the verge of a third straight Champions League group stage berth, but Dinamo's U-15 team won the … [Read more...] about Dinamo Zagreb win Manchester United Premier Cup
Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
By 98 CommentsPhoto: Shakhtar Shakhtar Donetsk captain Darijo Srna gave his side an early 1-0 lead in their Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie versus Borussia Dortmund Wednesday night with a 31st minute free kick goal from 24 yards out. "That free kick has been made to count by Dario Srna who curls it up and over the wall and beats the flat footed Weidenfeller for pace." … [Read more...] about Srna free kick not enough in 2-2 draw
Real test for Modrić, Madrid
By 65 CommentsIn one of the most anticipated Champions League Round of 16 draws in recent years, Luka Modrić and Real Madrid will take on Wayne Rooney and Manchester United Wednesday (2:45 PM ET) from Estadio Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid. It is almost certain that manager Jose Mourinho will start German midfielder Mesut Ozil for the big game since he was rested Saturday versus … [Read more...] about Real test for Modrić, Madrid
Who will move this winter?
By 18 CommentsWritten by Vedran Ćavara With the festive season upon us, the January transfer window looms large for many Croatian players. Who is coming? Who is going? And where will several high profile stars land? Here are my predictions below: Photo: Reuters Ivan Perišić is among the brightest of the young Croatian National team players, currently plying his trade as a … [Read more...] about Who will move this winter?
Champions League draw
By 22 CommentsPhoto: UEFA The Champions League 'Round of 16' draw was conducted Thursday, and for us fans of the beautiful game, the football gods were kind to us this time around. Luka Modrić and Real Madrid go back to England as they take on a mighty Manchester United side over two legs. Los Blancos already denied Manchester City progression in the tournament in the group stage, but … [Read more...] about Champions League draw
Here they come for Halilović
By 39 CommentsPhoto: PA Photos The flood gates are starting to open for Dinamo Zagreb's 16 year-old wiz kid Alen Halilović. Already dubbed the 'new Modrić' and the 'Balkan Messi', Halilović is now receiving serious transfer attention from European giants Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid, with The Daily Mail and The Mirror reporting a possible £6 to 7 million bid from … [Read more...] about Here they come for Halilović