There are few things that typify modern football more than the sight of a new manager holding up the royal blue shirt of Chelsea with a smile hijacked from a dismissed predecessor. The latest in the long list of post-millennial Blues’ managers is Maurizio Sarri, the former Napoli manager and messiah of football hipsters who … Continue reading Chelsea say Sarri to Antonio Conte as New Era Dawns at Stamford Bridge
Aleksandr Golovin: Russia’s Other Tsar
When faced with the proposition of selecting the most important man in Russia, there’s only one name that rides, topless on a horse, into the picture. Since the turn of the century, Vladimir Putin has transcended the values of his 144.4million compatriots, sitting imperiously at the top of the Russian hierarchy just as Sir Alex … Continue reading Aleksandr Golovin: Russia’s Other Tsar
World Cup: Best Players from Matchday 1
With the first set of World Cup group-stage matches over, and moving onto the Matchday 2, it seems right to take a quick look back and give credit where credit is due to some of the standout players from Matchday 1. Of course, not everyone can get a mention, but having assessed the first round … Continue reading World Cup: Best Players from Matchday 1
Real Madrid’s Search for Neymar Continues…
With rumours circling that Neymar is set to leave PSG, or any big-name player for that matter due to financial fair play regulations, it seems to be quite an exciting time in the Spanish capital with a change of management and now being heavily linked with the former Barcelona star. Of course, the possibility of … Continue reading Real Madrid’s Search for Neymar Continues…