Soccer
Real Madrid's Spanish League title hopes were dealt a huge blow on Wednesday when the team was defeated 2-1 at Sevilla. Meanwhile Barcelona managed a 3-0 win over Celta Vigo while Atletico Madrid walked away with a 1-0 win over Granada.
The Clasico is now a few days old, giving the viewers and analysts a few days to ponder on soccer's biggest match in the world. There are obviously number of major implications to take away from the game and it is essential to point them out, especially with the two sides slated to meet at least one more time this season in the Copa del Rey final.
Reports have emerged claiming that Real Madrid has intentions of spending 25 million pounds this summer to buy goaltender Joe Hart from Manchester City.
Soccer is a team game and the championship sides are those that feature a plethora of solid players that complement and thrive with one another. Teams that revolve around one superstar generally falter in the latter stages unless the top star can carry his side on his back. Portugal is expecting that kind of effort in this World Cup. But is the supporting cast good enough for a deep run?
Arsenal's 6-0 beating on Saturday at Stamford Bridge pushed the team into fourth place and put their title dreams in serious peril.
African nations have a poor history in the World Cup. They often lack the skill to compete with top European and South American nations and are often eliminated in the group round.
It was the tale of two halves. The first was a tremendously quick game filled with attacking flair and confidence from both Real Madrid and Barcelona. The second half was a joked dominated by three penalties and some questionable refereeing decisions. The result was a 4-3 Barcelona win, their second Clasico victory of the year.
It was a truly classic Clasico after 45 minutes. With end to end action and tremendous pace, it seemed like one for the ages. But the second half fell way below the expectations set by the first half. The game turned ugly and dull to the point of boredom? Why? Because of one man - Alberto Undiano.
The Champions League quarterfinals were drawn up on Friday. Every single remaining team has won a European tournament before, ensuring that all of the matchups would be filled with tremendous tension. Here are the winners and losers of the draw.
The Champions League quarterfinals draw will take place on Friday. The remaining teams are arguably all contenders so it should be interesting to see which sides will face stiff competition along the way. Here are the four matchups that we want to see in the Champions League quarterfinals.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi will undoubtedly be the central focus when Real Madrid and Barcelona face off in the Champions League on Sunday. However, every superhero needs his sidekick and each superstar has a wealth of those on their respective clubs. Who are the other major offensive leaders on Real Madrid and Barcelona?
And then there were eight. The final eight teams in the Champions League have been revealed and it has become increasingly clear that this tournament will be one of the most hotly contested in years. Which team is the favorite to win the tournament?
A miracle took place on Wednesday. At least a miracle considering Manchester United's horrific season. David Moyes' club managed to turn around its woeful 2-0 deficit in the Champions League against Olympiacos at the Old Trafford thanks to a heroic effort from Robin Van Persie. The team is headed to the quarterfinals of the tournament (where most believe it will meet its fate); Moyes' job is seemingly safe for a day. However, what does fate have in store for the team in the quarterfinals?
It might come off as hyperbole, but David Moyes' career could be on the line when Manchester United hosts Olympiacos in the decisive second leg of the Champions League round of 16.
Borussia Dortmund and Zenit St. Petersburg will compete in the second leg of the Champions League on Wednesday.
