Every year, FIFA along with French magazine France Football organize a ceremony during which they award the best player of they year. Last year’s Ballon d’or winner was Portuguese player Cristiano Ronaldo. Recently, FIFA released the final list of Ballon d’or competitors which included Barcelona forward Lionel Messi (Ballon d’or winner 4 times), Real Madrid… Continue reading The Dilemma of Luis Suarez
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Matt is the owner and chief-editor of the Footy Blog, one of the UK's leading football news blogs.
Five Big EPL Transfers that could happen in January
By the time the organised chaos that is the January transfer window comes around, Premier League clubs will be half way through their season. Some clubs will be looking to strengthen their squads to maintain their form whereas others will be panic buying to salvage what is left of their campaign. Either way there are… Continue reading Five Big EPL Transfers that could happen in January
Can Ranieri lead Leicester to the impossible?
What a start to the season for the Foxes. After 13 games, Claudio Ranieri’s Leicester City sit pretty at the top of the table, one point ahead of favourites Manchester City and 14 points ahead of current holders Chelsea. The emergence of Jamie Vardy has certainly been the highlight of City’s season so far, as he looks… Continue reading Can Ranieri lead Leicester to the impossible?
Why England may never win a major tournament
Much like Liverpool fans, every world cup and euro’s the media hypes up our chances with the famous words “this could be our year”. Sadly we never seem to deliver and reality finally kicks in about where we sit on the world stage in comparison to our competition. However, since our ‘Golden generation’ flopped spectacularly… Continue reading Why England may never win a major tournament
The Working Cycle of a Performance Analyst.
Working within the sporting industry is very demanding within itself due to the unpredictability of sport, which managers and coaches trying to reduce the gap as much as possible thus giving us a Performance Analyst, and everyone involved within the sporting business, more work load to do to ensure team or individual performs at their… Continue reading The Working Cycle of a Performance Analyst.
England vs France: When Football Came Second
I was lucky enough to get tickets with my brother for England‘s friendly match against France this week and it was a very interesting and emotional game to attend. Following the horrific events of the 13th November there was increased security and a chance to pay respects to those who lost their lives and their… Continue reading England vs France: When Football Came Second
Liverpool’s Brazilian connection prove too much for Man City
You’d have to think when Jurgen Klopp arrived at Liverpool nearly two months ago, this would have been a game the German would have been dreading. Coming back from an international break, after suffering his first loss of the season to face the league leaders at their stronghold was hardly an ideal situation for Klopp’s… Continue reading Liverpool’s Brazilian connection prove too much for Man City
Wenger: “Sanchez and Ozil deals can wait.”
Arsene Wenger revealed that Arsenal are “not in a hurry” to tie down Alexis Sanchez and Mezut Ozil to new deals. Wenger says there is no urgency to secure the futures of the two most expensive players in Arsenal’s history. This follows reports in national newspapers that Sanchez will be offered a bumper five-year contract to… Continue reading Wenger: “Sanchez and Ozil deals can wait.”
Arsenal fan proposes mad plan to entice Messi to the Emirates
Recent reports have suggested that Lionel Messi is keen on a move to the Emirates, linking the star footballer with a record breaking £600,000 a week deal with Arsenal. Arsenal fans were quick to dispel this rumour, taking to Twitter to voice their humour on the report given the frugal nature of Arsene Wenger and his background… Continue reading Arsenal fan proposes mad plan to entice Messi to the Emirates
Fabregas responds to Chelsea’s failed start to the season
Chelsea, the current Premier League champions, have lost an unbelievable seven of their 12 matches to sit a mere three points above the relegation places in 16th, and sit some 15 points off the pace set by Manchester City and Arsenal. Responding to the poor start to the season, Chelsea’s Cesc Fabregas branded Chelsea’s season as… Continue reading Fabregas responds to Chelsea’s failed start to the season