Author Archives: James Grundy
Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd made me realise just how good I was
Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo: Man Utd made…
The Real Madrid superstar was presented with the accolade for the fourth time in five years in Paris last night. Ronaldo helped guide his side to La Liga and Champions League glory last season. But his impact in Spain has been consistent for almost a decade. And Ronaldo admitted his time in Manchester made him […]
Mauro Icardi: “Real Madrid? Rubbish! I Became An Inter Fan Thanks To Adriano”
Mauro Icardi: “Real Madrid? Rubbish! I Became An Inter…
Inter’s Argentinian captain Mauro Icardi gave a long interview to Gazzetta dello Sport, speaking on a wide variety of issues, from how he became an Inter-fan to the upcoming Juventus match tomorrow night but beginning with the rumours that place him with a move to Real Madrid when the transfer window opens this January. Below […]
Ronaldo: Inter can win Scudetto, Milan…
Ronaldo: Inter can win Scudetto, Milan…
Ronaldo believes Inter have what it takes to win Serie A this season and admits ‘big teams’ like Milan must recover. Ronaldo played for both Inter and Milan in his glittering his career, and the former Brazil striker gave contrasting opinions on the two sides. “Inter deserve to be top of the table. I’m sure […]
Jack Wilshere ‘ready to play’ insists Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger
Jack Wilshere ‘ready to play’ insists Arsenal…
Close Mourinho v Wenger – The Premier League’s longest running feud Hayters Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has hinted he will play stronger teams for the knock-out stage of the Europa League after progressing to the last 32 using his second string.The Gunners underlined their progression as winners of Group H with a convincing 6-0 thrashing […]
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: It’s wrong Champions League sides drop into the Europa League
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: It’s wrong Champions League…
The Gunners finished the group stage in convincing style last night at they brushed BATE Borisov aside in a 6-0 win. They eagerly await their fate in Monday’s draw for the last 32, in which they could be matched up with some European heavyweights, including Atletico Madrid[1]. And despite his protestations, Wenger is relishing the […]
Europa League permutations: Who could go through?
Europa League permutations: Who could go through?
Qualified: AEK Athens, Arsenal, Astana, Atalanta, Atlético Madrid*, Braga, Celtic*, CSKA Moskva*, Dortmund*, Dynamo Kyiv, FCSB, København, Lazio, Leipzig*, Lokomotiv Moskva, Ludogorets, Lyon, AC Milan, Napoli*, Nice, Östersund, Partizan, Plzeň, Real Sociedad, Salzburg, Sporting CP*, Spartak Moskva*, Villarreal, Zenit Can still qualify: Athletic Club, BATE, Crvena zvezda, Köln, Konyaspor, Marseille, Vitória SC, Zorya Luhansk Out: […]
UEFA Europa League group stage records
UEFA Europa League group stage records
PLAYERS Big numbersMost appearances: 31 – Mario Sonnleitner (Sturm Graz, Rapid Wien)Most goals: 18 – Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Club)Best strike rate*: 1.10 goals per game – Edinson Cavani (Napoli, 12 goals in 11 group stage games)Most goals in a single game: 5 – Aritz Aduriz (Athletic Club 5-3 Genk, 3 November 2016[1]) *minimum ten goals scored […]
Astana and Marseille among final eight through
Astana and Marseille among final eight through
Watch highlights of all Thursday night’s games[1] AEK, Astana, København, Lokomotiv and Ludogorets through from early games Athletic Club, Crvena zvezda and Marseille complete round of 32 after late kick-offs Astana win at Slavia, Rijeka beat Milan, Arsenal score six, Zulte Waregem defeat Lazio Astana first team Kazakhstan team through to a European knockout stage […]
All you need to know: Europa League draw
All you need to know: Europa League draw
Who is in the draw? Seeded: AC Milan (ITA), Arsenal (ENG), Atalanta (ITA), Athletic Club (ESP), Atlético Madrid* (ESP), Braga (POR), CSKA Moskva* (RUS), Dynamo Kyiv (UKR), Lazio (ITA), Leipzig* (GER), Lokomotiv Moskva (RUS), Plzeň (CZE), Salzburg (AUT), Sporting CP* (POR), Villarreal (ESP), Zenit (RUS) Unseeded: AEK Athens (GRE), Astana (KAZ), Celtic* (SCO), Crvena zvezda […]
Europa League round of 32 draw line-up confirmed
Europa League round of 32 draw line-up confirmed
The 32 clubs have been confirmed for the UEFA Europa League knockout stage. Next up is Monday’s draw in Nyon, Switzerland, with the qualified teams divided into two draw pots. The 12 group winners and the four best third-ranked teams in the UEFA Champions League group stage are seeded. They will be drawn against the […]