Author Archives: James Grundy
Barca, Tottenham, Man City form a titanic trio in Europe
Barca, Tottenham, Man City form a titanic trio in Europe
23 November at 11:06 The Champions League knockout rounds are starting to take shape, and it’s looking to be a thrilling ride. With just one group stage matchday remaining, four teams have already clinched the top spot in their group, while another four have booked their tickets to the Round of 16. Eight spots remain, […]
Champions League matchday six permutations
Champions League matchday six permutations
Barcelona and Chelsea joined Bayern, Beşiktaş, Manchester City, Paris, Real Madrid and Tottenham in the round of 16 thanks to their wins on Wednesday, meaning half the knockout stage spots are up for grabs on matchday six. UEFA.com explains the permutations. Through to round of 16: Barcelona*, Bayern München, Beşiktaş*, Chelsea, Manchester City*, Paris Saint-Germain, […]
Barcelona and Chelsea through, United must wait
Barcelona and Chelsea through, United must wait
Chelsea and Barcelona latest teams to qualify for last 16 Paris score seven against Celtic to break group stage record[1] Manchester United must wait after after losing late at Basel Atlético beat Roma to maintain their hopes of qualifying Last fixtures in these groups on 5 December [2] Everyone should have the chance to enjoy […]
At Inter Spalletti creates what he needs, not what he wants
At Inter Spalletti creates what he needs, not what he wants
23 November at 08:30 “Inter have their own identity and tonight played like a mature team that knows when to wait for the important moment but at some moments we don’t maintain the idea of the football we want” Luciano Spalletti to Mediasport Premium The Inter coach has proven this season that he is […]
N’Golo Kante among stars snubbed in UEFA’s 50-player Team of the Year shortlist
N’Golo Kante among stars snubbed in UEFA’s 50-player…
CHELSEA N’Golo Kante is a shock omission from the 50-player shortlist for UEFA Team of the Year. The PFA Player of the Year, who was the linchpin of Antonio Conte’s side that stormed to the 2016/17 Premier League title, was one of several glaring absences from the shortlist. Kante’s teammate Eden Hazard was the only […]
Juventus CEO Marotta: “Inter are Scudetto Challengers”
Juventus CEO Marotta: “Inter are Scudetto Challengers”
Before the start of the match against Barcelona, Juventus Chief Executive and General Manager, Beppe Marotta spoke to Premium Sport, on the topic of the Italian championship, the Bianconeri’s potential challengers and their own issues: “Napoli, Inter, Roma and Lazio have shown that they have improved compared to previous years, I think these teams represent […]
Roberto Mancini: the rare genius who led Sampdoria and Lazio to unprecedented heights
Roberto Mancini: the rare genius who led Sampdoria and Lazio…
I HAVE THIS MEMORY from my childhood that’s still vivid in my mind. It’s some time in the 1990s and I’m sitting on the sofa watching Channel 4’s Football Italia. I had tuned in to see highlights of Alessandro Del Piero but was sidetracked by a wild Italian, barking instructions – it may have been […]
Manchester United Basel Champions League score, highlights, video, reaction, analysis: Barcelona, Juventus, PSG, Celtic
Manchester United Basel Champions League score, highlights,…
BARCELONA and Chelsea progressed to the Champions League last 16 on Wednesday, but Jose Mourinho’s Manchester United must wait to seal their spot after a last-gasp 1-0 defeat in Basel. Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde rested Argentina star Lionel Messi in Turin, later introducing him as a second-half substitute as a 0-0 draw against Juventus sent […]
Juventus, Allegri: “0-0 an important result for qualifying for the knockout stages”
Juventus, Allegri: “0-0 an important result for qualifying…
A draw between Juventus and Barcelona at the Allianz Stadium left the two giants in first and second place in their Champions League group. Juventus are left three points behind the blaugrana, with one match remaining. Their coach reacted to the performance, the press conference from Massimiliano Allegri after the match: “It wasn’t easy to […]
CL: How the Serie A teams can advance
CL: How the Serie A teams can advance
Juventus, Roma and Napoli can all still make the Champions League Last 16, but nothing is guaranteed for Serie A’s representatives. Last night saw the Partenopei keep their hopes alive with a 3-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk, but their fate remains outside of their control. Whatever happens, Napoli have to beat Feyenoord in matchday six, […]