Last week was a disastrous time for Real Madrid and FC Barcelona in the Champions League semifinals. A lesson in humility for two teams used to claiming victory with clean sweeps. But they were held back by the Germans. As soon as they lost, the first feeling was defeatist: end […]

If you’re an Arsenal fan (or anyone that isn’t from Manchester) you may be getting tired of seeing the sibling rivalry that regularly subjugates first and second place in the Premier League. With Manchester City and United both in the top three this year (and last year, and the year […]

One of the most talked about forwards in Europe. He’s small, feisty, intelligent, skilful and runs on will and desire. But with all these fantastic qualities lies an incredible talent for attracting controversy, and not the good kind. It surrounds him. No matter how good he performs, no matter how […]

It was bound to stir up controversy, and it’s no surprise the 2013 Bahrain Grand Prix will take place amidst the same furore and atmosphere of menace it endured twelve months ago. Putting the political situation aside, the racing promises just as much drama, suspense and frustration. With three different […]

Australians have made such a habit of losing the Masters that it is only fair they should finally win one. And that was exactly the case in the early hours of this morning as Adam Scott beat Angel Cabrera in a play-off to win the illustrious Green Jacket at Masters […]

FC Barcelona accumulates years of triumphs (especially these past few years), but is it possible that this season is falling through? The truth is they have had too many setbacks. They were knocked out of Spanish Copa del Rey by archenemy club Real Madrid, and when it comes to Champions […]

Liverpool vs Everton, City vs United, Celtic vs Rangers. These are the big clashes that come to mind when you think about big city rivalries on the football pitch. But Grasshopper Club Zürich against FC Zürich? That has to be a tame affair given the straight laced nature of the […]

The last few weeks have not been the best for Manchester United. From Champions elect playing for a potential unprecedented second Treble to being knocked out of the Champions League, the F.A. Cup and losing quite convincingly in the Manchester derby. This major blow has come as a shock to […]