Category Archives: European football

The Barcelona conspiracy

Posted on December 19, 2012 by Michael

End of year reviews are a well established format in all sorts of journalism. They’re not intended to be hard hitting, but usually provoke a little debate. For example, a music review of albums of the year generally results in … Continue reading →

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New in Top Five – improvised goal scoring

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Michael

He can’t do much with that pass, can he? Oh. A new top five, featuring this ridiculous goal from Zlatan Ibrahimovic against Bologna. If it was anyone else you’d think this was too lucky to include. He meant it, though. … Continue reading →

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Failed experiments in football: the British Benfica

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Michael

Have you ever been abroad? It’s not for everyone, with its funny food and incomprehensible language. But if you’ve exhausted the options in your native land, abroad can offer an appealing alternative. Why don’t more English footballers move abroad? When options … Continue reading →

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Are Manchester City the champions of fantasy?

Posted on November 22, 2011 by Michael

This article first appeared on The FCF. Manchester City: an affront to fair play or the champions of fantasy Manchester City fans must be savouring their Champions League adventure so far. It wasn’t long ago that glamorous ties in Munich … Continue reading →

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Euro 2012: Bosnia and Herzegovina top the bill on closing night.

Posted on October 9, 2011 by Michael

England fans might be yawning with relief that another tedious qualifying campaign is over, but many other nations are facing a dramatic climax to their quest to reach the European Championship finals next summer. On Tuesday night (11 October, 8pm) … Continue reading →

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