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6+5 and why we have to stop it
By: Rob |
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Sepp Blatter got one step closer to getting his controversial 6+5 policy implemented by 2012, after a FIFA congress voted a landslide in favour of the policy. If you haven’t been paying attention, here’s what it comes down to. All clubs would have to field 6 players from thier own country in thier Starting XI, [...]
Tags: 6+5, African Cup of Nations, Arsenal, Champions League, Chelsea, Controversial, England, Euro 2008, Fabregas, g14, Inter, Juventus, Liverpool, Lyon, Manchester United, Milan, Other News from Europe, Real Madrid, Roma, Rule Changes, Sepp Blatter, Six plus fiveThe 35 Moments I’ll Remember the 2007/8 Champions League for
By: Rob | 6 Comments
This season’s Champions League was full of great moments. Below, I list the 35 that made my season. Remind me of the one’s I missed in the comments. Moments after the jump.
Tags: AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Bojan Krkic, Cesc Fabregas, Champions League, Chelsea, Deivid, Draws, Fenerbache, Fenerbahce, Final, Great Moments, Group Stages, Inter, Jose Mourinho, Knockout Rounds, Liverpool, Lyon, Man United, Manchester United, Other News from Europe, Penalties, Real Madrid, Review, Roberto Mancini, Roma, Season, ValenciaRoberto Mancini – Where do you stand?
By: Rob | 1 Comment
Although uncertainty is still king, it seems that Roberto Mancini has been let go by Inter Milan (and by let go, I mean fired) soon to be replaced by Jose Mourinho. Quite a brave move considering that Mancini has just delivered his third Scudetto in a row (an achievement which no other Inter manager has [...]
Category: Champions LeagueChampions League final forgotten claims Hargreaves
By: Rob | No Comments
It always looked like it was going to be tricky – days after the first all English Champions League final, England are meeting up for friendlies against USA and Trinidad and Tobago. But according to Man United midfielder Owen Hargreaves, everyone has been professional about it, and the final has largely been forgotten.
Category: Champions League2007/8 Champions League Goal of the Season
By: Rob | 2 Comments
So, Its the end of another Champions League season, and we’ve seen some beautiful goals. Below are some Youtube video’s of some of the best, and below that is your chance to vote for the goal which you think should take the mantle of goal of the season. A post will be forthcoming to celebrate [...]
Tags: AC Milan, Arsenal, Barcelona, Champions League, Chelsea, El Nino, Fabregas, Fenerbahce, Fernando Torres, Goal of the Round, Goal of the Season, Goals, Great goals, Inter, Inter Milan, Leo Messi, Liverpool, Man United, Manchester United, Ronaldo, ScholesMy thoughts and reactions and review of The Final.
By: Rob | 5 Comments
So there we have it, Manchester United are Champions of Europe once again, having won against Chelsea last night on penalty kicks after the sides couldn’t be seperated in 120 minutes of football. While the game wasn’t constantly edge of your seat, it was certainly full of incedent and had some wildly exciting moments. I [...]
Category: Champions LeagueChampions!
By: Rob | 3 Comments
Manchester United lifted the Champions League trophy again, for the third time in thier history tonight, joining the famous 1968 and 1999 teams in the process. A review of the game, and of the season will be forthcoming, but there’s plenty around the Offside to express your views, for now, Congratulations to United.
Category: Champions LeaguePredictions for “the” match of the tournament
By: Adam | 13 Comments
Here we are. Few hours away from the zero hour of grand finale. We at CL blog present the predictions for the most awaited match of the tournament.
Predictions:
Chelsea 2 – 1 Manchester United
Everyone is going gung-ho about how good Manchester United is. How Ronaldo, Rooney and Tevez will rip Chelsea apart. How Ferguson will [...]
Category: Champions LeagueBack by popular demand – The CL Offside Drinking Game – Final Edition
By: Rob | 7 Comments
After the popularity of the Semi-Final drinking game, I have devised a new one for the final. I’ll certainly be playing as its offically the last day of university life for me as well. Hopefully I’ll also be celebrating a fantastic match on the pitch, and not drinking the pain away of a dull 1-0.
Note: [...]
Category: Champions LeagueThis is It. The Champions League Final Preview.
By: Rob | 7 Comments
So here we are, right at the climax of the club season. Two teams remain standing, Manchester United and Chelsea. After just about taking the title from Chelsea, United will be looking to get another over The Blues, while Chelsea will be out to avenge that and get some silverware themselves. It is going to [...]
Category: Champions League Tags: Carvalho, Champions League, Chelsea, Drogba, Ferguson, Final, Grant, Manchester United, Preview, Ronaldo, Rooney, Shevchenko, Vidic
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