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Portugal 1-0 Netherlands: 5 Hits and Flops

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo lifts the Nations League trophy aloft after their 1-0 win over Holland

Here’s a look at five hits and flops after Portugal’s slender 1-0 win against the Netherlands saw them lift the inaugural Nations League trophy in Porto overnight..

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Valencia 2-4 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points

Arsenal players celebrate one of their goals during their Europa League semi-final win over Valencia

Here’s a look at five talking points, as Arsenal made history by securing their first European Final since 2006 with a 4-2 away win (7-3, aggregate) over Valencia at the Mestalla. Continue reading “Valencia 2-4 Arsenal: 5 Talking Points”

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Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Five things we learned

Lacazette and Aubameyang celebrate after an eventful evening's work saw them beat Valencia 3-1

Arsenal were 3-1 winners vs. Valencia in their Europa League semi-final clash at the Emirates, but what were five things we learned here? 
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Arsenal 3-1 Valencia: Lacazette and Aubameyang gift Gunners comfortable lead

Alexandre Lacazette’s brace, coupled with a late finish by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helped Arsenal to a 3-1 win over Valencia – who now have it all to do in their Europa League semi-final return leg next week.
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Sevilla and Quincy Promes: A partnership destined to blossom?

Promes joined Los Nervionenses on a five-year deal last month

Sevilla completed the signing of Spartak Moscow forward Quincy Promes, for a reported £17 million, on Spain’s transfer deadline day. Since arriving three weeks ago, the 26-year-old has made two cameo appearances, but with time, will be expected to justify why other clubs were wrong to pass him up.   Continue reading “Sevilla and Quincy Promes: A partnership destined to blossom?”

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5 players that PSG should sell this summer

Lille OSC v Paris Saint-Germain - Ligue 1

Paris Saint-Germain has been busy this summer, but need to sell more players if they are to effectively balance the books and keep UEFA content that they’re actually abiding by Financial Fair Play (FFP) rules. The Ligue 1 champions have been linked with numerous top players who could all be lured to Paris before the new campaign starts next month, though this will only be successful if they allow for more departures. With that in mind, here are five players that PSG should sell this summer: 

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Portugal 3-3 Spain: Ronaldo hat-trick, Costa brace in World Cup classic

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) celebrates his goal which made it (3,3) Russia World Cup match between Portugal vs Spanish at the Olympic Stadium of Sochi stadium in Sochi, Russia,…

It took only four minutes for Cristiano Ronaldo to open his goalscoring account at this year’s World Cup – from the penalty spot – during an enthralling affair as two European heavyweights went head-to-head in their maiden Group B clash.

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5 most improved players from Europe’s top leagues in 2017/18

Real Madrid vs FC Bayern Munich: UEFA Champions League Semi Final

With the 2017/18 campaign now all but over across Europe’s top leagues, only a few cup finals remain between now and next month’s World Cup in Russia. Naturally, everyone’s attention is fixed towards the international tournament – which only comes around once every four years, after all. 

However, following another enthralling season across all fronts, it’s time to take a look at five players who have improved the most and thus, contributed significantly for their respective teams. 

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