Luis Suárez

Uruguay’s Gimenez heads in late winner against Egypt

Uruguay’s Gimenez heads in late winner against Egypt

Jose Gimenez scores last-gasp winner for Oscar Tabarez‘s side after Luis Suarez suffers horror display in World Cup clash. Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah started on the bench with Egypt not looking to rush him back from injury. Luis Suarez missed a golden chance to put Uruguay ahead after hitting the side-netting from a few yards […]

La Liga dominates FIFA’s Ballon d’Or shortlist

La Liga dominates FIFA’s Ballon d’Or shortlist

Spain’s Primera Division dominates the FIFA’s 23-man Ballon d’Or shortlist with 11 players with the Premier League and Bundesliga each contributing five. Real Madrid and Barcelona continue their dominance of La liga  with 5 and 6 players from both teams respectively. The list includes; 2014 winner Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale  the only British player on the list for […]

Chelsea confirm £21 signing of Pedro from Barcelona

Chelsea confirm £21 signing of Pedro from Barcelona

Chelsea have completed the signing of Pedro from Barcelona after beating Manchester United in a deal worth up to £21.1m. Despite United’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward flying to Barcelona on Monday 17 august, 2015 to try and finalise terms on the deal, Pedro changed his mind and opted for Chelsea. Chelsea football club released a statement on their […]

Barcelona wins European Super Cup in a nine-goal thriller over Sevilla

Barcelona wins European Super Cup in a nine-goal thriller over Sevilla

Barcelona substitute Pedro scored late in extra time to secure the European Super Cup with a 5-4 win over Sevilla in Tbilisi. Europa League champions Sevilla took a shock lead through Ever Banega in the third minute but Barcelona responded in style with Lionel Messi netting two stunning free-kicks in the seventh and 16th minute […]

Barcelona wins the 2015 UEFA Champions League

Barcelona wins the 2015 UEFA Champions League

Barcelona became the first European side to complete a second treble as they defeated Juventus 3-1 at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin. Barca took a quick lead after four minutes of play when Ivan Rakitic swept home from eight yards before Alvaro Morata scored in the second half to draw juve level. With the game […]

Champions League final 2015 preview: Barcelona Vs Juventus

Champions League final 2015 preview: Barcelona Vs Juventus

Barcelona takes on Juventus in the UEFA Champions League final at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin on Saturday 6th June with each side aiming to win a treble this season. Juve and Barca have already won domestic doubles in Italy and Spain respectively, so the jury is on who wins the biggest trophy to make a treble. European Football’s […]

European Round Up: Arsenal, Barcelona, PSG, Wolfsburg win domestic cup titles

European Round Up: Arsenal, Barcelona, PSG, Wolfsburg win domestic cup titles

Four of the European domestic cups titles were decided on Saturday 30th may 2015 and we take a look at what transpired. The FA CUP Holders Arsenal won the FA Cup for a record 12th time on Saturday 30th may, outclassing Aston Villa 4-0 at Wembley with stunning goals from Theo Walcott and Alexis Sanchez setting up victory. Per Mertesacker and Olivier Giroud were also on target as the Londoners […]