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The Italian job: Would Conte or Allegri be a good option for Chelsea?

It goes without saying that this season has been a difficult one for Chelsea fans. The Blues have really made their loyal supporters feel quite blue with one of the worst...

February 9, 2016

Have the wheels already come off Inter Milan’s Scudetto train?

It all seemed to start so well for Inter Milan this season. The Nerazzurri, who last were crowned champions of Italy in 2010 - during Jose Mourinho's treble-winning campaign...

February 7, 2016

Without John Terry, Chelsea risk going the way of Arsenal following Vieira’s departure

Leadership. Human beings, hierarchical by nature, live in a society where the many are run by the few. Leaders can make us believe things we wouldn’t normally believe and do things...

February 1, 2016

The rise and fall of the Pharaoh: Stephan El Shaarawy hopes for redemption

Stephan El Shaarawy's rise to fame came about during a time of chaos and uncertainty at one of Italy's biggest clubs. The summer of 2012 was a turbulent and troubled time...

January 27, 2016

Can Spurs realistically challenge for the title?

Due to the unexpected underperformance of many big teams namely: Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester United, it's fair to say that the Premier League could be won by more or less...

January 25, 2016

Why the transfer ban could be revolutionary for Real and Atlético Madrid

Spanish giants Real and Atlético Madrid have been hit with a transfer ban this week that looks set to have widespread ramifications for the European market over the next couple...

January 16, 2016

Why Jonjo Shelvey can be Newcastle United’s ideal central midfielder

A last-gasp equaliser in a 3-3 draw with Manchester United in midweek will act as a tonic for a Newcastle fanbase that has not had much to cheer this season. The St James’...

January 15, 2016

Kévin Gameiro’s importance to Sevilla and the potential for inclusion at Euro 2016

After winning the Europa League last season for the second consecutive time and securing a place in this season’s Champions League, 2015-16 was always going to be a massive...

January 13, 2016

Lionel Messi a worthy Ballon d’Or winner and the undoubted best on the planet

There almost no shocked faces when Barcelona and Argentina star Lionel Messi was announced as the 2015 Ballon d’Or winner at last night’s over-hyped ceremony in Zurich. The...

January 12, 2016

Zinedine Zidane, a popular choice and the potential to be Real Madrid’s Guardiola

Few Real Madrid fans will have cast a tear when Rafa Benítez’s ill-fated spell as head coach of the Spanish giants came to an end this week. The capital city side have...

January 7, 2016

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