I Watch Atlético For The Bench-Clearing Brawl And 90th-Minute Red Card. They Always Deliver
There's nothing better than a well executed slow burn.
Europe
Liverpool ‘B’ Team Has Fun Time At Anfield, Punches Ticket To UCL Semis
During Sunday’s enthralling clash between Liverpool and Manchester City, I was struck by how fun it was to watch the two best teams in England actually struggle. The two titans breeze through most matches with such dominance, it’s remarkable — and incredibly entertaining — to see them play equals where they must fight for every inch.
I’m Fully Convinced UEFA Doesn’t Believe In Concussions After Foden Keeps Playing Despite Bad Head Injury
Concussions are a big topic in American sports with strict protocols in place to avoid athletes suffering severe head injuries. Hell, America has an entire movie literally called “Concussion.” FIFA and UEFA don’t appear to be on the same wavelength as head injuries aren’t taken too seriously. A Phil Foden head injury in the Champions League vs. Atlético Madrid was a prime example.
Joya Vintage: Hace 17 Años, El Pony Ruiz Dio Una Asistencia Calcada A La De Luka Modrić
Un día después, el sublime pase de Luka Modrić que encarriló la clasificación del Real Madrid a las semifinales de la Champions League continúa dando vueltas en mi cabeza. Sinceramente, perdí la cuenta de las veces que lo vi y estoy seguro de que no soy el único dándole y dándole al play.
When Are Yellow Cards Wiped Out In The Champions League This Year?
In 2020, UEFA hastily amended its men’s Champions League yellow-card accumulation rules after deciding to play the quarterfinal and semifinal rounds as single legs upon returning from a Covid-19 hiatus. This begs the question: When are yellow cards wiped out in the Champions League for the 2021-22 season?
A Big Booo! For John Carlin And His Column Comparing Atlético Madrid With The Sinaloa Cartel
John Carlin is one of the most accomplished sportswriters of our era, but that doesn't make him immune to fucking it up. And well, he did it in a terrible fashion after criticizing the looks of Atlético Madrid players and comparing the team with the Sinaloa Cartel in his last opinion column in Diario La Vanguardia.
Northern Ireland Women’s Coach Forced To Apologize After Claiming Women Are ‘More Emotional’ Than Men
Northern Ireland women's coach Kenny Shiels has apologised after drawing intense criticism for suggesting that women are "more emotional" than men, therefore making them more likely to concede two goals in quick succession.
The comments came after England's Lauren Hemp and Georgia Stanway netted twice each while Ella Toone also scored as Northern Ireland were beaten 5-0 in a 2023 Women's World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Villarreal Knocks Bayern Munich Out Of Champions League With Historic Upset
Villarreal — representing a city of just 50,577 in Spain's Castellón province — has clinched its first UEFA Champions League semifinal appearance since that magical 2006 run after a stunning upset of six-time champion Bayern Munich at Allianz Arena on Tuesday.
Real Madrid Beats Chelsea In One Of Great UCL Games Of Our Time Thanks To Epic Modrić Assist
It was the defending champion against the winningest side of all time. Two teams with imperious defenses and free-flowing offenses. Squads loaded with talented youngsters and experienced veterans. It was one of the best Champions League matches of all time, and it ended with a header from Karim Benzema.
Video Expone Las Mañas Del Vasco Aguirre Y El Mallorca En Vital Triunfo Sobre El Atlético
Mallorca consiguió el último sábado una buena dosis de oxígeno en su lucha por mantenerse en LaLiga, luego de vencer al Atlético de Madrid por 1-0. La victoria además fue la primera de los baleares con Javier Aguirre como su entrenador.