El Clasico, one of the biggest matches in the world of football, is taking place at Barcelona’s Camp Nou this Sunday evening. The hosts have already been crowned the champions of La Liga, but it doesn’t mean they won’t be motivated to beat their ancient rivals at the home ground. Can they do it? Find out in this Barcelona vs. Real Madrid match preview! Barcelona This season, Barça have won their 25th Spanish title. They’re still long away from Real Madrid, who have eight titles more. Still, winning the trophy…
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Key players to watch in the Champions League 2017
The UEFA Champions League is one of the most keenly-contested tournaments in European football. Pundits and supporters alike look at the recent form of the top clubs, as well as the tactics the managers employ, when attempting to predict who will make the final in Cardiff in June. However, despite football being a team game, it can be individual players that lead clubs to European glory. State of the art The top players are fairly evenly distributed around Europe’s biggest clubs. Money talks, and gifted players often heed its call.…
Read MoreLionel Messi wins Ballon d’Or over Ronaldo & Neymar
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the world’s best player for the fifth time. The 28-year-old Argentine had 41.33% of the vote, with Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo (27.76%) second and Barca’s Neymar (7.86%) third. Either Messi or Ronaldo, who became a three-time winner last year, have won the past eight awards. United States midfielder Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, won the women’s award. England coach Mark Sampson was beaten to the women’s football coach of the year award by USA boss…
Read MoreUEFA Champions League: FC Bayern München – FC Barcelona Preview
FC Bayern München coach Jupp Heynckes believes preparation will count for little when their tie with FC Barcelona kicks off, with Jordi Roura expecting “minor details” to be crucial. FC Bayern München coach Jupp Heynckes believes preparation could count for little once their first leg with FC Barcelona gets under way at the Fußball Arena München, while FC Barcelona assistant coach Jordi Roura expects the tie to be won or lost because of “minor details”. Heynckes is confident the Bundesliga champions will pose a significant goal threat despite missing Mario…
Read MoreUEFA Champions League: Barcelona – Paris Saint-Germain Betting Preview
After 2-2 draw in Paris, in the second leg Barca and PSG will continue tonight their battle and try to reach semi-final of Champions League. In the last Primera match, Barca humiliated Mallorca 5:0 despite the fact that they have played with mixed team. In that game, Cesc Fabregas replaced Messi and taken hat-trick, while Alexis Sanchez scored twice. Barca play superb in Champions League. They are unbeaten in their last 20 matches. For today’s match Lionel Messi is doubtful, but in the last match Barca showed that can play…
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