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UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 2): Group D
Juventus vs Leverkusen
Lokomotiv Moskva vs Atletico
UEFA Champions League Preview (Matchday 1): Group D
Atletico Madrid vs Juventus
Bayer Leverkusen vs Lokomotiv Moscow
Are we witnessing the resurgence of the Italian Serie A?
Familiar with the Premier League’s “Big 6?” Well, Italy actually have a “Big 8”and you would be surprised what they have been up to and how much damage they can do on the biggest European football stage, the UEFA Champions League. Could glory really make its way back to Italy?
Are Juventus Serie A Favorites?
Let’s face it. The competition in Serie A had for a long time rendered the league less interesting, with Juve winning the Scudetto eight consecutive times. Accompanied by the arrival of Ronaldo, viewers who had turned a blind eye on the Italian top-flight found a reason to reconsider. But with Serie A beginning to attract top talent again, parity may soon return to the league.
If Juventus lose the Champions League, is their season a failure?
Juve haven’t won the UEFA Champions League trophy in close to 23 years now. Even as they've been perennial champions in Italy and are waiting an eighth consecutive Serie A title, it may not mean much without a UCL title triumph . But with Cristiano Ronaldo, anything seems possible.
10 January Transfers Everyone Wants To See: #9 Mehdi Benatia
The 31-year-old Captain fantastic is nearing retirement. After emphatic displays in the Bundesliga and Italian Serie A, one last straw at another top club is what many fan (and most likely his agent) are eagerly waiting for.
Is Senegal's Koulibaly the best CB in Italy?
It’s now time to have that tough conversation. As the FIFPRO World XI 55 nominee list rolled out and the mountain man in charge of leading Napoli’s defence is missing yet again, just how much underrrated is the Italian Seria A based, Senegalese?
FT French Ligue 1 Preview: PSG must win the UEFA Champions League to keep Neymar
Neymar has committed his near future to PSG, but can the Parisians expect the Brazilian to stay if they don’t secure a Champions League title soon?
Juventus wins Coppa Italia 2018
Pictured is Juventus’ Mehdi Benatia celebrating after winning the Copa Italia (TIM Cup) final in a match he scored a brace against AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on May 9, 2018 in Rome, Italy.
Real Madrid through to the semis
Real Madrid survive a scare after losing 3-1 at home. Were they fortunate to move on?
Champions League Quarter-Final Overview: Real Madrid vs Juventus
Will a resurgent Madrid continue to soar?
UEFA Champions League draw could bring out explosive matches
Potential eye-catching matches
Abroad: Inter Milan chase Ghanaian midfielder, Kwadwo Asamoah
Kwadwo Asamoah may be on his way out of Juventus at the end of season.
Impact of Football on Fans
This article takes a look at the emotions evoked by the sport to the fans who watch the UEFA Champions League tournament. It gives example of different scenarios that teams find themselves in and how that impacts their audience.