On Tap (Nov 6-12)
Need something to take your mind off the election? Two big games this weekend, with the best sides in the Bundesliga and the Premier League facing off, and then a […]
Category Archives: Barcelona
What to Watch in September
With the international window out of the way, it’s time to get back to the domestic leagues. In case you were worried that you might have time for something other […]
Champions League Quarterfinals
The Hard Truth of Football The quarterfinal of this year’s condensed Champions League, hosted in Lisbon last week, was nothing short of extraordinary. It seems likely that the combination of […]
10 Games in August
For the past few years, I’ve had the idea of trying to capture the story of a European season in 100 games. So between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, […]
Season’s End
The final round of club soccer in Europe, spread over the previous two weekends, produced a surprising number of genuinely great encounters, good games with real consequences. Here’s a quick […]
European Apetura Review (Aug 2017)
With the new year right around the corner, it seems like a good time to reflect on the opening half of the 2017-18 season (often referred to as the “apetura” […]
Games to Watch in October
There are so many exciting games this month, it seemed silly to try to whittle them down to a top ten. So here’s a quick list of the best 25+ […]
10 to Watch in September
September arrives in the midst of an international break this year, and I couldn’t resist adding a bonus CONCACAF showdown alongside the best of European football in the coming month. […]
Captured: Neymar and FFP
Neymar’s transfer to Paris Saint-Germain has caused understandable upset. It was unexpected, involved a player who had been believed to be happy and part of a (mostly) winning side, and […]
10 to Watch in August
Hard as it is to believe, the European season kicks off tomorrow with the first of the pre-season “Super” Cups. So whether you’re ready or not, football is coming for […]
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