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One season wonders

March 31st, 2013 by Pete Sharland

Pete Sharland looks at some of the teams who have managed to buck the usual trend by winning their domestic title.

The next equine scandal? The one-horse race

March 21st, 2013 by James Hunt

James Hunt discusses the lack of competition at the top of Europe’s biggest leagues as we head towards the end of the season.

The race for L’Hexagoal

March 21st, 2013 by Callum Kane

While PSG continue to set the pace in Ligue 1, Callum Kane doesn’t believe things are necessarily done and dusted just yet.

Samuel Umtiti – Goal of the Season so far?

February 15th, 2013 by Back Page Football

Gareth Bale might have netted a brace to guide Spurs to victory in the Europa League but it was Samuel Umtiti of opposition side Lyon who had fans salivating last night.

Plenty to play for in the Derby du Rhône

December 5th, 2012 by Andrew Gibney

While a lot of this weekend’s focus will be on Manchester, there is a derby of equal importance taking place in Ligue 1 too.

Lyon back on top in Ligue 1

November 29th, 2012 by Andrew Gibney

Andrew Gibney reports on the big midweek game in France.

French Football: Ligue 1 2012/13 Preview

August 10th, 2012 by Alex Richards

Alex Richards previews the upcoming season of French top flight football.

Champions League – Week In Review

February 16th, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

Back Page Football’s resident UEFA Champions League correspondent Ger McCarthy reviews the first week of the knockout phase of the 2012 competition and predicts how each of the second legs in the respective ties will go.

Champions League – Tuesday Preview

February 14th, 2012 by Ger McCarthy

The knock-out phase of the 2012 Champions League begins on Valentine’s night with two intriguing fixtures to welcome back Europe’s premier football competition writes BPF’s Ger McCarthy.

Champions League – Matchday 5 Review (Tuesday)

November 23rd, 2011 by Ger McCarthy

Ger McCarthy rounds up Tuesday’s Champions League action as both Manchester clubs enjoyed a difficult night while Real Madrid had no such problems and were impressive again.