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The controversial fairy tale of FC Sheriff Tiraspol, slayers of Real Madrid in the UCL
Dima Gambino provides an in-depth look at the shadowy business empire behind the Hollywood-like rise of UCL newcomers FC Sheriff Tiraspol.
Tag: UEFA Champions League
Best away performances by English sides in the Champions League – Juventus v Manchester United, 1999
In part four of his series on the best away performances by English sides in Europe, Ivan Smyth takes a look at Manchester United’s famous 3-2 win in the Stadio Delle Alpi against Juventus in 1999.
Best away performances by English sides in the Champions League – Barcelona v Chelsea, 2012
In part three of his series on the best away performances by English sides in the Champions League, Ivan Smyth takes a look at the dramatic Champions League semi-final in 2012 between Chelsea and Barcelona.
The best XI to never win the UEFA Champions League
With another UEFA Champions League competition complete, Ivan Smyth takes a look at the best XI players never to win the trophy in its modern incarnation.
Marsching through the Red Bull consortium
American coaches haven’t had great success in America to date and Andrew Smith discusses Jesse Marsch’s chances of bucking the trend.
The burn in Bern a timely wakeup call for Juventus
Paul Little looks back at Juventus’ defeat against Young Boys and how it may steel the Bianconeri for success this season.
FC Porto, The Big Five and the death of European club competition
Richard Pike takes a look at Europe’s premier club competitions and the increasing domination of clubs from ‘The Big Five’
UEFA Champions League 18/19 – five of the favourites
Robert Barter takes a look at five of the teams that should challenge for the UEFA Champions League this season.
José Mourinho’s pragmatism risks dragging Manchester United into predictability
In the wake of Champions League defeat to Sevilla, Ben Cullimore discusses José Mourinho’s tactical rigidity and how it may be dragging Manchester United in to predictability.
Juventus – Just a little bit of history repeating
Dave Long brings some perspective to Juventus’ season so far and believes there is plenty to be positive about in both Serie A and the Champions League.