The parallels between Max Meyer's move to the Premier League and Lewis Holtby’s are ominous. Will the young German grow into a star outside the Bundesliga or will the “very very good Bundesliga player” become a perennial feature of relegation sides like his predecessor?
In the 2011 Champions League Final, Barcelona eviscerated Manchester United 3-1 at Wembley Stadium. For the second time in three years and the third time time in six years, the Blaugrana reigned as champions of Europe. The starting XI for Barcelona in that game consisted of seven homegrown players, from Valdes at goalkeeper to … Continue reading The Tragedy of Thiago Alcantara
The Bundesliga season got back underway with a bang on Friday, as a 4-goal thriller in Leverkusen saw Bayern roll to a 3-1 win. A youthful Leverkusen team came out firing, with their pacy 3-4-3 formation yielding many counterattacking chances. However, Javi Martinez scored for Bayern off of sloppy defending in the box, and Franck … Continue reading Bundesliga Recap
Corner Kick 