Author: Gere Allan

Have you ever had a sneaking suspicion that the officials seemed to be actively against your team rather than independent arbiters of the game? Well this clip of a Champions League assistant referee asking for an autograph after a match will certainly not help your fears. After Tuesday’s match between Manchester City and Borussia Dortmund, […]

Depending on how the current UEFA Champions League quarterfinals and then semifinals end up, Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel could come up against former club Paris Saint-Germain within the same season that he was dismissed by the French capital outfit. The German was sacked by PSG at the start of the winter break in late December […]

Among the critics of Draymond Green’s comments on how women athletes should approach asking for equitable treatment was United States women’s national team star Megan Rapinoe. During Team USA’s media summit on Wednesday, she continued this criticism when speaking with reporters. The big point Rapinoe was rehashing was the initial issue she took with Green’s initial […]

Mason Mount was once again Chelsea’s star man as Thomas Tuchel’s side earned a 2-0 away win against Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. In a match where Porto saw more of the half-chances and nearly dangerous moments it was Mason Mount who provided the first half’s moment of enduring class, […]

Mason Mount was once again Chelsea’s star man as Thomas Tuchel’s side earned a 2-0 away win against Porto in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final. In a match where Porto saw more of the half-chances and nearly dangerous moments it was Mason Mount who provided the first half’s moment of enduring class, […]

Christian Pulisic will be available for the first leg of Chelsea’s Champions League tie with Porto after dodging a potential hamstring injury in Saturday’s defeat to West Bromwich Albion. The US international’s availability is one of three injury boosts for Thomas Tuchel before his side travel to Seville for the ‘away’ leg of their tie, […]

Raphael Varane has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss Real Madrid’s Champions League clash with Liverpool in addition to Saturday’s Clasico. Varane’s absence comes as a hammer blow to Real Madrid, who are already set to be without Sergio Ramos after a muscle injury. “Real Madrid CF informs that our player Raphael Varane has […]

Manchester City defeated Dortmund 2-1 in their first-leg quarterfinal on Tuesday as Kevin De Bruyne, Phil Foden and Marco Reus scored goals during the match.  Pep Guardiola’s side appeared to be in control for large stretches of the match with strong possession of the ball and established tempo. Dortmund seemed content to concede possession initially […]

Real Madrid took a major step towards the semi-finals of the Champions League with a 3-1 first leg win over Liverpool at the Estadio Alfredo Di Stefano. Vinicius Junior was Liverpool’s chief tormentor, punishing basic errors from a visiting side that employed a high line without any pressure on the ball and seemed to lack […]

Manchester City have confirmed that Kevin De Bruyne has extended his contract with the club until 2025, penning an additional two-year deal with Pep Guardiola’s men.  The Belgium international has already been at Etihad Stadium since 2015 and will reach the six-year mark this August.  De Bruyne, who turns 30 this June, scored as the Premier […]