Thursday saw Manchester United qualify for a European final as they finished off AS Roma in the UEFA Europa League semifinals. Yes, they lost 3-2, but with the 6-2 advantage from the first leg, they went through 8-5 on aggregate. Had Arsenal actually been able to take care of business, we would have ended up with two all-England European finals. It would have been an all … [Read more...] about New Sir Alex Ferguson Film Premiering on UCL Final Day
Northwestern A.D. Hire Met with Strong Backlash, Planned Protests
When it comes to the Northwestern Athletic Director position, post Dr. Jim Phillips, indeed what a long, strange trip it's been. After Philips left to become ACC Commissioner, the A.D. search received only a minimal amount of media coverage, and the school did a great job of keeping information from leaking out. And despite the search dragging on for multiple months, NU … [Read more...] about Northwestern A.D. Hire Met with Strong Backlash, Planned Protests
Eden Hazard in Trouble for Celebrating with ex-Chelsea Teammates
Real Madrid supporters are still waiting for Eden Hazard to produce at their club in the manner that he has in all the previous stops of his career. The Belgian has not come even remotely close to living up to his stellar reputation nor his astronomical price tag. Given what happened last night, in Madrid's 2-0 loss to Chelsea and thus elimination from the Champions League, … [Read more...] about Eden Hazard in Trouble for Celebrating with ex-Chelsea Teammates
Christian Pulisic to Become the First American to Play in a UCL Final
We'll have an all-English UEFA Champions League final this season as Chelsea will face Manchester City in Istanbul on May 29. Kickoff time has not been set, but most likely it will be 7 GMT/2 EST. It will be televised on BT Sport in the UK and CBS in the US. This match will mark the first time that an American will feature in the UCL final, in Chelsea winger Christian … [Read more...] about Christian Pulisic to Become the First American to Play in a UCL Final
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Says Sunday Fan Demonstration Went Too Far
Entering last weekend Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated his belief that the club's fans have the right to protest, but that they must be peaceful in doing so. This past Sunday was anything but peaceful as a couple hundred or so United supporters broke into Old Trafford, stormed the pitch, committed vandalism and reportedly injured a dozen police … [Read more...] about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Says Sunday Fan Demonstration Went Too Far
United Owner Avram Glazer Refuses to Apologize for Super League Plot
Manchester United are still picking up the pieces after Sunday, when a group of supporters stormed Old Trafford, crashed the pitch, committed vandalism and got the biggest game in England canceled. This belligerent subset of the United fan base showcased their discontent for the club's ownership, the Glazer family, and got the Liverpool match called off. MUFC manager Ole … [Read more...] about United Owner Avram Glazer Refuses to Apologize for Super League Plot
Thomas Tuchel Preparing as if He Might Face Sergio Ramos
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel met the media today ahead of tomorrow night's Champions League semifinal second leg against Real Madrid. The session yielded two major topics of newsworthiness- the potential return of team captain Sergio Ramos, and a potential contract extension for the Blues boss. The west London club have the home field advantage tomorrow night, plus an away … [Read more...] about Thomas Tuchel Preparing as if He Might Face Sergio Ramos
Man United Starting XI Prediction at AS Roma (Europa League Semis)
Manchester United are currently recovering from the aftermath of Sunday, when a couple hundred supporters stormed Old Trafford, crashed the pitch, did some damage and got the biggest annual game in England canceled. The whole world was watching, as an angry, belligerent subset of the United fan base showcased their discontent for the club's ownership, and got the Liverpool … [Read more...] about Man United Starting XI Prediction at AS Roma (Europa League Semis)
United at AS Roma (UEL Semifinals) Team News: Mourinho, Mancini, Lopez
A major bombshell dropped ahead of the Manchester United-AS Roma Europa League semifinal second leg. Former United boss Jose Mourinho will become the new manager in Rome. He'll take over the Serie A side once the season ends and the off-season begins. The club statement reads: "Mourinho has agreed a three-year contract with the Giallorossi that will run until 30 June 2024. … [Read more...] about United at AS Roma (UEL Semifinals) Team News: Mourinho, Mancini, Lopez
Chelsea FC Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL Semis): Rudiger, Kovacic
Chelsea have been considered, at least since the last round or two of the UEFA Champions League, a sleeper pick to claim the title. They are favored to beat Real Madrid on Wednesday night, and thus tipped to go through to the final, where the PSG-Man City winner awaits. Chelsea are backed at 4/7 to qualify while Real Madrid are priced at 5/4. That said, Blues boss Thomas … [Read more...] about Chelsea FC Team News vs Real Madrid (UCL Semis): Rudiger, Kovacic