Last matches of Champions League group stage were played yesterday. We know 16 teams which will go on to play-off phase and still have a chance to win Champions League 2018/2019. We also know the names of 8 teams continuing in European League. Now it is the right time to go back in a time. … Read moreHow good were my UEFA Champions League 2018/2019 Group Stage Predictions – The Soccer Column #9
The recent report published by Sporting Intelligence presents a unique insight into the business side of sports (including soccer) world. Global Sports Salary Survey 2018 is worth to read. It consists of 113 pages full of interesting information and I recommend it to anyone interested in sports business. For those who do not have so much … Read moreSoccer Players Salaries in MLS, Premier League, La Liga and others – The Soccer Column #8
La Liga is still my main focus. Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid are all living interesting times. I will start with Atletico Madrid. For many, Atletico is the club who will never regularly beat Real and Barcelona. I have a different opinion but will save it for next time. This time I would like … Read moreAtletico Madrid & Solari still temporary coach for me – The Soccer Column #7
Imagine, you are Florentino Perez. What will you do? Will you fire Julen Lopetegui immediately? Or will you wait till Sunday to see Real performance against Barcelona? And now imagine, you are Julen Lopetegui. What looked like a dream career (“coaching Spain at World Cup and then moving to manager seat at Real Madrid”) is … Read moreWhat should Florentino Perez do? – The Soccer Column #6
Kids looking forward to every practice. That is the wish of every soccer mom and soccer coach. It is definitely possible to make this wish reality. There are a few things which make practice a funny and attractive activity no kid will want to miss. Here is our Soccer Training Equipment List. Soccer Training Equipment … Read moreSoccer Training Equipment List – Become a Perfect Soccer Coach
Do you remember good old times when you played soccer wherever you were? You made up goal posts just with a pair of shirts or stones and the game could start. You probably also remember how many times you were arguing with others whether the ball crossed the goal line above the stone or not. … Read moreBest Portable Soccer Goals for Your Backyard
Last week I discussed Barcelona unusual series of bad results in La Liga. Barcelona reacted quickly with the compelling 4:2 win over Tottenham in London in second Champions League group match. However, on Sunday everything was forgotten with the lackluster performance in Valencia which brought just one point for 1:1 draw. Real Madrid, Bayern too! … Read moreGiants in Trouble – The Soccer Column #5
What started as a dream season changed to the nightmare last week. You can call it a premature statement, but Barcelona is facing the biggest results slump in the last two years. Barcelona has just two points out of its last three La Liga matches. Sunday, 09/23/2018, Barcelona – Girona 0:0 Wednesday, 09/26/2018, Leganes – … Read moreCrisis at the Nou Camp? – The Soccer Column #4
UEFA Champions League season 2018/2019 starts today. And we would like to know your opinion. Who will win Champions League 2018/2019 We see Manchester City as the overall winner (read our preseason predictions and reasoning here) and we also put on the table our group stage predictions here. What do you think? Details about the … Read moreWho will win UEFA Champions League 2018/2019?
UEFA Champions League Group Stage draw was made last Thursday in Monaco. I can now plan which matches are worth to watch personally and till the first match starts I can play my favorite predicting game. I will look at every group and try to pick two teams who will qualify to spring playoffs. Before … Read moreUEFA Champions League 2018/2019 Group Stage Predictions – The Soccer Column #3
