Soccer Guru

Frank is a leading editor of Soccersoda.com and the head of all SoccerGuru's participating and publishing on this site. Frank is a fan of soccer from the age of 5 when he was able to follow Italy route to the 1982 World Cup in Spain. Dino Zoff and Paolo Rossi are his heroes forever and still have a special place in his soccer heart. These days his interest for soccer ranges from Hungarian League to U15 match in Frisco, TX.

Messi and Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

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All news outlets claim in unison that Messi is leaving Paris St. Germain. Two years in Paris did not bring any fruits (meaning a Champions League title). Now it is time to find a new club. There are just two possibilities: Barcelona or Saudi Arabia. Barcelona does not make sense to me. They have financial … Read more

Poor Lampard

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Everyone has to feel sorry for Frank Lampard. He is a club legend but it is not in his power to start a positive change in Chelsea. The club suffers from chaotic management and Lampard is just a witness. And worse, he is essentially ruining his name as a coach.

2:2

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Before the quarterfinals on April, 11 I picked four winners and future semifinalists. And I got right two of them (Real and Manchester City). Let me call it a draw. By the way, I believe that the team that succeeds in Real – City match will win the UCL this season.

FIFA U-20 World Cup 2023

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Finally, one month before the start, we know the name of the host. FIFA U-20 World Cup will be hosted by Argentina. The group draw will take place on Friday, April 21 in Zurich. World Cup starts on May 20 and it is time to rebook your flight tickets.

Eighteen years waiting for Serie A is over

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Three teams from Seria A in the Champions League Quarterfinals. One but probably two teams in the semifinals and then one finalist. Not usual these days to see Serie A prevail over Premier League or La Liga. The last time we saw three teams from Serie A in UCL Quarterfinals was in the season 2005/2006 … Read more

Something wrong in Munich

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The conflict between Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane after Tuesday’s loss at Etihad Stadium in Manchester is not the start. It probably started earlier and the firing of coach Nagelsmann was just part of it. The atmosphere at Bayern Munich is probably much worse than we see. What will the management do now? Fire Tuchel? … Read more

Can Napoli make it seven?

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Ten days ago AC Milan won at Napoli 4:0. The score was shocking, but the win of the away team was not. Why? The last six matches between AC Milan and Napoli were won by the away team. The last home win was on January 29, 2019, when AC Milan beat Napoli at home in … Read more