New Euro Zone?

As we enter the final round of fixtures in the group stage of the Champions League and the knockout phase of the competition looms large for those who are yet till book their passage to the round of 16, UEFA has announced initial plans that could not only reshape the Champions League but its increasing poorer relational, the Europa League. An expanded top-tier continental tournament is being mooted with a possible 64 teams across Europe taking part and the Europa League mercifully being put out of its misery. With a slight tight we as always discuss.

  

Football's Merry Go Round

With Christmas only a matter of weeks away, English football's panto season has begun this week with two high profile managerial sackings with one of them causing a major shock across Europe. Add to the fact the past week saw an early exit again for Manchester City in the Champions League, it adds more intrigue to see how the Premier League champions will react going forward and their huge clash against the managerial axe-wielding Chelsea. With plenty to talk about, enjoy our bumper edition of all things footy this week.

 

Zlat Attack!!!

Okay let's not beat around the bush, Zlatan Ibrahimović's 'worldy' goal for Sweden in his four goal demolition of England has got the footballing world spinning on its axis. In what could have been a routine mundane international friendly match, the game marked another significant occasion with the England captain Steven Gerrard reaching a milestone and earning his 100th cap for the national side. 

With Sweden christening their brand spanking new national stadium with a 4-2 victory, and England taking heart with a positive team performance for large spells of the contest, particularly from those in the starting lineup making their debuts, we as always discuss.