The Strange Case of the German Winning Mentality (theory)
Winning mentality: A mindset that helps you to achieve your goals. It is referred to sports and seen as one of the major traits an athlete needs in order to … Continue reading
Yoann Gourcuff – Things can only get better
It might have been the rock bottom of Yoann Gourcuff’s career as he wasted a great counter-attacking opportunity in the friendly against Iceland last Sunday. One single lax pass, one … Continue reading
Olympique Marseille – Straight to the disaster
Marseille is one big construction site. The whole city is being kind of renovated and so is the Stade Vélodrome, one of the most atmospheric stadiums in France and Olympique … Continue reading
Punch-and-Judy Show At Its Best
Augsburg, a city in Bavaria known for, among other things, its “Augsburger Puppenkiste” (puppet theater), has gone through a real Punch-and-Judy show during the last few days. Despite staying in … Continue reading
Match review: Olympique Lyon vs US Quevilly 1-0
Every story has an end, even the most beautiful ones. Sometimes it’s a happy end, sometimes it simply isn’t. Quevilly didn’t have the happiest ending but to some extend their … Continue reading
US Quevilly – meant to last forever
All of French football is under the Ligue 1’s occupation… All of French football? No, a small amateur club is still desperately putting up against the professional clubs. That’s one … Continue reading
Quel Suspense!
In the Premier League, the arch rivals from Manchester, City and United will play the probably title-deciding match on Monday, 30th of April. The Citizens have to win to level … Continue reading
The Resurrected Legend
His arrival in 2010 was surprising and beautiful. Not only for his new club but also for a whole league. As he told the media yesterday to leave in the … Continue reading
Why Eden Hazard would be a wise transfer for Bayern Munich
The defeat in Dortmund clearly showed up Bayern’s weaknesses. Besides a disastrously organized defense unable to cope Dortmund’s consecutive and dangerous attacking wages, Bayern was lacking creativity in the offensive … Continue reading
Death or Gladioli – Preview of BVB vs FCB
Louis van Gaal, Bayern’s former manager and, in my opinion, the best manager they have ever had, used to say “Death or Gladioli” before the crucial games of the season. … Continue reading
La Dramatique – Review of PSG vs OM
Whole France had been waiting for that match for weeks. Paris Saint-Germain against Olympique Marseille, also known as “Le Classique”, has been fascinating and polarizing the hexagon since forever. Supporters … Continue reading
Sudanese Football
This article has been written by my dear friend Mouayad Elmahi (follow him on Twitter!). He will tell us about the history of the football in his country but also … Continue reading
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