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And the time has come ! Squads are in. Players have put their club rivalries on a hold for a chance to be heroes of their nations ! Euro 2020 is all set to take place in 11 countries across Europe with Turkey taking on Italy in the curtain raiser. Most participating countries are playingContinue reading “A long awaited EuroTrip”

This futuristic song 🦊, by the comedy duo Ylvis in 2013, was all that Leicester City needed to secure their first Premier League and F.A. Cup titles in a span of five seasons !😜 The final against Chelsea, whom they meet again on Tuesday in the Premier League, was a cagy affair. It took aContinue reading “What does the Fox say ?”

Some words of wisdom from the wise sage Thiago ! I’d love for him to do some more interviews since it is always insightful to listen to such distinguished and accomplished players. Thiago sealed a 2-0 win for Liverpool, scoring his first for the Reds as they inch closer towards the top-4 finish this season.Continue reading “Door is shut; we get in through the window”

Another Southampton Leicester City match up, another early red card for the Saints but a narrow escape with a crucial point this time. Is this rivalry now chasing behind the notorious red card reputation the Merseyside derby holds ? 😄 For Leicester City, the next four games will be all “cup finals” as they holdContinue reading “Saints see red again; come away with a point”

Manchester City officially kicked off their “Treble” aspirations by winning the Carabao Cup by beating Tottenham 1-0. Truly, this cup has become an automatic for City after they won their fourth straight Carabao (EFL) Cup and sixth in the previous eight years ! Utter dominance as they now equal Liverpool for most trophies with 8.Continue reading “Activate: Treble dreams ☑️”

Story of the week so far ! First with the Champions League games and then in the Premier League. The phrase “Comeback Kings” is soon fading away with the level of competition rising in domestic football leagues. I wonder, has the number of upsets gone up since, say, 2005 🤔? (Yes, I love sports stats,Continue reading “Almost a Comeback (is not a Comeback!)”