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Introducing Werder Bremen: It's Time to Shine in Europe
Werder Bremen 1- 0 Nurnberg. Markus Rosenberg had just scored a goal against the meanest defence of the Bundesliga in the 2006-07 season. Miroslav Klose and Tim Borowski were both part of that Werder side...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 1 day ago 14 comments -
A Look Ahead to 2009 World Football
There is only one day to go till 2008 draws to an end. Here is a look ahead to 2009 which promises to be an exciting year. 1. Transfer Market Opens in January The transfer market will either hold shocks or surprises this time...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 7 days ago 7 comments -
The Absence of Cesc Fabregas: A Blessing in Disguise for Arsenal?
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Written by Samrin Hasib about 9 days ago 27 comments -
UEFA Euro U-21 Draw Results: Three Heavyweights Placed Together in Group B
The draw has concluded and the groups have been decided. It is definitely going to be a group stage worth watching as Die Mannschaft (Germany), La Furia Roja ( Spain) and England have been placed in the same group stage alongside Finland...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 10 days ago 9 comments -
Denmark: A Nation Forgotten In World Football
Denmark is no longer a footballing power in the world. However, there was a time when the team was ranked amongst the top ten in the world. Denmark is currently ranked 37th in the world, according to the FIFA World Rankings...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 11 days ago 6 comments -
Samba Magicians In The Bundesliga: Final
The players who are the winners of Parts One, Two and Three are listed here. I would like the readers (especially if they follow the Bundesliga) to vote for the player that they think is the best of the four...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 13 days ago 5 comments -
Chelsea and Real Madrid: The Two Clubs Behind the Downfall of Various Talents
Before I begin, I would like to confirm the fact that quite a few clubs apart from Chelsea and Real are also responsible for the downfall of various talents...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 16 days ago 28 comments -
Bundesliga Teams' Fates in Europe Following the UEFA CL and Cup Draw
Only one Bundesliga team is present in the Champions League. However, in the UEFA Cup, there are four German teams alive. Bayern may have gotten lucky in the Champions League, but their compatriots in the UEFA Cup did not get so lucky...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 19 days ago 4 comments -
Samba Magicians in the Bundesliga: Part Three
This week, I am going to introduce five more top Brazilian talents in the Bundesliga. I would like the readers (especially if they follow the Bundesliga) to vote for the player that they think is the best of the five...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 21 days ago 9 comments -
The Fortunes of the 18 Bundesliga Teams Going into the Winter Break
The Winter Break has arrived and Hoffenheim have been crowned "Autumn Champions", courtesy of a draw against nine-men Schalke 04. I have put together a review of all the teams...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 22 days ago 0 comments -
Atletico-Real Betis: Argentine Wonderkid Fires Atletico Into Fifth Spot
Attractive football from Atletico Madrid saw them go above their arch rivals Real Madrid after a 2-0 win over Real Betis.First half: Both teams had possession but it was Atletico who managed to put this possession to good use...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 24 days ago 0 comments -
Toni Kroos: A Phenomenal Talent, Ignored at Bayern Munich
Toni Kroos is a young talent who warms the Bayern bench. He is 18 years old and has a phenomenal goal scoring record for his country, Germany. He joined Bayern in 2006 from Hansa Rostock after spending four years there...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 26 days ago 6 comments -
Barcelona-Real Madrid: La Liga Preview
Real Madrid Previous Results: Real Madrid vs. Sevilla: 3-4 Real Madrid vs. Zenit St Petersburg: 3-0 Bernd Schuster’s reign comes to an end The German can only blame himself for losing his job...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 27 days ago 3 comments -
Samba Magicians in the Bundesliga: Part Two
This week, I am going to introduce another top five Brazilian talents in the Bundesliga. I would like the readers (especially if they follow the Bundesliga) to vote for the one they think is the best of the five...
Written by Samrin Hasib about 28 days ago 2 comments -
Real Madrid 3-4 Sevilla: Real Shattered by Robben Sending Off
If Villarreal could make a comeback, so could Real. And they did just that in the Bernabeu until Arjen Robben was sent off. First Half: From kick-off, Real showed that they meant business. Their first chance came as early as 15 seconds...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
Defiant Villarreal Refuse to Give In to Getafe: Villarreal 3 Getafe 3
La Liga has had its fair share of thrills and disappointments this season. Barcelona thrashed Valencia 4-0 but the match that I found to be the most thrilling was the one at El Madrigal...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
The Career That Was Left Unfinished: A Closer Look at Dario Silva’s Life
“After the accident happened, I felt really bad as Diego, my youngest, would never get the chance to see me in a 'big stadium', as he used to call it...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 2 comments -
Samba Magicians in the Bundesliga: Part One
This week, I am going to introduce you to five Brazilian talents in the Bundesliga. These Brazilians are not Robinho and may not be able to produce the same magic as Robinho, yet they are as important to their clubs as Robinho is to Man City...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 12 comments -
World Football's Tops and Flops of 2008
2008 brought new faces and many changes to World Football. Here are the tops and flops of this year: Tops Teams 1. Arsenal: A lot of you readers will be asking why I gave Arsenal tops. Let me tell you why...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 16 comments -
Tim Borowski of Bayern Munich: Forgotten or Ignored?
During the 2006 World Cup, a 26-year-old sent a wonderful header towards Miroslav Klose as the ball went sailing in from Klose's shot into the net...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 8 comments -
Arsenal-Chelsea: Robin Van Persie Shatters The Bridge As Gunners Turn On Style
Arsenal couldn't lose forever, could they? "Nightmare November" began with a win over Man U and ended with a win over Chelsea at The Bridge, with Champions League Qualification squeezed in between...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
Champions League Matchday Five: Barca and Bayern Show the Way
Group A Chelsea aren't that great after all, are they? Their clash against Bordeaux just proved that English sides are not invincible. Give them a hard run and they might fall...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 0 comments -
International Friendly Preview: Germany Vs England
Match: Germany vs England Venue: Berlin, Olympic Stadium, Germany Date: 19th November Germany vs England: This international friendly is the highlight of this week.The arrival of Diego Maradona to Hampden Park is less awaited than this match...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 5 comments -
Arsenal: Senior Young Guns Turning On the Style, or Giving Fans a Headache?
Last week, after Samir Nasri scored his second, I couldn't stop jumping, and in midweek, when Vela scored Arsenal's third, David Bowie's song "Let's dance" was ringing in my head...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 6 comments -
Arsenal Senior Young Guns: Turning On The Style Or Giving The Fans a Headache?
Last week, after Samir Nasri scored his second, I couldn't stop jumping and in mid-week, when Vela scored Arsenal's third, David Bowie's song "Let's dance" was ringing in my head...
Written by Samrin Hasib about about 1 month ago 8 comments
