Real Madrid continued their record breaking streak, equaling Barcelona’s Spanish record of 18 consecutive wins in all competitions. Meanwhile, there were also wins for Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, as well as Champions League spot favourites (at least for now) Sevilla. … [Read more...]
Real Madrid 4-0 Ludogorets: 3 Records Achieved
In a match that saw not one, not two, not three, but four different records at stake, you knew that Real Madrid would actually play for something, yet that still didn't change the fact that with mostly fringe players and never leaving 3rd gear, the reigning European champions easily dismantled the Bulgarian champions. The first record on the line was of course the most consecutive wins by a Spanish club which until last night, Real Madrid shared with Barcelona. But with their 19th consecutive win in all competitions, Real Madrid are now officially the club with the most consecutive wins in the … [Read more...]
Why Ballon D’Or Voting Must Be Re-Evaluated
The Ballon d'Or race is down to three: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo and Manuel Neuer. As the January 12th 2015 reveal date is ever approaching, we begin to evaluate who the three final contenders are, but so very little is being discussed about how the final decision and the final names are decided upon. … [Read more...]
James Says Ronaldo Should Win the Ballon d’Or with “99% of Votes”
Real Madrid’s James Rodriguez believes teammate Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d’Or by a landslide. "It is an award all players dream of, but the Ballon d'Or is Cristiano's right now," the Colombia international told Marca. "He'll win it again this year because he deserves it, simple as that. He should win with 99 per cent of votes.” … [Read more...]
Paul Scholes says Barcelona and Lionel Messi are Bored
Ex-Manchester United ace Paul Scholes believes that Barcelona are a ‘ghost’ of the side they once were, adding that Lionel Messi is bored of having won everything the club has to offer. Writing in his independent column, Scholes said: “When I try to find a way of summarizing the attitude of the team, and of some longer-serving individuals, I keep alighting on the word "bored". … [Read more...]