“It is what it is”
This is the way FC Barcelona captain Gerard Piqué felt right away after a new defeat to Bayern Munich: "It is what it is, we are what we are". It has been more than a year since the historical...
A new opportunity for Rondón
Rafa Benítez made a promise to Salomón Rondón in China when they both belonged to Dalian Yifang: he would sign him if he would ever return to Europe. Now the promise has been kept, as Rondón is now back...
The circus that we all pay for
The season has just begun and we already have a huge mess to face between the different organizations that run football due to an unilateral decision by the most important organism, FIFA, that attacks both the integrity of club...
The right kind of defensive dilemma
Two positions and three options to choose from (even a fourth possibility with Aké) with excellent performing. This is the great and happy dilemma that Pep Guardiola has to face at the start of this season, apart from his...
Left alone to face the threat
Newcastle United are one of the most historical clubs in England. They were founded on December 9th 1892 and have four Premier League titles, six FA Cup, a Community Shield and an Inter-Cities Fairs Cup. Mike Ashley became the...
When the house is built from the bottom
"I do not know any team that success in football with a weak defense". This quote by Guillermo Bermejo sums up a perspective that we have strongly defended at ELXIIDEAL: success comes from a solid rearguard. The managers at...
Cristiano Ronaldo and the best league in the world
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the Premier League. This competition starred for several years along with LaLiga a debate about which one was the best one in the world. The sign from the Portuguese striker for Manchester United is, from...
Path to glory
The most exciting competition and the battle for the most desired trophy is back; the Champions League is back. It seems like yesterday when Azpilicueta lifted the second title for Chelsea. It has been three months since then and...
Signs to compete for the Premier League
Manchester United have been known for a very poor signing strategy in the recent years. The continuous change of coaches, added to the horrible management by Ed Woodward, provoked the progressive decrease in the level of the roster. Now...
The end of the market: With or without the leagues started?
As years pass by, the debate about if the transfer market should end or not before the start of the leagues keeps growing. This is an issue that, from my point of view, has different angles that make any...
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Atlético and Sevilla share points at the Metropolitano
Direct match in the race to reach the Champions League spots for the next Season. The Wanda Metropolitano Stadium hosted two teams that are...
