I once had a polite-but-candid chat with a Geico executive on a flight to California. Feeling from him a certain urging to speak my mind, I said that while some Geico commercials would go down as classic works of pop art, others were stupid and idiotic and I understood nothing of the writers’ attempts to be funny. “That’s perfect,” the man said. “Why?” “Because we … [Read more...] about Vegas Favors Citizens and Reds, Predicts MUFC Stumble in Champions League Q-Finals
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Barcelona Trashes Real Madrid At Santiago Bernabeu, 0-3
Barcelona embarrassed Real Madrid at Santiago Bernabeu, defeating the biggest rival with 0-3, and displaying a huge difference in quality right now. In the rematch of the Copa del Rey semifinals, Ernesto Valverde's boys routinely defeated the home team, who has to be very disappointed after missing numerous chances, especially in the first half. On the other side, Barca … [Read more...] about Barcelona Trashes Real Madrid At Santiago Bernabeu, 0-3
Jurgen Klopp: “We Made Our Life Difficult”
The first leg of Champions League round of 16 matchups between Liverpool and Bayern Munich ended without goals. The fans at Anfield had a lot to see, but unfortunately for them, there weren't any scores. Many football enthusiasts, were anxiously waiting for this game to take place. The big majority predicted a high-scoring affair, but eventually, nothing … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp: “We Made Our Life Difficult”
Barca and Real Even Before Copa Del Rey Rematch, 1-1 at Camp Nou
The biggest soccer game in the world took place tonight at Camp Nou in Barcelona. The 239th El Clasico between two of the most popular teams in the world, ended with a draw, 1-1. This was only the first leg of Copa Del Rey's semifinals, and the rematch will be played on Feb 27th in Madrid, at Santiago Bernabeu. The spectators had a chance to see a very good, open game … [Read more...] about Barca and Real Even Before Copa Del Rey Rematch, 1-1 at Camp Nou
2019 Champions League Preview: City Favored Over Barcelona and Juventus
If the FIFA World Cup is a symphony, and the English Premier League is rock & roll, then the UEFA Champions League is fine eclectic jazz by Ornette Coleman or Miles Davis. It’s not everyone’s taste, and can feel uncomfortably foreign to the newbie. But the Champions League is more than an exciting clash of cultures and storied football clubs across Europe. It’s an … [Read more...] about 2019 Champions League Preview: City Favored Over Barcelona and Juventus