It is quite early to discuss next season's Champions League particularly with the World Cup looming ahead but Inter's historic treble was much more than a great achievement. It proved once again how difficult it is to repeat as a champion in Europe's elite club competition. For the Nerazzurri winning the Champions League is the […]

A few weeks prior, I attended a press conference about this very match where ex-Panathinaikos player Ioannis Samaras and the Consulate General of Greece both spoke about hosting an event where the spectacle and quality of the teams on display would be appreciated by both sets of fans with a high degree of respect and […]

Ever since the World Cup draw was made back in December, all eyes in the United States have been on the first game in Group C. The match against England is widely anticipated in America, but here it's just another group game. There's not the same level of excitement, sure England fans are looking forward […]

Ever since Bayern picked themselves up from their slouch at the beginning of the season, they've seemed unstoppable. With a consistent back-line (which includes some youngsters), a dominant midfield with Schweinsteiger and Van Bommel, and a deadly front-line with Ribery, Robben, and many dangerous strikers like Olic, Klose, and Muller. But this fantastic team was […]

The summer's marquee event is obviously the World Cup but after the final on July 11 many of Europe's top clubs kick off their preseason preparations. Many of these clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City and AC Milan, will tour North America playing preseason fixtures. Last summer, Everton provided the opposition for the MLS All-Star game […]

Fulham An excellent season for the men from Craven Cottage, and a huge credit must go to Roy Hodgson who in two years has transformed his team from relegation fighters to Europa League finalists and fully deserves his Manager of the Year. Has also revived the careers of Bobby Zamora and Damien Duff who have […]

With no more English football to watch, it’s off to play the transfer rumor game again. We all know many of these transfer rumors just end up frustrating us. However, it provides a little bit of a fix while we wait for the World Cup to begin. Sir Alex and Manchester United have done pretty […]

A photograph of Newcastle United's home shirt for the 2010-11 season has been leaked on the Internet. Newly promoted Newcastle United will feature a Puma shirt next season instead of their usual Adidas shirt. The new Newcastle United home shirt features the traditional black and white stripes that the Toon is renowned for. The shirt […]

Newcastle United's away shirt for the 2010-11 season has been revealed, thanks to a leaked photo on the Internet. The above picture shows a classy design by Puma which is blue with white trim. Designed and manufactured by Puma, the shirt features a v-neck collar. Newcastle United will be wearing its new away shirt in […]

Inter have succeeded in completing a historic treble and credit must be given to everyone at the club from president Massimo Moratti for his persistence in pursuing the dream of emulating his father by winning the Champions League to Jose Mourinho for his exemplary preparation ahead of keys matches and for his superior motivational skills. […]

Inter Milan have won the Champions League, they've conquered the greatest trophy in European club football, breaking a curse of 44 years. The Champions League was the third and final trophy necessary for the famed treble which only 6 clubs have now done, including Inter Milan. And who led Inter to this glory? One man, […]

Congratulations to Blackpool FC for winning the Championship Playoff Final today and being promoted to the Premier League. Here are some pictures from Blackpool's day in the sunshine. More after the jump.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is it. Although there are no English clubs in the Champions League Final, Bayern Munich and Inter Milan are ready to fight for victory in one of the biggest club competition finals in the sport of soccer. While many eyes will be fixed to what happens on the field, I'll be […]

Blackpool's promotion to the best league in the world today was exactly what the Premier League needed. In a season with plenty of highs and lows on and off the pitch, it was down to feel-good stories from Fulham, Portsmouth and Blackpool this season to end the 2009-10 football calendar on a high. Congratulations go […]

If you want to get Barney Ronay's thoughts on today's Champions League Final between Inter Milan and Bayern Munich, watch this short trailer which was created and produced by the video design team of Laurence McKenna and Max Bell. The entire interview with Barney Ronay, which was filmed inside The Guardian's offices, will be released […]