Voluntary banishment
The issue of top European clubs snapping up South American talent before it’s fully cooked is not a new one, but seems to have reached a new nadir this season with Barcelona striker Keirrison.
Snapped up in July from Palmeiras for 14 million euros, he was promptly farmed out to Benfica on loan by the Catalan [...]
The weekend preview
Germany – Bundesliga: What is now the hottest title race in Europe is going to the wire with Wolfsburg two points ahead of Bayern Munich going into the final day on Saturday.
Bayern are at home to Stuttgart, and Wolfsburg are home to Werder Bremen. All eyes will be on the Wolfsburg front two of Brazilian [...]
The weekend round-up
Spain – La Liga: Barcelona sealed the title without kicking a ball after Real Madrid lost 3-2 away to Villareal on Saturday.
The new champions fielded a weakened side the next day away at Mallorca. A slightly odd game saw the visitors lose 2-1 as Samuel Eto’o (pictured), who is chasing the top scorer ‘Pichichi’ trophy, [...]