Fate of title will be decided by relegation battle

Serie A surely has the last laugh as title decider goes to the wire in Europe’s most exciting league, writes Ravin Sampat.

Rijkaard pays price for the listlessness of his number 10

On May 17 2006, Ronaldinho stood on the brink of greatness. On the cusp of a level that very few sportsman have ever graced. He stood on the turf in the middle of the Stade de France with the Champions League trophy raised high above his head. But that was then - and the Brazilian’s fall from grace has been dramatic. Dan Bailey investigates why it went so wrong for ‘Gaúcho’.

Made in Milan: Serie A’s Scudetto story draws to an ending

Serie A’s establishment will effectively be decided this weekend as the most anticipated Milan derby in recent history takes centre-stage at the San Siro. Both teams go into the battle of the Giuseppe Meazza on Sunday afternoon needing a win, albeit for different reasons - as Inter look to secure the Scudetto with victory over their greatest rivals.

Why England should trust Young Guns

Whilst we are distracted by the ease at which English teams have dominated the Champions League, it only serves to cement the exile of our young players. Messi has been the star in Europe, but few English players have shone as domestic clubs look abroad for youth of the future. It’s time to change this worrying trend.

It’s all gone Totti: Roma’s title hopes wither as their captain vanishes

Rampant Roma could not take advantage of the dozen or so chances they created as Inter pull away with defiant performance in Turin
Roma’s chance of winning the Scudetto were left in tatters on Saturday evening as influential talisman Francesco Totti limped off on 33 minutes with torn knee ligaments.

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