For the first time, Torres is happy
In January of 2011, Fernando Torres switched places with his long-lost twin brother Alberto. Now, both Fernando and Alberto are living their life-long dreams.
Sardines From The Trawler
Good job, good effort, Olympique Lyonnais
The top three teams in Ligue 1 are tied on 35 points apiece, but following this weekend's result in Paris, the race might as well be over.
Across the Atlantic: Vitesse impressive in Holland
Fueled by an army of Chelsea loanees, Vitesse continues to fight for a Champions League place in the Eredivisie. Ligue 1 stayed interesting at the top, while Porto impressed in the Portuguese Liga.
This week in nerd ish: Crowd violence!
There aren't a lot of stellar games outside of the big four and MLS this week, but the games that we do have to watch have lots of potential for fun ... and crowd violence.
This week in nerd ish: A Uruguayan treat
Yep, this weekend's biggest match (other than Lazio-Roma) takes place in Uruguay. If you like tifo, elbows and absurdly loud stadiums, Nacional - Peñarol is for you.
Tigres win Clásico while Flu get closer to title
Atletico Mineiro slipped up on Sunday, virtually handing the Brasileirao title to Fluminense. In Argentina, Newell's stayed unbeaten, while Liguilla places got shaken up in Liga MX.
European review: Kung fu kicks and collapses
Most of the big sides outside of Europe's big four won comfortably this weekend, but two of the biggest stumbled ahead of big Champions League encounters.
This week in nerd ish: To Moscow and Montevideo!
An odd schedule packs almost all of the best viewing outside of Europe's big four and MLS on Sunday. Russia, Mexico and Romania all have big local derbies on tap.
This week in nerd ish: Argentina gets top billing
Are you wondering what kind of football matches insane people with too much time on their hands watch? Or perhaps you aspire to be one of those people? This is the column for you.
Across The Atlantic: Boring, Boring PSG
Paris Saint-Germain are yet to win a game in Ligue 1, and they're not even going down in entertaining fashion. In Russia, Zenit's reign of terror was halted, while Porto and Benfica impressed in Portugal.
Brendan Rodgers Manufactures Some Liverpool Deja Vu
Remember Roy Hodgson's first game in charge of Liverpool? It was a lot like Brendan Rodgers', only infinitely less disastrous.
From British Columbia To Buenos Aires: Atletico Mineiro Top Brasileirao, Chivas Still Winless
Ronaldinho and Atletico Mineiro won the biggest match in the Americas over the weekend, topping Vasco da Gama. Elsewhere, Boca and River both won while Chivas failed to grab three points yet again.
Across The Atlantic: Rangers Hit Rock Bottom, PSG Start Slow And Zenit Shine
Welcome to your new life, Newco Rangers! The Gers off to a rough start in the fourth tier of Scottish football. Elsewhere in Europe, teams like PSG, Zenit and Ajax played games that matter.
An AC Milan Golden Generation Finally Fades
Filippo Inzaghi, Alessandro Nesta, Gennaro Gattuso and Clarence Seedorf are finally departing the San Siro. Their teams were among the best ever, but it's time for Milan to move on.
The Ivory Coast Falls Short Again As A 'Golden Generation' Fades
Didier Drogba and the Ivory Coast came up short yet again against Zambia on Sunday. How do their Golden Generation's failings compare to those of other countries?
Barcelona's Road Woes Continue Just Down The Street From Home
Barcelona have looked like the best team in the world at times this season, but their road form in La Liga suggests that they can't keep pace with Real Madrid.
Arsenal Far From Crisis Mode, But It's Visible On The Horizon
Fulham's victory against Arsenal is not necessarily a sign of bad things to come for the Gunners, but it is a sobering reminder of what could happen to them this May.
The 2011 Football Year In Review: Ten Big Stories From The World's Biggest Leagues
As a sport that spans the globe, association football provides compelling stories in a number of different countries. We pick one story from ten different leagues to examine in our league in review.
Monday's Clash With Manchester City Could See The Vindication Of Andre Villas-Boas
Andre Villas-Boas, his tactics and his players have been much maligned by the media this season. With a win over Manchester City, Chelsea can shut them up.
Pep Guardiola And Barcelona Have Not Yet Provided An Answer For Real Madrid's Trivot
Jose Mourinho will be dropping an attacking midfielder for a more defensive one for El Clasico, and for good reason. Pep Guardiola has yet to prove he has an answer for the tactic.
For Once, Alex Ferguson Couldn't Make Manchester United Look Like More Than They Are
Manchester United went crashing out of the UEFA Champions League on Wednesday, but it was only surprising because of Alex Ferguson's track record. The Red Devils have shown signs of mediocrity all season.
Jorge Sampaoli: Marcelo Bielsa, Part Two, Without 'El Loco' Moniker
Universidad de Chile manager Jorge Sampaoli has drawn comparisons to Marcelo Bielsa for his teams' style of play, but his team's performances have him breaking out the shadow of a man he admires.
Borussia Dortmund Restores Stability In A Weekend Gone Crazy
This weekend in football featured some high profile failings. Bayern Munich and Chelsea lost. Manchester City beat United 6-1. Lionel Messi missed a penalty. And in all that, one team that had been weird all year returned to normal.
CSKA Moscow, A Sleeping Giant, Finally Woke Up
CSKA Moscow have scored eight goals in their last two games, and they appear set for a place in the knockout stages of the UEFA Champions League.
Manchester United: Dropping Your Best Players Isn't All Bad
In today's Sardines From The Trawler, we explain why Alex Ferguson is smarter than you are
For Once, Lionel Messi Wasn't Great For Argentina, But It's Hardly His Fault
Lionel Messi didn't play well for Argentina on Tuesday, but the entire Argentina team was abysmal. Sardines From The Trawler looks at the tired cliche that Messi isn't good for his country.
