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Bayern Munich: Bundesliga’s Misunderstood Samaritan

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Bayern Munich’s financial prowess has made the club one of the most hated amongst the opposition fans in the Bundesliga. TheHardTackle anaylyzes why Bayern Munich deserves more respect than what the present day general consensus is.

February 19th, 2012 | Posted in Around the World,Editor's Pick,Slider | Read More »

AC Milan’s Corner : The Turnaround In Fortunes After The Arsenal Demolition

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Milan started the month of February with a disappointing loss against Lazio. After crushing Arsenal last night, Milan now seems to have done a full turnaround.

February 17th, 2012 | Posted in AC Milan,Editor's Pick,Italy,Slider | Read More »

APOEL FC – A Small Team With A Big Heart

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The rise of APOEL FC to the grand stage of Champions League is a befitting lesson to many traditional European giants. TheHardTackle takes a look at their journey so far.

February 14th, 2012 | Posted in Champions' League,Editor's Pick,Slider,UEFA | Read More »

Man United’s Corner: Paul Scholes & Ryan Giggs – Forever In Your Debt

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Scholes’s return was cast under a shadow of doubt but the Ginger maestro has quelled all reservations. Ryan Giggs on the other hand continues to go from strength to strength. THT examines the recent strong influence of the two old war horses to the United cause as their legend continues to grow stronger.

February 13th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Manchester United,Slider | Read More »

Everton’s Corner : How Long Can David Moyes Save The Financially Crippled Toffees ?

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The Blue half of Merseyside will always be indebted to David Moyes as he obstinately guards the downslide of Everton against the pernicious tide of financial tantrums that have grappled the club to a state of defunct business organization. The club stuck in the vortex of a parlous financial position that neither it can bust [...]

February 12th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

Napoli’s Corner: Problems Faced Before Their Champions League Showdown With Chelsea

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Despite their commendable performance in Champions League, Napoli’s Serie A campaign has taken a nosedive in last few months. As Walter Mazzarri’s team gets ready for Andre Villas-Boas’ Chelsea in knock-out round of Champions’ League guest author Thorbjørn Thaarup takes a look at some of the problems plaguing the Partenopei.

February 7th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,Italy,Slider | Read More »

Why England’s Youth System Lags Behind Their German and Spanish Counterparts

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The English Premier League is considered by many as the best league in Europe and yet, if one were to look at the squads of some of the bigger clubs in England, you get the feeling that the major stars are predominantly foreigners. Two of Europe’s top 5 leagues stand out for their ability to [...]

February 7th, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »

The Death Of Football – Why The Egyptian Riot Is Not The Exception

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Football, for all its ability to unite and inspire, continues to possess a terrifyingly dark underbelly – prone to violence and tainting – that threatens to dissolve everything the sport should stand for and often takes with it, the lives of hundreds of fans.

February 5th, 2012 | Posted in Around the World,Editor's Pick,Slider | Read More »

Kolkata Premier League Soccer: The Foreign Stars Descend In India

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Premier League Soccer has come as a breath of fresh air and has made the world sit up and take notice of India. But will it help Indian Football in any way? TheHardTackle’s Guest Author, Rahul Bhutani analyzes the situation.

February 3rd, 2012 | Posted in Editor's Pick,India,Slider | Read More »

Chelsea FC: The Italian Angle – Part II

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The rise of Chelsea Football Club, from a team that was promoted to the top flight in the late 80s, back after a long layoff, to title contenders in the 21st century has a huge Italian influence. Sushanth Rao, TheHardTackle’s guest author, takes a look into the liaison.

February 1st, 2012 | Posted in Chelsea,Editor's Pick,England,Slider | Read More »