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The European Super League - The Maker or Breaker of Modern Day Football

To say that the 'Super League' has been met with mixed reactions would be an understatement. Millions of football fans, pundits, players, and former managers have voiced their joint "disgust" toward the creation of the new breakaway league that aims to create another opportunity for big-name clubs to clash on a more regular basis. On paper, who wouldn't want to see Liverpool vs Barcelona or Manchester City vs Juventus on a weekly basis? Unfortunately, the idea has been utterly torched just because a couple of old school football pundits say it's wrong. So, just before you jump up on the hate bandwagon, let's set a few things straight.  The European Super League already has the signatures of 12 top football clubs which include Arsenal, Manchester City, Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Liverpool, Chelsea, Barcelona, Real Madrid, Athletico Madrid, Juventus, Inter Milan, and AC Milan. The basic concept is that these clubs will break away from UEFA competi...

The Biggest Transfer In Football History - Where will Messi's Last Stand end?

Lionel Messi is the greatest club football player in history. No ifs. No buts. With his blend of seemingly unstoppable talent and alien-like technical ability, he has won everything he could possibly win in club football and has set the bar higher than ever before. With 34 major titles won wearing the famed Barcelona shirt and with 1021 goal contributions in his 894 appearances, there is no question why Barca executives don't want to see Messi depart Camp Nou. But with his heart set on a move away from the famed Spanish squad, the question on everyone's mind is "Where will he end up?". The finger obviously points to big-money clubs such as Manchester City and Paris Saint Germain, but with the Argentine still proving his worth in 2021, could a move away from the comfort of his hometown upset both his fanbase and his legacy?  Messi has been set on a move away from Barcelona since the humiliation they suffered against Bayern Munich in the 2019 Champions League quarter-fi...