In 1961, future West German Chancellor Willy Brandt declared: “The sky above the Ruhr must be blue again.” His words were greeted with what seemed like applause, but it was actually his audience falling from their seats. Because the Ruhrpott, or Ruhr area, is an agglomeration of industrial cities including Gelsenkirchen (where England will play … Read more
“It’s something inexplicable,” Carlo Ancelotti said more than once on an evening when he could have talked about all kinds of elements. The Real Madrid manager was of course talking about his team’s amazing ability to win in this competition. On the other hand, watching such ruthless winners, Harry Kane struggled to come to terms … Read more
Harry Kane was sent off with Bayern minutes from Wembley – instead Real Madrid came from behind to win (Getty Images) Some jokes write themselves: Harry Kane moved to Bayern Munich to win his first trophy, only to have Bayern Munich experience a trophyless season for the first time in twelve years. Perhaps it is … Read more
Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka is challenged by Manuel Neuer -Credit: (David Price/Arsenal FC via Getty Images) Arsenal and Bayern Munich have it all to play for in next week’s Champions League quarter-final after a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium. In a chaotic match, Bukayo Saka opened the scoring for Arsenal, before Serge Gnabry and Harry … Read more
Arsenal will host Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the Champions League tonight. The Gunners have reached this stage of Europe’s top competition for the first time since the 2009/2010 season and will be hoping to progress to the last four. Mikel Arteta’s side, who are also fighting for the Premier League title, face a … Read more