Tag: la liga
Why Promotion and Relegation is Overrated and a Closed System is...
The sentimental idea behind promotion and relegation seems fair, good-natured, and based upon a system of meritocracy. In practice, this is a complete fallacy...
An Ode to Giuseppe Rossi, Football’s Ultimate Comeback Kid
With a career full of both heartbreaks and redemption, Giuseppe Rossi's journey through football has been a test of will and resilience. He was...
A Different Shade of Blue: Matchday in San Sebastián With Real...
We head to picturesque San Sebastián to get an intimate look at the important role Real Sociedad plays amongst the town and its die-hard...
A Basque Tale of Love: A Look at Athletic Bilbao’s Homegrown...
With a vast history and unique policy of using only homegrown talent, Athletic Bilbao has maintained a level of success and pride over its...
How Will We Remember the Controversial Final El Clasico of 2019?
Both clubs are at the top of the La Liga table, vying for an elusive league championship. Yet last week's Real Madrid-FC Barcelona meeting...
A City Divided: Inside the Vast History and Passion of the...
A city of tradition, Sevilla does not play around when it comes to its football clubs. Split in half by a sea of red...
Five Underrated Goalkeepers Every Fan Should Know
Often the target of criticism and rarely that of praise, the life of a goalkeeper is far from easy. While a select few stars...
Heard on the Street: At LaLiga’s Season Launch in Los Angeles...
In anticipation of the upcoming LaLiga season, FC Barcelona legend Patrick Kluivert and iconic sports commentator Ray Hudson sat down for a discussion in...
Five Times the Refs Absolutely Blew It
Referees have the hardest job in the world. When they do their job right, no one congratulates them. When they make one mistake, they...
What the 2017 Spanish Super Cup Tells Us About the Future...
After getting routed by arch-rival Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup, it is clear that FC Barcelona has yet to find its footing...
