Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo: Beyond The Competition

Throughout the past several seasons it's been clear, although there are many great players around the world, it seems that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have established a standard that no other player can emulate in the top flight.

Real Madrid: Pursuit of Justice & Redemption

Pepe & Real Madrid are still on UEFA's case about the events which took place in the semi-final 1st leg.

Well I'm glad that's over, now we can try and go back to footballing matters. Not so fast, Real Madrid still has a bone to pick with you, UEFA.

Rapid Reaction: Real Madrid CF v FC Barcelona 2nd Leg

The 2nd leg of the Mega-Clásico between these 2 Spanish giants wrapped up what was a fiery encounter between 2 of Europe's most distinguished clubs. Fortunately, no one was sent off, but what's clear is that this rivalry is as intense as it's ever been. 

UEFA Champions League Tuesday: Semi-Final 2nd Leg @ Nou Camp

Real Madrid CF & FC Barcelona take the field later this evening for the much anticipated conclusion of this UEFA Champions League Semi-Final.

FC Barcelona leads 2-0 agg.

Match Starts @ 2:45 ET on Fox Soccer Channel

Pregame Coverage Begins @ 2 PM ET

José Mourinho: Will We See More Magic Tomorrow Evening?

José Mourinho is a man that has experienced many of the pressures and consequences of club football in a relatively short period of time in an average top-flight managers career. However, Mourinho is far from being an average manager as we all know by now and even his hardest critics recognize that. But can the Portuguese master-mind and self-labeled "Special One" deliver us magic once again? He doesn't think so, but is that what he really thinks or just wants us to all believe ahead of tomorrow evenings clash at Nou Camp.

An image from so long ago.

Mourinho Set For Round 2

José Mourinho looks set to participate from the stands for the return leg against FC Barcelona at the Nou Camp. FC Barcelona lead the tie having won 2-0 in Madrid. 

The Curious Case of Carlos Queiroz & His Portuguese Adventure

La Liga Table Update

 Current La Liga standings

UEFA Champions Semi-Finals: Mega-Clásico & English-German Collision

The UEFA Champions League is only providing more reasons for why many believe it to be the premiere soccer tournament in the world. The club versus country argument is an old and long one and I wouldn't bring it any justice by attempting to summarize it, so I'll leave it at that or better yet allow you fine folks to discuss it via the comment section. This season we have ourselves one semi-final in which many expected and another which many didn't.

Spain Wants In? 2011 Copa America

So the associated press is reporting that Spain are considering an offer to take Japan's slot at this summer's Copa America in Argentina. Japan withdrew from the tournament given the current condition the nation is in, which the whole world knows. If Spain is being allowed to participate then why not Portugal?