Old But Gold
(Sky Sports) By. Patrick Smietanka Historically, the peak of a player’s value has come when they are in their prime, which for most is...
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patricksmietanka
- Jan 19
- 5 min
Bundesliga U-21 Talents You Need To Be Aware Of
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka The German Bundesliga is the last of Europe’s top 5 leagues to get back up and running since the...
patricksmietanka
- Nov 15, 2022
- 5 min
FIFA World Cup 2022 Preview: Group E
(Goal.com) By. Patrick Smietanka Although many will be looking at other groups for “the group of death”, Group E should not be...
patricksmietanka
- Oct 16, 2022
- 4 min
Biggest Players Missing Out of the Qatar 2022 World Cup
(New Straits Times) By. Patrick Smietanka This November will be the first time the FIFA World Cup will be held during the European club...
patricksmietanka
- Aug 28, 2022
- 7 min
Top 5 Clubs with the Most Underrated Transfer Windows this Summer
(T24) By. Patrick Smietanka The end of August is on the horizon which means the European transfer window is almost closed for Europe's...
patricksmietanka
- Jul 22, 2022
- 3 min
Who is PSG’s Hugo Ekitike?
(Ruy Rebollo/The Intermission) By. Patrick Smietanka Although this 2022/2023 summer transfer window has been quiet compared to last year...
patricksmietanka
- Jul 16, 2022
- 3 min
Robert Lewandowski Transfers to FC Barcelona
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka After weeks of speculation, Robert Lewandowski has officially made his move to FC Barcelona from...
patricksmietanka
- Jul 5, 2022
- 3 min
Italian Duo Expected to Make Waves in Toronto
(Sportsnet) By. Patrick Smietanka Toronto FC has seen its fair share of superstars come and go over the years; from the likes of Julio...
patricksmietanka
- Jun 20, 2022
- 4 min
For The Culture: Bonucci and Chiellini
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka This season marks the last time football fans have been able to witness the historic Italian duo of...
patricksmietanka
- May 25, 2022
- 4 min
The Best Arrivals of the 2021/2022 Season
(Planet Football) By. Patrick Smietanka Transfers are one of the biggest risks and rewards for clubs in a day and age where money talks...
patricksmietanka
- May 21, 2022
- 3 min
Mbappe to Sign Contract Extension with PSG
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka After months of rumors, discussions and apparent 'agreements', 23 year-old Frenchman Kylian Mbappe...
patricksmietanka
- Apr 8, 2022
- 4 min
For The Culture: Wesley Sneijder
(Planet Football) By. Patrick Smietanka The 2000s were blessed with many Dutch superstars who seemingly looked to rule the world of...
patricksmietanka
- Mar 10, 2022
- 4 min
For The Culture: Jakub Błaszczykowski
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka Picture the date, Fall 2011, coming off of a Bundesliga winning season, the Borussia Dortmund squad...
patricksmietanka
- Feb 4, 2022
- 7 min
January Transfer Window 2021/2022
(Skysports) By. Patrick Smietanka As the Winter Transfer Window for the 2021/2022 season comes to a close, many top-named footballers...
patricksmietanka
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
From Championship to Relegation: Legia Warszawa
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka In recent years, Legia Warszawa have been one of the most dominant Polish sides coming out of the...
patricksmietanka
- Oct 24, 2021
- 4 min
Ballon d'Or 2021
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka After cancelling the notorious Ballon D’or award for the 2020 season, FIFA and France Football are...
patricksmietanka
- Sep 13, 2021
- 4 min
UEFA Champions' League Group H Preview
(@Championsleague/via Twitter) By. Patrick Smietanka The final group in the UEFA Champions League, Group H is filled with talent,...
patricksmietanka
- Sep 11, 2021
- 4 min
UEFA Champions' League Group E Preview
(@ChampionsLeague/via Twitter) By. Patrick Smietanka The UEFA Champions League group stages are among us and that means the greatest...
patricksmietanka
- Sep 1, 2021
- 9 min
Pat's 2021/2022 Bayern Munich Guide
(Getty Images) By. Patrick Smietanka As a whole-hearted Bayern Munich fan through and through, I’ve decided to create an in-depth guide...
sam donsig
- Aug 27, 2021
- 2 min
Transfer News - CR7 to Man Utd.
BREAKING NEWS Cristiano Ronaldo completes sensational return to Old Trafford as ‘the prodigal son’ comes back home to Manchester United...
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