The $1BN Real Madrid Resort

Spain currently has an unemployment rate greater than 20%. Total debt in Spain is equal to about 270% of GDP. But did that scare Real Madrid president, Florentino Perez? No sir, he wasn't scared and proved it by laying the foundation for a $1BN holiday resort in the United Arab Emirates.

The Animated El Classico

In lieu of providing commentary on yesterday's El Classico, which was a horrendous example of the beautiful game, here is a fantastic animation of what football should be. Enjoy as always after the jump.

On The Eve Of Another El Classico

Tomorrow afternoon football fans across the globe will be salivating in anticipation of the fourth installment of this season's El Classico between Real Madrid and Barcelona. While both teams have each won, lost and drawn a game, the stakes couldn't be higher for the next two matches, with a place in the Champions League final against presumably Manchester United up for grabs.

UEFA Champions League Power Poll - Edition #4

After the first leg in all the quarter-final matches of the Champions League, it can easily be argued that the contenders separated themselves from the pretenders. With an incredible 18 goals in the first leg, scoring was definitely not at a premium. So here we go with the latest edition of the Posts By Panos Power Poll.

UEFA Champions League Power Poll - Edition #3

We have completed the Round of 16 in the UEFA Champions League and we are left with the final eight teams that will challenge for the Champions League title. As always after every set of games, here is the latest Champions League Power Poll!

UEFA Champions League Power Poll - Edition #2

The first legs of all the Champions League matches have been completed and it is time to update the Posts By Panos Power Poll. Many of the first legs were tight and nervy affairs with the home teams looking not to concede rather than play for the victory. This usually happens in the first leg, so hopefully the second legs will be open and free-flowing matches with plenty of goals. Regardless, it is the Champions League and you are still going to watch regardless. Onto the Power Poll!

UEFA Champions League Power Poll

Many people have argued that the World Cup is football's greatest tournament because of the passion and pageantry of the entire spectacle. This might as well be true, as no other competition encapsulates international pride for one's country like the World Cup. However, the best football tournament in the world is the UEFA Champions League. The simple reason is that the quality of football is simply better.

Teams like Barcelona, Real Madrid, Arsenal and Manchester United cultivate and develop a playing style that is passed throughout the organization from the youngest of youth teams to the senior squads. Their squads are developed not in a two-week training period before a tournament but rather over the course of a footballing generation.

Live Commentary - El Classico - Barcelona v. Real Madrid

Re-Sodding The Bernabeu

Here is an interesting clip on the re-sodding job done at Real Madrid's Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. Enjoy!