Articles for author: Jip de Wijs

World Cup Qualifiers Explained – How Each Continent Competes for a Spot at the World Cup

The road to the FIFA World Cup is long and intense, with over 200 nations battling for just a handful of coveted spots. Here’s how each region (confederation) organizes its qualification process: 🇪🇺 UEFA – Europe 🇿🇦 CAF – Africa 🇦🇸 AFC – Asia 🇺🇸 CONCACAF – North & Central America + Caribbean 🇧🇷 CONMEBOL ...

UEFA Nations League: Portugal and Spain Reach Final After Dramatic Wins

The semi-finals of the UEFA Nations League brought football fans two exciting matches, with Portugal narrowly defeating Germany and Spain outlasting France in a nine-goal thriller. Both Iberian teams now look ahead to a highly anticipated final. 🇵🇹 Portugal 2–1 Germany: Ronaldo Leads by Example Portugal booked their place in the Nations League final with ...

PSG Make History with Stunning 5–0 Victory Over Inter in Champions League Final

May 31, 2025 – Munich On an unforgettable night at the Allianz Arena, Paris Saint-Germain finally captured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title, dismantling Inter Milan with a commanding 5–0 win in what became the largest margin of victory in a Champions League final. PSG started with intensity and purpose, taking control of the match ...

Barcelona Wins Thrilling El Clásico, Takes Major Step Toward La Liga Title

In a breathtaking El Clásico on Sunday evening, FC Barcelona defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a match full of drama and intensity. Played at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys, the victory puts Barcelona in a commanding position in the title race with just three games left to play. Real Madrid struck early, with Kylian Mbappé ...

Manchester United and Manchester City: Challenges in the 2024-2025 Premier League Season

Manchester United and Manchester City, two of the most prominent football clubs in England, are experiencing a challenging 2024-2025 season in the Premier League. Manchester United Manchester United currently sits in 14th place in the Premier League, with 22 points from 19 matches and a goal difference of -5. The season began with high expectations, ...

Manchester City: The Downfall of a Modern Football Powerhouse

For years, Manchester City has stood as a titan in the world of football, dominating the Premier League and establishing themselves as one of the most feared teams in Europe. However, recent months have painted a starkly different picture for the club. A series of uncharacteristic losses, waning form, and questions about team dynamics have ...

Ruud van Nistelrooy’s Interim Impact at Manchester United as Ruben Amorim Prepares to Take Over

Manchester United has brought in a familiar face to lead the team temporarily, with Ruud van Nistelrooy stepping up as interim manager following Erik ten Hag’s departure in late October 2024. Known for his clinical goal-scoring prowess during his playing days at United, Van Nistelrooy took charge to stabilize the squad ahead of Ruben Amorim’s ...

Ballon d’Or 2024 Highlights: Rodri bests Vinicius to win men’s best player award, Real Madrid named club of the year

2024 Ballon d’Or Highlights: Carlo Ancelotti was named as the coach of the year in the men’s division while Lamine Yamal was named as the young player of the year. Manchester City and Spain’s midfielder Rodri won the 2024 men’s Ballon d’Or during the 68th award ceremony on Monday night at the Theatre du Chatelet ...