Are Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona team the best club side ever?
In the latter part of 2010, after Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona had confidently and emphatically deposed off their bitter rivals Real Madrid 5-0 with a brilliant performance at the Nou Camp, many were hailing this Barca side as undoubtedly the “best club side ever.” Is this true though?
The Ashes and English arrogance
Watching the recent Ashes test series between England and Australia was a bitter-sweet experience for me. As glad as I was to see the mighty Australia being humbled by a clearly superior English team, I somehow couldn’t celebrate England’s comprehensive victory because, well I never want England to win anything in sport. In my books [...]
Why we love Jose Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho is undoubtedly a very controversial figure. Wherever he has coached; be it Portugal, England, Italy and now Spain he has left behind him a trail of success, admirers and along with it envy and a whole host of enemies. Love him or hate him, one thing you can’t dispute is [...]
Longboarding in South Africa
This is a compilation of the footage taken by Matt Arderne since January 2010. Filmed in and around Cape Town, South Africa.
Staff Picks – Sports Gone Wrong
In this weeks instalment of our Staff Picks section, we’re looking at the oft neglected side of sport: When things go wrong (and the inherent humour, and pain, involved).
Cycling as an Art Form
To many in the stunt-bike community, Danny MacAskill is the Mozart of BMX’s. His skill, composure, dedication and humility are second to none. The following video starts with a quick look into the getting-it-wrong side, before leaving your jaw on the floor. This is one of my all-time favourite inspirational videos. Ever.
