Yann Tear

2 days ago | capitalfootball.co.uk | Yann Tear

By Yann Tear at Stuttgart Arena7 minutes ago2 min readA Read Between the LinesFrance 4-5 SpainNations League semi-final It was just under a year ago that Mikel Merino's twisting header a minute from the end of extra time ended Germany's hopes of carrying off the Euro championships on home soil. That brilliant finish to settle an enthralling encounter in the Stuttgart Arena gave Arsenal fans a mouth-watering foretaste of the midfielder they were about to acquire.

3 days ago | capitalfootball.co.uk | Yann Tear

By Yann Tear at Fußball Arena Munchen12 minutes ago3 min readReading Between the Lines: Germany 1-2 Portugal A BBC online poll absurdly decided Cristiano Ronaldo was the man of the match in Wednesday night's Nations League semi-final in Munich. Of course it did. CR7s trillion Instagram followers were always going to vote in droves for their hero. The fanboy worship means he could score a hat-trick of own goals and still win the popular vote. It's the way of the world.

1 week ago | capitalfootball.co.uk | Yann Tear

By Yann Tear at Fußball Arena Munchen2 minutes ago3 min readChampions League FinalParis Saint-Germain(2)5 Hakimi12, Doue20, 63, Kvaratskhelia 73, Mayulu 87Inter (0) 0Breathtaking. And utterly dazzling. Be afraid Arsenal, Chelsea and Spurs. Be very afraid. The biggest winning margin in a Chsmpions League final with the third youngest team to contest it. These are no callow youths though.

1 week ago | capitalfootball.co.uk | Yann Tear

By Yann Tear1 minute ago9 min readSo how did the teams in the capital do this time around? Several of our clubs had memorable seasons, with two trophies and two promotions celebrated. Others flattered to deceive. Here we rate all 14. 5 Stars sensational, 4 starts outstanding, 3 stars very good, 2 stars below par, 1 star dismal. See if you agree with our verdict. AFC Wimbledon ***From flooded, churned up pitch to promotion.

1 week ago | capitalfootball.co.uk | Yann Tear

By Yann Tear at Craven Cottage1 minute ago3 min readMarco Silva's summary of the season will encourage Fulham fans to believe that advances made this season can be continued next season - with the Portuguese at the helm. Speculation has been in the air that Silva - who took over from Scott Parker at Craven Cottage four years ago - has been linked with Saudi clubs and is seen very much as a progressive coach who is in demand.