THE MANCHESTER DERBY

The Manchester Derby- The most awaited game this week was the Manchester derby, United vs City. Not only was there a huge rivalry between the clubs, but as well between the mangers. Pep Guardiola faced Jose Mourinho in a battle of tactics, as two of the best mangers in the world, previously rivals managing Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. The Sky Blues were of to a great start, where De Bruyne managed to sneak in behind the defenders and the Belgian put a composed finish in the back of the net behind De Gea. The Belgian midfielder hit the post, but Kelchi Ihenacho was there to put the rebound in, and Manchester City was in heaven. But Zlatan made it 2-1, and the Red Devils were back in the game. In the second-half, was some amazing end-to-end football, with Zlatan getting in the way of Rashford's strike as the teenager's goal was called offside. Kevin De Bruyn hit the post again, and Man City were looking dangerous. In the end, City claimed a victory. Pep Guardiola completely outplayed Mourinho, as he got his tactics spot-on.  Mourinho just couldn't get it right. For me, Kevin de Bruyne was man of the match, John Stones at the back was good. But in Man U, Pogba was nowhere to be found, Zlatan was unconvincing despite his goal, and Bravo looked atrocious in net, and almost let in two more goals. Raheem sterling was impressive, constantly causing problems for Luke Shaw. Man City are now topping the table, and who knows how many more Man United would have let in if Sergio Aguero was playing. But it was an outstanding game to watch, and Pogba is yet to prove his 100 million euro tag, as he was trash against Man City.

HIGUAIN TO JUVENTUS!!!!

Italy's biggest club, Juventus have just signed Napoli star and top scorer last season, Gonzalo Higuain, for a whopping 75 million£, making him the world's third most expensive player ever, ahead of Ronaldo and Bale. The Argentine arrived in Turin and recieved a rapturous welcome from Juventus fans. However, the Napoli fans were not as happy, ripping his face out on a billboard in front of Napoli's training ground considering him a traitor. The world's most expensive striker has strengthened Juventus' squad even more, as if it wasn't strong enough. This is my look on the new Juventus squad.

                    Dybala                               Higuain

        Sandro          Pogba               Pjanic           Cuadrado

  

                                        Marchisio

                 Chiellini           Bonucci           Barzagli

                                        Buffon

This is how I think the team will look. Up top, you have got two clinical finishers, Dybala and Higuain. Dybala can play on the wing too, as he is quite fast and skillful. For subsitutes you also have Mandzukic. On the wings, you have got the powerhouse Alex Sandro, and another skiller Cuadrado on the right. Even Lichensteiner can do a job on the right. In midfield, it is just unbelievable. Pogba, one of the best midfielders in the world, who got 8 goals and 12 assists in the Serie A. Next to him, we have a player who was involved in even more goals than Pogba, with 10 goals and 12 assists. It's the Bosnian playmaker Pjanic who made his debut against Spurs in the champions cup. Marchisio in the defensive midfield spot, absolutely solid. And the Italian backline is just a rock, with Chiellini, Barzagli, and Bonucci with legend Buffon in goal. So do I think Juventus can be champions of Europe? Yes!

CRAZIEST DEALS OF THE TRANSFER WINDOW (BPL)

Ibra to United- Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Manchester United this season for free, and I think he's going to be tearing it up in the Prem. Even atbhis age, he is one of the best strikers in the world, leading PSG to a load of titles, and every year of his season he has won a trophy. This could mean something for Man U, and I think he is going to be deadly up front for the Red Devils.

Mkhitaryan- Armenian international and Bundesliga player of the season Henrikh Mkhitaryan left Borussia Dortmund, to join Manchester United. I think his playmaking will be a great addition to Man U, and him in the midfield could prove to be deadly.

Kante- Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has snapped up N'golo Kante for around 32 million, and had a successful season with champions Leicester. His stamina, defending and work rates could power the Blues to a good season after a shambolic season at Stamford Bridge.

Mane- Sadio Mane left Southampton to join Jurgen Klopp's side Liverpool for 34 million, and the winger/centre forward will be a vital part in strengthening Liverpool. He is quite deadly in front of goal and could prove effective.

Batshuayi- Michi Batshuayi, has left Marseille to join Chelsea. His physicality could be quite useful and could fit in with Conte's 3-5-2. After bagging 17 goals in France last year, the Belgian youngster could give Chelsea a revival after 2015-16 where Chelsea were just horrendous.

PORTUGAL ARE CHAMPIONS OF EURO 2016!!!

It's done. Portugal have been crowned champions of Euro 2016. Things started off absolutely diabolically after Portugal's star man and captain was taken off injured in tears as it was his chance in the final to win Portugal's first title, but he got injured and taken off on a stretcher with a knee problem. Quaresma soon came on for CR7. I didn't know what Portugal would do now. But they actually played well. Rui Patricio was a wall after denying Antoine Griezmann and Mousa Sissoko with some astonishing saves, and Pepe and Fonte at the back were solid. In the second half, Coman and Gignac came on as well as Eder and Joao Mouthino. At the end of the second half, in injury time, Gignac mugged off Pepe in the box and had Patricio beaten, but luckily for Portugal, his effort came of the woordwork. It was 0-0 FT. As we headed to extra time, Portugal were looking quite dangerous. After a close freecick, youngster Raphael Guerreiro sent a brilliant effort onto the crossbar. After Eder out strengthened Koscienly he smashed a rocket of a shot from 25 yards out into the bottom corner of the goal and Lloris couldn't do anything with an absolutely sensational strike. 11 million people celbrated in the 109th mimute, as Eder had delivered to give Portugal the lead with 11 minutes left. Ronaldo was ecstatic, and so was everyone for Portugal. They held on till the end, and are victors of the UEFA EURO 2016.

EURO 2016 FINAL PREDICTIONS

It has finally happened. The last stage of Euro 2016, and it is gonna be a matchup of Portugal vs France. Will the Hosts go all the way or will Ronaldo's men clinch the title? I support Portugal, so I am hoping that they emerge victorious against France, but Les Blues are not an easy team to beat. Both teams look to use their strengths of playing on the counter attack, I think Portugal will win it 2-1. A little bit of magic from youngster Renato Sanches, Ronaldo and Nani have to shine, as well as Rui Patricio and Pepe. Griezmann is looking unstoppable, bringing his tally of goals up to 6 and played a huge hand as France beat the World Champions 2-0 with a brace for the attacking midfielder. Payet and Giroud are in top form too. Portugal looked good too against Wales. For Portugal to get a goal, Ronaldo needs to get into space, and he is extremely dangerous in the air, so he needs to leap over the defenders. This game could even go to penalties but All I know it is going to be a nail-bitingly close match, and I hope Portugal win a major title. This match could go any way, and may the best team win! 

Possible line ups

Portugal-Patricio, Cedric, Pepe, Fonte, Guerreiro, Carvalho, Silva, Joao Mario, Sanches, Nani, Ronaldo

France-Lloris, Sagna, Koscielny, Umtiti, Evra, Kante, Matuidi, Pogba, Griezmann, Payet, Giroud

EURO 2016 SEMI-FINAL PREDICTION

The Uefa Euro 2016 has reached the stage of the last 4, and the four teams that have reached the semis are Portugal, Wales, France and Germany. 2 crazy games will determine who goes through to the final. 

Portugal vs Wales-First up is the clash of Wales, who have progressed to such a stage in their first Major European tournament against Portugal, who have not had the most convincing of performances in the Euro 2016 campaign , but have played well. It is the battle of my two favourite players, Bale and Ronaldo. Both the Real Madrid superstars are the main men of their team and will look to kead them to glory. I am going for a win on penalties by Portugal after a 1-1 draw. Wales have been amazing this whole tournament, but they will miss out on Aaron Ramsey, an irreplaceable playmaker in the Wales midfield, whose contributions have been massive to the Wales squad. But I think Portugal will get the first spot in the final of Euro 2016.

Germany vs France- Now time for the big match. After edging past Italy, Germany face the hosts France in what will be a nail-biting game. Both the tournament favourites will battle it out in what I think will be a 2-1 victory for Die Manschafft. Germany's star players are Mesut Ozil, Thomas Muller, and Toni Kroos, and they have a solid three defenders with Boateng, Hummels and the best goalie in the world, Manuel Neuer. Les Blues have the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Paul Pogba, Dimitri Payet and Giroud has been in good form recently after two goals in a thrashing over Iceland. It could go either way, but I think Deustchland will meet Portugal in the final.

ENGLAND'S ABYSMAL PERFORMANCE AGAINST ICELAND

Iceland shocked the whole world with a triumph against England. After an early penalty converted by Wayne Rooney, Iceland fought back to make it 2-1. The three lions are one of the most overrated teams in the whole world. Such a world renowned team dissapointed again with a round of sixteen exit and only one win in four matches. Hats off to Iceland, they were brilliant tactically and on the ball, unlike Roy Hodgson's absolute joke of a team. No tactics, formations, just absolutely atrocious. Roy Hodgson as 14 million pounds in his pocket as a manager and he can't even produce a win against a team who's manager is a part-time dentist. Iceland have a population of 300,000 people, and about ten percent of the whole nation's poulation are in France for the tournament. England has more than 50 million people, and they still can't do anything. Horrible at the world cup, bad at the Euros, they couldn't have been more dissapointing. Roy Hogdson has done nothing in his time as English manager, and he cannot manufacture a good team with good tactics. But now about the players. Joe Hart in goal was terrible. The second goal was an easy save for any goalkeeper, but he let it slide through. He can't save a single shot to his left. A good season for Man City, but useless for the national team. And there was no passion in the English team. They thought the match against iceland was going to be a piece of cake, but they were wrong. The backline wasn't good, and allowed both goals to happen. Harry Kane and Sterling were just trash the whole tournament, missing sitters and not being to create anything. And why was Kane on set pieces? Someone who is 6"2 should be in the box not taking corners or free kicks from 41 yards out. Marcus Rashford, who was on the pitch for the last 4 minutes, completed more take-ons than any one else. Rashford should have replaced Kane or Sterling way earlier. Although I am not an England supporter but their performance just wasn't upto the mark. Hopefully the new manager and make something better out of them.