The Fußball Chatter

When Manchester United won the treble in 1999, Manchester City were in a different world despite the two teams being in the same city. At the time, they were competing in the third tier of English football, gaining promotion to the second tier after beating Gillingham in the play-off final via a penalty shootout. Now, they are the top dog of English football. Winning the Premier League for the third successive season, and could wrap up their season by winning the biggest of them all, the Champions League trophy. Manchester City's reputation is one of appreciation, concern and fear. Appreciation for their attacking football, which has gained them, numerous admirers. Thanks to manager Pep Guardiola. Concern for what they represent in the modern game. Bought by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008 , Manchester City, in the eyes of many, represents the concerning nature of countries getting involved with financial resources that are close to bottomless and increasing the ever-growing gap

Whenever a shock result occurs, there is a feeling of disbelief, trying to comprehend the unexplainable. An example is Liverpool's Champions League win in 2005 against a stacked AC Milan. Coming from 3-0 down to tie the game 3-3 and win on penalties. Ironically, that game took place at the Ataturk Stadium in Istanbul, which will stage the Champions League final on June 10th, where Football Club Internazionale de Milano or Inter Milan could shock the world if they can pull it off against Manchester City. Knowing that they are the underdogs, Inter would relish the opportunity to create their own history and deny Manchester City a historic treble by denying them the trophy they have craved. One of the most recognisable and storied clubs in European football, their famous black and blue jersey has been worn by Javier Zanetti, Esteban Cambiasso, Diego Milito, Samuel Eto'o, Ronaldo de Lima, Lothar Matthaus, Wesley Sneijder and Christan Vieri. They won the Champions League three times

Sevilla have done it again. They were crowned champions of the UEFA Europa League for a record-extending seventh time after defeating Jose Mourinho's AS Roma 4-1 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 after extra time at the Puska Arena in Budapest on May 31st. Paulo Dybala opened the scoring for Roma in the 34th minute before an own goal from Gianluca Mancini levelled the score. In a combative final, referee Anthony Taylor dished out fourteen yellow cards in the match, the most in a Europa League game . Argentine defender Gonzalo Montiel scored the winning penalty to give Sevilla the title and qualify for next year's Champions League. Sevilla, since 2000, has dominated Europe's second premier competition, winning it seven times in seven finals. Here is a rewind of Sevilla's six Europa League triumphs. SEVILLA 3-2 INTER MILAN (2020) Before their win on Wednesday night, Sevilla last won the competition in 2020 at the height of the Covid pandemic. Starting from the beg