Lorenzo Bonino had a face like thunder as he departed Cagliari's Unipol Domus after witnessing his Torino FC players labour to a dire 0-0 in their final game of 2027. It wasn't so much the result or Torino's reputable 10th place in Serie A that had clearly angered the manager. But more so, the same old players continuing to roll out diabolical performances and miss countless chances time and time again.
Torino Football Club defied all expectations in Lorenzo Bonino's first season at the helm. But a change of President preceded the club making its Champions League debut.
The streets of Cataluña were once again awash with red and yellow as the heroic young team of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu paraded the La Liga trophy through the streets of the region. Homegrown stars like newly installed club legend Genar Iglesias, captain Luis Marín and his fellow Spain international Norbert led a wild party as... Continue Reading →
Supporters of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu were in dreamland as, for the second summer in succession, they honoured their footballing heroes with an open-top bus celebration parading the European Cup trophy through the streets of Cataluña. The region was used to decking the streets out in red and yellow as their Catalan heroes Luis Marín, Genar... Continue Reading →
The people of Cataluña, traditionally accustomed to following the Blaugranes of FC Barcelona, had a new group of heroes as they celebrated the unexpected of Los Quadribarrats. One of their own, Oriol Ribas, had transformed Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu from fourth-tier anonymity to the very elite of the footballing world, as the former Ultras leader turned manager and his team of exciting youngsters became Champions of Europe in 2038.
In just 13 years, former Ultras leader Oriol Ribas had transformed his beloved Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu from fourth tier minnows to European champions. And the key to that success had been plenty of homegrown academy products and an army of exciting young prospects.
Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu recorded yet another highest-ever finish as they came 3rd behind Turf Wars rivals FC Barcelona and Real Madrid in 2036. And Ultras leader-turned-manager Oriol Ribas was excited about the massive potential at the club.
Nine years ago, Oriol Ribas was the leader of one of Unió Esportiva Sant Andreu's Ultras groups, proudly taking his place leading the chants at Narcís Sala every weekend. Now, he was the even prouder manager of this great club who, unbelievably, had led it to consecutive European trophies in the Conference League and the Europa League.
Freja Holm finally ended Arsenal and Chelsea's domination of England's WSL as she led Manchester City to their first title in 29 years. Now 20 years into her Trailblazer challenge to win the top 11 women's football leagues, Holm had ticked off seven.
Manchester City Women finished as best of the rest behind Arsenal and Chelsea and lost Freja Holm's second FA Cup Final to Arsenal in 2044. And it was safe to say the Swedish manager was a little sick of the two London clubs' domination in England.
