Happy New Year from Play the Advantage

Play the Advantage would like to wish all our readers a very Happy New Year. We hope you enjoy the new year with your families an friends and we look forwards to bringing you the latest in football in...

Super Mario Balotelli proves his worth in Manchester

Young Italian superstar Mario Balotelli has scored three goals in City's 4-0 win against Aston Villa. Balotelli is yet to prove his 22 million dollar worth in Manchester, after his public outbursts, controversial...

English Premier League Round 19 - Arsenal vs Chelsea - Review

Chelsea continue their downward spiral in the Premier League, after a disasterous performance against a stunning Arsenal team. The Gunners scored three goals including two in the space of two minutes...

Leonardo handed the reigns at Inter

The worst kept secret in European football has been announced, as Inter look to recover from a disasterous start to the 2010/2011 installment of the Italian Serie A. Former Liverpool coach Rafa Benitez...

Transfers, Transfers, Transfers - Tevez, Dzeko and Cassano look to be on the move

The January transfer window is fast approaching and many big names look to be on the move, we have a look at some of the big names and some of their possible destinations. Carlos Tevez: The Argentinian...

English Premier League Round 19 - Arsenal vs Chelsea - Preview

After a short break the Premier League returns and with it some blockbuster matches. Arsenal an Chelsea, high fliers on the table both looking to catch the elusive Manchester United. Arsenal come into...

Merry Christmas from Play the Advantage

To all our readers across the globe we would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, we hope you all enjoy the time with your families and friends. All the Best Play the Advantag...

Player of the Week - Edinson Cavani (Napoli)

It hasn’t been to long since Napoli F.C’s new signing, Edinson Cavani, arrived at the club. He has had a tremendous impact at Napoli and keeps raising the club’s hopes of a number one finish in the...

Spanish La Liga, has it become too uncompetitive?

During the Christmas break we take time to evaluate how each of the several leagues across Europe and the world have faired both competitively and financially. The first league we take a look at is Spain's...

Write for Play the Advantage - Email Us!

Play the Advantage is looking for people to contribute to our blog with articles and other content. It can be anything football related. We will post your thoughts, pictures and videos ect...Anyone Interested...

Player of the First Half of the Season - Nominees

This season a few suprise names have thrust themselves onto the world stage. Each of the Five major leagues around the world (England, Spain, Italy, Germany and France) have been influenced by the skill...

English Premier League Round 18 - Manchester City vs Everton - Review

Everton came out of the blocks early as they secured a 2-1 victory against Manchester City, preventing the Eastlanders from going top of the table over the Christmas break. It was Australia's Tim Cahill...

English Premier League Round 18 - Manchester City vs Everton - Preview

The last game of the Premier League before the Christmas break proves to be one of the only games in the league this week as snow has postponed all but two of the games so far. Manchester City are flying...

Spanish Premiera Round 16 - Real Madrid vs Sevilla - Review

Real Madrid has unconvincingly pulled off a narrow 1-0 victory at home to Sevilla. A crucial 77th minute strike from Angel Di Maria, the man Los Blancos signed from Benfica for $25 million, proved to...

Spanish Premiera Round 16 - Real Madrid vs Sevilla

It's a match pitting the over achievers in the Premiera this year (Real Madrid) against the dismal underachievers (Sevilla) in round 16 of the Spanish Premiera. It is fair to say that Sevilla has been...

Winter Wonderland blankets Europe

League matches in Italy and England have been postponed due to a wintery Christmas that is amounting in Europe. Games across both countries have been moved to after the Christmas break giving teams an...

English Premier League Round 18 - Chelsea vs Manchester United - Preview

Once again the English Premier League produces a mouthwatering tie for fans around the world. Chelsea and Manchester United two of the best teams in England this year go head to head in round 18. The...

Real Madrid to add to Super Squad - Transfer Rumours

Currently under extreme pressure to perform in both domestic and European fixtures, Real Madrid has been at the centre of many rumours involving the Janurary transfer period. Jose Mourinho, or the...

Final 16 of the Champions League presents some mouthwatering ties

The draw for the final 16 of the Champions League has been announced and it has presented some really anticipated clashes. Some of which include the rematch of the Arsenal vs Barcelona clash last year,...

Europa League Matchday Six 2011 - Juventus vs Manchester City - Review

A record was set in Turin tonight, as Juventus drew for they sixth consecutive thime in the Europa league. The result means that they join the likes of AEK Athens as the only team to have drawn every...

Europa League Matchday Six 2011 - Sevilla vs Borussia Dortmund - Review

In a mouthwatering Europa tie Dortmund travelled to Sevilla to play in must win game, Sevilla were content with a draw which would see them move onto the next round of the competition. The 2-2 draw was...

Impact of A-League imports

The Hyundai A-League has certainly helped to grow football in Australia, as the FFA develops new ways to make the league appeal to Aussie fans we need look no further than some of the imports many of...

Player of the Week - Lionel Messi (Barcelona)

Barcelona hammered Real Sociadad this week 5-0. Their form in the Premiera this year has been second to none. That is partly due to the attacking prowess and creativity of Leonel Messi. This year Messi's...

English Premier League Round 17 - Manchester United vs Arsenal - Review

Manchester United have held out the Gunners at Old Trafford to win 1-0 and go top of the English Premier League. In a low scoring affair, it was Park Ji Sung who made all the difference, scoring with...

English Premier League Round 17 - Manchester United vs Arsenal - Preview

One of the greatest rivalries in the world will be on show as Manchester United take on Arsenal in round 17 of the English Premier League. Both teams have been in spectacular form this season with Arsenal...

Italian Serie A Round 16 - Juventus vs Lazio - Review

Juventus have consolidated their place in the top four of the Serie A with a win against Lazio. The victory sees the Bianconeri reach 16 games unbeaten in all competitions. Lazio have slid down to fourth...

English Premier League Round 17 - Tottenham vs Chelsea - Preview

Aside from Arsenal vs Manchester United, Tottenham vs Chelsea proves to be the biggest clash of the Premier League for this week. Both teams sit towards the top of the table, however the form of both...

Sydeny Rovers officially withdraw bid.....for the time being.

The much anticipated expansion of the Hyundai A-League into South West Sydney has stumbled as the bid has failed to gain much needed funding from a major sponsor. The West Sydney Rovers were aiming to...

Ballon D'or a Barcelona affair!

The final three candidates for the prestigous Ballon D'or have been announced and it seems that Barcelona have dominated the podium with Xavi, Messi and Iniesta all finding their way into the top three....

Fabio Capello In Talks with Inter?

After recent poor form Inter will be looking not only to sign some new talent in the next transfer window but also maybe find a new coach. Recent Italian media suggests that Inter are looking a bringing...

A Glimpse from the week where we saw the best and worst of Football.

An own goal scored by the FC Twente keeper in their game against Tottenham. Hopefully for him he can lift is head and rebound from that horrid effort....

Champions League 2010/2011 - Last 16

The waiting is over as the final eight teams to qualify through to the last 16 of the competition were confirmed today. The teams who qualified are as follows: Group A - Tottenham and InterGroup B -...

Champions League Matchday Six 2011 - Marseille vs Chelsea

The last matchday of the group stage of the Champions leauge will be completed tomorrow, however there are still some exciting ties in hand. One of those is definitely that between Chelsea and Marseille....

Player of the Week - Samir Nasri (Arsenal)

The french superstar and Arsenal attacking midfielder Samir Nasri continues to show his worth in the EPL with another stellar performance this week against Fulham. Tbe Frenchman scored two goals to ensure...