The morning after
Wake up, check twitter, look on the internet. Oh yes, that DID happen.
As hard as it may be to imagine, even the best things in the world have their detractors. Likewise, regardless of how much it is considered the most prestigious club competition in the world, the UEFA Champions League has received its share of criticism, particularly from those who’ve aquired an apparent distaste for the earlier proceedings of the tournament. Perceived as stale and routine, the group stages of Europe’s showpiece event have often been dismissed, by some, for its lack of ability to inspire that “edge of your seat” thrill, the type that is so appealing to all football fans. Close your eyes, allow a brief flashback to yesterday, and, as you can imagine, the irony becomes overwhelming.
