From the narrow laneways to the wide open expanse of the MCG, football fever was everywhere. Melbourne, famed for its laneways and vibrant street life, hosted the International Champions Cup at the iconic MCG (Melbourne Cricket Club) featuring Atletico Madrid, Juventus, Tottenham Hotspur and local favourites, the modestly named Melbourne Victory.
Tag: soccer
On the day of the Champions League final between Real Madrid and neighbours Atletico Madrid, I was at an equally contested match: Paringa Park primary school versus Highgate primary school, watching my friends’ lad play.
Football fairytale in the city of soccer – and I don’t mean Leicester…