Author: Richard Kharman
Richard Kharman is a freelance writer born and raised in Washington, DC. Growing up as an AC Milan fan, he is passionate about all things Italian football, and also enjoys all European football in general. When he's not writing about or watching football, he can be found on the Serie A Sitdown podcast on World Football Index. Follow Richard on Twitter @R_Kharman.
Conspiracy Theorists Rejoice! You Were Right About Juventus
Sort of... By Richard Kharman. When news broke from a New York Times article that Juventus were among a number of Italian clubs being investigated [...]
Rooney Impresses & Wonderkids Steal The Show As DC United’s Audi Field Opens In Style
Coming into this season I had renewed hopes for DC United. Through the first 14 games, the majority of which was spent on the road, the optimism had n [...]
World Cup Final – France v Croatia Preview & Prediction
When you are on a roll, you are on a roll. Of course I am talking about my consecutive prediction streak. The last two rounds, perfect picking 6-for-6 [...]
World Cup Semi-Final Predictions As England Underdogs Remain Among Elite
Some normality returned to the World Cup when the hosts exited the tournament, but there were also more shocks as favourites Brazil samba back home. [...]
Favourites Out As World Cup Quarter-Finals Beckon
The twists and turns in the 2018 edition of the World Cup keep churning. The group stage saw the reigning champions dethroned and other dark horses [...]
World Cup Groups Review & Last 16 Predictions – The King is Dead
Raise your hand if you have predicted a perfect World Cup bracket. No rush. Take your time, to double check. Anyone? Did not think so! We alre [...]
What We’ve Learned From The World Cup So Far
What I have learned so far is that my bracket is busted and we're only through half of the group stage. Like millions around the world, I picked my [...]
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Screaming United: DC United’s Road Struggles Continue In Columbus
Coming into this season I had renewed hopes for DC United. Last year was a terrible campaign, where DC finished near the bottom of the table, and one [...]
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Joshua Perez: The Young Stars Of Italian Football
When you think of young Americans abroad, you first think of Germany, and for good reason -- twenty-nine Americans play in Germany; nine are in the Bu [...]
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With a Europa League Lineup Like This, Who Needs the Champions League?
We all know the allure of the Champions League. The best of the best play in that competition, and are pitted against one another in the latter stages [...]