Irek Bereźniak
@cleverdogstudios.com
Armchair analyst of all things, expert in none.
Yes! Virgil van Dijk a hero for Liverpool FC once again!! The reds pulled off yet another late win and defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 in round one of UEFA Champions League play 💪
September 17, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Yes! Virgil van Dijk a hero for Liverpool FC once again!! The reds pulled off yet another late win and defeated Atletico Madrid 3-2 in round one of UEFA Champions League play 💪
Wow, an epic day of upsets at the Club World Cup today. First, Inter Milan falls to Fluminense, and now Man City is eliminated by Al Hilal!
July 1, 2025 at 3:53 AM
Wow, an epic day of upsets at the Club World Cup today. First, Inter Milan falls to Fluminense, and now Man City is eliminated by Al Hilal!
Oh boy, Inter Milan embarrassed themselves at the UCL final with the 5-0 to PSG, and now they've embarrassed Europe at the inaugural Club World Cup with a 2-0 defeat in the round of 16. Congrats Fluminense! Far from European dominance, the Brazilian side shows that South American clubs can compete!
June 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Oh boy, Inter Milan embarrassed themselves at the UCL final with the 5-0 to PSG, and now they've embarrassed Europe at the inaugural Club World Cup with a 2-0 defeat in the round of 16. Congrats Fluminense! Far from European dominance, the Brazilian side shows that South American clubs can compete!
The G7 summit is under way in Kananaskis, where I often hike, snowboard, and relax in general; a quick 40min drive from my home. This Rocky Mountains paradise has been despoiled by the orange russian shill, Trump, who was admitted into Canada despite laws banning criminals from entering the country.
June 17, 2025 at 12:18 AM
The G7 summit is under way in Kananaskis, where I often hike, snowboard, and relax in general; a quick 40min drive from my home. This Rocky Mountains paradise has been despoiled by the orange russian shill, Trump, who was admitted into Canada despite laws banning criminals from entering the country.
Great match between Boca Juniors and Benfica! Boca fans certainly raised the energy levels in Miami 💪 The Argentinian side scored a couple of quick goals, but the penalty and a red card keep their Portuguese opponents in the game. Still, European dominance under threat!
June 16, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Great match between Boca Juniors and Benfica! Boca fans certainly raised the energy levels in Miami 💪 The Argentinian side scored a couple of quick goals, but the penalty and a red card keep their Portuguese opponents in the game. Still, European dominance under threat!
European dominance was expected, like Bayern’s 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City, but matches like Chelsea vs LAFC have been tighter. Despite my doubts, so far I’ve enjoyed the Club World Cup and found it fascinating to watch teams from all over the world compete and gauge quality of various leagues.
June 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
European dominance was expected, like Bayern’s 10-0 thrashing of Auckland City, but matches like Chelsea vs LAFC have been tighter. Despite my doubts, so far I’ve enjoyed the Club World Cup and found it fascinating to watch teams from all over the world compete and gauge quality of various leagues.
Finished Bernard Cornwell’s Stonehenge, which depicts a grim, often brutal vision of prehistoric Britain, where the creation of the monument is driven less by noble purpose than by violence, superstition, and the ambitions of flawed men. Not Cornmwell's best.
April 29, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Finished Bernard Cornwell’s Stonehenge, which depicts a grim, often brutal vision of prehistoric Britain, where the creation of the monument is driven less by noble purpose than by violence, superstition, and the ambitions of flawed men. Not Cornmwell's best.
The Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge came to a close this past Friday (April 18). My son’s team, Canada Black, performed very well, ultimately finishing in 4th place out of the 24 teams that have entered the U12 competition. Great tournament, great memories! Congratulations boys!
April 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge came to a close this past Friday (April 18). My son’s team, Canada Black, performed very well, ultimately finishing in 4th place out of the 24 teams that have entered the U12 competition. Great tournament, great memories! Congratulations boys!
Group stage of the Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge is done. Canada Black finished at the top of the table undefeated with only 2 goals conceded, one of them being own goal, and are progressing to quarterfinals, the only U12 Canadian team out of 5 that entered the tournament. Next up, Uruguay!
April 17, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Group stage of the Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge is done. Canada Black finished at the top of the table undefeated with only 2 goals conceded, one of them being own goal, and are progressing to quarterfinals, the only U12 Canadian team out of 5 that entered the tournament. Next up, Uruguay!
My son and the immortal Roberto Carlos!
April 14, 2025 at 1:27 PM
My son and the immortal Roberto Carlos!
A slice of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the world’s preeminent temples of football.
April 13, 2025 at 11:28 PM
A slice of Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, one of the world’s preeminent temples of football.
While in Madrid for my son’s Real Madrid tournament, I’ve secured tickets to the 2nd leg of #UCL quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Arsenal FC. I would have loved to see Liverpool, but I do have a soft spot for Arsenal, and I’ll even wear my Arsenal jersey in hostile territory 😅 See you there!
April 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
While in Madrid for my son’s Real Madrid tournament, I’ve secured tickets to the 2nd leg of #UCL quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Arsenal FC. I would have loved to see Liverpool, but I do have a soft spot for Arsenal, and I’ll even wear my Arsenal jersey in hostile territory 😅 See you there!
The Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge tournament is fast approaching, only a week before the kick-off on April 15. Looks like my son's Canada Black team will have their hands full, group stage looks tough!
April 8, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The Real Madrid Foundation World Challenge tournament is fast approaching, only a week before the kick-off on April 15. Looks like my son's Canada Black team will have their hands full, group stage looks tough!
Finished Zero Day. Five years ago, it could have served as a convincing cautionary tale, but since the reality is many times worse considering violent coup attempt of January 6, a convicted felon elected to office, and a disastrous first 100 days, etc. etc., a derisive snort is all I can manage.
April 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Finished Zero Day. Five years ago, it could have served as a convincing cautionary tale, but since the reality is many times worse considering violent coup attempt of January 6, a convicted felon elected to office, and a disastrous first 100 days, etc. etc., a derisive snort is all I can manage.
Today marks the long-awaited 2025 CPL season opening day! Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC just ended their game (2-2). Reigning champs Cavalry FC take on league rivals and CPL’s most decorated club, Forge FC. Kickoff in 20 minutes—don’t miss this clash of Canadian soccer giants! ⚽🇨🇦
April 5, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Today marks the long-awaited 2025 CPL season opening day! Atlético Ottawa and Halifax Wanderers FC just ended their game (2-2). Reigning champs Cavalry FC take on league rivals and CPL’s most decorated club, Forge FC. Kickoff in 20 minutes—don’t miss this clash of Canadian soccer giants! ⚽🇨🇦
Despite the gloom around the onset of Great Depression 2.0 sparked by Trump, Atari fans have a reason to smile: five new titles are coming! Four are ports or homebrews, plus a re-release of the hard-to-find Atari 7800 gem Dark Chambers 😍
Available July 2025, can be pre-ordered now on Atari.com.
Available July 2025, can be pre-ordered now on Atari.com.
April 3, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Despite the gloom around the onset of Great Depression 2.0 sparked by Trump, Atari fans have a reason to smile: five new titles are coming! Four are ports or homebrews, plus a re-release of the hard-to-find Atari 7800 gem Dark Chambers 😍
Available July 2025, can be pre-ordered now on Atari.com.
Available July 2025, can be pre-ordered now on Atari.com.
With the Atari 7800+ launching in late 2024, Atari also released the original 2013 ports of Berzerk and Frenzy, developed by the amazing Robert DeCrescenzo. Each physical copy includes both games—just hold ‘Select’ on your console for ~3 seconds to switch between them!
March 29, 2025 at 11:33 PM
With the Atari 7800+ launching in late 2024, Atari also released the original 2013 ports of Berzerk and Frenzy, developed by the amazing Robert DeCrescenzo. Each physical copy includes both games—just hold ‘Select’ on your console for ~3 seconds to switch between them!
Following the unveiling of the 2025 kit, Cavalry FC dropped a new 2025 secondary kit, including a scarf celebrating Spruce Meadows' 50th anniversary. It will be an expensive year, my wallet weeps already!
March 28, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Following the unveiling of the 2025 kit, Cavalry FC dropped a new 2025 secondary kit, including a scarf celebrating Spruce Meadows' 50th anniversary. It will be an expensive year, my wallet weeps already!
Loved Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky which follows a disgraced anthropologist exiled to a prison planet, where he discovers an alien civilization with secrets that could reshape humanity’s future. A gripping blend of first contact, rebellion, and deep sci-fi worldbuilding.
March 27, 2025 at 3:43 AM
Loved Alien Clay by Adrian Tchaikovsky which follows a disgraced anthropologist exiled to a prison planet, where he discovers an alien civilization with secrets that could reshape humanity’s future. A gripping blend of first contact, rebellion, and deep sci-fi worldbuilding.
Canada is facing Mexico in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League. Not a great start for Canada, down 1 goal in the first minute of the match.
March 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
Canada is facing Mexico in the semifinals of the CONCACAF Nations League. Not a great start for Canada, down 1 goal in the first minute of the match.
Just finished Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum—an insightful look at how modern autocrats collaborate to undermine democracy. She examines their tactics, financial ties, and propaganda, exposing the erosion of democratic norms worldwide. A must-read for understanding today’s political challenges.
March 14, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Just finished Autocracy, Inc. by Anne Applebaum—an insightful look at how modern autocrats collaborate to undermine democracy. She examines their tactics, financial ties, and propaganda, exposing the erosion of democratic norms worldwide. A must-read for understanding today’s political challenges.
