The term “Barclaysmen” has gained traction recently in football discussions, particularly among those who yearn for the days of old. It seems to be that the term has come under the spotlight thanks to the Cultras Football Podcast, that does a deep dive into football culture and has possibly helped in coming up with this …
Declan Rice joined Arsenal in the summer of 2023 from West Ham United for a transfer fee of £105 million. In just a year, the Englishman has proved his worth by playing a pivotal role in Arsenal’s title challenge as a holding midfielder. Safe to say that the arrival of Rice last summer was a …
A winger has free space to run into; he’s in behind the defence with a centre back giving it his all in an attempt to recover the ball. The usual outcome is that the quicker, more agile winger pulls away from the defender and creates a goalscoring opportunity or bags a goal for himself. But …
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United newboy Joshua Zirkzee were involved in a heated derby ahead of the international break. On that occasion, the centre-back got the better of Zirkzee and saw his Liverpool side get a huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford to maintain their perfect start under Arne Slot. Fast-forward a …
Cole Palmer or ‘Cold’ Palmer as he is fondly called due to his trademark celebration, has been an instant fan favorite at Chelsea football club, due to his incredible elegance in handling the ball and the ability to step up when the team needs him to. There was no surprise that he is touted to …
The last few years have been a dream come true for Marc Guiu in every sense. It isn’t surprising that the 18 year old forward is grabbing the headlines as the latest addition to the ever growing list of Chelsea’s acquisitions, being a La Masia graduate. The same academy that has nurtured some of the …
Had Rodrygo not had the flair and flamboyance his Brazilian passport demands, a very intriguing case could have been made for his Indian origins. A solid signing for Real Madrid, Rodrygo once again has shown his quality this season with top displays in the Champions League catapulting Los Blancos into the Final ahead the likes …
Manuel Ugarte has been the most exciting signing for Manchester United this season, as he would aspire to smoothly take over the reigns from Casemiro, as the holding midfielder for them in the future. His arrival at Manchester has also marked the advent of a flurry of posts on social media on how he seems …
Mohamed Salah is footballing royalty on Merseyside, where he leads Arne Slot’s Liverpool, but also back in his homeland of Egypt. Currently on international duty, Salah recently captained his side to an impressive 3-0 victory against Cape Verde in their opening AFCON qualification game. During this international break, the Egyptian king also found time to …
With club football on pause, the first international break of the season has begun, and players are setting aside their club rivalries to unite under one flag, don the same jerseys, and represent their country with pride. One team that has evolved significantly over the years is the US Men’s National Team (USMNT). Under Gregg …
Jamal Musiala is a talent extraordinaire. A wonderkid by every sense of the world. Still only 21, Musiala is already a mainstay at Bayern Munich. Musiala never hides on a big occasion or in a big game for that matter. Just ask Real Madrid. A creative force, Musiala is one of the top rankers for …
Tattoos have become a common sight in football, with many players using body art to express their personal stories—Jadon Sancho is no exception, proudly wearing his journey inked across both arms. It can also be seen from the young age at 18 to playing at Dortmund and all the way now at Chelsea, the winger …
Barcelona have had an excellent start to the Hansi Flick era by winning all four of their opening matches of the 2024/25 La Liga campaign. That included a dominant 7-0 battering of Real Valladolid before the September international break, piling on pressure on Real Madrid from the get-go. The Blaugrana might’ve only signed one player …
Marc Guiu ended up being the surprise striker signing made by Chelsea in the 2024 summer transfer window. The Spanish forward, who spent the last 11 years at Barcelona after coming through their acclaimed La Masia youth academy, opted for a change in environment by moving to England. Guiu is facing certain teething issues as …
One name that has dominated European football over the last few years has been Jude Bellingham. His parents also have been in the spotlight due to how heavily invested they are in their children’s footballing journey. While his father Mark handles his footballing decisions, his mother Denise does a great job at managing his finances. …
Oktoberfest is the world’s largest beer festival held in Munich, Germany and begins typically in late September lasting 16 to 18 days. This celebration is characterised by the setting up of large beer tents by Munich’s traditional breweries, each offering their specially crafted beers for the festival. Attendees also usually wear traditional Bavarian clothing such …
During the Euro 2024 campaign, Amadou Onana went viral for correcting a journalist who mistakenly called him “Andre.” After one of Belgium’s matches, a reporter caught up with the Aston Villa star and tried to get his attention by calling his name. There’s a good chance the said journo confused him for Man United and …
Darren Watkins Jr., popularly known as IShowSpeed is one of the biggest, if not the biggest streamer in the world. With high viewership and a reach across the globe, Speed’s content spreads into all genres, sports, gaming, reactions and even irl (in real life) streams. Ishowspeed’s most recent stream didn’t disappoint as over a 3 …