Managers and coaches are known to put a lot of emphasis on how their sides approach the initial stages of a game. Aside from setting the tempo and pace, a solid approach early on can effectively influence the rest of the 90. Aggressive pressing or dominating possession from the go are ways of lowering opposition …
European Champions Real Madrid started their title defence on match day 1 against Scottish heavyweights Celtic. The two clubs, alongside Shakhtar Donetsk and RB Leipzig, make up Group F, which Real Madrid are expected to waltz through. Of course, things are never that simple, something the Galacticos learnt during their trip to Glasgow. 2022 marks …
Adidas continues to crank up the heat as we inch closer and closer to World Cup Season. The World Cup kit battle seems done and dusted, as Adidas have thoroughly outdone Nike through a range of vibrant and creative kits. While the highlights are of course brilliant, you’ll struggle to find a single lacklustre shirt …
If there’s one thing in football that is pretty much guaranteed to live on forever, it’s the eternal Messi v Ronaldo debates. The iconic duo dominated the headlines for the better part of a decade and won countless honours with Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. In the process, they also sparked a competitive rivalry like …
Tuesday night’s Champions League action had some truly delectable fixtures, including a blockbuster clash between Bayern and Barcelona. But the biggest surprise of the night came via the Group C encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Sporting Lisbon. After recruiting heavily in the summer, Antonio Conte’s side were unbeaten heading into the game. However, the football …
The general perception around Football Twitter is that of a community divided into separate fanbases, all constantly at each other’s throats. However, once in a while, we receive moments where the community manages to unite in appreciation, these are few and far between but lovely to see nonetheless. One such occasion occurred recently when an …
Nike‘s themes for Liverpool kits this season have been somewhat inconsistent. By no means are they horrendous to look at, the kits are almost oddly juxtaposed, especially in terms of aesthetics. Usually, sponsors play it safe with the traditional home kit, create catchy looks for the secondary one, and take liberties with the Third version. For the …
MLS‘ stock continues to grow each year, as America’s Premier ‘Soccer’ League attracts more and more top-tier talents from Europe. In tandem with the rise of football viewership in the country, the MLS has become an increasingly attractive prospect for players from all over the world. In the recent past, we saw the likes of …
The world came to a brief standstill recently, as news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II travelled far and wide. Surrounded by members of the royal family, the Queen peacefully passed away at her country estate in Aberdeen, she was 96 at the time of her passing. Following the announcement, Operation London …
After the expiration of his contract at Arsenal, French striker Alexandre Lacazette opted for a change of scenery, as he subsequently returned to his hometown club Lyon earlier this summer. The former Arsenal captain’s spell at the Emirates was lukewarm at best, with multiple scoring droughts littered throughout. Nevertheless, his return to Olympique has been …
Football has undergone a very noticeable evolution over this past decade, and the changes are related to the very manner in which teams take to the pitch. The abilities to dominate possession coupled with intricate passing sequences were mostly associated with Europe’s best teams up until a few years ago. In contrast, most mid-table sides …
After a 64-year-long wait, Wales will finally feature in the World Cup, as part of the final 32 teams that’ll head to Qatar in November. It has been a long and arduous road for The Dragons who finally reached the promised land after picking up a victory against Ukraine. Led from the front by captain …
It’s no secret that turbulence is a frequent visitor at Chelsea Football Club, something that fans had hoped would change under the new ownership. Unfortunately, drama is embedded into the very DNA of the club, and old tendencies struck once again, despite a different owner at the helm. After several worrying displays in the League, …
To absolutely no one’s surprise, Manchester City began their Champions League campaign by swatting aside Sevilla in a 4-0 victory. A struggling Sevilla side posed no real threat for the visitors, who made it look far too easy at times. On the scoresheet were Phil Foden, Ruben Dias, and of course the usual suspect, Erling …
We’re almost in the final stretch on the road to the World Cup, as it is only a matter of 2 months now. The hype around the spectacle continues the build, with fans keeping an eye on any development around the event, and of course, around their teams. The international break will swing into action …
The Football World is almost never short of news, even during the off-season you can still catch exciting games being played in various corners of Europe. In the season itself, during which the 5 major European Leagues are being played out simultaneously, the news stream is endless and constant. You have footy action on the …
With 4 wins on the spin, Manchester United are flying high, led from the front by Erik ten Hag. After an abysmal first 2 games of the current campaign, United have bounced by winning 4 out of 4, vanquishing title contenders Liverpool and Arsenal in the process. The sudden change in fortune has a lot …