Football fans took to Twitter en masse after discovering a strange omission from Garth Crooks’ Premier League Team of the Year that appears to be baffling just as much as whimsical. The former footballer now turned pundit has built a notorious reputation thanks to remarks and observations that have come in for plenty of stick …
The dream of being a professional footballer is one that is shared by many, though only a few end up realizing it. The luxurious lifestyle that comes with being a star on the field makes the profession all the more fascinating, one that is likely to arouse envy. Leicester star James Maddison is certainly one …
Croatian international Ivan Perisic has kept his cards very close to his chest regarding his future at Inter Milan, with his contract running out at the end of the season. And while he claims to remain focused on helping the Nerazzurri stake claim on whatever silverware is up for grab, the 32-year-old appears to have …
Ever since making his Stamford Bridge return, Romelu Lukaku is yet to put on a display that is symptomatic of his fierce exploits as seen during his stint at Inter Milan. And perhaps the blame lies in the kind of system Thomas Tuchel employs at Chelsea, which doesn’t compliment Lukaku’s style of play, as revealed …
William Saliba is currently one of the hottest properties of European football to have emerged from France. The 20-year-old Arsenal man, presently on loan at Marseille, has been in brilliant form lately, having made 23 appearances for the French outfit across all competitions so far. Be it clever positioning, calming influence at the backline, or …
It’s been a season full of personal achievements for Barcelona star Alexia Putellas. Not only did the 27-year-old Spanish international win the UEFA Women’s Player of the Year Award and the women’s Ballon d’Or last month, but she was also conferred with Sant Jordi Cross by the Catalonia government. And now, to top off an …
Manchester United ace midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly set to return following a thigh injury that kept him out of action since November. Ahead of his much-anticipated return, the 28-year-old French international shared an Instagram post that seems to have caught fans’ attention, but for reasons more than one. Pogba uploaded an interesting snap of …
Aaron Ramsdale revealed a hilarious anecdote that came about during Arsenal’s recent visit to Elland Road that saw him pocket some extra money on the night. The shot-stopper had a reasonably uneventful game as Arsenal went on to romp up Leeds United by 4-1. Appearing for an interview on Ben Foster’s YouTube channel, Ramsdale began …
Arsenal received a major blow in the run-up to their New Year’s Day clash against Manchester City after Mikel Arteta tested positive for COVID-19. Sidelined for at least a week in line with health protocols, Arsenal will be without their manager as reports suggest assistant coach Albert Stuivenberg will be filling in for the decisive …
Despite recent disappointments, Arsenal remains one of the biggest clubs in English football. Part of the elite Premier League Big Four, the north London outfit has a generous fan following, one that was built on the blood, sweat, and tears of those who represented the club over the years. However, an opinion has surfaced online …
America’s Major League Soccer (MLS) has been long branded as a retirement home for ageing European footballers. When stars, especially those from Europe, find themselves on the precipice of retirement, MLS provides them with a gateway to one final professional endeavour and paycheck. And among the latest participants of this seemingly lucrative trend, is allegedly …
Liverpool suffered a massive blow to their title chase following a shocking 1-0 defeat against Leicester City at the King Power Stadium last night. Dreadful in front of the goal, Jurgen Klopp’s men squandered chances after another before a staggering finish from Ademola Lookman eventually saw the visiting side concede the lone decider. While taking …
Back in the days, it wasn’t uncommon to see football players with some vile glop lubed across on their shirts. Initially, the prevalent misbelief regarding the same was that these were actually mucus stains. But now knowing better, it’s safe to conclude otherwise. The application of Vicks VapoRub on shirts pregame has been happening for …
Jonathan David has been setting the Ligue 1 alight with some incredible performances this season, topping the goalscoring charts with 12 goals, ahead of the likes of Kylian Mbappe and Wissam Ben Yedder. With David’s agent disclosing his intentions to leave Lille at the end of this season, the Canadian international has attracted widespread interest …
Ralf Rangnick’s approach at Manchester United has come under close scrutiny following a fortunate escape against Newcastle United with a 1-1 draw. The abysmal display from United saw Rangnick’s side trail 1-0 at the break at St James’ Park, raising waves of concern regarding the German’s tactics from all around, but for a bizarre remark …
Emile Smith Rowe has been in red hot form this season, proving to be the fulcrum of Arsenal’s many victories that have come of late. He added to his goal tally after making another appearance from the bench and scoring a late goal against Norwich at Carrow Road. But more than his goal, it was …
Celebrated a day after Christmas, Boxing Day on 26th December is a holiday associated with various traditions. Although having no obvious links to the sport of Boxing or sports in general, the holiday seems to have been appropriated by football for the most part, with 26 December increasingly synonyms with an entertaining day of footballing …