Bruno Fernandes was lambasted online after the Man United midfielder made an absolute meal of the slightest of touches from Etienne Capoue during the Europa League final against Villarreal. The Frenchman was already on a yellow and could have been sent off had the referee completely bought into the theatrics from the Portuguese. As it …
It was an extraordinary end to the game between Manchester United and Villarreal at Gdansk as the Europa League final went to 10-10 on penalties with every outfield player finding the back of the net. In a penalty shootout that appeared everlasting as it went along, the final was decided when the two goalkeepers came …
Nathaniel Phillips’ brilliance in the air while defending for Liverpool in the recently concluded Premier League season has earned him a fine new chant from the Reds fans. Sung to the tune of John Paul Young song ‘Love is in the Air’, the new chant for the 24-year-old defender consists of just 5 words and …
CF Montreal striker Romell Quioto channelled his inner Yakubu as he missed an open goal from 3 yards out during the 1-2 defeat against FC Cincinnati in the MLS. The former Leicester City, Everton and Blackburn Rovers forward gained notoriety for all the wrong reasons when he missed a tap-in during Nigeria’s group game against …
Amad Diallo had an impressive outing while playing in a false 9 role during Manchester United’s 2-1 win against Wolves on Sunday. Leading the line from the front, the Ivorian could be seen dropping back to midfield to dictate play numerous times as he ran the three Wolves centre-backs ragged. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer rested his …
Pep Guardiola is at ease despite his turbulent history with Antonio Mateu Lahoz, the referee in charge of the UEFA Champions League final clash between Manchester City and Chelsea in Porto. Lahoz is the same referee who sent Pep Guardiola to the stands during Man City’s quarter-final loss to Liverpool back in 2018. The Spanish …
Diego Simeone showed just how much he loves an effective defensive play as he celebrated Kieran Trippier’s injury-time clearance like a goal against Valladolid. With the Colchoneros just seconds away from winning the La Liga title, Valladolid’s Jota dribbled his way out of the back in swagger and then passed the ball to his teammate …
Sergio Aguero came on as a second-half substitute and scored two goals in five minutes to make it a 5-0 win against Everton in his last Premier League game for Manchester City. His second, a perfectly placed header from a Fernandinho cross, turned out to be a monumental one as it dethroned Wayne Rooney as …
Luis Suarez had his work cut out when he picked a loose ball just inside Valladolid’s half in the second half at the José Zorrilla Stadium. With Atletico Madrid’s title hopes in the balance, the Uruguayan forward shifted the ball onto his weaker left foot, ran the length and buried it beyond Jordi Masip in …
Thomas Partey showed absolutely no regards for strength & conditioning coach Sam Wilson as he caught the Arsenal staffer unawares with a full-blooded sliding tackle during a rondo in training. Partey has had an underwhelming first season with the Gunners since his £45million move from Atletico Madrid back in October and the Ghanaian would be …
Robert Lewandowski left it late but eventually scored the goal he was looking for throughout the evening when he tapped in a failed clearance from Rafal Gikiewicz in Augsburg goal. Bayern Munich went on to win the game 5-2 as the Polish striker became the 1st Bundesliga player to score 41 goals in the league …
Erling Haaland generated immense power to smash a low drive from a tight angle past Lukas Hradecky in the Leverkusen goal as Borussia Dortmund took an early lead at Westfalenstadion. Haaland has almost gone a goal per game for Dortmund this season as he has now scored 40 goals in 41 matches in all competitions. …
Allan Saint-Maximin left a few Newcastle United fans thoroughly impressed with his sublime skills during the 1-0 win against Sheffield United on Wednesday. It was the first time in the season that fans were allowed inside St. James’ Park and some of the lucky ones had a brilliant view of Saint-Maximin toying with the opponents …
Callum Hudson-Odoi revealed how N’Golo Kante once shut down the PlayStation after losing 3 straight games of football simulation game FIFA against the Chelsea winger. The Frenchman is often referred to as the nicest and the most humble man in football but it seems even he cannot maintain a smile on his face when handed …
Esporte Clube Comercial goalkeeper Martins paid no regards to the rules of football as he hilariously went off his line and charged towards the penalty taker during the loss against Esporte Clube Costa Rica. The Campeonato Sul-Mato-Grossense fixture between the two sides delivered one of the most bizarre instances in football as Costa Rica won …
Harry Kane more or less handed a diplomatically desperate transfer request to the Tottenham hierarchy during a candid interview with Gary Neville. Football transfers often take place inside boardrooms and away from the light of the media but sometimes things get ugly and out in the open when a player is denied his favoured move …
Sergio Reguilon’s first goal in a Tottenham shirt was an incredible finish, though at the back of his own net, as Aston Villa won 2-1 against Spurs. It was an astonishing effort from the left-back, who tried to volley Marvelous Nakamba’s cross clear but instead sliced it past Hugo Lloris. As expected, Reguilon sank to …