The afternoon fixture at the Emirates between Arsenal and Leeds went about in a routine fashion. A predictable victory for the Gunners, more peril for the Whites, and standard broadcasts to televise the proceedings. However, fans online did spot a moment during Sky Sports’ broadcast of the game, which certainly doesn’t qualify as routine. The clip, …
While Ishowspeed has become a popular name among football circles, the YouTuber still has plenty to learn about the beautiful game. Being a relative newcomer to the sport, the steamer has received help from his viewers, who frequently show him the ropes. They do so by flooding his comments section or posting to his subreddit, …
Arsenal and Leeds United met at the Emirates with plenty at stake. For Arsenal, a chance to solidify their UCL aspirations was on offer, whereas Leeds fought for survival in the top flight. The game was essentially done and dusted during the first half, as Leeds crumbled and conceded twice within the first 10 minutes. A rash …
Last week’s Europa League semi-finals saw major upsets being staged as German side Eintracht Frankfurt knocked out West Ham United while Scottish champions Rangers beat RB Leipzig in their respective second legs. The latter making it to the final has been the surprise of the season for many football fans but it is a well-deserved …
At the beginning of the current Premier League season, Manchester United fans and Arsenal supporters were at a war of words with each other owing to comparisons between their respective centre-back recruits Raphael Varane and Ben White. The Frenchman had almost won everything possible in football before arriving at Old Trafford from Real Madrid and …
The rise of social media has led to some worrying problems for football clubs lately. In a vicious cycle, fans would first take to social media to launch verbal attacks at players for their poor performances on the pitch, while the players would then under this incitement hit back at the abusive fans by reacting. …
Max Verstappen made headlines after emerging victorious at the inaugural Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, but the grand event turned out to be a summit of sports stars across the spectrum. NBA legend, Michael Jordan, the NFL’s greatest quarterback, Tom Brady, Formula one’s very own, Lewis Hamilton, and the footballing heartthrob, David Beckham, were all …
As the current season is fast approaching its end, the footballing community are slowly turning their focus to the Ballon d’Or award for the present campaign. While supporters have their opinions on the winner, behind the scenes there is a meticulous selection process that ultimately decides the winner of the award. According to new rules, …
Over the last month, the vital role played by supporters as the 12th man has only been emphasized in the Champions League. Take the case of Real Madrid, who made not one but three UCL comebacks against PSG, Chelsea and Man City on the back of the tremendous support at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The …
Saturday’s game against Tottenham looked a stern test in Liverpool’s pursuit of the Premier League title ahead of kick-off. With Man City leading by a point and refusing to let that slender lead drop, the onus was on Liverpool to keep winning and match City stride for stride while also hoping their rivals would slip …
Fulham’s visit to Sheffield United didn’t end on a cheerful note, as Paul Heckingbottom’s Sheffield United took them apart over two halves of intense football. But to cheer their team in their last match of the Championship, the Fulham fans made their journey worthwhile by adhering to the saying, “It’s the journey that matters and …
Led by a young crop of incredible talent, the USMNT have made it to the World Cup. With all eyes pinned on Qatar come December, the Americans will have an excellent opportunity to announce themselves as a footballing force. Fans will certainly hope that the players can, at least, register a few memorable moments during their …
Wilfred Zaha has over the years gained the status of a cult hero for Crystal Palace. The Ivorian international began playing for the club in his youth and made his senior debut for the side in 2010. After a few largely unsuccessful spells away from the London side at Manchester United and Cardiff City, Zaha …
Having failed to win a major title since the 2015/16 season, a Steven Gerard led Rangers side put out a dominant performance in the Scottish division to secure a world record 55th league title last season. The side led in almost all statistical indexes from the season with over 16 different goal scorers and boasted …
The eagle has landed. American billionaire Todd Boehly and his consortium have successfully completed the takeover of Chelsea from the Russian oligarch, Roman Abramovich, for a whopping sum of 4.25 billion pounds. Boehly, who also owns 20% of the American baseball team Los Angeles Dodgers, added another feather to his hat when he decided to …
Joining in the season of kit leaks, it would appear that Tottenham Hotspur‘s kit collection for the 2022/23 season has emerged online. Designed by American sportswear brand Nike, credible sources have shared renders which represent the colours Spurs will sport next season. While the traditional white home kit and the uniquely wavy third kit have …
West Ham United‘s fairytale Europa League endeavour ended in nightmare fashion against Eintracht Frankfurt. In front of a partisan crowd at the Deutsche Bank Arena, the Hammers suffered a major blow to their final aspirations as Aaron Cresswell was sent off early on. Initially deemed worthy of a yellow by ref Jesús Gil Manzano, he eventually …