For years we have been enthralled and captivated by the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, that the only question on our minds was this: Who is the better player? But in hindsight, most would agree that instead of comparing them, we should’ve celebrate them for who they were and been grateful to have …

Remember the iconic photo of a blood-drenched Terry Butcher? That click was one for the ages as he played on heroically for England despite a blow to the head in a goalless draw against Sweden in 1989. Thirty years on, and we have another warrior in the form of Jorginho, Chelsea’s midfielder general. The Italian …

It’s an age old debate. Who’s the best player in the world? The question that everyone wants an answer to, but the answer is one that is rarely universally accepted. But what really defines the best player in the world? We have the obvious qualities: consistency and impact, be it through goals, assists, defensive prowess …

Sometimes in football, there are events that cause the footballing community to just stop and admire. Appreciate the the beauty that has unfolded in front of their eyes. Gobsmacking goals, astounding assists or just all-round unstoppable performances: when the world is witness to these, the best thing one can do is applaud and feel honored. …

The Champions League semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool was always going to be a cagey affair. Both the teams have previously won 5 Champions League titles and will be going after their 6th one. A tie of such intensity will obviously attract a lot of attention towards both the teams and their respective managers. …

It would be an understatement to say that Luis Suarez is a divisive figure in the world of football. At best, he is a creative, cunning and clinical striker with great awareness and guile. At worst, he is known for the infamous biting incidents and playing an illegal handball which resulted in Ghana getting knocked …

Over the last couple of seasons, we have seen the emergence of some top class young English talents. Trent Alexander-Arnold and Jadon Sancho are the perfect examples of this. Alexander-Arnold broke into the Liverpool first team last season and has been irreplaceable for the Reds in their chase for the Premier League and the Champions …

Chelsea have released their new home kit for the 2019/20 season, with official promotion images on their social media accounts, starring Eden Hazard, Cesár Azpilicueta and Ethan Ampadu wearing the stunning new design. Similar to last couple of seasons, it is a ‘rush blue’ with the trademark white Nike swoosh on it. The biggest change, …

We have all known for a while that Lionel Messi is one of the greatest, if not, the greatest footballer of the modern era. The Argentine has primarily found competition in a Portuguese winger who currently plies his trade in Italy. But while there still are traces of that epic rivalry, Messi seems to have …

There are few players in the footballing world that have had such a controversial past as Mario Balotelli. He has had a relatively up and down career, playing for clubs like Inter Milan, Manchester City and Liverpool and Nice, before signing up for Marseille in January 2019. From his on field antics to him setting …

Virgil van Dijk (VVD) was recently named PFA Player of the Year, becoming the first defender to win it since the inaugural Premier League season. A mainstay in the meanest defense in the league, the footballing world was licking its lips at the UCL semi-final encounter between Barcelona and Liverpool, and particularly, between the unstoppable …

Lionel Messi and his brand of magic made it a night to remember when Liverpool travelled to the Camp Nou for the first leg of their semi-final tie. The 31-year-old was the catalyst for yet another brilliant performance by Barcelona, netting twice in the second half to put his side firmly in control ahead of …

Widely known as ‘The Special One’, Jose Mourinho has won numerous trophies during his time in Spain, Italy, Portugal and England. His stint at Manchester United, it is fair to say, ended on not-so-good terms. He was criticized for his lack of attacking football, his public shaming of players, and most importantly, his refusal to …

It would be safe to say that Hakim Ziyech is one of the hottest properties in the world of football right now. The 26-year-old attacking midfielder has had a stellar season so far, scoring 20 goals and assisting 21 in 45 games. Ajax have had a spectacular campaign this term, having exceeded every expectation on …

Remember the time Cristiano Ronaldo raced a Bugatti Veyron for a Nike commercial? That commercial sits well in the memory for most football fans as it was as innovative as it was outrageous. And as greatness can be achieved by pushing yourself to the limit, both Ronaldo and Bugatti have taken themselves to newer levels …

There’s no doubt that Jurgen Klopp has turned this Liverpool side into one of the top teams in Europe since his arrival at Merseyside back in 2015. The biggest reason behind this amazing transformation is the improvement in the defensive side of their game. According to Opta, Liverpool have the best defense in the Premier …

Mid-April saw the arrival of the famous TV series Game of Thrones (GoT) come back for its final season. The first episode of season 8 aired on the 15th of April, with the fan-following (which is a huge chunk of the TV viewing world) eagerly waiting for the climax of the show that kept them …