Premier League football returns this weekend and the Gameweek 5 deadline is just hours away, but captaincy’s decision this weekend will not be as easy because Erling Haaland faces competition against Tottenham Hotspur assets for the armband choice. Erling Haaland this season has been a set-and-forget captain for the majority of FPL teams this season …
James Maddison has already become a vital player at Tottenham Hotspur since his summer move from Leicester City and the club hasn’t only made him vice-captain, but are discreetly making him market their merchandise too. Indeed, the Lilywhites have already handed Maddison a major role in their squad, even though he’s barely been at the …
“You watch the game, you don’t see Busquets. You watch Busquets, you see the whole game.” – Vicente del Bosque. This above-mentioned quote succinctly describes Busquets and gives us an understanding of his game and his abilities as a footballer. Although far passed his peak, the former Barcelona man is still one of the players …
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Kaoru Mitoma has been one of the biggest breakout stars in the Premier League over the last year or so, but EA Sports FC 24 leave a lot to be desired. Having done a thesis on dribbling while studying in university back in Japan, Mitoma has been one of the …
Disparities in the Saudi League in terms of pay structure or the gulf in class in the quality of the players are akin to differences between the sea and the hills. Football though as a sport has always been a great leveler, living up to that reputation even in a league that with each passing …
After a summer of uncertainty regarding Kyle Walker’s continuation at Manchester City, the European Champions finally announced the right back’s contract extension till 2026. However, the announcement wasn’t a regular one, as Man City’s marketing team decided to use a famous The Wolf of Wall Street scene featuring Leonardo DiCaprio as Jordan Belfort, something that has backfired …
When Roman Abramovich became the owner of Chelsea in the fine summer of 2003, the fortunes of the London club changed for over. Besides winning a plethora of trophies, there was an owner at the club who always worked for what was in the best interest of the club. Abramovich in his tenure at Chelsea …
At a football club of stature like Manchester United, it is often the players who steal the spotlight, but there are always some unsung heroes involved to make sure everything runs smoothly inside the organization. One such individual is Helen McConnell, the wife of Manchester United player Jonny Evans, who is also a dedicated staffer …
There’s a general rise in defenders being singled out for their unique running styles. Antonio Rudiger comes to mind and Joel Matip, who’s even got a dedicated social media page monitoring his movements and running styles on the field. The latest to defender to catch attention because of his running style is Chelsea starlet Levi …
Liverpool have done a bit of a shake-up to their squad this season and it appears that Jurgen Klopp has stacked his team with a number of tall players now. The Reds have done a complete midfielder revolution this season after Klopp realized that a lot of old legs were holding his side back. The …
Not many people might be familiar with the name Jonjo Shelvey. Fans who know him will also be unfamiliar if they see his recent morphed pictures of him with long hair. So, what’s the fuss about his hair? Jonjo Shelvey was born on February 27, 1992, in Romford, England. He started playing soccer as a …
Recently a video of a young boy singing Scotland’s undeclared national anthem, “Flower of Scotland”, went viral on Twitter. English fans were quick to troll him, equating his passion with anyone intoxicated on three pints of beer. However, the passion displayed by the young lad is more than just an insular comparison as the emotions …
Jude Bellingham’s famous ‘arms spread’ celebration is becoming popular in the sports world. The latest football star to embrace this move is Arsenal defender Oleksandr Zinchenko, surprising many with his recent interaction with the Englishman after a recent match. The two footballers crossed paths in Ukraine’s 1-1 draw against England during the international break. Zinchenko …
James Maddison has been enjoying a flying start to his career at Spurs. While speaking about his initial time at the club with The Independent, Maddison rather strangely boasted about how he enjoys being the center of attention at every dinner table restaurant outings with his family. While this might not reach the heights of …
If you went gaga over the recent advert of Odegaard along with Havertz, Saliba, Timber, and Leah Williamson posing for Arsenal’s gorgeous third kit by Adidas, you were certainly not alone. The changing times have seen a mixture of different aspects of culture penetrating and mixing with each other in almost every aspect of life. …
One of the biggest news in the tech industry today is the launch of the much-awaited iPhone 15, something that has nothing to do with football, however, La Pulga has managed to intrude here as well as during the iPhone 15 presentation a notification arrives at the main screen which shows that Messi scored a …
Gabri Veiga was probably involved in arguably the most shocking transfer of the 2023 summer window when he opted to reject interest from prominent European sides to move to Saudi Arabia, but EA seems to have rewarded his heroics from last season with a stunning upgrade in his rating in the upcoming FC 24. The …