The runners-up of the previous edition of the World Cup were certainly made to sweat against Japan in the Round of 16, with the game finally going Croatia’s way after a penalty shootout. One player stood out over and above the others in a victory that could just have been a major upset. Marcelo Brozovic. …
Belgium have had a really underwhelming start to the Qatar World Cup. As has been the case with them for the last few editions of the major tournament, the Red Devils are regarded as one of the favourites to win the World Cup. Their performances, however, have not been that of the favourites at all. …
This week’s Tuesday night fixtures brought us the final batch of matches from the Champions League group stages with a few spots for the next round still up for grabs. The likes of Liverpool, Ajax, Barcelona, Marseille and others all battled it out before the competition is paused till the end of December. German giants …
Fan-created kits are usually top-notch, which is something you’re probably already aware of. Hampered by no budget constraints, design limitations, tonal boundaries, etc, fans typically produce magnificent kits packed with details and references. The standards of these designs are often so high that sportswear brands simply cannot keep up, which is why official kits usually …
Barcelona suffered a surprising loss to Inter Milan in their UEFA Champions League group-stage encounter at the San Siro on Tuesday. It was a game full of drama and controversies, with the referee’s decisions going against Xavi Hernandez’s side and leaving them third in their group after the defeat. The Blaugrana were so annoyed with …
Despite being fairly rare, players partaking in two different sports isn’t entirely unheard of. In fact, some of the greatest athletes in history have tried their hand at multiple sports professionally, including Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson, Sir Vivian Richards etc. In regards to football, the list is rather slim, although a few noteworthy names include …
EA is once more teasing us with fresh FIFA 23 player rating announcements as the eagerly anticipated release date approaches. This time, the ratings for Italy’s Serie A TIM have been made public, and they have generated a lot of conversation – as they always do. Last year’s Serie A title race was one of …
What seemed like an absence of a transfer policy at first has now turned into a newfound perspective, as Chelsea under Todd Boehly looks to be recruiting for the future. The Blues have been big spenders in the market throughout the Roman Abramovich era, with most of their funds going towards signing well-established stars. However, this …
Inter Milan and sponsor Nike, have consistently produced some of the most eye-catching kits you can find in recent seasons. Despite its impressive track record, Inter is often overlooked in terms of kits, and you don’t have to dig too deep into the archives to find some truly remarkable ones. Just last season, the Nerazzurri had …
Football fans can certainly recall a certain iconic Dutchman by the name of Wesley Sneijder. The name instantly brings to mind a 5 foot 7 magician, distributing precision-tuned passes all across the pitch, sporting wrist tapes while he’s at it. The Inter Milan legend was an unmissable figure during his heyday, which makes his current …
Last night’s Derby d’Italia at the Allianz Stadium went about predictably. A tense and heated affair that eventually resulted in an Inter Milan victory through Hakan Calhanoglu’s spot-kick. When crunch ties such as derbies come around, players often whip out all the skills at their disposal to get an edge. This also means that derbies feature plenty …
The football world has no shortage of some truly outrageous body ink. Some notable mentions include Nicolas Otamendi’s tattoo of television characters, Alberto Moreno’s back tattoo of a monkey (yes it’s true) etc. Footballers usually go for a tribute to family members or memorable moments for body ink options, but some stars stand out. Another …
In the knockout feature of the UEFA Champions League between Liverpool and Inter Milan, the Nerazzurri managed to beat the Reds 1-0 at Anfield but couldn’t reduce the first-leg deficit as they crashed out of the tournament. Liverpool scraped through to the quarter-finals after winning the first leg 2-0 at San Siro and keeps the …
Football contracts are a ritual when new signings are made but some of them can take a weird turn. The signing of Robin Gosens from Atlanta Bergamo was quite a routine affair for Inter Milan, involving usual paperwork before the latest news had shed light of an unexpected ink drop on it. Inter Milan’s weird …
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 …
Romelu Lukaku’s interview with Sky Sports Italia aired last night and the comments that surfaced led to some very extreme reactions. In the interview, the Belgian spoke fondly about his old club expressing his desire to return on multiple instances and also citing problems with his current boss Thomas Tuchel. Naturally, this incurred the wrath …
Serie A giants, AC Milan and Internazionale revealed new plans for the construction of a new stadium, which will replace the iconic Giuseppe Meazza also known as the San Siro. The 95-year-old stadium has been home to both the Milan clubs for almost a century and naturally, it has become outdated in terms of amenities. …