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, …
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. …
Manchester United have never faced any troubles when it comes to enticing celebrities to support them, being one of the (if not the) biggest clubs in English football history. Even when they have lacked material success on the pitch in recent years, the club’s status as a global institution has remained firm. While fans might …
While Manchester United in their entirety have looked lacklustre throughout this season, Marcus Rashford in particular has been largely off-colour. In fact, the England international has been in a rough patch ever since the Euros, during which he missed a crucial penalty in the final. He further struggled with an injury he incurred in October, …
It’s a rare occurrence when the influence of a YouTuber transfers on over to the football world, but such is the story of ishowspeed. Darren Watkins, known as ‘ishowspeed’ online, is a popular YouTube star, who initially received attention for his streams on the platform. The American became known for his manic reactions, energetic persona, …
Since making it his trademark celebration back in 2014 during a pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration has always been an iconic footballing moment whenever the Portuguese pulled it out during a match. Following his goal against Brentford on Monday night, United No. 7 wheeled away towards the corner …
As we covered in early January, Premier League side Manchester United‘s home kit for the 2022/23 season had supposedly leaked online. Designed by German Sportswear brand Adidas, the kit featured a striking pattern on the collar, alongside other variations from this season’s iteration. However, some details were still the subject of rumours, including one which …
It has been a tough season for Manchester United fans, domestically, in Europe, and even off the pitch. Having started the season with high expectations following the arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo, Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane, United somehow finds themselves going trophyless and out of the top 4 race now in April. For the Old …
Manchester United’s inconsistent form in their top 4 chases continued on Saturday as the club lost 3-1 to fellow rivals Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium. Following a 4-0 mauling at the hands of Liverpool, the Red Devils did calm a few nerves with their 3-2 win against Norwich but Saturday’s dismal performance only pushed them …
What happens when you know what the job is but have no genuine tools to accomplish the job? You come up with stories or words to make yourself sound more credible, but deep down, you secretly hope that the job isn’t entrusted to you. The ex-Manchester United defender, Rio Ferdinand has been facing a similar …
There is one name on the tongue of every Manchester United fan these days – Erik Ten Hag. Why you ask? He’s not the special one or the normal one. But for the United loyalists, he is the ‘Chosen one.’ The one who will walk out of the tunnel at Old Trafford onto that sacred …
Luka Modric’s outside out of the boot, trivela pass has been a topic of conversation across the football world as the Croatian forced extra-time against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals before Real Madrid eventually managed to prevail. The Croatian’s impeccable passing has taken kind of everyone by storm and it is no surprise that …
Who could’ve imagined? After the addition of ‘Champions League’ Varane, the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, and the sensational Jadon Sancho. After the 6-2 thumping of Bielsa’s Leeds on opening day, with fluent football at the front. Who could’ve imagined that Manchester United‘s participation in the Europa League, let alone the UCL, could be doubtful? Such is …
To absolutely nobody’s surprise, Manchester United were run over by Liverpool at Anfield, last night. An early goal from Luis Diaz set the stage for the rest of the game, as United’s half-hearted attempt at a high line was obliterated by Liverpool’s blistering attack. Unopposed and unchallenged, the Merseyside Reds made a game against the mighty …
Harry Maguire might be getting all the support and backing from United legend Wayne Rooney but the former Leicester City centre back is having a hard time finding his feet at the back for the Red Devils. Manchester United’s 4-0 defeat to Liverpool in the Premier League was absolute testimony to the fact that there …
Manchester United earned a crucial 3 points at home against Norwich City and managed to keep themselves in the top 4. They did so on the back of a vintage Ronaldo performance, which essentially made all the difference. The Portugal international got on the scoresheet thrice, a hattrick which included an excellent header, and a powerfully …
Footballers and football fans have had a strong affinity towards inking their bodies with images or writing of clubs, players, trophies etc. Etching them down permanently signifies and becomes a way to demonstrate one’s long-term commitment. Sergio Ramos is perhaps the best example of a player using tattoos to celebrate his relationship with his beloved …