The 2022 World Cup is now only a couple of days away and participating players are putting in the hard yards every day to get in sync with their teammates and their manager and start off as strongly as they can. And it’s not just the teams who have been keeping busy, but the fans …
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A little over a fortnight ago, we came across a leak that hinted at an insane collaboration between one of the biggest video game franchises and football. The franchise in question here is not EA Sports FIFA or PES, or not even sports-related for that matter. It is, in fact, a first-person shooter called Call …
Paris St. Germain ran riot last night at the French capital city against Maccabi Haifa in their group fixture in the Champions League. Lionel Messi scored 2 goals & assisted in 2 more as the Ligue 1 champions thrashed the Israeli side 7-2, marking the Argentine’s 50th appearance for the club. Kylian Mbappe chipped in …
PSG did not have it as easy in the Champions League against Benfica as they had probably thought off. In both the games against the Portuguese side, Christophe Galtier’s men ended up being held to two draws. This was absolutely not part of the plan. But Benfica showed a lot of determination and worked really …
PSG have had a pretty solid start to the new season. They’re on top of the Ligue 1 table, having won 8 out of their first 10 games. The Leo Messi–Neymar–Kylian Mbappe trio has a combined goal contribution tally of well over 35. On the pitch, things are going great for Christophe Galtier’s side as …
Football has long been associated with video games but only of the sporting type. Titles like EA Sports FIFA and PES have been releasing new editions every year to attract fans to play these games digitally. But football may have just forayed into something different. “Messi has just launched an absolute rocket strike” will have …
Neymar is undoubtedly football’s biggest paradox. When you see him play, you cannot take your eyes off him. With skills that are only rivalled by the great Ronaldinho, and stats that take him to levels near Messi and Ronaldo, his ability and talent are truly undeniable. Yet, for one reason or another, there will always …
PSG came up against OGC Nice at the Parc Des Princes last night, the former club of current manager Christophe Galtier. The Parisiens managed to walk away with 3 points on the night, although it was far from routine. Nice proved to be a stern backline to breach through, although, it eventually wavered to a …
There was a major outcry calling out racism in Brazil and internationally when Vinicius Jr., the Real Madrid star footballer came under racist (particularly anti-black comments) on Friday. On the 15th of September, Pedro Bravo, the president of the Spanish Football Agents’ Association (AEAF) and a huge Atletico Madrid fan, told the winger to “stop …
No sport does celebrations as iconic as football. To score goals is the primary aim of the game, so it is only fair and justified for players to celebrate any time they score. Most footballers, from Messi and Ronaldo to youngsters like Mbappe and Haaland, have signature moves. Along with the “Calma,” the “Siuuuu” is …
FIFA 23, the popular football video game, launches worldwide on September 30. The highest-ranked players in FIFA 23 have finally been revealed by EA Sports, and while some of the ratings make sense, others have us perplexed. A few weeks ago, leaked FIFA 23 player ratings for whole teams as well as the game’s superstars …
A whole season has passed since Paris Saint-Germain formed a fierce front-three of Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi in true Avengers fashion. Although the Parisians picked up yet another Ligue 1 trophy, the mood in the French capital suggests that the star-studded attack has failed to meet expectations. Triumph in the Champions League was …
The UEFA Champions League is back. The draw is complete and the new contenders are eyeing the big prize yet again. The 2022/23 season will see a brief pause because of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar this year but the title challengers like Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain will look to go all the …
PSG recently completed a pre-season tour in Japan, giving fans a first look at the Parisiens under new gaffer Christophe Galtier. The French outfit came up against 3 J-league sides and brushed them off quite comfortably. The most convincing performance of the lot was certainly their display against Gamba Osaka, as they ran riot, eventually winning …
After last season’s European disappointment, a new era looks to be underway at PSG. Mauricio Pochettino has been replaced by Christophe Galtier, while Leonardo Araujo has made way for Luis Campos to take over as sporting director. The hirings indicate a more practical approach by the Parisiens, who’ve already made Kylian Mbappe the focal point of …
Football is on a break for a few more weeks, but the transfer window and the banter between the fans haven’t taken a back seat, not even for a few moments. The Twitterverse has been rampant with such playful banter among the fans, discussing players, team strategies, and the spoils of the upcoming season, and …
Jesse Lingard is currently on holiday after announcing his exit from Manchester United. The Englishman ended a two-decade-long journey at the club he joined at the age of 7. He leaves the club after having made over 200 appearances for them and helping them win the FA Cup, Carabao Cup, and UEFA Europa League titles. …