Brazil was by far the favourites for every bookmaker who set odds for the 2022 World Cup, such was the strength of the team and conviction in the side. So naturally, the South Americans crashing out at the Quarter Finals stage at the hands of Croatia was an upset, and a shocking one at that. …
Transfer market rates are truly bonkers these days, especially for talented youngsters. Modern Football seems to be sternly chasing after the ‘next big player’, and in that pursuit, the figures clubs are willing to part with have touched obscene amounts. Take for instance Kylian Mbappe’s record-breaking transfer to PSG, the forward was 18 at the …
The era of football is changing, with the Qatar World Cup marking a bit of a tipping point for the generation of forward players that thrilled the last one-and-a-half decades or so. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi heralded as the beautiful game’s pharaohs over the last 13-14 years have already admitted that this World Cup …
Amidst the chaos of constant criticism over the past few weeks, Cristiano Ronaldo has had an incredibly difficult time coming to terms with his new reality of being a free agent. The striker has faced harsh criticism from ex-teammates like Wayne Rooney and Gary Neville and has failed to find favour with football pundits all …
Jude Bellingham is the talk of the town with his stunning performances for England at the FIFA World Cup. The midfielder has managed to dazzle some of the biggest names in global club football and invited attractive offers from many of them. And he’s managed to do all of this at only 19 years of …
Marcelo‘s 13-year-old son Enzo is set to foray into the world of elite European football at his father’s former club Real Madrid. Enzo has already succeeded in making himself a known commodity in youth football leagues, especially in Europe since a tender age. Of course, he has the privilege of being a Real Madrid legend’s …
Virgil Van Dijk, Netherlands captain and arguably, one of the best center-backs in the world right now, effectively took a savage shot at the Red Devils in a press conference where he was asked about a teammate, Cody Gakpo’s future. Cody Gakpo, for those of you who don’t know, is Netherland’s golden child, with 3 …
The last day of the FIFA World Cup group stages produced a multitude of emotions from opposite ends of the scale, especially for teams in Group H. This section always had promised to deliver competitiveness given the calibre of the sides that were drawn together, remarkably, each being from a different continent. Friday night saw …
A few days ago, initial renders of Real Madrid’s home kit for next season popped up online, courtesy of Footy Headlines. Based on a ‘90% accurate’ prediction, the render featured the traditional white alongside black accents and also saw the introduction of Gold into the design. A matte-like Gold is visible on the v-neck collar …
Brazil have breezed into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after registering two wins out of two outings. The Seleccao have rarely looked devoid of attacking flair on their way to 3 goals, creating a multitude of further chances that didn’t find the back of the net or hit the …
Even during the World Cup season, the kit leaks continue. Following an ongoing trend, kits of many European heavyweights for the 2023/24 season have leaked prematurely, mostly in the form of colourways and design details. Footy Headlines, who are usually behind most leaks, have managed to reel another catch out of the water, by revealing …
Despite being laser-focused on the World Cup in Qatar, Cristiano Ronaldo has still managed to find the time for a rampant marketing run. Soon after his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan went online, the 38-year-old unveiled a number of partnerships with various brands, including an iconic picture with Lionel Messi for Louis Vuitton. Other promos …
Antonio Rudiger is a man of many talents, and one of his best ones is trolling players on the pitch. And after unveiling a peculiar running style back in March 2022 in the Premier League fixture against Newcastle United, Rudiger was back at it again in Qatar during Germany’s 2-1 loss to Japan. Besides the …
The Qatar World Cup will feature the world’s very best footballers. It’ll be a month-long bonanza in which the best players fight to lift the big gold trophy on December 18. While the World Cup will feature most of the best footballers, there are some world-class players that will be missing the tournament. Not all …
Strapped for entertainment as you anxiously wait for the World Cup to kick off? No worries, CR7’s got you covered. You’ve probably come across his bombshell of an interview with Piers Morgan by now. In it, Ronaldo raised numerous allegations, pointing fingers at Manchester United‘s hierarchy and even former manager Ralf Rangnick. The interview once …
Criticism of players in the football world has been rampant in the modern era of social media, which has enabled people from around the world to express their thoughts on players’ performance and general behaviour on and off the pitch. As a result of which, these athletes have an added amount of pressure on themselves …
In a nail-biting turn of events, 2021/22 UCL Champions and Spanish giants, Real Madrid CF, are set to play the very team they beat last year in the finals – Liverpool FC, in the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, 2022/23. The UEFA Champions League 2022-23 Round of 16 draws were conducted at …