The World Cup‘s incredibly dramatic quarterfinals fell well in line with the rest of the tournament and produced some truly shocking moments and results. Things kicked off in grand fashion as fan-favorites Brazil were ceremoniously knocked out after Penalties against Croatia. And as if that game wasn’t anxiety-ridden enough, Argentina against the Netherlands proved to …
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 …
During his heyday, Lukas Podolski was a household name, with spells at clubs such as Arsenal, FC Koln and Bayern Munich under his belt. His most notable successes have come with the German National side, and aside from netting 49 goals in 130 national appearances, Podolski also won the 2014 World Cup with Die Mannschaft. …
There are few Football Youtubers more popular than Ishowspeed, in the span of just a year, he has gone from an eccentric streamer to an eccentric celebrity. While he has certainly earned fame through some very unconventional antics, Speed owes a part of that stardom to his idol, Cristiano Ronaldo. It’s fair to say that …
Tuesday was yet another crazy day of the Qatar World Cup, featuring 2 games that are destined to go down in the history books. One had 7 goals, the other had none, and from a neutral standpoint, the latter still managed to be more entertaining. The Round of 16 tie in focus saw favorites Spain …
The 2022 World Cup has belonged to the minnows thus far, owing to a number of shocking upsets. Some of the biggest Footballing nations of the world have been toppled by the unlikeliest of candidates, and yesterday saw another such upset. Spain, touted by many to progress deep into the tournament, took on a determined …
After cruising past Senegal in a 3-0 victory, England now finds themselves in the final 8, and by extension, one step closer to making history. This World Cup‘s English contingent has a rather special aura around it, packed with brimming young talents and some vastly experienced veterans, the squad balance is top-notch. And aside from …
When it comes to set pieces, few did it better than the legendary Andrea Pirlo. The OG ‘regista’ was essentially the Mozart of Football, possessing incredible technique on the ball alongside unparalleled positional fluency. Watching the midfielder compose and organize his side’s structure was akin to an orchestral experience, and his trademark nonchalance just made …
With football apparel steadily etching itself into the fashion vogue, spotting people wearing footy tops is pretty common nowadays. Even the celebs have taken note, and popular figures often take to rate retro kits to get their vintage fix. A recent instance comes in the form of superstar rapper Aubrey Graham, better known as Drake. …
The second knockout tie of the 2022 World Cup saw Argentina take on Australia, in a match many expected the Albicelestes to cruise through. And so they did, for a majority of the game at least. Led by Leo Messi, Argentina quickly established their dominance in the first half, and eventually grabbed the opener through …
Aside from being intriguing content, international games bring forward the exciting notion of teammates, or former teammates, facing off against each other. In the case of current club-mates, the contest is usually preceded by a wholesome interaction. And when former teammates land on opposing sides, fans are treated to a mini-reunion. Yesterday’s Round of 16 …
Yesterday saw the very first knockout fixture of the Qatar World Cup, as the Netherlands took on the USMNT. Emboldened by their win against Iran, the Americans were in high spirits going into the game, and a few fans back in the States were especially animated with their support. Among them was NBA television analyst …
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 …
As far as football controversies go, the Jack Grealish – Miguel Almiron saga really has stretched on for far too long. For the uninitiated, it all kicked off after Grealish, in a bit of a drunken haze, compared fellow teammate Riyad Mahrez to Newcastle United‘s Almiron during Man City‘s PL parade. With the intent of …
Following England’s 3-0 win against Wales in the World Cup, Three Lions’ forward Phil Foden became a topic of discussion online.But not for the reasons you’d expect. Fans had been clamouring to see Foden start against Wales, a wish Gareth Southgate duly granted, and an opportunity the 22-year-old grabbed with both hands. Alongside Marcus Rashford, …
Another week, another viral Ishowspeed clip, the two seemingly go hand-in-hand these days. Everyone’s favorite hyper-bizarre Ronaldo fanboy is back with another collaboration, adding to his already impressive list. From the comfort of his very home, the 17-year-old has linked up with the likes of Trent Alexander-Arnold, Alphonso Davies and Jesse Lingard to name a …
Jude Bellingham is easily one of the most in-demand players in World Football currently, with a number of European heavyweights keeping tabs on the England international. Alongside the likes of Jamal Musiala, Pedri and Gavi, Bellingham completes a quartet of young talents that are said to be football superstars in the making. His performances for …