The El Clasico wasn’t the only derby on offer for football fans last night, as ‘De Klassiker’ delivered a thrilling game of football right before Barcelona’s 4-0 triumph against Real Madrid. Contested between Dutch heavyweights Ajax and Feyenoord, it delivered on the promise of a derby, filled with drama and late twists, and was eventually …
While footballers and managers grab all the hype and fame, the officials often get left behind. Despite holding the power of turning a team’s fortunes upside-down, you’ll rarely hear referees be household names. However, a few have managed to breach that barrier, the likes of Pierluigi Collina and Marcus Merk come to mind. Another addition to that …
Arsenal continues to flourish under Mikel Arteta and their form as of late, aside from a stumble against a world-beating Liverpool side, has been impressive. The faith shown by Arsenal’s top-brass in Mikel Arteta is finally paying off, and the Gunners are now favourites for securing a lucrative top 4 spot. Aside from free-flowing football, …
Thomas Partey‘s move to Arsenal last season was surrounded by plenty of fanfare. However, his first season at the Emirates was far from ideal, and his unquestionable quality failed to shine. Back in December, the Ghana international shared a similar thought and rated his Arsenal stint as a “4 out of 10”. Flash forward to …
Another matchday, another incident of racist abuse being hurled at players in Serie A. On this occasion it came during AC Milan‘s fixture against Cagliari, which saw the Rossoneri pick up a 3rd consecutive away victory, strengthening their position at the top. However, their full-time celebrations were tainted by the home support at Unipol Domus, who …
The modern world is fueled by social media, global corporations invest heavily in maintaining a positive PR image, increasing interactions and attracting new audiences. Similarly, football Clubs also hold global appeal, and aside from silverware, they too strive for attracting new audiences in order to increase their brand and by extension, their revenue. It’s common …
Aside from being an exhilarating game of football, the fixture between Newcastle United and Everton went viral for a different reason. One would think the last gasp winner or Frank Lampard injuring his hand in celebration would grab all the headlines, but instead, it was 21-year-old Louis Mckechnie. Louis is a supporter of the ‘Just …
Spanish Heavyweights Real Madrid and their sponsors Adidas are all set to run it back with the creation of a brand new fourth kit. The collaboration will reunite Los Blancos with Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3, who famously designed Madrid’s 2014/15 season third kit – a black and white strip with a dragon emblazoned on it. The …
It’s the tail-end of the season, and as is customary, a number of kit leaks have begun to emerge. In the coming weeks, many will pop up, the most recent one being Chelsea‘s third kit for the 2022/23 season. Initial images of the Blues’ home kit have already leaked, displaying a royal blue base paired …
Whenever another edition of the UEFA Europa League rolls around, the participating teams include a few names which have become synonymous with the competition, these include the likes of PSV, Dinamo Zagreb, Leverkusen, and Serbia’s famed Red Star Belgrade. And every year, an unfortunate participant is handed the tie against the Serbian outfit, one that …
While it’s commonplace to spot footballers in adverts these days, managers and coaches are much rarer features comparatively. And when one does pop up on your screens, it’s a peculiar sight, to say the least. The latest instance arrives in the form of this ‘March Madness’ commercial by beverage brand Powerade. March Madness is the term …
Atletico Madrid in true ‘Atletico’ fashion pulled off a memorable victory in the Champions League at Old Trafford last night. On the back of a 1-1 first leg at the Wanda Metropolitano, the Colchoneros scored in the 40th minute and held on for a 1-0 victory against Manchester United. The win itself was classic Diego …
Ever since his big-money move to Manchester United, England international Harry Maguire, has been at the heart of plenty of discussions. Unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. The United skipper so far has endured a largely agonizing stint at the Red Devils and has faced the wrath of supporters on multiple occasions. His inconsistency has …
Last night, a resilient Crystal Palace side kept out league leaders Manchester City, for the second time this season, at Selhurst Park. Patrick Viera’s side were defiant in their approach and frustrated City. The Manchester Blues had the lion’s share of possession as they usually do, but failed to capitalize on any opportunities they created. Their …
If you think the refereeing in the Premier League is dodgy, a gander at the officiating in La Liga is sure to modify your opinion. Yesterday’s fixture between Real Madrid and Mallorca is an adequate example. The game was littered with fouls and challenges, ranging from soft tugs to stern tackles. A number of them went …
Despite all the campaigns, programmes, actions, pre-match kneeling etc racism still remains a grave issue plaguing modern-day football. There’s undoubtedly no quick fix for the issue, and cases of racism at the biggest stages are still frequent. This week alone saw two such cases in La Liga, the first one came when Nico Williams was …
What seemed unprecedented 6 months ago astonishingly became reality. Lionel Messi, the Argentine Legend, whose historic move to PSG was viewed as the final piece of the puzzle, was actively jeered by the ultras present at the Parc Des Princes during the Parisiens game against Bordeaux. The anger from the fans stemmed from another capitulation …