Everyone loves some good old sh*thousery, at least as a neutral supporter. When these moments serve a purpose, such as running down the clock, they gain even more appreciation. Classics such as a coincidental cramp in the final minute of the game or a punt across the pitch before the final whistle are of course …
Former players picking up football management has become a common sight, however, we rarely see players trying their hand at match refereeing. Well, a Colombian player might break that trend if this little incident is anything go by. The moment occurred in the Categoría Primera A fixture between America de Cali and Alianza Petrolera. The …
The thought of Erling Haaland brings to mind an almost Terminator-esque figure. The Norwegian certainly isn’t your regular joe, standing at a colossal 6ft 3, making him almost impossible not to recognize. If that wasn’t enough the 21-year-old also sports a very distinct style of running. The famous gallop Haaland displays when he’s sprinting down …
As more and more football clubs turn to social media to gather more supporters and fans, an extra emphasis is now being put on how these social media accounts are run. PR teams are surely working behind the scenes making sure your favorite team remains relevant and trendy online. Everyone’s favourite Russian team, at least …
Barcelona’s misery continues as the European super club was condemned to the Europa League for the first time in 20 years. Their fate was confirmed via a 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Bayern Munich. The bridge in quality between the two sides was evident from kickoff. An image that emerged following the conclusion of …
Arsenal and adidas Originals have followed up last year’s remake of the iconic 1990’s home jersey with another retro recreation. Taking inspiration from the 1993-1994 season’s away kit, the remake stays faithful to its predecessor, the kit is an almost exact recreation of the iconic jersey. Featuring a yellow base colour along with a jacquard …
Pitch invaders are often a nuisance, disrupting matches for their self-centred purposes. Usually, they are dealt with by the stewards and security staff while the players stand aside, but the Aussies do it differently. This was epitomized by Sam Kerr taking matters into her own hands when an idiot interrupted proceedings during Chelsea’s game against …
Former Dutch midfielder Rafael van der Vaart has taken to punditry since he retired from the game. The ex-Spurs player is outspoken, to say the least. He has developed a reputation for offering brutal remarks, and the credentials of the player in question remain irrelevant to him. He famously called out Lionel Messi on his …
A bit of banter between football stars always provides us with some wholesome entertainment, interactions on Jude Bellingham’s recent post were no exception. The Borussia Dortmund star made headlines following the Der Klassiker on Saturday as he made some scathing remarks confronting referee Felix Zwayer. The English midfielder wasn’t the only one questioning the referee’s …
Footballers WAGs can often influence a player’s reputation among a club’s fanbase for better or worse. A recent example is the incredible adoration Thiago Silva’s wife, Belle Silva has garnered from Chelsea fans. Since his move to Los Blancos from Porto back in 2019, Eder Militao has become one of the most exciting prospects in …
The likes of Mesut Ozil, William Saliba, Nicolas Pepe among others have been part of squabbles with manager Mikel Arteta and it seems like homegrown talent Ainsley Maitland-Niles shares similar dissent. The English Midfielder had publicly expressed his desire to leave the club after having fallen down the pecking order, amid heavy interest from the …
Rumours have surfaced regarding the potential design of Arsenal’s away kit for next season. According to these reports, next season will be the first instance of Arsenal sporting a ‘blackout’ kit. Created by German Sportswear brand Adidas, the kit will have a ‘stealth look with anthracite logos and a silver/orange-golden colour scheme’. Soon after the …
Ever since his move to the Reds from Monaco back in 2018, Fabinho has been pivotal to Jurgen Klopp’s side. The number 3 is a constant presence in the midfield for the Reds, even putting a shift in at centre-back during the injury crisis last season. His consistency has been truly remarkable and the Brazilian …
In 2019 a new cycle began at Arsenal, one filled with risky and bold decisions. At the forefront of this was the appointment of former player Mikel Arteta, the first managerial endeavour of the Spaniard. The road since then has been turbulent for the gunners as they hit a new low last season, failing to …
After his mundane second spell at Atletico Madrid came to an end, ex-Chelsea striker Diego Costa decided to return to his birthplace and join Atlético Mineiro. Creating a formidable strike partnership with Hulk, another striker famed for bullying opposition defenders ruthlessly, he eventually ended up helping his new club to their first league title in …
To all the fans who live in fond remembrance of a bygone era, who continue to lament upon the state of modern football with the classic “game’s gone soft” expression, we’d like to draw your attention to a contest which is perhaps a bit further up your alley. Clips have emerged from a Women’s College …
Newcastle United took a collective sigh of relief after their 1-0 victory against Burnley. New gaffer Eddie Howe has brought passion back to Newcastle and has delivered them their first win of the season. Among the notable beneficiaries of the managerial shakeup, is Brazilian striker Joelinton. The 25-year-old looks like a player reborn under Howe, …