In the past five years, Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool side have done superbly to etch their names onto the history books of the English club as one of the best teams to have represented the Reds. From his appointment in 2014 to their FA Cup win this season, the Merseyside team has gone on to win …
Much has been speculated in the past few weeks about Chelsea’s new ownership following Roman Abramovich’s departure from the club. At one end, there were reports of interest from a Saudi consortium while at the other end of the spectrum, there was news of Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton and multiple Grand Slam champion Serena …
Since signing for Chelsea in 2020, Kai Havertz has shot up in prominence within the ranks at Stamford Bridge. In just his first full season at the club, the 22-year-old impressed many with 5 goals and 5 assists in all competitions as the German rounded the year off on a high by scoring the winner …
Monday night’s away trip to Newcastle proved a big blow to Arsenal’s top-4 hopes as the Gunners slumped to a 2-0 loss following a disappointing performance. Last week’s North London derby loss had already given their rivals Tottenham the advantage in the chase for the UCL spots but Monday’s loss means that even a draw …
Former players seem to be finding more and more ways now to continue their association with their beloved clubs. Some such as Raul Gonzales continue on as youth team coaches (at Real Madrid), while others such as Edwin van der Sar take up administrative roles (at Ajax). Apart from such direct connections, former players have …
It was an emotional affair during Borussia Dortmund’s final league game against Hertha Berlin on Saturday as their talisman forward Erling Haaland bid farewell to the Signal Iduna Park ahead of his move to Manchester City next season. As confirmed by Man City’s official announcement, the Norwegian will spearhead Pep Guardiola’s attack next season after …
It was a dramatic end to the 2011/12 season as the title race between the two Manchester sides came down to the final match. Sergio Aguero struck in the 93rd minute to secure a 3-2 win against Queen’s Park Rangers that secured the title for City. The win was the first and important step toward …
Following his Hammer of the Year presentation (awarded to the best West Ham player every season) earlier this week, West Ham’s Declan Rice has capped off yet another impressive year at the club. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder is also set to finish with his best scoring tally of 4 goals and 5 assists in all …
Retro kits have taken the footballing world by storm for the past couple of seasons. Top European clubs such as Manchester United (2021/22 Home Kit) and Arsenal (2021/22 Away Kit) have used retro designs to make their main kits for their respective seasons. Alongside this, re-mastered retro kits have also been released as fourth or …
It has been a season to remember for West Ham’s Declan Rice. After his influential performances helped England reach the finals of the European Championship, he has also led the Hammers from the front to a Europa League semi-final and has kept the club in the hunt to qualify for Europe for the second time …
In many ways, football fans cherish the arrival of the final stretch of a season as it is the time for the enticing knockout UCL ties and the title-deciding games in the top leagues. But along with that, it also becomes the time for transfer activity to take shape as both players and clubs begin …
Since making his switch from Spain, Emerson Royal has done well to integrate himself quickly into the Tottenham squad and has locked down a starting 11 spot. It was a topsy-turvy transfer situation that led to the player’s arrival in north London during the 2021 summer transfer window. As Barcelona looked set to retain the …
Last week’s Europa League semi-finals saw major upsets being staged as German side Eintracht Frankfurt knocked out West Ham United while Scottish champions Rangers beat RB Leipzig in their respective second legs. The latter making it to the final has been the surprise of the season for many football fans but it is a well-deserved …
At the beginning of the current Premier League season, Manchester United fans and Arsenal supporters were at a war of words with each other owing to comparisons between their respective centre-back recruits Raphael Varane and Ben White. The Frenchman had almost won everything possible in football before arriving at Old Trafford from Real Madrid and …
The rise of social media has led to some worrying problems for football clubs lately. In a vicious cycle, fans would first take to social media to launch verbal attacks at players for their poor performances on the pitch, while the players would then under this incitement hit back at the abusive fans by reacting. …
As the current season is fast approaching its end, the footballing community are slowly turning their focus to the Ballon d’Or award for the present campaign. While supporters have their opinions on the winner, behind the scenes there is a meticulous selection process that ultimately decides the winner of the award. According to new rules, …
Over the last month, the vital role played by supporters as the 12th man has only been emphasized in the Champions League. Take the case of Real Madrid, who made not one but three UCL comebacks against PSG, Chelsea and Man City on the back of the tremendous support at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu. The …