In a surprising sequence of events, Premier League side Aston Villa’s yet to be released third kit for the 2024/25 season was leaked online. When we talk about leaks, it’s usually the twitter channels or concept kit enthusiasts, but not this time around. The leak was caused by the Premier League itself. The kit was …
Football debates often spark heated discussions, and the biggest of them all has been Cristiano Ronaldo v Lionel Messi. It’s only after nearly two decades does that debate has settled, creating room for debates on fresh talent and for these youngsters to shine on the big stage. The latest one making waves on Twitter revolves …
France began their UEFA Nations League campaign with a loss to Italy but rebounded with a 2-0 win over Belgium at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais. Kylian Mbappe, who was supposed to be the focal point of the French attack was overshadowed by the brilliant performance of his ex-teammate at PSG, Ousmane Dembele. Although his on-the …
Antoine Griezmann is a rare top-level footballer who loves American sports like Basketball (NBA) or American Football (NFL) too. In 2018, Griezmann straight up admitted that he’d prefer watching an NBA game over a football match. He’s also evolved his taste to become an avid follower of the NFL games. Griezmann’s love for NFL compelled the …
Cristiano Ronaldo shared some brilliant memories with Karim Benzema at Real Madrid before departing the club in 2018. The two helped Los Blancos win four UEFA Champions League titles, including three titles in-a-row. They grew to be very close buddies during the time at the Santiago Bernabeu, but that bromance might now be out of …
Travis Scott, the globally renowned rapper, is no stranger to making headlines with his music and fashion choices. Known for his electrifying performances and a strong connection to youth culture, like many rappers Scott has also carried out the fascinating crossover between music, fashion and sports with his choice of fits. As part of his …
Jude Bellingham’s meteoric rise and success on the pitch has been mirrored by his growing presence off the field as well, most recently marked by what looked to be an exclusive Adidas event held at the Adidas Global HQ in Herzogenaurach, Germany. Bellingham, currently injured, has spent his time during this international break to make …
The term “Barclaysmen” has gained traction recently in football discussions, particularly among those who yearn for the days of old. It seems to be that the term has come under the spotlight thanks to the Cultras Football Podcast, that does a deep dive into football culture and has possibly helped in coming up with this …
Declan Rice joined Arsenal in the summer of 2023 from West Ham United for a transfer fee of £105 million. In just a year, the Englishman has proved his worth by playing a pivotal role in Arsenal’s title challenge as a holding midfielder. Safe to say that the arrival of Rice last summer was a …
A winger has free space to run into; he’s in behind the defence with a centre back giving it his all in an attempt to recover the ball. The usual outcome is that the quicker, more agile winger pulls away from the defender and creates a goalscoring opportunity or bags a goal for himself. But …
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk and Manchester United newboy Joshua Zirkzee were involved in a heated derby ahead of the international break. On that occasion, the centre-back got the better of Zirkzee and saw his Liverpool side get a huge 3-0 win at Old Trafford to maintain their perfect start under Arne Slot. Fast-forward a …
Cole Palmer or ‘Cold’ Palmer as he is fondly called due to his trademark celebration, has been an instant fan favorite at Chelsea football club, due to his incredible elegance in handling the ball and the ability to step up when the team needs him to. There was no surprise that he is touted to …
The last few years have been a dream come true for Marc Guiu in every sense. It isn’t surprising that the 18 year old forward is grabbing the headlines as the latest addition to the ever growing list of Chelsea’s acquisitions, being a La Masia graduate. The same academy that has nurtured some of the …
Had Rodrygo not had the flair and flamboyance his Brazilian passport demands, a very intriguing case could have been made for his Indian origins. A solid signing for Real Madrid, Rodrygo once again has shown his quality this season with top displays in the Champions League catapulting Los Blancos into the Final ahead the likes …
Manuel Ugarte has been the most exciting signing for Manchester United this season, as he would aspire to smoothly take over the reigns from Casemiro, as the holding midfielder for them in the future. His arrival at Manchester has also marked the advent of a flurry of posts on social media on how he seems …
Mohamed Salah is footballing royalty on Merseyside, where he leads Arne Slot’s Liverpool, but also back in his homeland of Egypt. Currently on international duty, Salah recently captained his side to an impressive 3-0 victory against Cape Verde in their opening AFCON qualification game. During this international break, the Egyptian king also found time to …
With club football on pause, the first international break of the season has begun, and players are setting aside their club rivalries to unite under one flag, don the same jerseys, and represent their country with pride. One team that has evolved significantly over the years is the US Men’s National Team (USMNT). Under Gregg …