Having your statue or mural is something that every aspiring footballer dreams of and Andre Onana recently achieved that when a mural was unveiled in his honour. But why is it surprising everyone? His mixed debut season with Manchester United isn’t the reason why social media is losing their minds over it. The answer is …
Whenever there’s a football tournament, be it the World Cup, the Copa America or the European Championship, one thing you can be sure of is catching glimpses of superstars in the stands. The celeb can be from a different sport, a singer, a movie star or even a face from the TV or streaming platforms. …
It’s been one after another random event since the Euro 24 started, and it’s not even a week. People saw Joel Matip with an OF model, spotted Toni Kroos with a Mexican flag on his iPad, witnessed Joe Hart maintaining the straightest posture humanly possible, and more events are unfolding. The latest inductee to the …
It appears that Lionel Messi is not just super competitive in football, but any other sport he partakes in too. As it turns out the little maestro is actually quite obsessed with the sport of ‘padel’. Padel (also known as Padel Tennis) is a racket sport that was originated in Mexico and most requires two …
Andy Robertson produced a devoted performance for Scotland in their 1-1 draw against Switzerland in the second stage of the Euro 2024 group stages. Scotland will now need to win their final match (against Hungary) to have a chance of making it to the knockout stages. Robertson, who has made 73 appearances for Scotland, has …
Ask any child aspiring to be a footballer. Ask yourself if you are one – who is your idol, your hero? For most, the answer will be a superstar kicking the leather ball on the TV screens. For those growing up in the rough terrain of Edo, Nigeria, this remains a constant. Even in the …
Amadou Onana was tangled up in an embarrassing case of mistaken identity immediately after Belgium’s shocking start to their Euro 2024 campaign. The Red Devils suffered a 1-0 defeat to Slovakia in their opening game in a game where lady luck totally evaded them. Romelu Lukaku missed a number of huge chances and then saw …
If you were born in the 90s and never acknowledged that Arsene Wenger named Arsenal, you would be lying. Or even for a time, assuming Roy Keane and Robbie Keane are brothers and felt your life was a lie after discovering the actual truth, then you’re included in the purest breed of football conspiracy theorists. …
The US Men’s National Soccer Team and the Mexico Football Team are both gearing up in hopes of impressing in the 2024 Copa America. But before the big bonanza begins in the USA, the players from these respective teams have been the focal point of a discreet Easter Egg in ‘The Boys’. The Boys is …
Travis Scott is one of the most popular rappers in the music industry and also appears to be a bit of a 1990s’ football kits aficionado. The 33-year-old made his breakthrough into the music scene in 2008 and has since climbed onto greater heights. Scott’s most popular albums include ‘Birds in the Trap Sing McKnight’ …
Since his breakout season with Borussia Dortmund in 2016, Christian Pulisic has become a household name in European football. After a rather uninspiring stint with Chelsea, the USMNT star finds himself representing the Rossoneri. Thanks to his Sicilian lineage, life in Italy has been fairly smooth. Now, ahead of the 2024 Copa America, Pulisic is …
When a boy with dreadlocks from Hauge, Netherlands entered the Cobham in 2011, many eyes gazed upon the 16-year-old. Same nation, same hairstyle, same facial features, if it is that Ruud Gullit‘s son, many wondered. For a young Nathan Ake, this was nothing new. “Wherever I go, people say: ‘Hey, look, there is Ruud Gullit’s …
Joel Matip was a surprise ‘supporter’ for England as they defeated Serbia in their Euro 2024 opener, picking up a narrow 1-0 win. Perhaps the more surprising aspect is that he even took time to link-up with Arsenal fan and notable Only Fans model Leah Ray during his visit to the Arena AufSchalke in Gelsenkirchen …
When Pep Guardiola took charge of Manchester City in 2016, one of the first things he banned was pizza. Like some of his pizza-loving peers, Joe Hart had his ‘head in hand’ moment with the new circular of the Spaniard. After all, pizza was one of the five foods Joe Hart couldn’t live without. He …
Apart from doing the actual job of playing football on the pitch, there’s massive demand to keep yourself ready for the cameras has become a facade for modern-day ballers. Jude Bellingham, being one of the torch-bearers of the modern game is no exception to this rule but his recent pictures are making the fans wonder …
Cody Gakpo made his parents mighty proud by scoring his first-ever goal in the European Championships in the Netherlands’ 2-1 win over Poland. The Liverpool forward was a real menace in the final third and was rewarded for his tenacity when his long-range effort rifled into the back of the net, albeit with some help …
Kyle Walker was forced to celebrate Father’s Day (June 16) in Germany. He helped the England side get off to a decent start in their Euro 2024 campaign, picking up a gritty 1-0 win over Serbia. The Manchester City captain was an ever-reliable figure at the back, helping them defend strongly and get the clean …