Brazil have breezed into the round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 after registering two wins out of two outings. The Seleccao have rarely looked devoid of attacking flair on their way to 3 goals, creating a multitude of further chances that didn’t find the back of the net or hit the …
The occasion of Halloween brought out the more colourful sides of footballers, as many players sported some very elaborate costumes. Among the highlights were Patrice Evra’s ‘Patman’ ensemble and Casemiro’s reference to the Horror classic ‘Scary Movie’. Those weren’t the only ones of course, but in the end, it was Erling Haaland‘s get-up that attracted …
Manchester United‘s squad overhaul in the summer window has evidently done wonders for the side. After an abysmal start to the season, United have gone from strength to strength and currently finds themselves on the brink of the Top 4, just a point away from Newcastle. Erik Ten Hag’s influence on their change of fortunes …
Manchester United have progressed through the UEFA Europa League group stage after winning at home to Sheriff Tiraspol. Finishing top of the Europa League group is vital for United with the number of games they play, as the second-placed team has to play an extra fixture against the 3rd placed teams in the Champions League …
Premier League encounters between Chelsea and Manchester United have been characteristically dull for the past few seasons, with both teams usually finishing in a stalemate. Unfortunately, last night’s fixture between the two failed to break the trend as it made for another 90 minutes of unexciting football. The two sides created little in terms of …
The weekend’s biggest match pitted a gritty Chelsea against a resurgent Manchester United at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League. The hosts were 4th on the table, with United breathing down their neck at 5th, both teams looking to get a win. The game was expected to be a tactical affair between new bosses Graham …
Chelsea has missed Reece James. There are no two ways about it. The full-back’s energy and passes down the right side of the pitch adds a different dimension to the London side’s attack and the player is even solid defensively, adding robustness to the side. His last game for the club was a 2-0 win …
The critics were writing him off, the fans couldn’t stop trolling and the curtains had seemingly been drawn on a storied career. But what a difference a single goal makes. After a dreadful showing against Omonia Nicosia, Cristiano Ronaldo was ‘finished’ in the eyes of many. Benched against Everton, the Manchester United striker once again …
Real Madrid are undergoing a radical change in guard right now. The ‘old guard’ that helped them win five Champions League titles in the last 10 years is in its last legs. They sold their midfield general – Casemiro – to Manchester United in the summer to shock everyone. But in general, that was a …
FIFA 23, the popular football video game, launches worldwide on September 30. The highest-ranked players in FIFA 23 have finally been revealed by EA Sports, and while some of the ratings make sense, others have us perplexed. A few weeks ago, leaked FIFA 23 player ratings for whole teams as well as the game’s superstars …
Given Erik ten Hag’s cautious introduction of new recruit Casemiro, it was unclear if Antony would get a start barely a few days after his £85 million transfer from Ajax. However, the United manager’s decision to give him a starting spot in his XI paid off during the opening half itself. Erik ten Hag inserted …
Every year, EA Sports introduces a new instalment to their FIFA football franchise video game. The future of the FIFA brand is in doubt, but the controversy around rating cards is here to stay. For the past few years, Lionel Messi has been the highest-rated player in the game, frequently being rated 93-94. The last …
The transfer deadline is upon us. Within two days, the fans will learn about the fate of any new players that may or may not join their teams. The clubs, however, are in complete panic mode, scrambling whatever resources are left to sign their targets if not done already. Chelsea, who was eyeing Leicester City’s …
Monday night’s mouth-watering tie between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford surely lived up to the hype and expectation from supporters. Following a dismal start to the season the forecast was that new signing Casemiro’s presentation would be the most positive outcome for United on the night as Liverpool were the overwhelming favourites. But …
On 9th May Real Madrid played Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in the La Liga. They lost to their local rivals due to a Yannick Carrasco penalty. However, when the camera panned towards the away side’s bench, spectators could see Karim Benzema and his fellow stars having a laugh, and seeming relaxed. One …
At the age of 36, many footballers retire or even start applying for coaching licenses, but at Real Madrid, Luka Modric is still thriving. He has played almost 35 games this season amassing up to 2,673 minutes and has cemented himself as a key player under Ancelotti amongst the likes of Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois …
Eden Hazard’s injury record since joining Real Madrid has been nothing short of an unprecedented disaster. The Belgian forward joined Los Blancos from Chelsea for a fee of close to £100m in the summer of 2019, but recurring injuries have made sure that he never reached his form with the Blues in the white jersey …