The ‘Bielsa ball’ was yet again in full flow as Leeds United grabbed their first win of the campaign, with no let off in attacking intent despite facing some defensive jitters. Marcelo Bielsa would be pleased to find his side on the right end of a 4-3 scoreline this time around, having suffered defeat on …
Talent, training and work ethic is important for any footballer to truly make it at the top level of football. While some players have the natural talent on a football pitch to create magic out of nowhere, the other type of footballer is willing to train his legs off on the way to glory, attempting …
The James Rodriguez era at Goodison Park has well and truly kicked off in grand fashion, as the Colombian scored once and assisted once, helping Everton to a 5-2 victory over newly promoted West Bromwich Albion. While James still adjusts to a more physical brand of the game, a new climate and a different lifestyle …
After playing Tottenham on the first matchday of the season, Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti was questioned whether James would be able to withstand the pace and physicality of the Premier League. To which, the Italian manager swiftly replied, “I am not worried about the physicality. If I was worried about that, I would sign Usain …
Bayern Munich were absolutely rampant in the games leading up to their historic treble-winning campaign last season. Hansi Flick’s side are one of the only few in Europe who can boast about their world-class quality ranging from the back to the front. Not only did the German giants steamrolled their way through to the Champions …
It’s the beginning of a new era for Leeds United. Marcelo Bielsa’s men have finally returned to England’s top division after a 16-year hiatus. However, the journey of the Whites has only just begun as they would want to carry on their upward trend and make a mark in the Premier League. Leeds are doing …
Murals on walls featuring football personalities with a cult following are very popular attractions in footballing cities, but an exception may lie with an awfully made mural of Manchester United footballers Marcus Rashford and Paul Pogba in the football-worshipping city of Manchester. The work of art completely covering a wall in the North Quarter area …
The enigmatic Zlatan Ibrahimović is well known for his amusingly confident comments, arrogant antics and entertaining press conferences, but he revealed the often-hidden compassionate side of his personality to the world after AC Milan defeated Shamrock Rovers 2-0 in in their Europa League qualifier in Dublin. Zlatan learned beforehand that Aaron Greene’s son, a Rovers’ …
Sergio Reguilon is very close to signing for Tottenham Hotspur this summer, and while he might have attracted interest from other top European clubs, pundit Tim Sherwood has made it very evident that he is not a fan of the Spanish defender. On a Premier League talk show, the former Tottenham manager was very cynical …
Months of media speculations and talks linking Thiago Alcantara to Liverpool have finally come to an end. Highly reputable sources including The Athletic and Bild’s Christian Falk have confirmed Thiago’s €30m move to Liverpool. In his 7 years in Germany, Thiago has gone from being a La Masia potential to one of the best in …
It has been a transfer window sprinkled with its fair share of surprises, but it might take a very tough act to outdo Gareth Bale’s potential comeback to Tottenham Hotspur. The Welshman is reported to be close to joining his former club on a year-long loan deal from parent club Real Madrid after a seven-year …
After winning the treble with a club of the stature of Bayern Munich, it is tough for any player seeking a new challenge to pick a destination: but Thiago Alcantara has made up his mind to join Liverpool according to recent reports. The English champions are getting a world-class player in the peak of his …
A trialist for Newcastle United named Florent Indalecio has been making the social media rounds recently, thanks to an Instagram upload by Newcastle forward Allan Saint-Maximin who posted a video clip featuring the former scoring an absolutely stunning bicycle kick goal. Indalecio met the ball flying in from a corner kick with a strike of …
The Blues faithful finally got to see their marquee signings in action during the 3-1 win against Brighton last weekend. Newly-arrived German duo of Timo Werner and Kai Havertz featured from the start as Chelsea grabbed three points with a convincing performance on the night. Although Kai Havertz admittedly lacked match fitness, his compatriot Werner …
Leeds United announced themselves in the Premier League in style with a strong performance against the reigning champions Liverpool. A 16-year exile finally came to an end as Marcelo Bielsa’s men got the ball rolling in the away game at Anfield. However, the narrow 4-3 defeat against Liverpool means that the Whites still await their …
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce rewarded Miguel Almiron with a start in the League cup game against Blackburn Rovers after his impressive 6-minute cameo in the Premier League opener against West Ham. The Paraguayan came off the bench in the win against the Hammers to set up the second goal for the Magpies. Since his …
What a way to score your first Premier League goal! Chelsea took just 98 seconds to get back on the lead as Reece James rattled the back of the Brighton net with a long distance hit. Kepa will be thanking his right-back after his mistake moments earlier resulted in a goal for Trossard. The Belgian …