Harry Kane is who you would call a homegrown hero. Coming through the Tottenham youth system after stints at Arsenal and Watford, Kane is now a household name at Spurs. Currently Spurs’ talisman up top, the England international is now regarded as one of the most lethal strikers in the world, scoring goals for fun …
Wearing the colors of your favorite club brings with it a joy like no other. A direct reflection of the club, the kits provide the fans and players a multitude of emotions. Pride. Joy. A sense of responsibility. Purpose. As a fan, donning the shirt of your club is something you look forward to every …
When the 2018-19 season was approaching its midway point, Manchester United sacked their then manager Jose Mourinho after just 17 games. In those 17 games, United broke a lot of records, but for all the wrong reasons. They had just 26 points, which was their worst return in 29 seasons, they conceded more goals at …
Football is packed with rivalries. And the nature of these can be varied – ranging from local derbies to the shared history between clubs or even, just a competitiveness to be the best. The existence of such rivalries makes football that much more entertaining to watch and experience. There is beauty in the fact that …
Over the course of the football league season, champions are made based on fine margins. It’s the close calls that make all the difference between being crowned champions and having to settle for second-best. Getting stuck in and grinding out results in games when the team is not performing at its best, when the opposition …
Football statistics. There’s just something about the numbers that just gets the fans going. Some dedicate their life towards it, some make a profession out of it, while the rest are just left in awe of the numbers produced and their implications. While the footballing community drools over individual stats of goalscorers and assist providers, …
It is no doubt that football is a game; or more so, a language that speaks to millions of people around the world. In a game filled with breath-taking goals, exquisite passes, bone-crunching tackles, and spectacular saves, there is one particular occurrence on the football pitch that leaves the fans mesmerized more than ever – …
It’s that time of the year again. The Premier League season is coming to a close and fixtures come in thick and fast. Teams up top are fighting for the title, and some are battling it out for the European spots. Clubs down at the bottom are fighting to avoid relegation, while others fight for …
As an attacking player, there’s only one thought in your mind: to score goals. To score bag loads of goals and help your club win games. And since it’s a simple equation – goals win you games and eventually titles – it’s no surprise that attackers are on a goal-scoring frenzy; to be the best …
Arsenal versus Tottenham. It’s an age-old battle that never ceases to disappoint. The hatred that both sets of fans have for each other is tangible, and given the history that these two clubs share, it is understandable. And to add fuel to the fire, the recent debate of a “power shift” in North London has …
There are a lot of factors that football fans love about their clubs and football in general. The style of play, the history of their club, the rivalries in the game, the success of their clubs, the support they provide and a lot more. But one aspect that must not be overlooked is the kits …
It is very rare to see a stadium quiet on a matchday. It’s almost an impossible feat. With fans flooding in to see their team play, they will do anything to ensure that the players get all the support they need to perform well and send the fans home happy. Flags, banners, posters, face-paint, scarves, …
It is possibly the toughest job in the world of football. Unforgiving, relentless, and widely considered the most important job in football; we are talking about the goalkeeper’s position. The game can be glorious and cruel for the ‘keeper, and it can all change in a matter of moments. Always under the spotlight, a goalkeeper’s …
Football is all about respect. It is multi-faceted in a sense that it not just about players. There is respect between fans, clubs, management, sentiments and a lot more. It’s what makes the “Beautiful Game” that much more captivating to watch and enjoy. The game is about honor and regard, and no matter the result, …
Luka Jovic is one of the hottest strikers in the world right now. Spearheading Eintracht Frankfurt’s attack with the likes of Sebastien Haller and Ante Rebic, the Serbian has really taken the Bundesliga by storm this season. Valued at about 50 million pounds in today’s market, the free-scoring Serb seems to be a viable option …
There comes a time in a footballer’s career where they hit a brick wall: poor performances, fans getting on your back, warming the bench. These are situations that the player doesn’t want, but they are issues that need to be addressed. And how a player deals with this adversity tells the world a lot about …
When big teams collide, the tie is decided on individual battles that occur on the pitch. Because of the Champions League, fans and the footballing world are able to witness such matches between big clubs, and hence, gives us all an opportunity to watch battles unfold on the pitch; battles we may not have imagined …