Everybody loves a bit of flair in a football game. Distracting us from the monotony of sideways and predictable passing, a bit of creative skill keeps us well immersed in the game, and keeps us talking after it. Neymar’s sombrero flick, Ronaldinho’s no-look pass, Messi’s body feints, Ronaldo’s stepovers(and chop), Cruyff’s turn, Panenka’s penalty and …
The year is 2019, and “diving” is well and truly a part of the game. The act of manipulating your movements during tight situations to convince the referee and make it seem as though one has been fouled, is what diving is all about. Most commonly occurring inside the box to obtain a penalty, officials …
Patrick Bamford is a name that is well known throughout the top three tiers of English football. Playing for numerous clubs such as Nottingham Forest, MK Dons, Derby County, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Crystal Palace and currently at Leeds United, Bamford has made a name for himself in the Championship, as being one of the key …
Ever since Lionel Messi set foot onto the footballing stage, he has only gone from strength to strength. Constantly improving every season and smashing records for fun at Barcelona, Messi is nothing short of a phenomenon. Dubbed “The G.O.A.T” (greatest of all time), Messi has made his way to Manchester, ahead of Barcelona’s clash against …
When the fixtures for the quarter-finals of the Champions League were drawn, the City-Tottenham tie was probably the most lip-smacking one of the lot. This was one fixture to keep an eye on, with both teams renowned for their exciting style of play. And after witnessing the game, it’s fair to say that this game …
England’s golden generation is here and they are already making a name for themselves. Players like Jaden Sancho, Phil Foden, and Callum Hudson Odoi are making a lot of noise and it is not going unheard. Chelsea faced West Ham in the premier league on the 8th of April. They beat West Ham two-nil thanks …
For a game that has only been on soft launch since January 15, Club Manager 2019 already bears the hues and shades of an appreciable football manager game. Once you join the game, which has a registration option of both Facebook and e-mail, you’ll be given a passably simple team; with the ultimate goal of …
Does the perfect player exist? To answer that question, we need to define a perfect player. And doing that is probably the hardest task there is because, with all the unique talent that exists in the footballing world, it is almost impossible to define perfection. Tricky situation, isn’t it? The definition of perfection is opinionated, …
Undoubtedly Chelsea’s star man, Eden Hazard is nothing short of a world class player. Producing match-winning performances comes as second nature to the Belgian. And his latest performance against West Ham shows us why the Chelsea faithful want him to stay at Stamford Bridge amidst rumors of a summer transfer to Real Madrid. Hazard scored …
Tottenham Hotspur played their first ever Premier League match at their new home on the 3rd of April against Crystal Palace. Tottenham’s “homecoming” ended with a two-nil victory over Palace. Son added his name to the history books after netting the first ever Premier goal in the new stadium and Christian Eriksen finished the game …
It is evident to the football community that fans of Rangers hate Celtic, and vice versa. “Hate” probably doesn’t do justice to the feelings shared between both clubs’ fans. So when these two Scottish giants meet, there’s a tension in the air, end to end action on the pitch and havoc in the aftermath. When …
In his very first interview since joining Liverpool as manager, Klopp termed himself as “The Normal One”. With exuberant celebrations, his team playing high intensity football, a classic German charisma and a smile that could light up all of Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp is far from “normal”. In that very interview in 2015, Klopp mentioned that …
Troy Deeney’s life epitomizes the rags to riches story. Having been through the entire emotional spectrum, Deeney’s story is one that motivates us, and makes us want to be the best version of ourselves. Let’s take a look at the life-changing events that molded the hero that he truly is. From having to pay to …
Brazilians have always been the real showmen of football. Creating magical moments out of thin air is second nature to them. When you get to know that a player is from Brazil you naturally expect tricks, flicks and flare, all the things that make you sit on the edge of your seat. Last night Bernard …
Back when Eden Hazard was lighting things up at Lille, he was a much sought after talent. Ever since his arrival at Chelsea in 2012, he has continued to excite and deliver; earning an outstanding reputation for himself. The pacey left winger who can also operate as an attacking midfielder or a false 9, is …
Liverpool’s Virgil van Dijk (VVD) has proven time and again this season that he’s got what it takes to be the best. Labelled the best central defender in the world currently, Van Dijk’s season has been nothing short of sensational. Commanding the league’s tightest defense, conceding just 20 goals along with 16 clean sheets to …
Raheem Sterling is having the season of his life at the moment. Incredible stats such as 15 goals and 9 assists in the league have been paramount in Manchester City’s title charge this season. Still learning and constantly improving under Pep Guardiola, Raheem is a serious talent to watch out for. With City performing exceptionally …