Leonardo Bonucci is widely regarded as one of the best central defenders in the business. A serial champion in Italy, and a familiar name in the Azzurri’s backline, Bonucci is a leader, a fighter and technical player with formidable strength, exceptional positioning and game sense. But of late, Bonucci has been thrown into the spotlight …
If there’s one player that Manchester United fans want captaining their club next season, it’s Ander Herrera. Ever since the arrival of the Spaniard in 2014, he has been a fan favorite and more importantly, a leader on the pitch. The passion he exudes is nothing short of extraordinary. From producing stellar performances against his …
Scoring a goal has got to be a feeling like no other. Regardless of the level of football – be it grassroots or top-flight football, nothing quite beats the moment the ball hits the back of the net. It really is a special moment, irrespective of the situation. Every goal scored brings out some sort …
Ever since Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (OGS) took over as caretaker manager of Manchester United, the club seems to have had new life breathed into it. With a healthy run of results and a change in playing style under the Norwegian, things are looking exciting for the red side of Manchester. OGS has rejuvenated Man Utd …
The life of a professional footballer must be tough. To have to deal with factors such as fitness, pressure and nerves, injuries, criticism and so much more, it really does ask a lot of an individual to be a top footballer. They have an image to maintain, both on and off the pitch. On the …
Defeat is a bitter pill to swallow. In a game of football, nobody wants to end up on the losing side. Right from a young age, aspiring footballers are trained to win; that winning mentality is instilled in them. So when one team wins, the other must accept the harsh reality of defeat. Accepting this …
Son Heung-min. Tottenham’s number 7. Spurs fans will remember the South Korean for years to come, as he became the first ever Spurs player to net a goal at the new Tottenham Hotspur stadium. Widely regarded as the Premier League’s most underrated player, Sonny made history for Spurs in the 55th minute of their game …
When one thinks about the great rivalries in English football, Liverpool-Manchester United is one that comes to mind first, more often than not. A rivalry between the two most successful clubs in England. A rivalry that dates back to the 1800’s. There’s no doubt that the North-West derby takes precedence for both clubs over their …
Welcome to a time where the internet trolls have taken over the footballing world. A much more light-hearted, quick-witted and humorous time in football. The “Banter” era. There really are only two teams that come to mind that love taking jabs, if not full-on blows at each other: Arsenal and Tottenham. This rivalry goes back …
There’s nothing more pleasurable than getting one over your arch rivals. Especially when it comes in probably the fiercest rivalry in football, the Old Firm derby. Occasions like these are where you give 110% in, even when it comes to celebrations. That’s exactly what notorious wind-up merchant Scott Brown did at the full-time whistle, after …
Andy Robertson’s meteoric rise to fame boils down to just one factor: hard work. The Liverpool left-back’s career has only seen growth, and to be honest, he deserves all the plaudits he’s receiving. From playing third division football in Scotland for Queen’s Park to becoming Liverpool’s first choice left-back and captaining the Scottish national team, …
Possibly one of the wildest rivalries in football, the Glasgow derby really is an intriguing one. Of all the great rivalries in the world of football – the Merseyside derby, Man Utd-Liverpool, El Clasico, the Milan derby, Boca Juniors-River Plate, Galatasaray-Fenerbahce, to name a few, the Old Firm derby is easily the most heated rivalry …
The moment that Spurs fans have been waiting the best part of two years for, has finally become a reality. It will go down as a monumental day in the history of the club, having officially moved to their new stadium, the Tottenham Hotspur stadium. The stadium is shaped as an asymmetrical bowl, with stand …
The Old Firm derby on Sunday had everything – goals, fights, red cards and fans going mad. It was clear why this is one of the fiercest rivalries in Europe. Celtic took home a 2-1 victory over their rival in a nail-biting match that saw them go 13 points clear at the top of the …
It’s no secret that Arsenal fans are buzzing about the new kit sponsorship deal with Adidas, which takes effect from the start of the 19-20 season. It’s a mammoth deal worth £300 million, spread over five years for the North London club. The deal sees the Gunners move on from current kit sponsors, Puma, with …
Marco Reus has a lot of admirers in the footballing world; be it fans that adore his style of play or his smashing good looks, or clubs keeping an eye on the creative force behind Borussia Dortmund’s title charge this season. It’s no secret that Reus is a widely sought-after talent. So while most football …
“Hate him. Too big, too strong, too quick, too good on the ball. Always fighting. Good head of hair. One of them guys who sprays on his top, so he smells lovely.” These were Troy Deeney’s comments on coming up against Virgil van Dijk. We hear you, Troy, and we believe every Premier League forward …