The Champions League semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool was always going to be a cagey affair. Both the teams have previously won 5 Champions League titles and will be going after their 6th one. A tie of such intensity will obviously attract a lot of attention towards both the teams and their respective managers. …
It would be an understatement to say that Luis Suarez is a divisive figure in the world of football. At best, he is a creative, cunning and clinical striker with great awareness and guile. At worst, he is known for the infamous biting incidents and playing an illegal handball which resulted in Ghana getting knocked …
Widely known as ‘The Special One’, Jose Mourinho has won numerous trophies during his time in Spain, Italy, Portugal and England. His stint at Manchester United, it is fair to say, ended on not-so-good terms. He was criticized for his lack of attacking football, his public shaming of players, and most importantly, his refusal to …
Remember the time Cristiano Ronaldo raced a Bugatti Veyron for a Nike commercial? That commercial sits well in the memory for most football fans as it was as innovative as it was outrageous. And as greatness can be achieved by pushing yourself to the limit, both Ronaldo and Bugatti have taken themselves to newer levels …
For a football club to be successful, it must be a well-oiled machine as it goes about its work. This means that all parts of the football club must function properly on its own, and must be flawless when these levels are integrated. If this can be achieved, success is soon to follow. One term …
Real Madrid, having had Zinedine Zidane reinstated, have continuously been linked with Paul Pogba, who has had his Manchester United future cast in doubt for quite some time now. As the end of the season approaches, things are starting to heat up on the transfer rumors front with Manchester United star Paul Pogba being consistently …
Over the past few seasons, the Premier League title race has seen some intense battles, close calls and inspiring stories. Manchester City’s last-gasp win in 2012, Leicester’s fairy-tale ending in 2016 and Chelsea’s dominance in 2017. And this 2018-19 season is sizing up to produce a grandstand finish, as Liverpool and City fight it out …
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 …
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 …
When Manchester United signed just 2 outfield players in the summer of 2018, fans feared the worst for their season. Rightfully so, as they aspired for silverware and with 52 million pounds shelled out on a midfielder that wasn’t a high-profile name, United fans were wary. That player, as Fred Rodrigues. As they feared, their …
When Manchester United and Barcelona collide, it usually is a game with high stakes. Two giants of the game, a fixture between these two generates a lot of hype, is loaded with action and for the players – an opportunity to prove themselves against the big names, and possibly even write their name in folklore. …
The first legs of the Champions League quarter-final ties have commenced, and Barcelona came out on top in the blockbuster fixture against Manchester United. Barca won one-nil after a Luis Suarez header ricocheted off of Luke Shaw into the back of the net after 12 minutes. It looked like it will be a long night …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …