A seven-goal thriller at the Etihad Stadium was just what the doctor ordered for a Champions League semi-final. A complete end-to-end game saw Manchester City get the better of European royalty, Real Madrid by just a one-goal margin. Down by two goals in the first twenty minutes, Los Blancos were caught off guard by City’s …
Football is a sport that can produce true spectacles. Last-minute winners, fiery derbies, miraculous comebacks, the world of football has laid witness to them all. But often, the arenas that host the beautiful game are just as awe-striking as the action on the pitch. Examples include the futuristic dome that is the Allianz Arena, a …
“Don’t. Don’t give me hope.” Every Arsenal fan might utter these words, so poignantly said by Hawkeye to Black Widow in Avengers: Endgame. And the reason is a blip that happened seven years ago if we take Twitter or Reddit as our ultimate source. A picture of a young Erling Haaland in an Arsenal kit, …
Luka Modric’s outside out of the boot, trivela pass has been a topic of conversation across the football world as the Croatian forced extra-time against Chelsea in the Champions League quarter-finals before Real Madrid eventually managed to prevail. The Croatian’s impeccable passing has taken kind of everyone by storm and it is no surprise that …
On the back of a 15 game unbeaten streak and with club legend Xavi at the helm, the pieces finally looked to be falling in place for FC Barcelona. Unfortunately, their recent fixtures have been doused in off-field controversy, and eventually ended in defeats. The first one came against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League. …
Is there a better defender in world football than Virgil van Dijk, at the moment? The likes of Antonio Rudiger, David Alaba, Ruben Dias etc are all good shouts, but Van Dijk often seems in a class of his own. The Dutchman paints a towering figure, who quickly imposes his authority on the game. He’s aggressive …
Real Madrid once again proved that they’re the comeback kings, this time with a stunning second-half comeback against Sevilla. Los Blancos were down 2-0 after a lacklustre first half, in front of a packed Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan. After an exhaustive CL tie against Chelsea, the Madrid side evidently looked leggy and weren’t sharp enough during …
Footballers and football fans have had a strong affinity towards inking their bodies with images or writing of clubs, players, trophies etc. Etching them down permanently signifies and becomes a way to demonstrate one’s long-term commitment. Sergio Ramos is perhaps the best example of a player using tattoos to celebrate his relationship with his beloved …
Last night’s tie between Real Madrid and Chelsea featured multiple standout stars, as two sides packed with world-class players delivered a Champions League classic. While the headlines will go to the MOTM Luka Modric or Karim Benzema, for the Blues the likes of Antonio Rudiger, Mateo Kovacic and Timo Werner stood out. Another Blues player …
Despite being an annual competition, it’s incredible how the magic of the UEFA Champions League never fades away. Year after year teams leave it all on the pitch to get their hands on ‘Big Ears’, ensuring that fans are treated to high-quality football. The number of iconic moments the UCL has provided is baffling, and they …
Reaching the summit of European football is no easy feat, the amount of hard work and patience required is immense, to say the least. Unfortunately, due to the fleeting nature of life, all the effort and work can easily go in vain, all it takes is one bad evening. Such is the case of Liverpool Goalkeeper …
Over the last two decades, Borussia Dortmund have made a name for themselves with their skill to unearth young talents and develop them into world-class players. Stars such as Robert Lewandowski, Erling Haaland, Mario Gotze and Marco Reus all got their big break at the Signal Iduna Park, from where they have or they would …
It is a curious thing as to what a footballer does post-retirement. On one hand, some continue to abide by the fitness rules they followed as players, to remain close to football such as Zinedine Zidane or Xabi Alonso who were youth team trainers before heading to coaching. On the other end of the spectrum, …
Air banners have been an attractive part of football fan culture for many years now, which have been used to either express joy or as a sign of protest. In 2007, Jerzy Dudek thanked Liverpool fans for the support following his move to Real Madrid by flying a banner over the red side of Merseyside …
Tottenham Hotspur under Antonio Conte are finally beginning to click. With 5 wins in their last 6 in the Premier League, Spurs have become firm top 4 favourites. Deployed in the Italian’s customary 3-4-3, with new additions in the form of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski, the Lilywhites look determined. A staple of Conte’s system …
Football has always attracted celebrity interest over the years and clubs now like to boast of the popular names that support them. For instance, Liverpool have NBA star Lebron James supporting them while Real Madrid have tennis superstar Rafael Nadal as a fellow fan. In the modern age, these allegiances are often turned into marketing …
For the longest time, Burnley have been associated with British football by European football fans. Being one of the first English clubs to become professional or codified under the Football Association as early as 1883. Furthermore, the club is also believed to have played a role in launching the system of making payments to players …