Last week’s Champions League defeat at the Bernabeu against Real Madrid looks to be still giving PSG nightmares. Having been leading 2-0 on aggregate up until the 60th minute, it took a miraculous effort from Karim Benzema to score a 17-minute hat-trick to overturn the deficit. The Frenchman and Madrid must be applauded for fighting …
The summer of 2021 presented a massive transfer window for football fans. Paris Saint-Germain assembling a ‘super team’ of Gigi Donnarumma, Sergio Ramos, Georginio Wijnaldum and Achraf Hakimi capped by the signing of Lionel Messi, meanwhile Manchester United ensured the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to Old Trafford as rumours of a City transfer were at …
Early on Saturday air raid sirens were sounded in many parts of Ukraine as Russia look to continue its invasion of the country despite the worldwide condemnation and backlash against it. The footballing world has continued to offer its unconditional support for Ukraine and Ukrainian players with the latest news being action taken against the …
Rivalries propel the spectacle that is football to even further heights. The Manchester Derby, the Derby Della Maddonia, the Superclasico are examples of some globally renowned rivalries. However, there is perhaps none as revered or fierce, as the aptly named, El Clasico. A rivalry between the two greatest clubs in history, vying to one-up each other …
Astonishingly enough, it has happened to Paris Saint-Germain again. They were on the wrong end of another magical comeback, a surefire European classic, this time coming against Real Madrid. On a dismal night for the Parisiens in Spain, they managed to surrender a 2-0 lead in the final 45, as Karim Benzema sparked an inspired …
Every major club has that one Incredibly talented player who just ‘got away’ For Chelsea it could be Kevin De Bruyne, for Real Madrid it could be Samuel Eto, and for Arsenal, aside from Harry Kane, the ‘one’ could be Serge Gnabry. The German spent 3 years at the London club, before departing in 2016, …
Sunday’s clash between Watford and Arsenal is surely going to go down as a Premier League classic match. Cucho Hernandez’s bicycle kick, Arsenal’s tiki-taka goals and Mikel Arteta moonlighting as a ball boy and claiming a pre-assist for Arsenal’s third goal of the night. The game simply had everything for the fans. What was not …
Getting the opportunity to share the pitch alongside an absolute legend is an envious feat, and miraculously enough, Sunday League side, Bull in the Barne United, can lay claim to having achieved it. The Shropshire based side won the raffle as part of the ‘Dream Team’ campaign, aimed at raising funds to aid disadvantaged communities …
Football fans might have come across a bit of news in January, one entailing that Brazilian legend Roberto Carlos was prepared to play for a Sunday League club for only £5. Yes, you read that right, and the amount as well. The announcement came as part of the ‘Dream Team’ transfer campaign, offering Sunday League clubs …
The closing end of February brought around the annual Milan Fashion Week (22nd Feb – 28th Feb), which had numerous footballers in attendance. Real Madrid’s Vini Jr was spotted in Milan along with Senegalese influencer Khaby Lame. Another Brazilian from the Spanish capital, Rodrygo was also in Milan attending the event. The latter attended the …
Sunday’s Carabao Cup triumph over Chelsea was a big victory for Jurgen Klopp’s Liverpool in many ways. Having won the Champions League and the Premier League in successive seasons, the new look Merseyside team under Klopp went trophyless last season, following a dismal defence of their PL crown and a disappointing elimination in the UCL …
Internet influencer and TikTok star Khaby Lame’s popularity has shot through the roof over the last year with the Senegalese youngster being sought after by companies for numerous ad sponsorships. Khaby hit the popularity charts for his videos that mocked complicated life hack videos where instead he would go on to show his viewers the …
Kylian Mbappe has become a pillar for Paris Saint-Germain with his performances rescuing the club in tight matches throughout the season. A recent example would be last week’s Champions League tie against Real Madrid when he silenced Carlo Ancelotti’s men with a last-minute victory. Fans swayed their heads in amazement as the 23-year-old once again …
Football’s global reach ensures that its popularity can be witnessed amongst athletes of other sports as well. Much like the NFL and cricket, Formula 1 stars too are big football fans. McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo has been a Manchester United fan since childhood while Fernando Alonso has been a lifelong Real Madrid supporter, who was also …
Diego Simeone and his Atletico Madrid squad would be looking to turn around a disappointing season so far during their UCL Round of 16 clash with Manchester United. The ‘RojiBlancos’ have been already been knocked out of the Copa del Rey and are miles away from successfully defending their La Liga crown as they currently …
There are few players in world football who can be deemed worthy of being referred to as ‘maestros’, and Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos can certainly count himself on that list. The German international is known for possessing sublime technique and at his best, he effortlessly dictates the tempo of matches. Undoubtedly, Kroos has plenty …
Paris Saint-Germain have certainly impressed the footballing world following their dominant outing against Real Madrid in the Champion’s League perhaps signalling that this could finally be their year to lift the elusive trophy. But that strong performance was quickly followed up by a shock defeat against mid-table side Nantes in Ligue putting a damper on …