Ever since being appointed as Spain’s head coach, Luis Enrique has raised many eyebrows with his team selections. Instead of calling up seemingly obvious choices such as Sergio Ramos and Gerard Pique among others, the former Barcelona has opted to dip into La Liga’s hidden treasures. The trend dates back to his squad for the …
Something is amiss at Allianz Arena this season. Lewandowski’s transfer has left a gaping hole in the team that no one has been able to fill. And the consequences are there for all to see, the results speak for themselves. Losing your star striker can weaken any team. Just ask CD Leganes, whose striker Martin …
Last night’s Champions League match between European heavyweights Barcelona and Bayern Munich was expected to deliver a multitude of storylines and it certainly did not disappoint. While the Spanish giants started fairly well and on the front foot, it was the German club which came away with a victory, thanks to a quick-fire double in …
New signing Sadio Mane is quickly turning out to be a fan favourite at his new club Bayern Munich. The 30-year-old is already well known in the footballing world for his generosity and philanthropy. Sadio Mane has helped develop his village, Bambali, by building schools, hospitals and other improvements. A devotee of the Islamic faith, …
Bayern Munich are a club who are deeply in touch with the German traditions and their local community. For instance, every year, the team dresses up in traditional Bavarian attire and makes an appearance at Oktoberfest, the largest folk festival on Earth. They interact with the community and indulge in the drinks on offer, i.e., …
After three games into the new Premier League season, Liverpool looks to have made one of their worst starts to a campaign in their 7-year spell with manager Jurgen Klopp. With two draws and a defeat, the Merseyside Reds currently occupy the 16th position on the table as the alarm bells have been sounded in …
There have been a handful of teams in the past that have terrorized their opponents to the core. If we shake our memory branch, Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona or even Zinedine Zidane’s Champions League-winning Real Madrid, have both dominated their rivals so much that the matters were considered one-sided only. However, when we speak about complete …
The sight of Robert Lewandowski wheeling away to Barcelona, while Bavarian supporters chant ‘Hala Madrid’ at him would’ve seemed like dystopia just months ago. Yet somehow, the Catalan club has made it a reality. Numerous bids and negotiation rounds later, Barca finally landed their marquee signing for a reported €50m. Elation spread across the Blaugrana support, …
Adidas and Bayern Munich rarely miss the mark, and aside from the occasional blunder such as last season’s divisive home kit, the duo simply have a knack for creating some of the best kits you’ll see all season. This year’s thoroughly traditional home kit managed to impress supporters, while the absolutely gorgeous white and gold away …
It was an ultimate clash of two heavyweights when Manchester City took on Bundesliga champions, Bayern Munich, in a pre-season friendly at the Lambeau Field stadium in Greenbay, Wisconsin. The new number nine, Erling Haaland, finally netted his first goal, which proved enough for Pep Guardiola and company to seal a comprehensive victory against the …
‘Football’s Funniest Man’ is a title that has seen next to no competition for the past few years. Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has had a firm grasp over it thanks to his ever-present sense of humour on and off the pitch. Throughout his career, the German international has made it a habit to provide …
Resurrecting a fallen giant is no easy feat, yet that is the task FC Barcelona’s administration finds themselves contending with. Heading into the summer, a seismic transfer window for Barca was a certainty, with the only question being regarding its scale. After the club’s socios voted in favour of a short-term financial injection, the economic strains …
The situation of Robert Lewandowski has become quite awkward in the last few months. Ever since he publicly announced his desire to leave Bayern Munich at the end of last season, rumours have been flying non-stop about his future. Barcelona are reportedly the favourite to sign him as Lewandowski wants the challenge of playing in …
When it comes to official Twitter accounts of Football clubs, very few do it better than Spartak Moscow. The Russian outfit are the most successful club in their country, and has won a record 12 Russian Premier Liga titles. Yet, a number of fans came to learn about them due to the hilarious antics of …
In the football world, there exist very limited examples of a ‘power couple’. The term essentially means a relationship involving 2 superstars from similar fields, both carrying incredible influence, and well, setting ‘relationship goals’. Bayern Munich fullback Alphonso Davies and PSG Feminine star Jordyn Huitema have emerged as a popular example of a power couple …
They say that 18 teams compete for the Bundesliga title, only for Bayern Munich to win it. This season the story remains the same as in previous seasons. While their performances may be seen as being below expectations, Bayern Munich won the Bundesliga for a record 10th consecutive time with an eight-point gap. However, with …
Despite the profession an individual is primarily engaged in, everyone dreams about living lavishly while doing what they love. For those stuck in a tedious 9 to 5, the thought of breaking free and succeeding while pursuing your hobby is simply euphoric. The same extends to footballers, even those who’ve reached the pinnacle of their …