Footballers, particularly famous ones, lead a difficult life. Every moment, not just on the pitch, but also off of it is put under a microscope. People, particularly haters and critics, are always eagerly waiting for one moment of weakness, one chink in the armour, to bring the player and his or her status down. English …
If there’s one thing in football that is pretty much guaranteed to live on forever, it’s the eternal Messi v Ronaldo debates. The iconic duo dominated the headlines for the better part of a decade and won countless honours with Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively. In the process, they also sparked a competitive rivalry like …
FIFA 23, the popular football video game, launches worldwide on September 30. The highest-ranked players in FIFA 23 have finally been revealed by EA Sports, and while some of the ratings make sense, others have us perplexed. A few weeks ago, leaked FIFA 23 player ratings for whole teams as well as the game’s superstars …
Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist, is about as divisive a figure as one can find. A prime example is Peterson’s Sports Illustrated tweet, in which he called a curvy woman wearing a swimsuit simply “not beautiful”. Peterson was extensively ridiculed as a result of the message, which inspired him to completely stop using Twitter—or at …
FIFA 23 is just around the corner as gamers gear up for more of the virtual footballing fun. Incidentally, this will be the last edition of the video game with this title, with EA Sports ending its association with FIFA. Over the years, EA has been criticized for not bringing enough changes to FIFA games …
Every year, EA Sports introduces a new instalment to their FIFA football franchise video game. The future of the FIFA brand is in doubt, but the controversy around rating cards is here to stay. For the past few years, Lionel Messi has been the highest-rated player in the game, frequently being rated 93-94. The last …
Being football royalty, Real Madrid have no shortage of celebrity fans among their ranks. And among those A-list fans are individuals from various other sports who’ve made their admiration for the Galacticos public on numerous occasions. This includes the likes of Rafa Nadal, Joel Embiid, Carlos Sainz etc, with the latest addition being Chess Grandmaster Magnus …
When players state their personal footy opinions, it always gets interesting. Just picking between Messi and Ronaldo could provide Football Twitter with a weekend’s worth of fodder, any others on top of that are just a bonus. Ironically enough, fans often use a player’s preferences to judge their ball knowledge, and even a single disagreement could …
Known for his hot-headed personality and crazy antics displayed on his YouTube streams, Darren Watkins Jr or Speed has kept the gaming community entertained since he began streaming in 2016. But his popularity amongst football fans rose after he pledged himself to be a fan of Cristiano Ronaldo (or ‘Crista Ronaldo’ as he puts it) …
Jadon Sancho is a certified Cristiano Ronaldo fan-boy. The Englishman was able to fulfil his dream of playing alongside his hero when the Portuguese forward rejoined Manchester United last year. ‘Scary Hours’ was how Sancho described the entire situation which saw Ronaldo join the Red Devils in a rapid deal. Even though last season wasn’t …
With the opening day of the Premier League inching closer, fans have received a look at how Manchester United are shaping up under the stewardship of Erik Ten Hag. The Red Devils put on impressive displays during initial pre-season fixtures, such as the 4-0 victory against Liverpool. The various friendlies instilled faith back into the United …
Manchester City wasted no time in the market this season and managed to land in-demand striker Erling Haaland early. The former Dortmund superstar is already a formidable force at 21, with his ceiling being remarkably high. A marquee signing by every definition, the Norwegian will certainly boost City’s chances of finally winning the coveted UCL, a …
The Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo debate has defined an entire generation of football. The two titans have consistently competed at the highest level, creating a rivalry that has often managed to overshadow the footballing landscape. Legions of fans on Twitter debate the topic daily, YouTube compilations serve up highlights to aid your judgment, and even …
In line with their season last year, Manchester United‘s pre-season has also been plagued by chatter regarding their personnel. Last year featured numerous locker-room ‘leaks’, which went on to describe the turmoil between United players, with a specific focus on the sour relationship between captain Harry Maguire and United legend Cristiano Ronaldo. As for the …
The pre-season is upon us. Football is slowly rising from its small nap and prepping up for the long season ahead. The teams have put their new kits for sale and the rush to buy them is giving all the eager fans jitters at night. Manchester United has also joined the bandwagon and released their …
Popular YouTuber Ishowspeed continues to earn fame in the football world, be it bizarre clips or hilarious interactions, Speed is creating viral moments at a rapid pace. Boasting a vast fanbase, the American’s streams consistently get a flood of attention, especially those which include footy-related content. His sensational ‘SEWY’ has made him a star, and we’re …
The UEFA Nations League hasn’t exactly provided fans their post-season footy fix, as the fixtures, which are essentially World Cup warm-ups, have fallen on the mundane side mostly. Those who tuned into the Group 2 fixture between Portugal and the Czech Republic witnessed an uneventful game, eventually ending in a 2-0 victory for Portugal. After the …