Over the years, football fans have been treated to countless iconic goal celebrations from players. From Peter Crouch’s robot dance to Leo Messi’s shirt celebration at the Bernabeu, these evocative moments have stayed on with fans ever since they were displayed for the first time. But no other celebration perhaps comes close enough to Cristiano …
As the 2022/23 Nation’s League campaign kicked off with its group phase, the competition served up football fans with a tasty Iberian derby as Spain hosted Portugal at the Estadio Benito Villamarin. With European leagues having only concluded last week, both sets of managers made rotations to their line-ups ahead of this Group A opener, …
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the world’s most famous football players. While some of us check Irish Lotto winning numbers in hopes of a windfall, Ronaldo makes millions, if not billions, on the football field, impressing sports fans worldwide. Even Americans know about him thanks to a Nike commercial that also featured The Simpsons. But …
Designed by sportswear brand Adidas, the Manchester United home kit for the 2022/23 season leaked earlier, showcasing a shield around the club crest, and a patterned collar. After ominous silence around the away and third kits, fans finally received the first look, courtesy of leaked pictures from the official photoshoot. As seen in these excessively …
While Ishowspeed has become a popular name among football circles, the YouTuber still has plenty to learn about the beautiful game. Being a relative newcomer to the sport, the steamer has received help from his viewers, who frequently show him the ropes. They do so by flooding his comments section or posting to his subreddit, …
It’s a rare occurrence when the influence of a YouTuber transfers on over to the football world, but such is the story of ishowspeed. Darren Watkins, known as ‘ishowspeed’ online, is a popular YouTube star, who initially received attention for his streams on the platform. The American became known for his manic reactions, energetic persona, …
Since making it his trademark celebration back in 2014 during a pre-season friendly between Real Madrid and Chelsea, Cristiano Ronaldo’s iconic “Siuuu” celebration has always been an iconic footballing moment whenever the Portuguese pulled it out during a match. Following his goal against Brentford on Monday night, United No. 7 wheeled away towards the corner …
Over the past few decades, if there ever was an inevitable choice presented to any football fan it would surely be the Messi vs Ronaldo debate. The two GOATs of the beautiful game have formed one of the all-time greatest rivalries during their careers stretching all the way back to 2008 when the duo met …
Musicians have always had an affinity for dropping names of popular footballers in song lyrics. 2014 hit track “Zinedine Zidane” by Australian funk band Vaudeville Smash made a name for itself by having a large chunk of the lyrics consisting of just names of famous footballers. While the song focused on the French footballing legend, …
Arsenal fans have been in seventh heaven as of late, as the Gunners strengthened their claim on a top 4 spot with 2 crucial victories. The first of these came away at Chelsea, followed by a 3-1 win against Manchester United at the Emirates. Gooners found further elation in the return of fan favourite Takehiro Tomiyasu. …
Manchester United earned a crucial 3 points at home against Norwich City and managed to keep themselves in the top 4. They did so on the back of a vintage Ronaldo performance, which essentially made all the difference. The Portugal international got on the scoresheet thrice, a hattrick which included an excellent header, and a powerfully …
Being a superstar in the world of football is no cakewalk, especially during difficult periods. With all the attention pointed in your direction, it becomes important for players to remain composed. However, circumstances can affect even the most experienced, as shown by the recent controversy involving Manchester United forward Cristiano Ronaldo. After enduring a frustrating …
As a result of Manchester United‘s turbulent season thus far, constant debates rage on amongst fans regarding the various troubles at the club. Topics include United’s new manager, contact renewals, defensive issues etc. A mainstay in that list is the discourse regarding the captain’s armband. The debate centres around the usual suspect, Harry Maguire, as many …
Is there a bigger superstar in world football than Cristiano Ronaldo? Going by sheer numbers alone, the answer is a firm no, as the Portuguese International is not only the most followed person on Instagram but is also one of the most recognizable celebrities on the globe. His stardom, propelled by his seismic achievements on …
Ever since his big-money move to Manchester United, England international Harry Maguire, has been at the heart of plenty of discussions. Unfortunately, for all the wrong reasons. The United skipper so far has endured a largely agonizing stint at the Red Devils and has faced the wrath of supporters on multiple occasions. His inconsistency has …
An exhilarating Sunday was on the cards at the Theatre of Dreams as Manchester United beat Tottenham 3-2, courtesy of a hat-trick by the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo. Football fans, however, were able to witness two legends in their own domain at Old Trafford, sparking a debate. NFL Quarterback Hall of Famer and considered to be …
When Manchester United resigned Cristiano Ronaldo in the summer, there was a lot of hope and belief that he would be the destined one to guide United back into an era laden with silverware. He scored a brace against Newcastle on his second debut and scored a bunch of crucial goals to ensure that United …