Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka was chosen by his team-mates to be the club’s new captain. Head coach Unai Emery held a blind vote among his squad to decide on his new skipper, with Xhaka winning the vote having worn the armband in six of the first eight games of the campaign. Emery had a leadership …
While FIFA is the world’s biggest authority on international football it’s safe to say that the organization hasn’t always been adored by fans of the beautiful game. From corruption cases to some very questionable governing decisions, the regulatory body has had some bad blood with fans for some time now. The already fragile relationship seems …
Every King needs a Queen! Lionel Messi has always been regarded as a one-club man. Having been part of FC Barcelona since 2001, one can hardly question his loyalty. A little known fact about Messi along the same lines, he has known his wife since the age of five! Growing up, Messi was good friends …
Lionel Messi found himself to be the center of attraction during Argentina’s preparation for the Copa America. The U-17 squad managed by Pablo Aimar had training sessions with the Argentine men’s football team. The young lads had to wait in line from both sides in-order to get a picture with the Argentine mastermind. Preparation period …
After a heartbreaking defeat at the hands of Liverpool 3 weeks ago, Barcelona had their eyes on the last domestic cup. With the elimination of the Los Blancos, they were the fan-favorites as they went up against Valencia for the Copa del Rey final. The Blaugrana & their supporters had a lot of expectations & …
For years we have been enthralled and captivated by the rivalry between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, that the only question on our minds was this: Who is the better player? But in hindsight, most would agree that instead of comparing them, we should’ve celebrate them for who they were and been grateful to have …
It’s an age old debate. Who’s the best player in the world? The question that everyone wants an answer to, but the answer is one that is rarely universally accepted. But what really defines the best player in the world? We have the obvious qualities: consistency and impact, be it through goals, assists, defensive prowess …
The Champions League semi-final clash between Barcelona and Liverpool was always going to be a cagey affair. Both the teams have previously won 5 Champions League titles and will be going after their 6th one. A tie of such intensity will obviously attract a lot of attention towards both the teams and their respective managers. …
We have all known for a while that Lionel Messi is one of the greatest, if not, the greatest footballer of the modern era. The Argentine has primarily found competition in a Portuguese winger who currently plies his trade in Italy. But while there still are traces of that epic rivalry, Messi seems to have …
There are few players in the footballing world that have had such a controversial past as Mario Balotelli. He has had a relatively up and down career, playing for clubs like Inter Milan, Manchester City and Liverpool and Nice, before signing up for Marseille in January 2019. From his on field antics to him setting …
Virgil van Dijk (VVD) was recently named PFA Player of the Year, becoming the first defender to win it since the inaugural Premier League season. A mainstay in the meanest defense in the league, the footballing world was licking its lips at the UCL semi-final encounter between Barcelona and Liverpool, and particularly, between the unstoppable …
Lionel Messi and his brand of magic made it a night to remember when Liverpool travelled to the Camp Nou for the first leg of their semi-final tie. The 31-year-old was the catalyst for yet another brilliant performance by Barcelona, netting twice in the second half to put his side firmly in control ahead of …
Remember the time Cristiano Ronaldo raced a Bugatti Veyron for a Nike commercial? That commercial sits well in the memory for most football fans as it was as innovative as it was outrageous. And as greatness can be achieved by pushing yourself to the limit, both Ronaldo and Bugatti have taken themselves to newer levels …
In a recent interview, current Leganes manager Mauricio Pellegrino spoke on the available threat that both these teams pose and stated 2 Barcelona players and 3 Liverpool players who he thinks can change the nature of the game with just a solitary move. These players are Messi and Suarez for Barcelona and Firmino, Salah and …
When big teams collide, the tie is decided on individual battles that occur on the pitch. Because of the Champions League, fans and the footballing world are able to witness such matches between big clubs, and hence, gives us all an opportunity to watch battles unfold on the pitch; battles we may not have imagined …
Humility goes a long way in defining how great a player can be, and stay that way throughout their career. Talent and hard work aside, being humble is what differentiates the best from the rest. It’s a quality that is adored, it’s a quality that is rare is this day and age, but most importantly, …
Ever since Lionel Messi set foot onto the footballing stage, he has only gone from strength to strength. Constantly improving every season and smashing records for fun at Barcelona, Messi is nothing short of a phenomenon. Dubbed “The G.O.A.T” (greatest of all time), Messi has made his way to Manchester, ahead of Barcelona’s clash against …