The stature footballers hold in the hearts of supporters can be immense. Aside from being global superstars, they’re also role models, and fans are constantly looking to form some kind of connection with them. Be it a kind gesture or their signature on some merchandise, it all acts as a token of a special relationship. ...
Kylian Mbappe’s love for Spanish giants Real Madrid certainly is no secret. From images of Mbappe’s childhood bedroom adorned with posters of the Los Blancos to his new comic strip depicting the Frenchman’s visit to the Bernabeu, his Madrid fandom is well-documented. Adding another tidbit to the love affair are these comments from former PSG ...
The name Sergio Ramos is synonymous with terms such as leader, captain, Madridismo and unfortunately red card. During his tenure with Real Madrid, the Spaniard seemed to have a penchant for getting disciplinary cautions as he earned 171 yellow cards and 20 red cards. Being a fierce competitor, Ramos’s passion tends to go off the ...
Those who have ventured into the depths of Football Twitter would be familiar with some of the jargon used in exchanges amongst fans. An example of the lingo is the term ‘Mickey Mouse league’. What is a Mickey Mouse league? Named after the iconic Disney character, the term essentially states that a certain league is ...
On Monday night, Lionel Messi won the prestigious Ballon d’Or for a record 7th time. An incredible record that would take a herculean effort to replicate. A bit of controversy surrounded the decision as some felt that perhaps Robert Lewandowski was more deserving of the title. However, Messi’s 7th triumph seemed to seal the ‘GOAT’ ...
Messi seemed to be at the forefront of everything that transpired during Monday’s ceremony for the Ballon d’Or. Besides picking up a record-breaking seventh Ballon d’Or title, which obviously pleased his fans, Messi also garnered online plaudits for showing just why he’s the best, on and off the field. Proud dad moment with Pedri As ...
PSG’s game against Saint Etienne was a notable one as fans were treated to the first appearance of Sergio Ramos for the Parisiens. The game ended in 3-1 victory for PSG, thanks to a brace from Marquinhos and a goal from Di Maria. It wasn’t pure delight for the Parisiens however, they ended up losing ...
Kylian Mbappe’s affection towards Real Madrid has been apparent for quite some time now. Fans put together bits and pieces that suggested the Frenchmen’s Merengue fandom even before he admitted it. Viral pictures of a young Mbappe’s room adorned with posters of idol and Los Blancos legend Cristiano Ronaldo further strengthened the claim. His desire ...
A few days after her alleged involvement in a case that shook up the footballing fraternity, PSG women’s midfielder Amanita Diallo made a rare public appearance as she was spotted at Kylian Mbappe’s book launch. Diallo, who was accused of inflicting an attack on teammate Kheira Hemraoui by hiring henchmen, has been on the ...
9-year old Santos fledgling Bruno do Nascimento, fondly known as Bruninho, was one of the latest casualties of horrendous online-abuse post his team’s 2-0 defeat against Palmeiras. The unruly Santos supporters, fuming over the loss, did not take kindly to Bruninho asking for opposition keeper Jailson’s jersey and lambasted him with ghastly messages on his ...
Scoring astonishing goals comes easy to PSG talisman Kylian Mbappe, and his latest no-look superhuman back-heel strike proves his genius even further. This outrageous piece of skill was caught on camera during Mbappe’s training session with the world champions, who were visibly brushing up on their finishing technique. As the cross was directed towards the ...
There has been nary a dull moment in the recent World Cup Qualifiers that have elicited some sumptuous performances from stars, leaving the fans wanting for more. Harry Kane The Three Lions roared in glory as they pillaged Albania with a thumping 5-0 victory, consequently securing a seat in the upcoming FIFA world cup. The ...
Brazilian icon Neymar Jr’s collaboration with the new Batman and the eminent sports brand PUMA, has taken the internet by storm. DC dropped the trailer to the much-awaited upcoming Batman flick on the 16th of October which left the fans with goosebumps, to say the least. Following the trailer reveal, fans were treated to a ...
The world of sports is quite familiar with the name Tonya Harding, the former figure skater who rose to notoriety having been found guilty of hiring henchmen to assault Nancy Kerrigan, the 1993 U.S figure skating champion and a competitor of Harding’s. The intention behind this act, which left one and all shell-shocked, was simply ...
Xavi Hernandez was unveiled as the new manager for Barcelona on Monday which marked the beginning of a new era for the Blaugrana. Emotions ran high at the presentation as the Spaniard was welcomed with a warm embrace at Camp Nou from his erstwhile project Al Sadd. Culers were visibly exulting at Xavi’s words at ...
One of the most staggering storylines of this summer’s transfer window was the transfer saga of Leo Messi, who left Barcelona for greener pastures at Paris Saint-Germain. Messi who is arguably the greatest player of all time had to part ways with the Catalan club after more than 21 years, courtesy of talks about a ...
Paris Saint-Germain fans at Parc des Princes resorted to booing and whistling as Kylian Mbappe’s name was read aloud during the lineup announcement before the 4-2 win against Strasbourg. With his current contract set to expire at the end of next season, the prolific French star is yet to commit to an extension at the ...
