Kylian Mbappe had a no-good, horrible El Clasico debut as he witnessed Real Madrid thrashed by a 4-0 margin by Barcelona. Mbappe was expertly baited into making mistakes by the Barcelona backline high line. He was caught offside on eight occasions. The Frenchman actually scored twice past Inaki Pena, but both were ruled out offside. …
Football players often unwind or use their travel time to watch their favourite show/series on Netflix. In recent times the world of football has seen a rise in anime fandom. Some players like Liverpool’s Ibrahima Konate find inspiration in anime, making it an inspiration in day to day life, while others like Aubameyang channel their …
The latest misstep in the world of football media comes from American sports media giant ESPN. The sports network claimed that James Rodriguez’s celebration in Colombia’s win over Argentina was a direct imitation of Jude Bellingham’s “signature” move. The celebration came after Rodriguez slotted away a penalty given away by Enzo Fernandez after an extremely …
From qualifying for the AFCON knockout stage as one of the best third-placed teams in the groups of AFCON 2023, to sacking their coach mid-tournament, to ousting the defending champions, Ivory Coast has had one of the most inspirational and memorable triumphant runs in the history of the sport. The AFCON final was worth every …
Chelsea had to wait very late to get a thrilling 3-1 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League, and the over-the-top celebrations from Axel Disasi towards the end have sent many supporters into a fit. The Blues actually went behind in a dreadful first half in which they dominated over 75% possession but could …
Chelsea made as many as 12 new signings in the 2023 summer transfer window, but arguably the most efficient one has been that of Axel Disasi. A player who impressed Mauricio Pochettino during his time as Paris Saint-Germain manager, the French defender has become a pivotal part of his plans at Stamford Bridge. Indeed, Disasi …
Chelsea just confirmed their berth in the finals of Carabao EFL Cup after running riot against visitors Middlesbrough. They managed to put six past the Championship team with the opposition getting a consolation goal at the end. After being behind in 1st leg of the tie, the Blues had to come up with something solid …
How many of us have gone Siuuuuuu… alongside Cristiano Ronaldo, put two fingers towards the sky alongside Messi or put our two hands across our chest to mimic the sliding Mbappe celebrations. Whether you score a goal at the biggest stage or in a street game at your local village game, one thing is for …
Jeremy Doku is proving to be a breath of fresh air that has electrified Manchester City’s frontline this season. The Belgian forward was roped in as Riyad Mahrez’s replacement and has quickly established himself as a guaranteed starter in Pep Guardiola’s side. Doku produced his best display so far in a sky blue shirt in …
Liverpool players added a dash of flair and intrigue to their celebrations during a thrilling Carabao Cup fourth-round match at the Vitality Stadium. Kostas Tsimikas and Trent Alexander-Arnold garnered attention for their lively chest bumps, highlighting their strong partnership on the pitch. Meanwhile, Cody Gakpo and Darwin Nunez perplexed fans with a mysterious “tiny” gesture …
Stuff like that sticks with you in your head, the iconic moments.
Jamal Musiala nicknamed ‘Bambi’ for his dribbling skills has always been a big fan of Brazilian superstar Neymar. We can trace the further proof of this in Bayern Munich’s recent UEFA Champions League fixture against Galatasaray. The Bavarians scored 3 past the Turkish club, only conceding 1 in return. The German international assisted the second …
Following two draws and a defeat to Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp’s men were under immense pressure to get results after being 16th on the PL table. A resounding 9-0 thrashing of Bournemouth allayed those fears but Wednesday’s mid-week fixture against Newcastle saw Liverpool revert back to the disinterested side that supporters saw during the first …