The last round of the group stage of the World Cup is upon us already. Teams like France, Brazil and Portugal have already secured progression to the knockout stages, while nations like Qatar and Canada cannot do so anymore. Many groups remain open, with a lot to play for in the final game. Group B …
Leeds United‘s summer transfer window teetered on the edge of shambolic on deadline day, as they were caught amidst a transfer story for the ages. Marseille forward Bamba Dieng looked like a confirmed signing, the player was quite literally at the airport, all set to depart for England. However, a very late twist followed and …
Liverpool fans are undergoing a crazy rollercoaster of emotions this season. They can’t seem to figure out exactly how to react to their side’s topsy-turvy form in the early part of the campaign. So far, the Reds have defeated the likes of Manchester City and Napoli (in the Champions League) – but lost to the …
Sportsmanship is a huge part of football. Appreciation from fans, coaches, other players and top brass is garnered through acts of concern & honesty during the game. Whether it involves picking up & helping an opponent when injured or confronting the referee when they make a wrong decision, this spirit speaks to the masses about …
When Italy lost to North Macedonia in the playoffs and were forced to miss the World Cup finals for the second time in a row, manager Roberto Mancini vowed to rebuild his squad with the best players available. Among other players hunted as part of this rebuild was Willy Gnonto, a potent young striker from …
Marcelo Bielsa walked so Jesse Marsch could run. If it wasn’t for Bielsa, Leeds United would have taken a lot more time to earmark their place in the Premier League. But today, Leeds has turned their fortunes around under the American Coach Marsch and sits in the top half of the table after six games. …
The transfer business has finally ended. Against all odds, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is a Chelsea blue while Xavi’s long-awaited dream to bring Marcos Alonso to Barcelona is now fulfilled. Ex-Arsenal wing back, Hector Bellerin is also another addition to Barcelona’s squad, who now have a team that can counter anyone in the world. Transfer deadline day …
Premier League matchday 5 is almost over, with only Man Utd vs. Leicester remaining. In this post, we analyse the FPL hits and misses that the mid-week games brought. The results are as follows: The Hits: Erling Haaland The most obvious place to start is the talk of the town, Erling Haaland. Man City’s dominant …
Leeds United’s kits for this season have been a mixed bag so far. Created by German sportswear brand Adidas, the home and away threads have landed on opposite ends of the spectrum in regards to fan opinion. The strictly traditional home kit featuring a dominant white shade alongside blue and yellow trims kept it simple and gathered …
A game carrying plenty of historical significance concluded with a shocking scoreline at Elland Road, as Leeds United handed Chelsea a 3-0 defeat. Through relentless pressing, the Peacocks set a high tempo from the get-go and suffocated the visitor’s build-up as time went on. Taking charge of his first full season at the club, Jesse …
Under normal circumstances, pre-season-friendly games are really timid affairs. It’s’friendly’ after all. Teams take time to test the waters before the start of the domestic campaign. Mostly it is a means for players to improve their fitness levels and adapt to the manager’s playing style demands. But Leeds United striker Patrick Bamford and Aston Villa’s …
It took some final day drama for Leeds United to remain in the Premier League as their win and Burnley’s loss on Matchday 38 ensured that the Peacocks finished 17th on the table. Despite the sacking of Marcelo Bielsa, under Jesse Marsch, the team managed to secure safety mainly thanks to some individual brilliance from …
When the season was over Leeds United fans must have breathed a sigh of relief. It was a tough season for them. Injuries, change of manager, and loss of form meant they were in a relegation battle for most of the season. Thankfully for them, the club secured its survival on the last day. Now …
The final matchday of the Premier League saw much drama unfold before supporters’ eyes. While many were attentive to City and Liverpool going for the PL title in their respective games in dramatic fashion, there was no shortage of spectacle for the relegation battle either. With both Watford and Norwich already relegated, the fight was …
Leeds United welcomed Chelsea in front of a sold-out Elland Road yesterday, with their survival hopes hanging in the balance. In a similar vein to their encounter against Arsenal, the Peacocks were breached within the first 10 minutes. In another similar event, Dan James, just like Luke Ayling at the Emirates, got sent off for a …
In contrast to the promise shown last season, Leeds United find itself in the precarious position of a relegation battle. Just 2 points separate Leeds from the relegation zone, but that may change as Everton, sitting in 17th, currently have a game in hand. The onus has fallen on the new appointment, Jesse Marsch, who …
Over the last couple of weeks, Manchester City’s Jack Grealish has been in the news for his experiences on the sidelines than when he has come onto the pitch. During City’s Champions League Quarter-Final games against Atletico Madrid, Grealish was heavily targeted by Simeone’s men in an attempt to rile up the player into receiving …