For the longest time, Burnley have been associated with British football by European football fans. Being one of the first English clubs to become professional or codified under the Football Association as early as 1883. Furthermore, the club is also believed to have played a role in launching the system of making payments to players ...
To say that Karim Benzema has stepped up to the mantle ever since Ronaldo’s departure, would be an understatement. Fresh off single-handedly dismantling PSG in the Champions League, the striker notched up another hattrick, this time against holders Chelsea. Three goals at Stamford Bridge took his tally to 37 goals for the season, and naturally, ...
At the age of 36, many footballers retire or even start applying for coaching licenses, but at Real Madrid, Luka Modric is still thriving. He has played almost 35 games this season amassing up to 2,673 minutes and has cemented himself as a key player under Ancelotti amongst the likes of Karim Benzema, Thibaut Courtois ...
In stark contrast to the horrid time he’s enduring at Real Madrid, Gareth Bale continues to shine at the international level. The Welshman’s last 2 seasons at Los Blancos have faded in obscurity, due to a severe lack of playing time paired alongside spats with managers. Current gaffer Carlo Ancelotti doesn’t seem particularly fond as ...
Over the last few days, Barcelona fans have been on high spirits as their men’s and women’s teams were victorious over arch-rivals Real Madrid on three different occasions in a matter of weeks. While the women’s team won El Clasico 5-0 in the league and then 3-1 in the UEFA Women’s Champions League, the men’s ...
Real Madrid endured a day to forget at the Santiago Bernabeu against arch-rivals Barcelona, as they received a 4-0 thrashing at the hands of the Catalans. Xavi’s side continued their rampant goalscoring ways, putting 4 past Los Blancos, and it could’ve easily been more. Madrid were tactically outclassed on the day, and more often than ...
Spanish Heavyweights Real Madrid and their sponsors Adidas are all set to run it back with the creation of a brand new fourth kit. The collaboration will reunite Los Blancos with Yohji Yamamoto’s Y-3, who famously designed Madrid’s 2014/15 season third kit – a black and white strip with a dragon emblazoned on it. The ...
It has been 3 years since Eden Hazard made his big-money move to his dream club Real Madrid and it has not at all gone as per plan. Since in arrival at the Spanish capital, Hazard struggled with his lack of fitness for games and has also picked up one too many injuries, preventing him ...
If you think the refereeing in the Premier League is dodgy, a gander at the officiating in La Liga is sure to modify your opinion. Yesterday’s fixture between Real Madrid and Mallorca is an adequate example. The game was littered with fouls and challenges, ranging from soft tugs to stern tackles. A number of them went ...
Despite all the campaigns, programmes, actions, pre-match kneeling etc racism still remains a grave issue plaguing modern-day football. There’s undoubtedly no quick fix for the issue, and cases of racism at the biggest stages are still frequent. This week alone saw two such cases in La Liga, the first one came when Nico Williams was ...
Rivalries propel the spectacle that is football to even further heights. The Manchester Derby, the Derby Della Maddonia, the Superclasico are examples of some globally renowned rivalries. However, there is perhaps none as revered or fierce, as the aptly named, El Clasico. A rivalry between the two greatest clubs in history, vying to one-up each other ...
Getting the opportunity to share the pitch alongside an absolute legend is an envious feat, and miraculously enough, Sunday League side, Bull in the Barne United, can lay claim to having achieved it. The Shropshire based side won the raffle as part of the ‘Dream Team’ campaign, aimed at raising funds to aid disadvantaged communities ...
Internet influencer and TikTok star Khaby Lame’s popularity has shot through the roof over the last year with the Senegalese youngster being sought after by companies for numerous ad sponsorships. Khaby hit the popularity charts for his videos that mocked complicated life hack videos where instead he would go on to show his viewers the ...
Over the years, LEGO has developed several footballing creations that have mesmerized fans worldwide. Stadium replicas are one of the most popular LEGO sets. The company has successfully designed many special stadiums – including Old Trafford and Camp Nou – that are available for sale. Football fans will now have another stadium added to this ...
Real Madrid’s defenders, with Eder Militao in particular, endured a tough night in Paris against Kylian Mbappe and co during the clash with PSG. The Frenchman who is tipped for a switch to Los Blancos in the summer did not let the rumours distract him during the Round of 16 tie as he was a ...
After last season’s blushes, Real Madrid under Carlo Ancelotti have a real sense of reinvigoration about them. They currently lead the La Liga table with a 6 point lead over second-place Sevilla. Aside from positive performances, Ancelotti’s regime has also imparted a certain togetherness in the dressing room. We’ve seen many examples of Madrid players ...
Good friendships are hard to come by. A strong bond between teammates is reflected on the pitch and the club grows. Creating this bond is deemed essential by all the football clubs around the world. The bromance in the footballing world isn’t like any other. Throughout footballing history, we have seen several pairs become best ...
