Liverpool were handed a cruel blow in their pursuit of Nabil Fekir. With the Frenchman’s medical all done and even an interview for the club website conducted, Lyon decided to pull the plug on the deal in the last minute, ensuring that the 24-year-old would remain at the Ligue 1 club in a bid for…

Manchester United have evidently been in pursuit of strong midfield reinforcements, and they seem to have wrapped a part of their business up quite early this time around. Gianluca Di Marzio – a journalist as reliable as anyone you will find across Europe – has revealed that Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred is all set to…

The great game is often a polarizing one, with supporters sticking with their teams through thick and thin. In the recent Champions League encounter between Juventus and Real Madrid, the home fans were seen openly booing the Portuguese superstar. And then, in the 64th minute, magic was shown by Ronaldo, as he translated a relatively…

A total of 26 goals in 44 appearances for Manchester United – only the eighth player in the club’s 140-year history to have reached that amount in his debut season. Belgium’s all-time leading goalscorer at the age of only 24. Only 3 goals away from becoming the highest scorer his club has had in the…

Jose Mourinho is a gem of a manager, and his resume and relationship with players is out there to prove that. However, the Portuguese gaffer has had the habit of being critical of his players. Anyone in the competitive sports will know just how important criticism is, and how it often goes a long way…

When a football fan hears of the term “controversial manager,” the name of Jose Mourinho automatically springs to mind. From winning almost every major title he has contested for to falling out with some of the biggest players in the world – the Portuguese tactician has done it all. Apart from his antics on the…

The fact that managers make a marked difference in a club’s future is a proven reality. But the extent to which they can revive and rejuvenate a club is often undermined, if not ignored. However, a storm that has taken hold of the Serie A hasn’t been sidelined, and much limelight has been given to…

As Man City marched ahead to the hopes of starting their run for a possible treble this season, Arsene Wenger had turned his side’s mediocre season around to a cup final. And as Wembley stood witness to the much awaited clash, they were received with a result most of them were expecting. Arsenal were thumped…

It is the fixture that triggers the rush of adrenaline amongst the club members and supporters, as it encapsulates a distinct essence in the wake of the real rivalry breathing between the English giants. Nevertheless, the final whistle blew in the favour of the Mancunians after an exhibition of a balanced second half at Old…

One of those enormous and mouthwatering fixtures in the international sport that seldom fails to present drama and exquisite displays has concluded with neither team ascertaining their supremacy. The expectations of this widely anticipated fixture are regularly tinted with anxiety as well as enthusiasm, and the tie certainly hasn’t failed in bestowing entertainment to the…

Chelsea seem to be the undisputed merchants of the Premier League, what with the host of talents that have left the club in one form or another. Simply put, the side is built around the financial ethos of identifying talents, developing those players, and then selling them at a profit, one that has brought them…

The intense and dynamic Bernabeu served as host to a match which the football fanatics have been actively awaiting since the Champions League Round of 16 draws back in December. The exhilarating clash concluded with the men in white leaving the stadium gratified. Notwithstanding the exhibition of a wobbly performance, Real Madrid have stood tall…

Paul Pogba’s dismal form against Newcastle, and even before that against Tottenham, has led many to worry about the ability of the erstwhile talented Frenchman. However, apart from a form-slump, the mistake doesn’t lie entirely on Pogba’s shoulders either. Jose Mourinho and his stubborn insistence on not playing a 4-3-3 formation is more to blame…

The month of January ushered in both a new year and a fresh transfer window. As of such, the time was rife with speculation and rumours of targets big and small alike. But some of them were of the usual brand of ridiculousness in their nature. Let us look at 10 such rumors.   Crouch…

With Alexis Sanchez all but set to switch places with Henrikh Mkhitaryan at Manchester United, one of the finest swap deals of the era could be on the cusp of coming to reality. However, deals of this nature haven’t always been the easiest to negotiate due to the various parties involved. Regardless, the business side…

Jose Mourinho is hungry for a definitive signing this winter window, and Manchester United seem to have two equally appealing prospects at hand. With an eye to ease their forward and wing options, the talents of PSG’s Lucas Moura and Bordeaux’s Malcom will provide an interesting dilemma. Both Brazilians have what it takes to make…

With Barcelona confirming their record-breaking swoop for Liverpool’s Philippe Coutinho, the Merseyside team have lost an incredible player. With 54 goals in 201 appearances, the Brazilian was one of the players most instrumental in the functioning of Jurgen Klopp’s offensive tactics. However, with his departure, not only do Liverpool have a daunting hole in the…

Going into 2018, Manchester City boast a 15-point lead atop the Premier League table, the biggest that any team has ever held at this stage of the competition. Pep Guardiola’s men are already being touted for glory, with Manchester United and Chelsea looking to be too far beneath to make a decent title challenge judging…

The year of 2017 is coming to a close, and as fans look behind to an eventful and fruitful term, moments of joy, passion, and overwhelming euphoria are still reminiscent. However, most of the time, we look past some embarrassing and regretful moments from players, managers, clubs, and even fans. And so, we have decided…

The great game has always left players and spectators alike brimming with strong emotions, from tension to fury to outright hilarity. The merry nature was a good part of the year 2017, as follies and antics from both players and managers gave much reason for laughter. Twitter often replied strongly to most of these hilarious…

The year 2017 has been an eventful one not only for the rest of the world, but significantly for the footballing world as well. From sad retirements of legendary players, to incredible goals and turnarounds out of nowhere, the term has seen it all. And thus, we have stitched together a set of some of…

Football, as we love to proclaim to the ‘non-believers’, is a religion that is like no other. It brings together people of all castes, creeds, sex and faith without discrimination. It unifies all who love the sport, with the only division being the club you choose to support – a mere sub-caste, just as Roman…

The greatest sporting event on the planet, the FIFA World Cup, is shaping up in exciting fashion, with fresh young talents and world-class squads aiming for the ultimate glory. Despite being almost a year away, football fanatics across the world can hardly contain their excitement, as they look forward to watching their favourite players perform…

The world of football is an extremely tough one to dominate, and standing out as the best among all involved is not an easy achievement. However, Real Madrid and their supporters might think otherwise at this given point of time, as there is certainly nobody else that can raise their hand and claim to be…

When you say football, two things come to mind: Barcelona and Real Madrid. The duo has, without a doubt, dominated the sport for the past decade, and the two sides have become the dream teams every aspiring and professional footballer wishes to head to. Currently, Zinedine Zidane is at the helm of a Real Madrid…

The transfer window in European football consists of two months of non-stop rumours flowing in after each passing second, linking all sorts of different players to numerous clubs. While some are laughable, some turn into actual deals, and some leave one and all stunned. Some clubs say goodbye to their legends while they prepare to…

It is a sad time for the old and faithful set of Manchester United supporters, as the day of exit for their club captain, Wayne Rooney, has finally arrived. The player has seen a decline in his form in the season gone by, and at the age of 31, this seems like the perfect time for…

When it comes to global recognition and being the definition of beautiful football with power and dominance over the last few years, Spanish club FC Barcelona acquires a spot very high on that list, and hence, the season gone by came as a bit of a shock for the world and especially the supporters of…

Zlatan Ibrahimovic is a player who, despite being a beast on the pitch, is well known and feared for the words he uses off it. The former Sweden captain has always been a big mouth, but has never fallen into trouble because of the talent that he is and the ability he keeps of backing…

If there is a team that can raise their hand with pride and claim to be the outright best in the footballing world at this given point of time, it is the one from Spain that goes by the well known name of Real Madrid. The side, managed by the club’s legendary player, Zinedine Zidane, has…

When Manchester City appointed the iconic and renowned trophy winning manager in the shape of Pep Guardiola in the summer last year, the club’s cabinet might have been ready for a little silverware to come its way, a feat which was eventually not achieved. The former Bayern Munich and Barcelona boss came to England with…

The Gunners endured (mostly) and enjoyed (at times) a bittersweet season in their 2016/17 campaign. From thumping league winners Chelsea 3-0 at the Emirates to getting thumped 3-0 by Crystal Palace at the Selhurst Park, Arsene Wenger’s men showed glimpses of how good and how bad they can be in a season that turned ugly…

When Manchester United hired Jose Mourinho as their manager in the summer, the world was ready for the Red Devils to rise back from the ashes and challenge for trophies like they used to under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson. The further addition of mega stars like Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan lifted…

If there is a team that signifies domestic dominance and brilliance across Europe at the same given time, there is hardly any side better than Bundesliga outfit Bayern Munich. The side managed by Carlo Ancelotti has been among the best in the sport yet again this season, and their level of consistency at the highest…

The world of football is always ready to welcome surprising clubs breaking onto the scene and making it large in major tournaments throughout the year, and the team to do that this season is one from France, and it goes by the name of AS Monaco. After securing promotion from the Ligue 2 in 2013, Monaco…

For the first time since Arsene Wenger was appointed in charge of Arsenal, their local and arch-rivals Tottenham are all set to finish above them in the league table, following the 2-0 win for Pochettino’s side over the Gunners on Sunday. Dele Alli and Harry Kane were the goal getters that day, as Tottenham extended…

John Terry is an outright Chelsea and English legend, and in his prime, probably one of the best defenders in the world. The Chelsea captain has been gradually shifting towards the bench at Stamford Bridge over the past few seasons, and with Conte’s new formation, game time has been a luxury the veteran has hardly…

Sunderland as a team have been a huge part of the Premier League, and from once having a reputation of being giant killers bringing along surprise packaged performances, they have fallen in their reputation over the past few years. The past seasons have been frustrating for the club, as each time they fall short for the…

When you are one of the rising teams in the world playing in the best footballing league and are managed by one of the greatest managers of recent years, you are surely a recipe for success. Sadly, such has not been the case with the blue half of Manchester under coach Pep Guardiola in their…

When Zlatan Ibrahimovic arrived at Manchester United, the critics and haters and the ones who believe in pessimism were the first to jump out of their seats and point out what a waste of a signing the player would turn out to be as he had past his best days and came to a team…

Arsene Wenger is currently one of the most well known and respected football managers on the planet. Appointed by Arsenal back in October 1996, this Strasbourg-born coach has been at the helm of the London-based outfit for 20 years now, and he continues to fight in the best football league in the world. However, many loyal supporters of the…

It has not been long since the January Window has ended and already there are numerous rumours which are linking some top class players for a move in the summer and such rumours bring forward odds and bets placed on the names involved. At Blamefootball, we provide you with information regarding these possible deals. We…

The January transfer window is closed now, so who has done the best business? The mid-season sales have traditionally been the time when clubs battling the drop scrap to sign reinforcements, but who’s got value for money and should your side have done more? Shanghai SIPG’s £60million outlay on Chelsea’s Oscar was no doubt the biggest…

As the Premier League has shaped up until this point, one would certainly tip Chelsea as title favourites this season given their record breaking run of 14 consecutive wins and a healthy lead at the top of the pile. However, when looked into the stats, Tottenham are a club which do not lag behind as…

With Louis Van Gaal announcing his retirement recently, it is fair to say he has proved his worth as a manager by winning domestic league titles with Ajax, AZ Alkmaar, Bayern, and Barcelona, and also winning the Champions League with Ajax in 1995, among many of the trophies he managed to accomplish during his coaching years.…

Tuesday night’s dramatic 3-3 draw at Bournemouth came out as a perfect encapsulation of Arsenal’s last 10 years, in many ways. The match dragged down Arsenal right to the verge of catastrophe, with salvation secured in thrilling style, and then everyone starting to wonder whether it was enough or not. The draw also highlighted the…

Just imagine you are Antonio Conte, your squad is doing unbelievably well in the Premier League right now, everything seems great in your dressing room, there’s little or even no need to disturb the momentum of this winning team by making changes, but then you suddenly have £60 million to spend and a gap to…

Having only conceded a single goal in their last four fixtures, the Manchester United defence is now beginning to take shape under Jose Mourinho’s management, just ahead of the busy Christmas period. However, the Portuguese has never been a man to rest on his laurels, and it seems the in-form partnership of Phil Jones and…

Among the few reasons Zlatan Ibrahimovic decided to idolise Muhammad Ali, one especially will stand out. “The way he was, the way he performed, the way he was talking, the way he was moving,” the Swedish goal-machine began, speaking with a unique infatuation that only suits him. Make no mistake, it should be his final…

Following the sacking of Louis van Gaal, Jose Mourinho was appointed as the new Manchester United boss in the summer of 2016. The Portuguese arrived at the Old Trafford club with a determination to not only take Manchester United back to the top of English football, but also to make the Red Devils play entertaining…

Finding out the top 5 English Premier League Goalkeepers is a really tough job. There are so many standards to be considered while selecting them. Here, in this short list, we are mostly emphasising on these Premier League Goalkeepers’ previous and present records, as well as their market value. The top flight of English football…

Chelsea are sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League at present, and Antonio Conte is finding it more and more difficult to ignore the ongoing talks of a title challenge. Saturday’s 3-1 win against a dangerous Manchester City side at the Etihad lifted Chelsea three points ahead of their nearest challengers Arsenal, as…

The Indian Super League was founded in the year 2013, so as to boost the growth of football in India. And since its first season in 2014, the franchise has done precisely that, by filling football stadiums all across the country, as well as getting the football fanatics at home hooked to the television for…

Football bid adieu to one of its best players, after Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard announced his retirement. Steven Gerrard has had a fantastic career for both club and country. While he may have failed to win the Premier League title with Liverpool, his performances have never been in question, especially in Europe, where he won…

The 2016-17 Premier League season is being predicted by many to be one of the best seasons ever. With world class managers like Antonio Conte, Pep Guardiola, Jurgen Klopp, Jose Mourinho, Mauricio Pochettino, Claudio Ranieri, Arsene Wenger, and so many more going head-to-head in the same tournament, this year’s title race is bound to be one…

Robin van Persie made his controversial move from Arsenal to Manchester United in the summer of 2012, for an initial fee of £22.5 million, which later increased up to £24 million following his title win with the Red Devils. Along with a Premier League title, the Dutchman also managed to win an FA Community Shield in the…

Over the years, Arsenal have become known for allowing big names to leave for their rivals clubs. So much, that even today, many of their players are constantly linked with their close rivals. With talks of Hector Bellerin leaving Arsenal for Manchester City next summer dominating the news, let’s take a look at some of…

Arsene Wenger – born in Strasbourg, France, on October 22, 1949 – was introduced to football by his father at a very young age. He played his first game for FC Duttlenheim at the age of 12, and then went on to have a modest playing career. Wenger first tested his management skills at the age of 33,…

Today marks the birth of possibly the most loyal footballers of all time – Francesco Totti. The Italian World cup winner turns 40 years old today, and the astonishing part is, he is still playing for Roma – 27 years after joining the club’s Youth academy. So, to celebrate this occasion, we have compiled a…

At the moment, football clubs are spending millions of dollars each year, building up their Youth Academies, hiring world-class scouts, and paying out thousands of dollars in wages to the players, all in the effort to nurture a few good lads who can go on to help them win titles. It is uncommon to find…

Pep Guardiola, born in 1971, has experienced success as both a player and a manager. He was part of the Barcelona ‘Dream Team’ in 1990, coached by Johan Cruyff. Guardiola began his footballing career in the Barcelona Youth Squad, joining La Masia when he was only 13 years old. He made his Barcelona senior debut…

Manchester United and British Football legend, Ryan Giggs, has finally ended his 29-year association with Manchester United. During his prime, Ryan Giggs was as fast and agile as today’s Lionel Messi and Gareth Bale – something that he tried to convince his son on several occasions, but never managed to. The “Welsh Wizard,” as he…

Zlatan Ibrahimović just recently announced his decision to join Manchester United. The giant Swede is attempting to test his skills in the Barclays Premier League for the first time ever. The 34-year-old striker has a wealth of experience playing in Europe’s top leagues. Ibrahimovic has played in Spain, the Netherlands, France, Italy, and is now…

Take a look as we list the best players over the age of 30. These players still represent their clubs, and despite being deemed “old,” have been performing outstandingly well. Whenever a footballer passes the age of 30, we usually say that he is in the dying stages of his career. People claim that they…

Mino Raiola is currently one of the most famous names in the footballing world. The Italian-born football agent represents a number of high-profile footballers. The 48-year old must possibly be the busiest agent in the world at the moment, due to the number of high-profile transfers he is involved in. Raiola currently represents the likes of…

It has only taken a matter of months for 18-year old Marcus Rashford to break through the Manchester United and England squads, having scored on both club and country debuts. The Manchester United man has enjoyed a sublime run of form during the past 4 months, scoring 8 goals in 18 appearances. His amazing form…

Manchester United have parted ways with Louis Van Gaal, and have hired Jose Mourinho as his successor. Manchester United have finally ended the Louis Van Gaal saga, sacking the manager days after he managed United to FA Cup glory. Van Gaal’s future was in doubt after he failed to guide Manchester United to finish in a UEFA Champions League…

The German first tier league has been dominated by the Bavarian powerhouse, Bayern Munich, for the past 4 years. Their success is envied by several high profile clubs in other leagues. Bayern have managed to bag the last four Bundesliga titles – not an easy task by any means. The German giants have won a…

The Jose Mourinho to Manchester United saga seems to have come close to conclusion, after reports from the trustworthy Sky Sports have revealed that the Special One will be officially announced as the next Red Devils’ Boss within the upcoming 24-48 hours. The Portuguese tactician will succeed Louis van Gaal, who was officially sacked last night…

Manchester United have managed to claim their twelfth Football Association Cup after their triumph over Crystal Palace on the 21st of April 2016. United endured a tense match, in which they had to come back from behind to beat their opponents by two goals to one. Jason Puncheon fired Palace into the lead with a…

On the 15th of April 1989, an FA Cup semi-final between Liverpool FC and Nottingham Forest was taking place at the latter team’s home ground. Just before the match, the crowd started a stampede onto the pitch, resulting in the death of 96 people, as well as injuring hundreds. Investigations have been ongoing ever since…

Riyad Mahrez is one of the players that has catalyzed Leicester City’s unexpected dominance in the Barclays Premier League this season. Let’s have a look at how the Algerian made the leap from French second division to the possible Premier League glory. Mahrez was born in the North of Paris to an Algerian father and…

The withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union (Brexit for short) is a possibility this year as England go to the polls to decide on whether to stay or completely leave the European Union (EU). Although, the national sides of the United Kingdom and Ireland may want to be doing everything they can…

Mario Götze is one of the hottest names in football right now. The German player has already accomplished a fair bit during his relatively short career. He is most famously known for scoring the goal which earned Germany the title of World Cup Champions in 2014, after coming off the bench in additional time and…

March 24th, 2016 saw the loss of a major footballing legend – Johan Cruyff, who unfortunately lost his life due to cancer. Johan Cruyff was a retired Dutch professional footballer and coach who had quite an illustrious career. He spearheaded the birth of the footballing philosophy known as “Total Football,” and is widely regarded as…

This year’s race for the Premier League title is as heated as ever, with surprise contenders Leicester City having stunned the footballing world with their run of form and phenomenal performances. Leicester are currently topping the league with 9 games left to go and Tottenham Hotspur trailing by 5 points. Let’s take a brief look…

Paris Saint-Germain are a club with a major financial advantage over most of its competitors, fueled by the heavy investment in the squad by their owners – Qatar Sports Investments. They have succeeded in climbing up the ranks in the past years and now sit among the biggest names in football. They have influenced the likes of Zlatan…

After months of speculations, Manchester City finally confirmed on Monday afternoon that Bayern Munich boss Pep Guardiola will replace current boss Manuel Pellegrini at the Etihad in the summer. With United already trailing to their local rivals, the gap is only likely to widen now. Even Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has expressed his worries on…

Here are the top deals of the January transfer window: Giannelli Imbula – Porto to Stoke City – £18.3 million Stoke set a new club transfer record for the second window running, it trumps the £12m spent by previous record buy Xherdan Shaqiri in August. Holding midfielder Imbula, 23, arrived from Porto after failing to…

Isco has been out of favour in Madrid for a number of months and could move on in the summer, despite Real’s impending transfer ban, with Manchester City and Arsenal being keen suitors for the Spaniard, according to the Independent. Arsenal are enjoying a fine Premier League season, but may remain a player or two short of…

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the Ballon d’Or award for the fifth time. United States’ 33-year-old midfielder Carli Lloyd, who scored a hat-trick in the World Cup final, won the women’s award. Barcelona coach Luis Enrique won the world coach of the year award after winning six trophies in 2015, including the Champions League,…