Wayne Rooney was the talking point of world football this week, as he returned to international action for one last time. The legendary striker was part of Gareth Southgate’s squad for the final time in his career, and he received the farewell he deserved. The player came on as a second-half substitute in a match…
Alexis Sanchez is proving to be yet another failed no.7 for Manchester United. Under a year ago, the Red Devils were ecstatic to have signed the Chilean, with many hailing him to be the solution to the club’s scoring and creative woes. However, that has simply not happened. Sanchez has looked well below par at…
Of all the players to have donned the no.7 jersey at Manchester United after the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo, it certainly appeared that in Memphis Depay, the club had found a hopeful candidate to run the idea of a youth talent taking the reins forward. However, that was not to be, and the Dutch international…
Manchester United could finally land their main defensive target in the January transfer window. The Red Devils failed to add a defender to their ranks in the summer, despite being linked with several top-class players, one of which was Tottenham’s Toby Alderweireld. The two clubs could not agree on a transfer sum for the Belgian in…
Manchester United have identified the goalkeeper they would want if David de Gea leaves Old Trafford. The Mancunian club has been trying hard to get De Gea to sign a new deal, but so far, the custodian hasn’t put pen to paper. There is an offer on the table, but so far, the Spaniard is…
The Premier League is still a few days from returning thanks to the international break. Manchester must still be basking in the afterglow of its most recent derby, when City were able to defeat United 3-1 in a resounding home game. Despite having much hope pinned onto them on the back of decent form, Jose…
Being cheeky isn’t a trait that footballers save for the pitch. If anything, their social media and off-the-field presence often brings out all the wit there is, and the banter certainly seems endless at times. Of course, it is the interaction shared by superstars of the great game that is savored the most, and perhaps…
When players played under Sir Alex Ferguson, they did so with their heart on the sleeve and chests beaming with pride. Loyalty might not be the most popular thing in the sport these days, but in the past, it was what turned greats into legends. One of the players that falls into the bracket of…
When Manchester United bought Memphis Depay in 2015 under then manager Louis van Gaal, he was expected to bring in a new chapter of dominance at Old Trafford. But the Dutchman’s career did not go as planned in the Premier League. Despite a bright start, Memphis became inconsistent, and his form took a hit. The…
Amidst the ongoing international break, Paul Pogba recently caught up with Lionel Messi in Dubai. Pogba, who missed Manchester United‘s derby encounter against City last weekend, was left out of Les Bleus squad, as Didier Deschamps didn’t want to risk the midfielder. That saw Pogba use his holiday time in Dubai. It was during this…
Manchester United’s defensive woes may get the better of them soon. Jose Mourinho’s reputation for fielding sides that don’t concede goals is increasingly coming under threat. Despite establishing themselves as comeback kings, the early goals they concede are cause for much worry. The big chink in their defense is the lack of a leader at…
Manchester United are eyeing a move for Gremio forward Everton Soares. The young Brazilian broke in Gremio’s senior team back in 2014, and has since made over 100 appearances for the club, bagging 23 goals in the process. He made his international debut for the Samba Boys against the United States back in September, coming on…
Bayern Munich have made a decision regarding the future of James Rodriguez. The Colombian international was the standout performer at the 2014 World Cup, with his displays earning him a £63 million switch to Spanish juggernauts Real Madrid. While his career at the Santiago Bernabeu began with a lot of promise, the playmaker saw his game-time…
Sir Alex Ferguson is known for his hatred for rival clubs. The big games brought the best out of the legendary manager, which has been proven through his impressive track record against Manchester City. A defeat to the Cityzens was the worst sight for his players, and former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has shed…
Rio Ferdinand has opened up about his assessment of Dejan Lovren’s feud with Sergio Ramos. Both Lovren and Ramos have been involved in a heated rivalry as well as exchange of words ever since last season’s Champions League final between Liverpool and Real Madrid. After the final, which the Galacticos won 3-1, the Reds’ centre-back…
Wayne Rooney left Manchester United two seasons ago, and there is no denying the fact that he did so as a legend. The striker bid adieu to Old Trafford after a stellar career consisting of every winnable trophy, becoming club captain and also the highest ever goalscorer in the history of the Mancunian club. While…
Opinions make a world of difference in football, as words bear a lasting weight. In particular, the remarks of former rivals hold a special place, for when positive, one can be assured that they are well-meant and carry a strong sense of importance. The ones shared between player and manager are a different case altogether.…
Antonio Valencia has confirmed that his absence from the Manchester United lineup has been down to tactical reasons. The veteran right-back hasn’t featured for the Red Devils since their goalless draw against Spanish outfit Valencia in the Champions League, with Jose Mourinho citing injury issues as the reason behind the player’s absence. The 33-year-old sparked…
England’s legendary forward and top goalscorer, Wayne Rooney, made his 120th and final appearance for the Three Lions in their 3-0 win over USA on Thursday. The Manchester United legend replaced his former Red Devils’ teammate Jesse Lingard just before the hour mark, and was greeted with a standing ovation by the Wembley crowd. While he…
Borussia Dortmund star Christian Pulisic has admitted that he is open to a move to the Premier League. The 20-year-old has been largely impressive for the Bundesliga outfit, but of late, he appears to have lost his spot in the side to English starlet Jadon Sancho, as evident from the lineup that started in BVB’s…
Jose Mourinho’s season has been full of countless worries so far, and the biggest of them is probably losing the trust of many players in the locker room. While many may argue that this has been slowly changing in the past few weeks, one name still perfectly fits into the rumours of disruption and lack…
Manchester United have resumed their pursuit of Atletico Madrid defender Diego Godin. During Jose Mourinho’s largely unsuccessful hunt for a central defender back in the summer of 2018, Manchester United had supposedly opened negotiations with the Uruguayan international. But the deal suddenly fell through, as Godin took a dramatic u-turn and expressed his desire to…
Marcus Rashford had the chance of a lifetime handed to him when Louis van Gaal elected to start him in place of the injured forward options. That chance has since leapfrogged into a pretty stable game-time material under Jose Mourinho, for when the English forward isn’t utilized in the starting lineup, the Portuguese gaffer favors…
Chelsea may be running riot in the Premier League this season, but the Blues’ momentum could very well be halted because of some unnecessary off-field problems. French site Mediapart claims that the London club could be facing the possibility of a two-year transfer ban, after reports emerged regarding issues with the transfers of Bertrand Traore…
Manchester United have reignited their interest in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly. The 27-year-old has been largely impressive since his move to the Serie A outfit from Genk back in 2014, having already established himself as one of the best defenders in Italy. His game consists of enormous strength and pace, which enables him to dominate almost all…