Manchester United have become a defensive powerhouse of sorts since Jose Mourinho took over and it comes as no surprise that the team’s back line was among the best in the Premier League last season. United goalkeeper David De Gea won the golden glove award, and while Mourinho has been criticised for not attacking enough,…
England spent this Sunday sending their critics into a dark and lonely cave before pouncing on their words and demolishing the doubts that were placed upon them prior to the World Cup. A creative and attractive English side defeated Panama 6-1, courtesy of a hattrick from Harry Kane, a brace from John Stones and a…
There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world today. If nothing else, his incredible performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup are enough to earn him the moniker of footballing god, especially if Portugal end up going far in the tournament. But all isn’t that rosy when…
Real Madrid are looking to sign Romelu Lukaku in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. The talks about Ronaldo and Bale have been making rounds since their post-UCL final interview. The duo has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United over the past weeks, as Jose Mourinho is said to have turned his attention…
Manchester United are making most of the news in this summer transfer window, with the side desperate to compete with arch-rivals Manchester City in order to regain the Premier League crown. Since Jose Mourinho has taken over, there has been significant progress in this regard, but much work is still to be done, and the…
The World Cup keeps getting better and better. While a host of great games have already been viewed by the World in the week since the tournament kicked off in Russia, the second round of group stage fixtures held even more surprises. Perhaps the most entertaining of these arrived when Belgium clashed against Tunisia on…
Transfer plans seem to be in somewhat of a limbo for Manchester United. Despite being linked to numerous names across the board and in several positions, nothing concrete seems to have emerged with regard to them as yet, following the recent arrivals of Diogo Dalot and Fred. While the World Cup is certainly to blame…
Paul Pogba may be widely considered as one of the most gifted young midfielders in world football today, but rumours of his unhappiness at Manchester United have been rampant for quite a while now, and it isn’t surprising that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are taking notice. It all began this past season, when Pogba was…
Banter is the unsung hidden gem of joy in the great game. On and off the field, players almost always provide brilliant moments to chuckle and make merry about. However, not all players are of this demeanor, and some may even be guilty of having a staunch disposition, even in the face of the greatest…
Manchester City appear set to battle their local neighbours for the services of Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng. The German international is eager to seek new pastures by parting ways with Bayern Munich, and the Bundesliga club is reportedly prepared to let the defender leave for a fee in the region of £53 million. Manchester United…
Manchester United are the only option for Robert Lewandowski if he decides to leave Bayern this summer. Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in Europe at the moment. The Warsaw-born forward made his name on the international stage when he left his country for Germany, and joined Borussia Dortmund in 2010 for a reported…
Emre Can has joined Serie A champions Juventus on free transfer. Emre Can has been linked with a move to Juventus since the start of the year. The 24-year-old had his medical on Thursday morning, signing a four-year deal with the club. Juventus posted this statement on their website: “Juventus Football Club announces that Emre Can…
Cristiano Ronaldo is having an amazing World Cup for Portugal. The Real Madrid star had scored only 3 goals in the previous three tournaments. But in the opening game of this tournament, he doubled his goal tally by scoring a hattrick against Spain, helping Portugal draw the game 3-3. On Wednesday, Ronaldo took the pitch…
There have been some incredible moments in the long history of the FIFA World Cup, and the tournament has often given us memories that will last a lifetime. When you think of glorious World Cup moments, you think of Diego Maradona’s stunning goal against England at the 1986 tournament, or his ‘hand of god’ in…
Barcelona have been riding high for the past decade or so, on the back of the brilliance of one man supported by the class and skill of a midfield the likes of which we may never see again. But things are starting to change around Catalonia now, and all may not be necessarily rosy around…
All eyes are on the World Cup as nations are putting in the daily effort to try for the top prize. This edition has been a bit of a surprise with regards to how favorites have fared, with draws and even surprise losses setting the stage for a month that will be more than what…
As Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid continues to be discussed and speculated, it is believed that amongst a host of clubs, Manchester United are the ones leading the race to sign the Welshman. The former Tottenham Hotspur player is said to be set to meet Real’s new coach Julen Lopetegui this week in order to…
After a long waiting period where fans were beginning to get worried about the future of the deal, Manchester United finally have confirmation on their second summer arrival. Fred has officially been signed by the club, with an official statement on their website reading: “Manchester United is delighted to announce it has finalised the transfer…
Transfer news seemed to be all but paused for Manchester United following the commencement of the World Cup. However, the action being focused on Russia could also function as some much-needed conduits for clubs to use players in getting great talents. While this functioning of agent-players isn’t uncommon, it is often more the fodder of…
Jerome Boateng is no less than a household name when it comes to the best defenders in the world today. The German has cemented his position for both club and country, and is widely considered one of the most solid players with a ball at his feet. Considering his vast amounts of experience, it is…
Manchester United are one of the richest clubs in the world, and it hasn’t proved to be very difficult for the English giants to sign some of the top players in world football for huge sums of money. However, even the rich need to make sane decisions when it comes to spending. Since the departure…
This may just prove to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup. After his decisive hattrick against Spain, the Portuguese superstar was already raising expectations that the biggest prize of them all may finally be his. This wave was ridden even further on Wednesday, when the 33-year-old scored the sole goal in his nation’s 1-0 victory against…
Transfer business seemed quite prominent for Manchester United in the past weeks. However, with the start of the World Cup, the club seems to have slacked significantly in that region, and that may as well be the case for most European powerhouses as well, with the best in the world currently battling it out in…
Cristiano Ronaldo is a hot topic for any and all football enthusiasts around the world. The Portuguese forward is widely considered the best player in the world, and showed his class recently in the World Cup, where he fired Portugal to an entertaining 3-3 draw against Spain thanks to a hat-trick that will live long…
Welsh manager Ryan Giggs believes Gareth Bale will be a perfect fit at Manchester United. The Red Devils have always been linked with Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale. Managers come and go at Old Trafford, but each one of them has the same desire to sign the former Tottenham star. This summer, Jose Mourinho is…