The great game is incomplete without the individual ability of talented players. The year 2017 saw a flurry of such talents, who rose to the occasion and made a firm mark on the hearts of spectators through their antics. Here lies the list of the top 100 of these players over the course of the…
Manchester United managed to salvage a point from one of their substantial fixtures last night, as they squared off against Leicester City, which ended in a 2-2 draw with either set of supporters unsatisfied. Deep into the match, Chris Smalling pulled up with a groin injury. However, what intrigued most of the supporters and the…
More and more over the past few years, the importance of figures and the sheer influence they exercise over the game has been rising. The likes of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have become that big a part of their respective outfits, that their simple opinions are often taken into consideration prior to taking vital…
Barcelona all but cemented their position at the top of the La Liga table by defeating rivals Real Madrid 3-0 in El Clasico on Saturday. The strong win was a result of a phenomenal showing by the Catalan giants in the second half, wherein a 10-man Madrid were rendered toothless by goals from Luis Suarez,…
It was a photo-finish for Leicester City, as a 10-man team salvaged an unexpected point courtesy of Harry Maguire’s last-second goal which saw the encounter end 2-2. Jose Mourinho will be furious with the result, as Manchester United seemed to have the match in the bag when Juan Mata’s brace canceled out Vardy’s early goal.…
Paris Saint-Germain have joined the race to sign Lazio sensation Sergej Milinkovic-Savic. According to Corriere dello Sport, the deal is being handled by super agent Jorge Mendes, as PSG have offered Lazio a whopping €170m for the midfielder’s services. The newspaper reports that the amount has blown away Lazio, since only Neymar and Mbappe have…
Cristiano Ronaldo’s awards so far this year would undoubtedly render him as the best player in the world. However, his performance in El Clasico proved to be far from it, and if anything, a few of his moments made it difficult to believe that the Ballon d’Or was in fact awarded to him over Lionel…
Manchester United are set to make full use of the January transfer window to sign two players, as Jose Mourinho attempts to strengthen the weaker areas of his side. The Portuguese manager has identified a lack of depth in the squad in certain key areas of the pitch, especially in central midfield and on the…
Paul Scholes was one of the most talented and technically gifted midfielders to ever grace England’s football culture. And now, the legend has named the man he considers the most ‘perfect’ midfielder in the Premier League. His former club host a couple of brilliant midfielders at Old Trafford in Nemanja Matic and Paul Pogba, but neither…
The allure of Manchester United is hinged equally on their prominence in the game as well as the sheer stubbornness they often employ in seeing their desired transfers through, even if the pursuit lasts years. In the case of Gareth Bale, one can never be sure of the actual time frame of the speculations, with…
Luke Shaw’s descent into anonymity at Manchester United has been a sad one. Having been used sparingly and almost always with the looming danger of an injury above his head, it seems that his time at Old Trafford has come to an end at last. According to a report in Guardian, Mourinho has made up his…
Manchester United starlet Aidan Barlow has signed his first professional contract at Old Trafford. The 17-year-old midfielder plays for the U18s and is said to have impressed one and all with a series of lively performances. In the 2017-18 season, the teenager performed well in both the domestic and European youth competitions, and the club…
Manchester City stars have reportedly taken delight in United’s expulsion from the Carabao Cup during their Christmas party. On Wednesday night, Pep Guardiola’s men were out savouring the taste of a monstrous party with 500 members of staff at Swanky city centre bar Menagerie. And as per Daily Mail, huge cheers followed when Korey Smith bagged a late…
Jose Mourinho has given some early team news ahead of Manchester United’s away trip to Leicester City, confirming that four players will definitely miss the clash. Antonio Valencia is the most worrying absentee, having suffered a hamstring injury during last week’s encounter with West Bromwich Albion at the Hawthorns. Despite thanking fans for their support…
Manchester United will be desperate to taste victory after the debacle that occurred midweek against Bristol City, which saw them ousted from the Carabao Cup. In the Premier League, it is Leicester City that they face at this crucial point in the season, and the outing is one where they simply cannot afford to lose…
Arsenal and United are set to go head-to-head for the signature of Juventus defender Daniele Rugani, according to reports in Italy. The Gunners are in desperate need of a quality central defender, with Per Mertesacker set to retire at the end of the season and Shkodran Mustafi’s likely to depart, leaving Laurent Koscielny as the…
Man Utd veteran Ryan Giggs has revealed that he had told the Red Devils to sign Gabriel Jesus and Kylian Mbappe during his time at Old Trafford. Two of the most sought-after young stars of today, Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus and Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe were once available for a total amount of…
Man United are still keen to land Juventus star Paulo Dybala, and as per reports, their ‘best chance’ to acquire the services of the Argentina international lies with super agent, Mino Raiola. The English giants had been linked with the highly rated attacker regularly over the summer, but weren’t able to sign a concrete deal with…
Jose Mourinho’s idea of a perfect solution to Manchester United’s struggling defence may just become a reality, as Jonny Evans is ‘expected’ to re-join his old side in January. The Portuguese boss reportedly believes Louis van Gaal committed a mistake selling the Northern Irishman to West Bromwich Albion, and is keen on setting things straight…
Manchester United have shifted their focus to Borussia Dortmund winger Christian Pulisic, as per Daily Mail. The teenager has been showcasing overwhelming performances recently, and is transitioning into a hot target for big clubs. Moreover, the Red Devils seem to be particularly interested in the 19-year-old, as they have been monitoring him for a while now. WATCH: Griezmann…
The 2-1 defeat to Bristol City on Wednesday night saw United bow out of the Carabao Cup, which they were the winners of last season, in embarrassing fashion. While the Championship side was in absolutely terrific form throughout the match, it was the redundancy of a usually talented United team that had supporters surprised and…
Long-term United target Nicolas Gaitan’s arrival to the Premier League could be imminent, as his agent has revealed the player’s frustration in the Spanish capital. The Argentinian was linked with the Premier League giants just prior to his switch to Atletico Madrid from Benfica. However, as things turned out, Gaitan’s dream transfer to La Liga…
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Hoffenheim centre-forward Sandro Wagner will return to his boyhood club in January. The German striker has been given the No. 2 shirt at Bayern, and his two-and-a-half year contract will keep him at the Allianz Arena until 2020. The 30-year-old striker is a Munich native, and was also a part…
Manchester United received quite a blow when the home fans enveloped the pitch with absolute joy, as Bristol City secured a place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, eliminating the away side in the process. The second league club seized the victory despite facing an overwhelming side that had Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford, Zlatan Ibrahimovic,…
United have set their sights on Lazio’s Stefan De Vrij, and have stepped up their interest in signing the defender. According to reports in Italy, De Vrij has been the subject of interest from a number of Europe’s elite clubs, and he looks set to leave the Serie A for pastures new. A host of…