Posts by Naveen Kelvin
Manchester United 1-2 Sevilla FC: 3 Things We Learned
Cologne ended Manchester United’s European hopes, further strengthening the all too familiar path for Sevilla FC as the side won the semi-final 2-1. United opened the scoring in the manner they have become all too familiar with now, with Bruno Fernandes converting yet another beautiful penalty. However, Suso equalized later in the first half and…
Read MoreLionel Messi Wants To Leave Barcelona This Summer
Lionel Messi may not remain a Barcelona player come summer. The massive 2-8 defeat that the La Liga giants had to face recently against Bayern Munich in the Champions League won’t be an easy one to contain, with manager Quique Setien already expected to lose his job over the ordeal, amidst other reasons. However, Barca…
Read MoreTwitter Reacts As Lyon Knocked Man City Out Of The Champions League
Lyon stunned Man City to seal their place in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. Kevin De Bruyne cancelled out Maxwel Cornet’s opener with a brilliant team goal in the 69th minute, but Moussa Dembele came off the bench to score in the 79th and 87th minutes to give Lyon a stunning 3-1 win in Lisbon.…
Read MoreTwitter Reacts As Bayern Destroy Barcelona 8-2 In Champions League
Bayern Munich thrashed Barcelona 8-2 in their Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon. Thomas Muller opened the scoring after four minutes, only for Barcelona to equalise following David Alaba’s own goal. However, after that the Bundesliga champions completely took the game away from the La Liga outfit. It was certainly salt on the wounds of the…
Read MoreMan Utd’s Starting XI the Last Time They Faced Sevilla: Where are They Now?
Man Utd’s upcoming clash against Sevilla FC in the semi-final of the Europa League is being hyped up a lot. The form of both sides and in particular the impeccable record that the La Liga outfit have in the competition makes this an exciting fixture. However, this isn’t the first time that the two teams…
Read MoreRobin van Persie: “Greenwood Is Better At 18 Than Me”
Robin van Persie feels that Mason Greenwood is playing better at 18 years of age than he was. Mason Greenwood’s rise this campaign has been a thing of beauty as the teenager has netted 17 goals across all competitions this season and all at the age of 18. His swagger, confidence, and style in front…
Read MoreWhen Sir Alex Ferguson Waited For Cristiano Ronaldo After Euro 2016 Final
17 years ago on this day, Manchester United secured the services of a certain Cristiano Ronaldo. The rest, as the clichéd saying goes, is history and the footballing world is eternally grateful for the legend. A large chunk of Ronaldo’s transfer hinged on the expectations that Sir Alex Ferguson had for the youngster following a…
Read MoreWhy Manchester United Win So Many Penalties
Manchester United’s penalties awarded so far this season has been quite a talking point. On Monday, yet again their fixture and qualification to the semi-final of the Europa League was decided by virtue of a penalty against Copenhagen. In fact, that kick of the ball was the 21st time that the Red Devils were awarded…
Read MoreStats Show Anthony Martial Was Like A “£100m” Player Against Copenhagen
Anthony Martial had an exceptional game when Manchester United secured a 1-0 win over Copenhagen on Monday. While the sole goal of the fixture was netted by Bruno Fernandes in a penalty, it was the Frenchman who had the most picturesque moments with only goalkeeping heroics keeping him from netting goals. Fans were exceptionally impressed…
Read MoreMan Utd Have Won More Penalties Than Any Other Side This Season
Man Utd had a hard and long night in Cologne in order to defeat Copenhagen in the quarter-final of the Europa League on Monday. Ace goalkeeping displays from the Danish side ensured that United’s barrage of attempts were in vain in normal time and it took extra time to settle the fixture. Victory came slim…
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