Real Madrid star midfielder Luka Modric has lately been enjoying some of the best days of his life. He has played a commanding role in helping Real to three consecutive UEFA Champions League titles, besides guiding Croatia to the final of the FIFA World Cup 2018. Modric recently won the UEFA Player of the Year…
A robot dance like no other, a man with the right ‘head’ for goal, and now a Twitter genius, Peter Crouch is a footballer that will never be forgotten for his amusing contributions to the sport. Scoring 108 goals in 462 matches in the Premier League, and doing so while playing for six different clubs…
Bad news for Tottenham and Juventus, as Anthony Martial is supposedly set to sign a new contract with the Red Devils in the coming weeks. Over the summer, it was apparent that Jose Mourinho wasn’t fond of Anthony Martial. The Portuguese boss had instructed the club to sell him to the highest bidder, but club…
Injuries are an ongoing concern for any club, and often, they mar their progress this early in a campaign. At a side like Manchester United, with a manager like Jose Mourinho, who prefers to have all his options intact and only field a world-class squad, injuries can be particularly cumbersome. Mourinho was already cribbing about…
Manchester United has been the battleground for the clash of several egos over its long and illustrious history. Managers and players don’t always get along well with each other, and often, the high position that both enjoy in the sights of the fans is ample cause for sparks to fly. However, the most recent dispute…
Plans have a tendency to go awry, and once they do, one can just look back and lament. This is often the case in the business side of football, with deals falling apart in the last minute, and long-held dreams crashing when one least expects it. Despite that, the plans that backroom staff holds for…
Manchester United endured a sorry transfer window as far as the hunt for defensive options are concerned. They were linked to several big names, but in the end, no world-class player arrived at Old Trafford. It is widely believed that manager Jose Mourinho is keen on boosting his central defensive option in the upcoming January…
No wonder Cristiano Ronaldo is considered the GOAT. His work ethics and desire for perfection will not be matched by anyone. He is a gift in the sport, especially in the manner in which he has led by example. The Portuguese spent six years at Manchester United, and played 292 games for the Red Devils.…
In the modern format of the game, longevity is becoming rare – for players and managers alike. Gone are the days when talents spent long periods of time at a single club, often staying at one place for their entire careers. These days, a club servant is rare to find, as slowly and slowly players…
Jose Mourinho has a couple of weeks before he gets his players back after the international break, and this gives him time to think about the problems and their possible solutions. The Manchester United boss has been under severe criticism this season, and with his team looking far away from being a title winning one,…
Geert de Vlieger believes Romelu Lukaku has surpassed the levels set by Didier Drogba in the Premier League. Lukaku has improved immensely over the past couple of seasons. His performances at the World Cup over the summer helped Belgium beat several teams, including the mighty Brazil in the quarter-finals. The Manchester United player is not a…
Paul Pogba has been providing headlines for quite a while now. His last season’s drop in performance gave birth to strong links to European giants, with Barcelona, in particular, emerging as a possible destination. Going into the summer window, the possibility seemed ever stronger, all the way up to deadline day. Now, some of those whispers…
When FIFA announced their shortlist for the Best Player, there was a surprising omission in the form of Lionel Messi. The Argentine superstar didn’t make it to the three-man shortlist composing of Cristiano Ronaldo, Mo Salah, and Luka Modric. This is the first time since 2006 that the player hasn’t made it in the list…
The modern form of football entails that apt personnel exist in all facets of the team, across the roster. This means that apart from the players, the professionals that train them, aid them in recovery and manage them all play vital roles in ensuring success is met. To a great extent, the same can be…
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw has gone on to reveal that he nearly lost his leg after suffering a horrific injury that broke his leg in two places back in 2015. Shaw suffered the injury while playing in the UEFA Champions League tie against PSV Eindhoven under then manager Louis van Gaal. He was stretchered…
Maurizio Sarri’s arrival at Chelsea has raised much hope to the London side regaining their hallowed spot at the top of English football. However, the former Napoli manager has taken a very stringent route to achieve that, and this is by entirely redoing the tactics and formation that the team has been built upon. Of…
Neymar believes Manchester City are likely to retain the Premier League crown at the end of this season. The Brazilian forward is known to be a huge fan of poker. Last week, the 26-year-old flew down to Barcelona and met his former teammates at the club training ground, before attending a PokerStars European Poker Tour…
Luke Shaw has revealed that Jose Mourinho never tried to push him out of Old Trafford. Manchester United have faced a difficult start of their Premier League season this time around, but one player has managed to perform consistently for the Red Devils. Earlier this summer, there were reports which suggested Luke Shaw could be…
What Manchester United are missing right now is probably a bunch of players that stepped out to play for the badge and wore their hearts on the sleeve. A fine example belonging to such a lot was the talented and lazily brilliant, Dimitar Berbatov. He was signed by Sir Alex Ferguson, and he brought not…
A center-back is all Jose Mourinho really wanted in this summer transfer window, and a center-back is what he never got. Ed Woodward simply failed to bring in one high quality central defender to Old Trafford in the months gone by, and that has not gone down well with his manager and the fans. The…
Manchester United may have averted danger by finally tabling a win this weekend against Burnley, following their worst start to the league in 26 years. However, this is not an excuse to sit back and relax, and Jose Mourinho will be eager to build a squad that will hush his critics as well as form…
Andreas Pereira has admitted that he is ready to play for his favourite club, Brazilian outfit Santos, for ‘free’ if he gets a chance. Pereira has managed to earn Mourinho’s trust this season. The 22-year-old was one of the best performers for the Red Devils during their pre-season tour in the United States, and retained…
Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are two of the greatest players in the history of football, and the duo ruled the last decade to win everything that club football had to offer. The legendary players not only kept shattering records in La Liga, but also graced Europe with their prowess for Barcelona and Real Madrid…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes David De Gea will sign a new contract with the club soon. Having started the Premier League season poorly, the Red Devils have also conceded 7 goals and failed to hold onto a clean sheet in their first three games. But Jose Mourinho and co. managed to turn it…
While renowned for his tactical brilliance, particularly in defensive ploys, Jose Mourinho can also be quite adept with his words, witty when the sun shines best. Manchester United winning 2-0 against Burnley certainly put the gaffer in a splendid state of mind, despite the fact that Paul Pogba missed a penalty and Marcus Rashford’s rash…
Cristiano Ronaldo may have joined Juventus in the summer, but many were left wondering why the Portuguese star didn’t choose to go back to his beloved Manchester United instead. Several sources claimed that a lack of ambition from the Red Devils may have been responsible for the 33-year-old snubbing Old Trafford for Turin. But new…
Barcelona romped past minnows Huesca in a 10-goal affair, wherein Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez both scored twice in an 8-2 win on the night. Huesca took an early lead through Watford loanee Cucho Hernandez in the third minute itself, but Messi levelled with a shot off the post. The Argentine skipper, who also hit…
You can criticise him, blame him for the losses, point fingers during the bad times or even call him an unwanted part of a parked bus, but there is no denying the serious talent Romelu Lukaku possesses. The Big Belgian has probably saved Mourinho’s job at Manchester United by a few more weeks, as he…
Jose Mourinho was definitely a relieved man post Manchester United‘s 2-0 win over Burnley in game-week 4 of the 2018-19 Premier League season. United got off to a terrible start to the campaign after losing two out of three matches that included a 0-3 loss at home against Tottenham Hotspur. On Sunday, the team held…
Manchester United managed to get back to winning ways as they beat Burnley comfortably. Romelu Lukaku opened the scoring for the Red Devils as he latched onto a brilliant cross from Alexis Sanchez. Minutes before half-time, the Belgian International doubled the lead when he slotted the ball in from close range. Before the game, there…
Manchester United tasted some much-needed victory at Turf Moor as they beat Burnley 2-0. However, the final scoreline didn’t reflect the mood of the match entirely, as the game that ought to have been settled in favour of the Red Devils after a first-half brace from Romelu Lukaku seemed on the verge of chaos in…
A good day at the office is a rare thing for Jose Mourinho these days, but today was exactly that. The Manchester United manager finally got a win under his belt after two consecutive losses in the Premier League. His team beat Burnley 2-0 at Turf Moor, with star striker Romelu Lukaku getting both goals.…
Manchester United rode through two first-half goals from Romelu Lukaku, as the Mancunian club avoided a third straight defeat in the Premier League. United have six points from four matches. Alexis Sanchez set up the first goal for the Belgian, before the latter added another from a failed Burnley clearance. Here’s how the United players…
Manchester United secured their first clean sheet this campaign and were able to recover from two consecutive defeats to win 2-0 at Burnley. The victory wasn’t easy coming, as United, who had a brilliant first-half courtesy of two well-placed goals from Romelu Lukaku, simply couldn’t kill the game. First Paul Pogba missed a penalty, and…
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It appears that Liverpool simply can’t separate themselves from a goalkeeper who is prone to mistakes. The Reds secured a comfortable 2-1 victory against Leicester City on Saturday, with goals from Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino proving enough to send the Merseyside giants to the top of the Premier League table. However, the consolation goal…
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw is in no rush to sign a new contract at the club, and he will supposedly be playing a wait-and-watch game regarding his future at Old Trafford. According to a report in the Mirror, Shaw wants to book a berth in the side, and once he gets the feeling that he…
Ten years ago, Manchester City was taken over by the Abu Dhabi United Group for Development and Investment, with Sheikh Mansour calling the shots and effectively altering the future of the lesser known Mancunian side. A decade later, three resounding Premier League titles have been captured, and the Cityzens are one of the most feared…
Manchester United have undoubtedly had a difficult start to their season. The Reds managed to scrape past Leicester City on opening day, but have succumbed to thumping defeats against Brighton and Tottenham in the following weeks. Jose Mourinho has come under fire of late, but he did manage to spend some time with the supporters this…
Manchester United may not be in the best of spaces at the moment, but their players seem to be ‘united’ more than ever, at least on paper. Goalkeeper David De Gea recently posted a picture of the squad locked arm-in-arm with the message that the team was stronger than ever, amid the disastrous start to…
Jose Mourinho seems to be fighting a lone battle at the moment, and his opponent is basically everyone. The Manchester United boss has been surrounded by the media day in and day out lately, and he never seems to be running out of responses. His latest tactics have seen him attacking opposition managers, and Jurgen…
Turf Moor will be the destination for Jose Mourinho’s challenge, as Manchester United will play Burley on the back of two consecutive Premier League defeats. The Red Devils will be eager to rise back from the poor form and put up a strong statement while the Clarets will be hoping to take advantage of the…
Manchester United fans haven’t had too much to cheer for in recent times. From a lackluster summer transfer window that was marred in controversy to the worst start to a Premier League season since 1992, problems are aplenty for the once unstoppable Red Devils. The English giants may have clearly lost that mojo which made…
Despite all the fanfare that Jose Mourinho displayed after Manchester United’s loss against Tottenham on Monday, reports are strongly claiming that the writing may be on the wall for the Portuguese gaffer. With the third season curse looking like it has a chance to live one, let us have a look at the possible managers…
Manchester United CEO Ed Woodward is rallying behind Jose Mourinho, and there is no threat to his job at the moment. The Red Devils are having one of their worst starts to the Premier League this season, and Jose Mourinho has come under fire in recent weeks because of it. Some reports suggest that the…
Executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has reportedly laid down four Manchester United players who he sees as ‘untouchable’, meaning they won’t be sold at all costs in the near future. The Telegraph had reported that Manchester United were now willing to offer Anthony Martial a fresh five-year deal to tie him down to the club for the…
Manchester United are heading to Burnley this weekend, and despite it being only the fourth game of the season, it already is a must-win one for Jose Mourinho. Such is the condition of the Red Devils at the moment, as they sit 13th in the table with just one win in 3 matches, and the…
Manchester United may have lost two games in a row in the Premier League, but the club has apparently denied all rumours relating to a bust-up between manager Jose Mourinho and executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward, The Guardian are reporting. The report states that the Portuguese boss has the full backing of the board despite coming…
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho has played down the reports which claimed Anthony Martial was on the verge of extending his stay at the Old Trafford club. The France international slipped down the pecking order following Alexis Sanchez’s arrival, and never recovered. The resultant lack of game-time eventually cost him a place in the 2018…
Jose Mourinho has hit back strongly at the Tottenham Hotspur fans that sung insulting chants towards him during Spurs’ win over Manchester United last Monday. As Spurs were thrashing the Red Devils 3-0 at Old Trafford, the away fans were heard serenading Mourinho with chants such as ‘You’re not special anymore’ and ‘You’re getting sacked in…