Lionel Messi almost always seems to find himself in the news, usually by merit of his brilliance. With Cristiano Ronaldo now having departed from La Liga, his superiority in Spain is unquestioned and unchallenged, and he remains amongst the best to have graced the great game. However, he recently made it in the news for…
In a period where there has been nothing but disappointment for Manchester United, news of the club’s financial growth across the globe might bring a few smiles back among one and all involved. The team might not be able to boast about topping tables these days, splashing big in the transfer window or even having…
Manchester United may be struggling on the pitch at the moment, but the club continues to back current manager Jose Mourinho amid allegations of a possible sacking just around the corner. One of the issues that Mourinho has had to deal with, among others this term, has been the lack of performance from most of…
Manchester City may still not have recovered from last year, when their bitter rivals Manchester United stole not one but two major signings from right under their nose. The first was Alexis Sanchez, who they were pursuing from the previous summer itself, but the winter window saw the Red Devils come out on top, and…
Mo Salah’s brilliant season came to an end on a horrific note last campaign. Having led Liverpool to the Champions League final against Real Madrid, the Egyptian King was poised to lead them to victory as well. However, things didn’t turn out well for the English side nor for Salah, as mistakes from goalkeeper Loris…
If football aficionados were perhaps wondering whether or not the season had truly begun and gotten underway, the UEFA Champions League draw will have currently removed those doubts. The prestigious European title pins football’s finest from across the continent in a grand spectacle relished across the globe. This season’s edition got underway on Thursday. Let…
If there is a club that has been falling into a never-ending pit of trouble, it is none other than Manchester United at the moment. The name that once ruled the globe in terms of club football has seen a drastic change in its fortunes in this decade, and is now not even the best team…
Gilberto Silva orchestrated one of the biggest transfers in the Premier League this summer. The former Brazilian midfielder, who made 170 appearances for Arsenal, helped Manchester United secure a €55 million move for Fred. Manchester City were said to be interested in signing the player in January,and submitted a mega offer for him, but Shakhtar did…
Juventus’ new blockbuster signing Cristiano Ronaldo is yet to get off the mark. The Italian giants have benefited greatly in terms of what the Portuguese superstar has brought in commercially and to the club-value, and will now be hoping that the forward makes good of his worth and aids the team to success. However, with…
Manchester United‘s woes continued this past Monday night, after the Red Devils succumbed to a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur. What irked United fans perhaps more than the defeat was the fact that despite playing well in the first half, the team was unable to take the lead and get a distinct…
News has been rife in the past few hours regarding the probable sacking of Jose Mourinho. The defeat to Spurs on Monday seems to have really dampened spirits all around Manchester United, and reports have now suggested that even players feel that Mourinho could face a sacking soon. The modern nature of the game has…
You wouldn’t want to be Jose Mourinho after Manchester United suffered back-to-back losses to Brighton and Tottenham in the Premier League, the first a dreadful 3-2 showing and the latest being a surprising 3-0 loss at home. Sitting ominously in the 13th spot with 3 points after 3 games, questions are already being raised regarding…
After a 3-2 loss away to Brighton, followed by a 3-0 defeat to Tottenham at home, Manchester United have been placed in some worry early on in the season. The loss to Spurs was Mourinho’s biggest home defeat with the Red Devils, and as expected, murmurs of the gaffer being sacked are already doing the…
The season is a mere two games strong, and the warning bells are already ringing for Manchester United. Their underwhelming 2-1 start to life against Leicester City was thrown away when the side traveled to Brighton last week, a dismal 3-2 defeat being suffered. Brighton revealed a whole list of problems in United’s style of…
The tenure of Jose Mourinho at Real Madrid was a torrid affair to say the least. While Champions League football was lacking and elusive, the Portuguese gaffer secured the La Liga title ahead of Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona, a brilliant achievement. Always eager for world-class football, the three-year tenure saw him make 13 signings, and let…
Paul Pogba to Barcelona was a linkup that proved to be the offspring of the oft-quoted mismatch between the Frenchman and Jose Mourinho at Manchester United. While a victorious World Cup with France led many to believe that the 25-year-old midfielder would have a brilliant season with the Mancunian giants, their first two games haven’t…
Manchester United fans were left flabbergasted on Monday, as their side suffered a 3-0 loss to Tottenham, bringing their total tally to three points in three games this campaign. This is particularly worrisome, as the Red Devils played really well in the first half and almost had a chance to go one up, and were…
Three points from three games for Manchester United, as Old Trafford witnessed Tottenham beat the home side in a decisive 3-0 victory. Morale was down across the pitch, as the Red Devils, who looked quite promising and filled with spirit in the first half, simply couldn’t carry it forward to the second half, where rapid…
Manchester United suffered a 3-0 loss to Tottenham at home on Monday, their second defeat of the season, and one that comes right at the back of a 3-2 loss to Brighton last week. Much of the power structure at Old Trafford has been placed under scrutiny by supporters as of recent, with Ed Woodward,…
Following Manchester United’s frustrating start to the new season and the whole chaos behind the scenes at Old Trafford, Jose Mourinho is now bookmakers’ favourite to be the first Premier League manager out of a job this season. Let us take a look at things that are likely to happen if the Special One does…
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Manchester United may be in the news for not signing enough players in the summer transfer window, but the truth is that the Red Devils did still add three players to the first team squad in Lee Grant, Diogo Dalot, and Fred. However, their upcoming opponents, Tottenham Hotspur, did not sign a single player in…
Manchester United‘s transfer woes at the start of the season were indicative of a massive lack of trust between club officials and manager Jose Mourinho. Despite Mourinho’s constant claims in the media about a need for a defensive refit, the Portuguese boss was denied the opportunity to sign any notable central defenders that he asked…
Wayne Rooney has urged Paul Pogba to take more responsibility for his performances. Pogba starred for France in the 2018 World Cup final last month, helping Les Bleus lift the ultimate trophy with a stellar performance against Croatia in Moscow. However, a month later, the midfielder has found himself struggling once again at Manchester United.…
With Manchester United failing to sign a recognized centre-back in the summer, Jose Mourinho’s decision to let some of his players go might have come across as a surprise to many. Timothy Fosu-Mensah’s move was probably the biggest among the lot. The 24-year-old spent last year playing for Crystal Palace on loan, and this year…
Manchester United superstars Paul Pogba and Anthony Martial are reportedly open to the idea of Zinedine Zidane coming in as a replacement for Jose Mourinho. Relationship between the Portuguese tactician and the club’s higher ups, particularly CEO Ed Woodward, appears to have gone sour following the summer transfer window, wherein the top officials failed to…
Marouane Fellaini stayed put at Manchester United to aid his chances of receiving international call-ups. The midfielder appeared set to part ways with the Red Devils, despite manager Jose Mourinho asking him to extend his stay in Manchester on numerous occasions. The likes of Arsenal, AC Milan, and a host of Turkish teams were all…
Watford were able to trump Crystal Palace 2-1 on Sunday, as goals from Pereyra and Holebas secured three points with ease, and Wilfried Zaha’s 78th-minute goal proved to be a mere consolation in the end. However, the Ivorian’s strike was special, as it made him Palace’s all-time top goalscorer. The Manchester United reject has had…
Manchester United faced a humiliating defeat at the hands of Brighton last weekend, which highlighted their defensive weakness. Jose Mourinho was frustrated when Ed Woodward failed to spend the big bucks for the players the manager wanted this summer. Harry Maguire was one such target on the Portuguese’s wish-list after an impressive display at the…
Manchester United‘s lack of transfer activity, despite manager Jose Mourinho claiming there was need for change, was puzzling to the masses, and as was observed later, it was surprising to the manager himself. Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward denied shelling out the necessary cash to bring in new talent even after being heavily persuaded by Mourinho,…
Jose Mourinho isn’t exactly considered to be one of the best man managers in world football these days. Repeated news stories have claimed that the Portuguese has a fractured relationship with a number of players from the past and the present, and the current situation at Manchester United is indicative of the fact that this…
Old Trafford is set to host a tense audience when Manchester United take on Tottenham Hotspur on Monday. The Red Devils suffered a 3-2 defeat at the hands of Brighton last week, and will be eager to snap back into winning form again, despite major concerns being raised. Spurs, for their part, will be the…
Juventus won their 2nd Serie A encounter by a 2-0 margin to keep their position at the top of the table. Cristiano Ronaldo made his home debut for the seven-time successive champions, as they beat Lazio. It was Miralem Pjanic’s delightful finish from 25 yards which put Juventus ahead, before Mario Mandzukic struck from close…
Arsenal finally tasted victory in their Premier League campaign, as they were able to hold West Ham United to a 3-1 defeat on Saturday. While West Ham struck first-blood with Arnautovic scoring in the 25th minute, a first half equalizer from Monreal, an unfortunate own-goal from Issa Diop, and an injury time winner from Danny…
Jose Mourinho’s constant bemoaning over Manchester United‘s reluctance to sign new players is no secret for footballing fans over the globe. In fact, the situation has become so dire, that reports of a rift between the manager and club officials continue to persist despite statements from the Red Devils claiming otherwise. Executive Vice-Chairman Ed Woodward…
Manchester City have just been held back to a surprising result against Wolves, as they have failed to win an away match in the Premier League after a considerably long time. Ninety minutes that saw City fail to display their ruthless attacking best resulted in them having to settle for a 1-1 draw against Nuno Espírito…
Former Real Madrid player and manager Zinedine Zidane has revealed to close friends his desire to be the next Manchester United boss if Jose Mourinho does end up getting the boot any time during this season, Daily Mail are reporting. The Frenchman won a hat-trick of Champions League titles with Los Blancos, but shockingly quit…
Manchester United face a massive challenge in their next Premier League outing, as Tottenham Hotspur will certainly be daunting opponents. This fixture will be dampened by their 3-2 loss to Brighton last week, a feat that has reduced the Red Devils’ hope of achieving their goals this season. Spurs, for their part, gained victories in…
Jose Mourinho has revealed to a close associate that he would have left already had it been any club other than Manchester United, The Mirror are reporting. The Portuguese boss has come under fire from several sections of fans and former stars for his handling of players at the club as well as the failure…
The beginning of the new season of footballing action from around the globe was an event one and all were excited for, and the only thing that can follow that is the gaming version of the same. FIFA 19 is all set to release soon, and the additional features and improvised gameplay has already got…
Justin Kluivert would have struggled in the Premier League, according to his father and Dutch legend, Patrick Kluivert. Everyone saw the conversation between Jose Mourinho and Ajax youngster Justin Kluivert after Manchester United won the Europa League in 2017. Some reports suggested that the Portuguese boss, who is fond of the player, was urging the…
Dimitar Berbatov has come out in support of the important figures of his former club Manchester United. From a poor summer transfer window to a shock defeat at the hands of Brighton in their first away game of the season, things have only gone from bad to worse for the Red Devils. Prospects look grim…
Manchester United‘s torrid times continued this past weekend, after they were beaten 3-2 by an unfancied Brighton. The defeat increased the pressure on manager Jose Mourinho, especially after the circumstances surrounding the lack of top-class signings during the summer transfer window. What’s worse, The Times are now reporting that Mourinho was so dejected after the loss,…
If there is a place that has become a residence for worries, tension and negativity, it has to be Old Trafford. The footballing season in England is only two games old, and Manchester United as a club is officially in turmoil. The club’s recent loss to Brighton has sparked a demand for change in all…
Football celebrations post goals, over time, have turned out to be a stunning affair. Every year we get to watch new celebrations, and most times, they blow away our minds. Last season, Atletico Madrid star Antoine Griezmann’s epic ‘L’ dance celebration, which was inspired by the hugely popular video game Fortnite, caught our eye. The France…
A battle between Jose Mourinho and his board seems to have certainly impacted the manager already, and the negativity seems to be trickling down to the players as well. Manchester United‘s recent loss to Brighton has raised eyebrows all over the world, and certain set of fans have already started demanding for change. Disputes between…
‘Too many stepovers’ was one of the first assessments Sir Alex Ferguson made when Cristiano Ronaldo joined Manchester United. Ronaldo and Sir Alex share one of the closest relationships in world football. The legendary Manchester United manager gave the Sporting Lisbon youth product his first big break in Europe after signing the talent in 2003. Cristiano…
They say word of mouth is king when it comes to making a decision, and while this is true in today’s consumerist world of purchasing products and services, it also holds heavy weight when one’s future destination is on the line. It goes without saying that alumni of institutions and former players at clubs become…
Things have evidently been tense between Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and talisman Paul Pogba since the previous campaign. In fact, the problems seem to have escalated to such an extent, that interested parties have begun believing they can prise the Red Devils’ prodigal son away from Old Trafford, provided they meet the club’s extremely…
The Premier League, having closed its transfer window, is bound to cause several supporters to think that transfer action is off the table entirely. This isn’t the case, as the European window will remain open till the end of August, and other giants are still keen on bolstering their rosters with fresh and capable talent.…