Spain legend Andres Iniesta has decided to bid farewell to international football after seeing his side get knocked out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. The legendary midfielder came on as a second-half substitute in the 67th minute, but could not help his side beat Russia in the round of 16 encounter. The hosts…
The favorites wilt away one by one – first Argentina, then Portugal, and now Spain. The 2010 winners were expected to face stiff competition from hosts Russia, but perhaps no one fully predicted that they would, in fact, be eliminated. It all came down to a penalty shootout when the scoreline after ninety minutes and…
Portugal crashed out of the World Cup after a 2-1 loss to Uruguay in the Round of 16. With that, Cristiano Ronaldo’s dreams of winning the World Cup may be over as well, as by the time Qatar rolls around in 2022, the superstar will be 37 years old, although one never knows. The defeat…
Porto have completed a move for former Manchester United right-back Saidy Janko to replace Diogo Dalot. United have been quick in the transfer market this summer, as Jose Mourinho reached out to his former club to sign up 19-year old Diogo Dalot. The Portuguese youngster is said to be the next big thing in Europe, according…
Swap deals, or rather their speculations, refuse to go away. The exchange of players with an occasional involvement of cash to sweeten the deal, while a great prospect on paper, is simply not practical when one goes into the bare bones of it all. This is the reason why there are actually very few deals…
Alexis Sanchez wants Romelu Lukaku’s Belgium to win the World Cup this summer. Some of the top nations failed to qualify for the World Cup in Russia. Chile, Italy, and Netherlands have featured regularly at the tournament, but weren’t good enough during the qualifications. Most surprising was Chile, who won the Copa America two consecutive…
Argentina bowed out of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 after a cracking 7-goal encounter against France that saw the South American giants fall short. Lionel Messi was the main topic of discussion, as he saw his side part the coveted tournament. The Barcelona stalwart made his presence felt with two assists in the game…
One has to feel bad for Lionel Messi, as Argentina crashed out of the World Cup on Saturday courtesy of France defeating Argentina 4-3 in an electric fixture. The Argentine superstar was in incredible form, and despite finding two assists, the first of which was destined for goal, he was a sorry sight at the…
Manchester United fans had plenty of reasons to smile on Saturday, as France were able to beat Argentina 4-3 to secure a place in the quarter-finals, where they will face either Portugal or Uruguay. An early penalty was given away by Rojo, who despite having secured Argentina this game, was the reason behind the South…
Barcelona made a £50 million bid in an attempt to beat United for Chelsea’s Willian this week. Willian has been Jose Mourinho’s top target since he arrived in Manchester back in 2016. The Portuguese gaffer was the one who introduced the Brazilian to the Premier League, and believes that he could be the one to bring…
Some of the Spanish players believe Jose Mourinho’s setup has led to the downfall of David De Gea at the International level. Manchester United‘s shot-keeper David De Gea is considered to be one of the best in the world. The Spaniard had a wonderful season for the Red Devils, which saw him win the Premier…
Manchester United are a team with a mission going into next season. There is no doubt that there are obvious chinks and flaws in their style that do not let their best talents perform and play the intended way of winning and attacking football. Jose Mourinho has been particularly keen on trying to mend these…
Stuck in the flurry of brand endorsements and enormous transfers, it is often easy to forget what football truly is at its heart – a team game where the players interact and function as a whole with intent to succeed and a passion to excel. This may be overlooked by the supporters, but the basic…
Mohamed Salah has become a bona fide superstar in just one short year following his heroic performances in a Liverpool shirt this past season. When Jurgen Klopp decided to bring the Egyptian into the fold, many criticised the German for investing in a talent that couldn’t hack it in the Premier League with Chelsea. That…
A long-drawn saga for Manchester United has finally come to a close, as Marouane Fellaini has officially penned a new contract at Old Trafford which will see him function as a Red Devil till 2020. An official statement by the club read: “Manchester United is delighted to announce that Marouane Fellaini has signed a new…
We are still trying to get over the shocking result from a couple of days ago, where Germany dramatically crashed out of the FIFA World Cup owing to a 2-0 defeat at the hands of South Korea. The performance that day may have been bad enough, but for anyone following Die Mannschaft through this tournament, you could…
Belgian international Adnan Januzaj is creating a lot of buzz after his wonder strike against England in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. The two sides clashed in their final Group G encounter on Thursday, and Januzaj, who got a rare break for the national team scored the lone goal of the match. The former…
AC Milan have found themselves in hot water with UEFA officials following an apparent violation of the Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations brought upon by excessive spending and mismanagement of the club’s finances. To make matters worse, the team was unable to qualify for the Champions League, and though they did initially qualify for the…
Jose Mourinho reportedly wishes to pounce on Italian defender Leonardo Bonucci before a bidding war begins. Manchester United are looking to build a solid defence ahead of David De Gea this summer. The Spanish international has managed to save crucial points for the Red Devils, as the defence crumbled on occasions over the past season.…
Jose Mourinho is reportedly interested in signing Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos. Manchester United are undergoing a midfield revamp this summer. The Red Devils opened their transfer account by sealing a deal for Brazil’s Fred. Mourinho is now looking for a central leader who can replace Michael Carrick, who retired at the end of last…
Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Manchester United is a fairytale saga that seems to be ever elusive and yet draws ever closer. The Portuguese superstar’s post-Champions League comments brought several factors into the loop regarding an exit. The events since have not done anything to ease the possibility either. As a result, one is left with…
It has been a topsy-turvy kind of transfer window for Manchester United. The club clearly wants to sign the best players, but is struggling to finalise deals that will tie them to the team once and for all. Blame it on the World Cup or perhaps just Jose Mourinho’s over-eagerness to secure as many players…
Manchester United have been the talk of transfer town since the summer window has been open for business, and Jose Mourinho looks adamant to sign as many top players as he can to bolster his squad ahead of the new season. United have already added Diogo Dalot to their defensive ranks after signing the teenager…
Italian champions Juventus are looking to get hold of Anthony Martial, but aren’t willing to bid for him this summer. Rather they are finding alternatives which could help them getting him on the cheap. Juventus are believed to be waiting on Martial’s contract to end, and according to a report in Italian media outlet Tuttosport,…
After weeks of speculation over a possible move, MLS side DC United have finally announced the signing of Wayne Rooney from Everton. Their official twitter account confirmed the new signing with #NoWayneNoGain, and released a video with the English striker donning his new jersey with the no.9 emblazoned on it. The 32-year-old had made great…
It is no secret for regular football fans that Paul Pogba hasn’t been on the best of terms with his current club manager Jose Mourinho. Pogba was brought in by Mourinho in the same year he took charge of the club, and the Frenchman was expected to light up the Premier League with his gift…
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has upset the fans after passing comments on Jesse Lingard and Jose Mourinho. The legendary player, who is working as a pundit in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018, praised Lingard for his presence of mind for England. The United attacking midfielder scored a superb goal against Panama recently,…
Manchester United and Chelsea are two teams that will be desperate to make a point next season. The Red Devils will be eager to dominate their noisy neighbors and give Jose Mourinho the Premier League title he badly craves. Chelsea, for their part, will be looking to wipe their slate clean off the utter joke…
Swap deals are convenient only in regard to speculation and seldom do the player for player plus cash or straight swaps seem to come to fruition as reported. Last winter’s saga of Mkhitaryan and Sanchez seems to have certainly spoiled the general appetite for such deals, and now they are expected to be the norm.…
Marouane Fellaini has been somewhat of an enigma at Manchester United as of recent. His departure has been on the news for quite a while now, and claims are strong that he will seek a move elsewhere. In a press conference prior to Belgium’s clash against England, he had provided the following update: “I am…
The Champions have left the building. The World Cup in Russia keeps surprising time and again, and this time, the shock arrived via the exit of defending champions Germany. The Europeans entered their final group stage match in a crucial encounter against South Korea, where a win, and a big one at that, would have…
Despite being a team that is at the heart of renewed success, Barcelona have been relatively quiet on the transfer radar this summer. The former purchase and departure of Neymar, followed by the smart moves of the likes of Suarez, Dembele, and Rakitic are now deals and sagas of the past, and followers certainly seem…
The Class of 92 were a famed group of individuals who were responsible for bringing a tremendous amount of success to Manchester United thanks to their gifted ability and some spectacular training methods initiated by Sir Alex Ferguson. The youngsters were often referred to as “Fergie’s fledglings” for being near and dear to the manager,…
Football can be a very cruel sport, and for AC Milan, things have turned upside down very quickly. Once a European powerhouse that won practically everything, the Italian giants have slumped dramatically to a point where even world-class players have been unable to dig the team out of a hole. Things went from bad to…
There was another intense drama in St Petersburg and Argentina survived a scare to end as 2-1 winners against Nigeria in their final Group D game in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018. Argentina, who needed a victory to ensure likely qualification, were almost heading out before Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo scored a brilliant…
Marouane Fellaini has been a player whose life at Old Trafford will always be viewed with some doubt. Hailed when initially purchased in 2013, the Belgian midfielder’s price tag of £28 million was viewed with much promise. However, as Manchester United’s dreadful season progressed, Fellaini became the poster-boy for the managerial failures of David Moyes,…
Spain and Portugal qualified for the knockout stage after dramatic Group B last match encounters. Both teams ended with draws, as Iran and Morocco showed their determination to go out with their heads held high. Both games had VAR controversies as injury-time goals changed the situation and the result. Portugal were held 1-1 by Iran,…
Sagas have a bad habit of being dragged out, rolled into the mud of rumours, occasionally seeing the light of the day, and when failing to come to fruition, see out a painful death, but with a hint of resurrection in tow. Such a case might now be true for France’s talented midfielder Nabil Fekir,…
Changes are never an easy thing to manage, and in the world of football, players and supporters alike often wince at the prospect of a change, regardless of whether or not it seems like a promising one. A similar situation may be at hand at PSG, where new man Thomas Tuchel is seeming likely to…
Marouane Fellaini has had a roller-coaster ride at Manchester United since joining the club from Everton back in 2013. The Belgian was brought in by then manager David Moyes, and amid plenty of criticism from the United faithful, the 30-year-old has stuck around and even notched up some useful contributions for the Reds during that…
Paul Pogba has never been one to shy away from controversy. Be it his social media activity, alleged bust-ups with his manager, or even questionable hairstyles, the Manchester United player loves to draw media attention. And it appears he may well have done so again, probably even without realising it. At a press conference ahead…
Manchester United are planning a major overhaul this window, as they look to challenge for the Premier League title. Jose Mourinho has been quick to complete his business this summer. The club has already gone on to sign midfielder Fred and right-back Diogo Dalot. And now, United are keen to get a new left-back. The Mancunian…
The last time Manchester United faced stiff competition from their local rivals to sign a player, they ended up winning the fight, luring Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford from Arsenal in a dramatic swoop. That may have been a moral victory at best for them, however, as Manchester City went on to comprehensively win the…
Manchester United may be one of the biggest football clubs in the world, but signing their choice of player has become difficult as of late. Considering the apparent lack of success the club has had since Sir Alex Ferguson decided to retire back in 2013, top players have seemingly overlooked the English giants for other…
After having started their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Switzerland in their opening group game, Brazil secured their first victory in their encounter against Costa Rica. The game looked set to end in a goalless draw, before Philippe Coutinho and Neymar scored two stoppage time goals to hand their nation a much-needed win.…
Germany vs Sweden was a much-anticipated game. The defeat of the champions to Mexico had dampened several spirits, and many thought that Sweden too, may better their European rivals. However, the game ended 2-1, with Toni Kroos proving to be their hero in the 95th minute with a free-kick goal to aid the effort of…
Romelu Lukaku is the man of the moment after what he did against Tunisia on Saturday. The Belgian striker got onto the scoresheet twice on the night, joining the brace of Eden Hazard and the late goal of Michy Batshuayi, which ensured the match ended 5-2. The victory also meant that having trumped Panama and…
With Anthony Martial’s future at Manchester United unknown, the Old Trafford club is seeking alternatives for the Frenchman. While the Red Devils haven’t been prepared to let go of Martia, they now have a plan in place. Jose Mourinho is an admirer of Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe, and intends to go after him. PSG got…
German midfielder Toni Kroos salvaged his side after an injury-time goal to get a victory against Sweden in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. This has revived Germany’s hopes of becoming the first side to retain the World Cup since Brazil in 1962. 10-men Germany appeared set to head for a draw, before…
Manchester United‘s new signing Fred will be hoping to continue making all the right noises, as there is a lot of buzz around him. The Brazilian midfielder is yet to show his prowess on the field in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2018, but he has been practicing well. Brazil coach Tite knows that he…