Manchester United have become a defensive powerhouse of sorts since Jose Mourinho took over and it comes as no surprise that the team’s back line was among the best in the Premier League last season. United goalkeeper David De Gea won the golden glove award, and while Mourinho has been criticised for not attacking enough,…
England spent this Sunday sending their critics into a dark and lonely cave before pouncing on their words and demolishing the doubts that were placed upon them prior to the World Cup. A creative and attractive English side defeated Panama 6-1, courtesy of a hattrick from Harry Kane, a brace from John Stones and a…
There is no doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the best players in the world today. If nothing else, his incredible performances in the ongoing FIFA World Cup are enough to earn him the moniker of footballing god, especially if Portugal end up going far in the tournament. But all isn’t that rosy when…
Real Madrid are looking to sign Romelu Lukaku in exchange for Cristiano Ronaldo this summer. The talks about Ronaldo and Bale have been making rounds since their post-UCL final interview. The duo has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United over the past weeks, as Jose Mourinho is said to have turned his attention…
Manchester United are making most of the news in this summer transfer window, with the side desperate to compete with arch-rivals Manchester City in order to regain the Premier League crown. Since Jose Mourinho has taken over, there has been significant progress in this regard, but much work is still to be done, and the…
The World Cup keeps getting better and better. While a host of great games have already been viewed by the World in the week since the tournament kicked off in Russia, the second round of group stage fixtures held even more surprises. Perhaps the most entertaining of these arrived when Belgium clashed against Tunisia on…
Transfer plans seem to be in somewhat of a limbo for Manchester United. Despite being linked to numerous names across the board and in several positions, nothing concrete seems to have emerged with regard to them as yet, following the recent arrivals of Diogo Dalot and Fred. While the World Cup is certainly to blame…
Paul Pogba may be widely considered as one of the most gifted young midfielders in world football today, but rumours of his unhappiness at Manchester United have been rampant for quite a while now, and it isn’t surprising that some of Europe’s biggest clubs are taking notice. It all began this past season, when Pogba was…
Banter is the unsung hidden gem of joy in the great game. On and off the field, players almost always provide brilliant moments to chuckle and make merry about. However, not all players are of this demeanor, and some may even be guilty of having a staunch disposition, even in the face of the greatest…
Manchester City appear set to battle their local neighbours for the services of Bayern Munich star Jerome Boateng. The German international is eager to seek new pastures by parting ways with Bayern Munich, and the Bundesliga club is reportedly prepared to let the defender leave for a fee in the region of £53 million. Manchester United…
Manchester United are the only option for Robert Lewandowski if he decides to leave Bayern this summer. Lewandowski is one of the best strikers in Europe at the moment. The Warsaw-born forward made his name on the international stage when he left his country for Germany, and joined Borussia Dortmund in 2010 for a reported…
Emre Can has joined Serie A champions Juventus on free transfer. Emre Can has been linked with a move to Juventus since the start of the year. The 24-year-old had his medical on Thursday morning, signing a four-year deal with the club. Juventus posted this statement on their website: “Juventus Football Club announces that Emre Can…
Cristiano Ronaldo is having an amazing World Cup for Portugal. The Real Madrid star had scored only 3 goals in the previous three tournaments. But in the opening game of this tournament, he doubled his goal tally by scoring a hattrick against Spain, helping Portugal draw the game 3-3. On Wednesday, Ronaldo took the pitch…
There have been some incredible moments in the long history of the FIFA World Cup, and the tournament has often given us memories that will last a lifetime. When you think of glorious World Cup moments, you think of Diego Maradona’s stunning goal against England at the 1986 tournament, or his ‘hand of god’ in…
Barcelona have been riding high for the past decade or so, on the back of the brilliance of one man supported by the class and skill of a midfield the likes of which we may never see again. But things are starting to change around Catalonia now, and all may not be necessarily rosy around…
All eyes are on the World Cup as nations are putting in the daily effort to try for the top prize. This edition has been a bit of a surprise with regards to how favorites have fared, with draws and even surprise losses setting the stage for a month that will be more than what…
As Gareth Bale’s future at Real Madrid continues to be discussed and speculated, it is believed that amongst a host of clubs, Manchester United are the ones leading the race to sign the Welshman. The former Tottenham Hotspur player is said to be set to meet Real’s new coach Julen Lopetegui this week in order to…
After a long waiting period where fans were beginning to get worried about the future of the deal, Manchester United finally have confirmation on their second summer arrival. Fred has officially been signed by the club, with an official statement on their website reading: “Manchester United is delighted to announce it has finalised the transfer…
Transfer news seemed to be all but paused for Manchester United following the commencement of the World Cup. However, the action being focused on Russia could also function as some much-needed conduits for clubs to use players in getting great talents. While this functioning of agent-players isn’t uncommon, it is often more the fodder of…
Jerome Boateng is no less than a household name when it comes to the best defenders in the world today. The German has cemented his position for both club and country, and is widely considered one of the most solid players with a ball at his feet. Considering his vast amounts of experience, it is…
Manchester United are one of the richest clubs in the world, and it hasn’t proved to be very difficult for the English giants to sign some of the top players in world football for huge sums of money. However, even the rich need to make sane decisions when it comes to spending. Since the departure…
This may just prove to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s World Cup. After his decisive hattrick against Spain, the Portuguese superstar was already raising expectations that the biggest prize of them all may finally be his. This wave was ridden even further on Wednesday, when the 33-year-old scored the sole goal in his nation’s 1-0 victory against…
Transfer business seemed quite prominent for Manchester United in the past weeks. However, with the start of the World Cup, the club seems to have slacked significantly in that region, and that may as well be the case for most European powerhouses as well, with the best in the world currently battling it out in…
Cristiano Ronaldo is a hot topic for any and all football enthusiasts around the world. The Portuguese forward is widely considered the best player in the world, and showed his class recently in the World Cup, where he fired Portugal to an entertaining 3-3 draw against Spain thanks to a hat-trick that will live long…
Welsh manager Ryan Giggs believes Gareth Bale will be a perfect fit at Manchester United. The Red Devils have always been linked with Real Madrid winger Gareth Bale. Managers come and go at Old Trafford, but each one of them has the same desire to sign the former Tottenham star. This summer, Jose Mourinho is…
Matteo Darmian may not have played as much as he would have liked at Manchester United, but manager Jose Mourinho has made it very clear that the Italian is still very much in his plans moving forward towards next season. Most would struggle to see how Darmian could make the starting eleven in the majority…
Few players have impressed at one club quite like David De Gea has at Manchester United in the past few years. The former Atletico Madrid goalkeeper has been in phenomenal form lately, after a first couple of stuttering seasons at Old Trafford, where he struggled to deal with the physicality of the English game. Now,…
The World Cup has put a good deal of transfer business to a resounding halt. This also means that most clubs will be eagerly laying the groundwork for those players who they’ll be able to sign once the final is done and dusted in Russia. Amongst these, the urge to better current options, coupled with…
With new clubs, particularly those in the Premier League emerging into the limelight and becoming transfer heavyweights, the purchasing prowess of PSG seems to have been somewhat dwarfed. This doesn’t change their splurge of last season over Neymar Jr and Mbappe, with the former’s move from Barcelona having broken the transfer record with an unprecedented…
Manchester United‘s Romelu Lukaku, who is undoubtedly one of the most dangerous strikers in the world at the moment, made a wonderful beginning to his 2018 World Cup campaign by scoring a brace against Panama. The Belgium international made his big-money move to Old Trafford last summer. In his first season, he scored 27 goals…
Atletico Madrid fans are in store for the biggest news this summer, as their club has persuaded Antoine Griezmann to pen down a new contract. The Frenchman was reported to be moving away from the club, with Barcelona in line to sign him. But now, that has been quashed, as the Europa League winners have…
New Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is keen to make a good first impression on his new employers, after being unceremoniously sacked by the Spanish FA just days before the Spanish national team began their FIFA World Cup campaign in Russia. Now, after his appointment at Real Madrid, the former goalkeeper is going head first…
Manchester United ought to be stuck with regard to their transfer business until the World Cup ends. But that may not interrupt their progress in those deals which they have been linked to for quite a while. So far, only Diogo Dalot has been fully instated into the Old Trafford roster, while Fred has a…
Dean Henderson has finalised his loan switch to Sheffield United. Manchester United are known for having one of best goalkeeping options in Europe. David De Gea is already considered one of the best in the world, Sergio Romero has been a reliable deputy, with Joel Pereira being a potent third choice. However, this has left…
The FIFA World Cup in Russia has got off to a stellar start. There have been highlights to last a lifetime and memories that will live long, and contributing to those memories in a big way is Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo. The forward has been in imperious form owing to his hat-trick against Spain in…
Manchester United have already been in the news for all their transfer activity, and if recent reports are anything to go by, manager Jose Mourinho isn’t willing to let up any time soon. The Portuguese manager is now reportedly interested in adding another winger to Manchester United‘s growing arsenal, by revealing his interest in signing…
Manchester United have responded to Anthony Martial’s unhappiness at Old Trafford by slapping a whopping fee for potential suitors monitoring his situation. According to a report in the Mirror, the Mancunian club have placed a £75 million price tag on their French forward. This comes after the player’s agent had recently stated that the former Monaco…
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic’s father believes Juventus would be the best destination for his son. The Serbian international is one of the most wanted players this summer. A host of European clubs have already made contact with Lazio over a move for the midfielder, including Manchester United, Juventus, and Real Madrid. Sergej has put in great performances for…
Manchester United have had a huge bid for Slovakian centre-back Milan Škriniar turned down. Jose Mourinho is looking to improve his squad in all department, as he eyes to mount a Premier League title challenge next season. The Portuguese manager was quick of the blocks in the transfer window, completing moves for Diogo Dalot and Fred,…
David De Gea had a World Cup opener to forget when Spain faced Portugal. The 3-3 scoreline, while a masterclass in Cristiano Ronaldo’s sheer brilliance, also put a question mark over the erstwhile rock-solid shot-stopping abilities of the Manchester United keeper. The opener arrived quite early, with a 4th minute penalty sending De Gea the…
Defending champions Germany got their World Cup off to a rocky start, to say the least. An unexpected 1-0 loss had to be endured against Mexico, courtesy of a first-half goal from Hirving Lozano. The blow to the Europeans will be viewed in an interesting fashion by supporters from across the globe, as Germans alone…
It has been a tough time as of late for Manchester United forward Anthony Martial. The Frenchman has largely under-performed since Jose Mourinho took over a couple of seasons ago, and in that time, has struggled to impress his Portuguese boss. Martial has been on the periphery for much of his time at United since…
All eyes may be on Russia and the FIFA World Cup at the moment, but for the management at Manchester United, the focus is on a different subject altogether. The Red Devils made transfer headlines all around the world earlier this month, when it was revealed that the club had agreed terms with Shakhtar Donetsk…
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson has backed Manchester United’s interest in Kalidou Koulibaly. The Reds have a strong squad at the moment, but are desperate to improve options in their first team. Jose Mourinho has particular areas in the squad that he wants to upgrade on, and a centre-back is probably at the top of his…
Toni Kroos appears to have attracted interest from Manchester City this summer. After seeing his arch-rivals Manchester United wrap up their quick transfer business, Pep Guardiola wants to sign one of the Red Devils’ former targets for himself. Reports in Spain believe that the Cityzens are eyeing a move for the German international this summer.…
Memphis Depay, one of the many players who have failed to assert themselves at Old Trafford in the last few years, has certainly revived his career with French giants Lyon. The winger spent just 18 months at Manchester United, before being sold to Lyon at the start of the previous season. He registered 22 goals…
Paul Pogba emerged as the hero when France took on Australia on Saturday. The World Cup opener for both sides seemed destined for a 1-1 draw courtesy of penalty kicks. However, a moment of brilliant link up and inspiration between Pogba and Giroud ensured that a looped-in ball that needed goal-line technology to verify ensured…
Manchester United have begun talks with Juventus over a sensational five-player swap deal. Jose Mourinho is looking to complete his transfer business as quickly as possible. Diogo Dalot and Fred have already joined the ranks of the Portuguese boss, but the latter is yet to complete his move over a work permit issue. The Red Devils…
The Vikings of Iceland couldn’t have asked for a better start to their World Cup as they were able to hold 2014 runner-ups Argentina to a 1-1 draw. The Saturday fixture saw the South Americans take the lead in the first half when Sergio Aguero was able to fire in a beauty created by Rojo…
France squared up against Australia during their opener in the World Cup, wherein a first-half penalty from Antoine Griezmann sent the Europeans leading before another penalty goal from Mile Jedinak left the game square for the Socceroos. Things looked to end that way till the end, but right then, Paul Pogba and substitute Olivier Giroud…