Scoring one world-class free kick in a Champions League quarter final is good going. But to net two in the space of 12 minutes? That must be an extraordinary feeling. Declan Rice has probably never struck the ball as cleanly as he did for his brace of free kicks against Real Madrid in April, with …
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It was a Champions League tie for the ages. The rivalry between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid is more than just geographical: these city neighbours have financial and socio-cultural differences that pit the haves of the Galacticos against the have not’s of the bulldog spirit Atleti. Real claimed a 2-1 victory in the first leg …
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Liverpool are at a pivotal juncture where three of their stars are concerned – Trent Alexander-Arnold, Virgil van Dijk, and Mohamed Salah. The trio’s deals with the club are set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 season, and if any or all of them were to depart, it would be considered a blow. …
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In the space of just seven weeks, or 58 days if you prefer, seven Premier League players have torn the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in their knee. It’s an injury that, at best, can leave the individual on the treatment for six months or more; at its worst, a torn ACL can end careers. Lisandro …
Premier League ACL Epidemic Worsens as Lisandro Martínez Suffers Catastrophic Injury Read More »
After entering a period of what might be described as semi-retirement, Sergio Ramos has shaken off eight months of inactivity to join Mexican outfit Monterrey. Quite how they were able to persuade the 38-year-old out of his slumber only they know, but Ramos – a World Cup and Champions League winner with more than 180 …
Come In, Number 93: Sergio Ramos Joins the Bizarre Squad Number Crew Read More »
With some positions on the football pitch, it’s easy to quantify the output of a player. For a goalkeeper, it might be saves made and clean sheets kept. For a defender, how many tackles, blocks and interceptions they make. For attacking players, the objective is clear: be involved in goals, whether that’s creating them or …
Mighty Mo Salah Closing in on the Best Premier League Season from a Single Player Read More »
A decade is a long time in football. Nine-and-a-half years back from the 2024/25 season, Leicester City were crowned Premier League champions, Southampton finished three points from qualifying for the Champions League and Liverpool and Chelsea were reeling from finishing eighth and tenth in the table, respectively. Meanwhile, Newcastle United – in the days before …
Man City Take Huge Risk Tying Erling Haaland to Nine-and-a-Half Year Contract Read More »
It must be a remarkable feeling for a father to play a professional football game on the same team as their son. It’s a mark of their longevity – the nature of parenthood means they’ll likely be well into their thirties before their offspring is old enough to play, while securing a unique slice of …
Footballers That Have Played With – Or Against – Their Father or Son Read More »
You have to feel sorry for Dani Olmo. The 26-year-old had the best summer of his life in 2024, producing a series of stunning displays to help Spain to the European Championship title. Olmo netted crucial goals against Germany and France, won a share of the Golden Boot trophy and was named in UEFA’s Team …
The Great Sell Off! FC Barcelona Pull Yet Another Financial Lever to Register Dani Olmo Read More »
It sounds like the plot of a Hollywood movie. But, as is so often the case, the truth is stranger than fiction… and that is certainly the way in the weird and wonderful world of Paul Pogba and his family. In December 2024, his brother – former Wrexham, Crawley Town and Crewe Alexandra striker Mathias …
Meet the Pogbas: Mathias Jailed Over Incredible Plot to Kidnap His Own Brother Paul Read More »
