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Brazil’s all-time greatest XI
Responsible for some of the best footballers in the world, Brazil has been a mainstay in world football ever since Pele led the country to its first World Cup in 1958. From the likes of Ronaldo, Rivaldo, and Ronaldinho, and Neymar, the ‘jogo bonito’ lives on. Ronaldo Ronaldo shocked the......
Spain’s all-time greatest XI
Spain has produced some of the world’s finest footballers of the last decade, most evident in the team’s 2008 – 2012 golden era that saw the likes of Andries Iniesta, Xavi, and Xabi Alonso star on their respective domestic teams Barcelona and Real Madrid before teaming up to win the......
Inter Milan’s all-time greatest XI
With three Champions League trophies and 18 league titles, Inter Milan is one of the world’s most successful clubs. Not surprisingly, the team is responsible for fielding some of the best players to kick the football. While impossible to narrow down to the best eleven, we nonetheless take the plunge.......
Premier League
Best players under Arsene Wenger
by Robert Baum
The classy Frenchman Arsene Wenger coached Arsenal for over two decades, becoming the most successful coach in the club’s history while establishing unprecedented best practices for dieting, training, and scouting. Here we document the Professor’s best players during his reign for the Gunners. Tony Adams The legendary center-back Tony Adams......
Mo Salah ruled out for Leg 2 of the Champions League semi-finals
After suffering a concussion in yesterday’s match against Newcastle, Mo Salah has officially been ruled out of the second leg of the Champions League semi-final on Tuesday. “Salah cannot play tomorrow,” said Klopp. “He is better in his recovery, but he cannot play tomorrow. “Precaution? No, it’s a concussion, which......
Alisson Becker is set to return to full training on Sunday
Liverpool’s number one goalkeeper Alisson Becker is set to return to full training on Sunday. The Brazilian tore his calf in the opening weekend win over Norwich. “Alisson looks like he is close, but the final word is with the medical department,” said Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. “He’s not in......
11 Best Rafael Benítez Wins
Bouncing between La Liga, the Premiership, and Serie A, Rafael Benítez has coached his fair share of some of the world’s best clubs. He’s been remarkably successful — he’s the only coach to have ever won the UEFA Europa League, UEFA Super Cup, UEFA Champions League, and the FIFA Club......
Shane Long scores the fastest goal in Premier League history, 7.69 seconds
Southampton forward Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history on Tuesday in a match against Watford. The goal came just 7.69 seconds after kick-off. Long deflected a pass by Watford defender Craig Cathcart to tee up a smooth chip over the Watford goalkeeper Ben Foster. SEVEN. SECONDS.......
Ozil to replace Wayne Rooney at DC United?
According to Arseblog, Mesut Ozil’s representatives are in Washington DC to discuss the possibility of a switch to MLS club DC United. The three-time FA Cup winner has come under scrutiny after a series of missed games and poor performances last season. Unai Emery will be looking to offload the......
Pogba expected to return for clash against Arsenal
Paul Pogba is expected to return for Monday’s clash against Arsenal at Old Trafford. The Frenchman has missed the team’s last three games with an ankle injury. The Red Devils take on League One side Rochdale in the Football League Cup on Wednesday. “He’ll probably get some minutes against Rochdale.......
Liverpool are favorites to sign Jadon Sancho in January transfer window
Liverpool have become favorites to sign Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho in the January transfer window, according to informed reporter Jan Age Fjortoft. Re: Liverpool favorite to get Sancho – player has no clause in his contract– Dortmund got 90 million pounds when they sold Dembélé to Barcelona – want more......
Champions League
Real Madrid 6 – 0 Galatasaray: 5 things we learned as Los Blancos cruise to victory
by Robert Baum
Real Madrid cruised to a 6-0 victory over Turkish side Galatasaray at the Santiago Bernabeau. Los Blancos now sit second in Group A, five points behind Paris Saint-Germain. Here are five things we took away from Zidane’s side in Matchday 4. 1. The game was over in the first 10......
Valencia end Barcelona’s hopes of a 5th straight Copa del Rey title
Valencia put an end to Barcelona’s chances of winning a 5th straight Copa del Rey on Saturday by defeating the Catalan side 2-1. Valencia’s two first-half goals were just enough to hold off a Barca side desperate for an equalizer. Messi scored off a rebound in the 73rd minute but......
Xavi to Camp Nou? Barcelona officials meet with former midfielder to replace...
According to reports, Barcelona officials including Eric Abidal and Oscar Grau are in Doha meeting with Xavi about replacing Ernesto Valverde as Barcelona head coach. A legendary Barcelona midfielder, Xavi is currently the manager of Qatar side Al Sadd. He announced his retirement from the same club just last year.......
Tottenham overcome 3 nil deficit to beat Ajax in the Champions League...
Just 24 hours after one of the best comebacks in Champions League semi-finals history between Liverpool and Barcelona, we got treated to another epic finish. Tottenham came back from three-nil down on aggregate to stage one of the most exciting Champions League matches in recent history (i.e. the day before).......
Liverpool’s kit deal with Nike imminent
Liverpool are set to land a Nike deal after winning a court case against New Balance. New Balance’s £40m deal with The Reds expires on May 2020. The Boston, Massachusetts based brand has sponsored the club for the past 7 years. They felt it was their right to appeal if......
Juventus wins record-setting 8th consecutive title / Ronaldo becomes first player to...
Juventus won its 8th consecutive Serie A title over the weekend with a victory over Fiorentina. The Turin side became the first team of all five top leagues in Europe (Bundesliga, La Liga, Ligue 1, Premier League, and Serie A) to win the title eight years in a row. Juve......
Chelsea 4 – 4 Ajax: 5 things we learned as Chelsea claw...
Chelsea came back from 3 goals behind to get a 4-4 result against Ajax at Stamford Bridge. The tie puts the Blues second behind Ajax in goal difference in Group F. The match played out an epic — with chaos starting in the first five minutes of game action with......
Ajax win their first trophy in 5 years, the first of a...
Ajax won its first Dutch Cup (KNVB Cup) in nine years by defeating Willem II 4-0 at De Kuip in Rotterdam. The victory ends a five-year trophy drought for Ajax, who now have a chance to win both Champions League and the Eredivisie — the last time they completed the......
La Liga
Top Real Madrid players from Spain
by Robert Baum
It comes as no surprise that Real Madrid, one of the most prominent football clubs in the world, has also hosted some of the best domestic talents in the world. From the likes of Raul to Iker Casillas, here are some of the Spanish greats to step on the field......
Top Real Madrid players from Holland
In 2009, football powerhouse Real Madrid had a collection of Dutch players including Ruud van Nistelrooy, Wesley Sneijder, Arjen Robben, Rafael van der Vaart, Klaas-Jan Huntelaar and Royston Drenthe. But there have been some other top players to come through the system through the past years. Wesley Sneijder The attacking......
Top Real Madrid players from Germany
Germany has been an incubator for stocking the Real Madrid midfield with classy players. Here’s our list of the top eleven Germans to have ever played for Los Blancos. Toni Kroos The German footballer of the year in 2018, the top class midfielder Toni Kroos is on cruise control at......
Top Real Madrid Players from France
With two World Cups, France is an incubator of talent for some of the top of clubs in the world, with Real Madrid being one of its most prominent outlets. From the likes Zissou and Benzema let’s see who else makes the best of Real Madrid squad. Karim Benzema Although......
Atletico Madrid’s all-time greatest XI
Perhaps overshadowed by the likes of powerhouses Real Madrid and Barcelona, Atlético Madrid still has the third biggest fanbase in Spain. With a couple of Europa League trophies and two Champions League runner-ups last decade, Atlético de Madrid have undoubtedly been one of the most prominent teams in world football.......
Real Madrid’s all-time greatest XI
One of the most decorated team’s in world football, Real Madrid has hosted some of the best players the world has ever seen including the likes of Ronaldo, Zidane, and Raul. Zinedine Zidane After winning two Serie A titles at Juventus, the Frenchman signed for Real Madrid in 2001 as......
FC Barcelona’s all-time greatest XI
It’s almost impossible to count all the football legends that have donned the Blaugrana. Needless to say, we take our shot at pairing the best eleven. Lionel Messi Torching all opposition with his technique, spins, and speed, Lionel Messi has recorded scored a remarkable 387 goals (most ever in La......
Top Barcelona Players from Holland
The Dutch influence on FC Barcelona goes back to the Total Football philosophy established by Dutchman Johan Cruyff both as a legendary Blaugrana player and coach. Since the 1970s, many talented Dutchmen have played for the side. Here we recap the best eleven Dutch players to play for the Catalan......