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Are La Liga leaders Girona the new Leicester City?
Get used to it. Girona, not Real Madrid or Barcelona, is leading the La Liga table in a fairytale season reminiscent of Leicester City's 2015/16 Premier League campaign. Girona's incredible surge to the top of La Liga is a testament to the unpredictability of football. The Blanquivermells have notched 34......
Why Liverpool star Wataru Endō wears a mouthguard on the pitch
He may not be the most popular “Endo” in the Premier League, but Wataru Endo is making a name for himself. The Japanese defensive midfielder has put in a solid string of performances, quickly winning the hearts of Liverpool fans. Yet, his peculiar style on the pitch is more than......
Al-Nassr unveil new 23/24 third kit featuring Mount Tuwaiq graphic
Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr released a new third kit on Thursday. Strangely enough, the promotional images do not include team leader Cristiano Ronaldo. Luckily, one X user did mock one up. 💙💛🫡🐐 pic.twitter.com/1C5EGIzwk5 — منصور الحارثي🇸🇦 (@abodorr501) December 7, 2023 The colors for the logos are the most prominent......
Premier League
The top 10 strikers in the world 2023/24
by Robert Baum
Who comes to mind when you think of clinical finishing? Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Kane, and Karim Benzema are a few examples of strikers who lead the line. But how do they rank among the top strikers in the world this 2023/24 season? Let's take a look. 10. Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)......
Why Liverpool star Wataru Endō wears a mouthguard on the pitch
He may not be the most popular “Endo” in the Premier League, but Wataru Endo is making a name for himself. The Japanese defensive midfielder has put in a solid string of performances, quickly winning the hearts of Liverpool fans. Yet, his peculiar style on the pitch is more than......
Al-Nassr unveil new 23/24 third kit featuring Mount Tuwaiq graphic
Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr released a new third kit on Thursday. Strangely enough, the promotional images do not include team leader Cristiano Ronaldo. Luckily, one X user did mock one up. 💙💛🫡🐐 pic.twitter.com/1C5EGIzwk5 — منصور الحارثي🇸🇦 (@abodorr501) December 7, 2023 The colors for the logos are the most prominent......
Which clubs does Abu Dhabi-owned City Football Group (CFG) own?
City Football Group (CFG), owned by Abu Dhabi United Group, represents a pioneering approach in football, showcasing a unique business model that integrates multiple clubs under a single umbrella. This strategy allows for synergies in scouting, player development, and commercial partnerships, benefiting each club within the group. The most recent......
How Man United star Marcus Rashford spends his millions
How Manchester United star Marcus Rashford spends his millions may surprise you, just like his form during the 22/23 season. Upon returning from the 2022 World Cup, Marcus Rashford scored thirteen goals in sixteen games for Manchester United. He finished last season with 30 strikes in 56 games. The 25-year-old......
Who’s won the most Premier League Player of the month?
Harry Maguire is the much-deserved Premier League Player of the Month Award for November. It’s a first for the much-maligned Manchester United center-back. But who’s won the most Premier League Player of the Month awards? Look at the top players to collect the award at least five times. Who decides......
The top 10 left-backs in the world 2023/24
Versatile left-backs are becoming an ever-more important position in football. Just look at the likes of Marcelo or, more recently, Andy Robertson, who combined their deft defensive tact with an ability to make a massive threat in the final third. Let's look at the top 10 left-backs in the world this 2023/24......
The top 10 center backs in the world 2023/24
The center-back position is more than just a role; it's the team's defensive linchpin playing in the critical zone right before the goal. And yes, center-backs win the Ballon d'Or — witness Fabio Cannavaro for his World Cup heroics in 2006. But which center-backs have taken the stage during the 2023/24 season?......
Champions League
The top 10 center backs in the world 2023/24
by Robert Baum
The center-back position is more than just a role; it's the team's defensive linchpin playing in the critical zone right before the goal. And yes, center-backs win the Ballon d'Or — witness Fabio Cannavaro for his World Cup heroics in 2006. But which center-backs have taken the stage during the 2023/24 season?......
Down but not out: How Man United can qualify for the UCL...
The Red Devils had it in the bag, but Galatasaray mounted an incredible comeback. Galatasaray and Manchester United battled to a 3-3 draw in a game once postponed due to rainfall. United will rue the opportunity to go second in Group A. While they still sit in the last, this is......
Galatasaray vs Man United UCL clash to be postponed?
As if the “Welcome to Hell” rematch needed further introduction — rain showers are threatening to postpone tonight's Galatasaray vs Man United game at Ali Sami Yen Stadium. Istanbul faces a colossal downpour, followed by bouts of lightning and thunder. “We are closely monitoring the weather forecast and at this......
Under pressure: Xavi's dismal Champions League stats as manager
They lured him back to reimplement the style and winning ways the player once enjoyed. But Xavi’s managerial term is currently under the microscope at Barcelona. The Spanish boss is in a snag, looking to reenergize the team with a Champions League win against Porto tomorrow. A victory books Barcelona’s......
Who are the Champions League group stage top scorers?
From the magical left foot of Lionel Messi to the aerial brilliance of Cristiano Ronaldo, each player has left an indelible mark on the Champions League. Let's look at the top scorers in the Champions League group stage and relive some of their incredible goals. Lionel Messi – 80 Goals......
The top five Champions League top scorers of all time
In the hallowed halls of European football, where legends are made and dreams fulfilled, the UEFA Champions League stands as the pinnacle of club competition. Yet, among the greats who have graced this stage, a select few have risen above the rest, their names etched in the record books for......
Who is the greatest footballer never to win a Ballon d'Or?
With Lionel Messi set on winning his record-setting 8th Ballon d'Or today – his third in three decades — let's look at the greatest players who should have won it. Below are five players who suffered one of the biggest robberies in football. Will Erling Haaland, with 71 goal/assist contributions......
11 Best Bicycle Kicks of All Time
Whether you call it a bicycle kick or scissors kick, it’s all one incredible acrobatic strike. Here are some of our favorites throughout the years, including those two magnificent strikes from Ronaldo and Gareth Bale in the Champions League. Alejandro Garnacho, Everton vs. Manchester United, 2023/24 Premier League Whoever thought......
La Liga
Is New Balance poised to overtake Nike in Barcelona kit deal?
by Robert Baum
Watch out, Nike. New Balance is coming in as a kit supplier for one of the biggest teams in world football: Barcelona. According to Barcelona newspaper Diario Sport, the Catalan giants aren't satisfied with their existing deal with Nike. The 25-year partnership has produced some of the club's most iconic kits, notably the......
Under pressure: Xavi's dismal Champions League stats as manager
They lured him back to reimplement the style and winning ways the player once enjoyed. But Xavi’s managerial term is currently under the microscope at Barcelona. The Spanish boss is in a snag, looking to reenergize the team with a Champions League win against Porto tomorrow. A victory books Barcelona’s......
When will Arda Güler debut for Real Madrid?
He’s been dubbed Real Madrid’s “Turkish Messi,” although he’s more in the mold of midfielder Mesut Ozil. Everyone has been waiting for Arda Guler to make his Real Madrid debut. So what’s going with the 18-year-old at the Santiago Bernabeu, and when could he play for Los Blancos? In October,......
Who is the new skilled Brazilian Endrick? Teenager preps for Seleção debut
Endrick is the youngest player to receive a Selecao call-up since Ronaldo in 1994. He could get his first cap against Colombia tonight and his second against Argentina next week. Only Pele and his contemporaries from the 1960s, Edu and Coutinho, achieved international stardom at such a young age. What......
Are La Liga leaders Girona the new Leicester City?
Get used to it. Girona, not Real Madrid or Barcelona, is leading the La Liga table in a fairytale season reminiscent of Leicester City's 2015/16 Premier League campaign. Girona's incredible surge to the top of La Liga is a testament to the unpredictability of football. The Blanquivermells have notched 34......
Lionel Messi's top ten favorite teammates of his career
Not long ago, during an interview with Titan Sports, Lionel Messi named his top ten favorite teammates. As you can imagine, the list is filled with some of the world's best footballing talents. Not surprisingly, all of the ones Messi ticked off played with him at Barcelona. “I was lucky to......
Which clubs have the most expensive squads in 2023?
What happens when you take the value of the top 18 players from each club? You extract the most valuable teams in the world, of course. In the 2023 version, the usual suspects join the $1 billion list, but there's one new addition, according to the Transfer Market's latest data. Manchester......
Jude Bellingham tops best-selling kits for Europe in October
The first half of the 23/24 season is about the new Real Madrid Galactico Jude Bellingham. With 13 goals in 13 matches, including an El Clasico debut winner, the 20-year-old England international is in sublime form. But the midfielder has one more plaudit to add to his rising stock: he's the......