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Ronaldo O Fenômeno releases surprise documentary on his birthday
Brazilan legend Ronaldo Nazario celebrated his 46th birthday today by teasing a forthcoming documentary about his career. The DAZN-original film about O Fenômeno is set to be released later this month. It intends to tell the “true story” behind one of the world’s greatest-ever number 9s from the 1998 to......
Nike and Liverpool drop the “Lebron 9 Low” shoe
Nike dropped the “Reverse Liverpool” Lebron James shoe, inspired by the club he partially owns. The “Lebron 9 Low” shoe flips the colors of the original 2012 version, which featured a predominant red colorway. The 2022 release features the club’s Persian green color with red highlights on the swoosh, tongue,......
The Champions League final could be coming to the United...
The United States could host the Champions League final in the near future. According to AS, UEFA and the European Club Association (ECA) are examining the possibility of a US-based Champions League final when the general assembly meets in Istanbul next week. If so, it would mark the first time one......
Premier League
The Best Goalkeepers of All-Time
by Robert Baum
From Oliver Kahn to Gianluigi Buffon, the best goalies in the world seem to combine both a sharp focus and a consistent work ethic to ensure their durability between the sticks. Here are the top 11 goalkeepers of all-time. Peter Schmeichel One of the best goalkeepers of all-time, the ‘Great......
Tottenham vs Ajax: Champions League semi-final preview
We are a day away from the Champions League semi-finals between Tottenham and Ajax, pitting two underdogs against each other in one of the exciting matchups to-date. Here is our preview so you know what to look out for. Leg 1: Tottenham vs Ajax (Tuesday, April 30) Having lost their......
Official: Erling Haaland snubs Manchester United, signs for Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund have confirmed the signing of 19-year-old Erling Haaland from Austrian side RB Salzburg for $24 million on a deal lasting until 2024. The announcement comes as a shock given the 6 foot 4 forward had strong links to Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Haaland played under Solskjaer......
Bayern Munich make £70m bid to sign Leroy Sane
With Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben exiting Bayern Munich, the Bavarian side will be looking for solid reinforcements to replace them. And German compatriot Leroy Sane is on the top of the list. “We will try. But I can’t promise whether it succeeds,” Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge said on......
“Beautiful, huh?” Erling Haaland’s reaction at the Etihad excites Man City fans
Manchester City fans are wound up after overhearing Erling Haaland say, “Beautiful, huh?” on his way out to the Etihad pitch this afternoon. This might not be the last time this year Erling Haaland visits the Etihad. The situation around Haaland’s future continues to mount as the season draws to......
Best players under Arsene Wenger
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......
Mauricio Pochettino considering a sensational return to Spurs
PSG boss Mauricio Pochettino is considering a sensational return to Tottenham Hotspur, according to the Independent. The 49-year-old Argentine held a virtual meeting with Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy today where Pochettino expressed an interest in rejoining the North London club. Pochettino has found it difficult to adjust to life in......
Arsenal’s team of the decade, the 2010s
Unlike the previous decade, the 2010s were a bit rougher for Arsenal. While the team collected three FA Cup trophies under Arsene Wenger, they failed to win the Premier League and found themselves in an unfamiliar position out of the Champions League competition. Here’s a list of the players that......
Champions League
Sporting CP considers renaming stadium after Cristiano Ronaldo
by Robert Baum
Premeira Liga club Sporting CP are considering renaming their stadium from José Alvalade Stadium to one after former player Cristiano Ronaldo. “Cristiano is, and always will be, one of the major symbols of the history of our club,” said Sporting president Frederico Varandas. “We’re proud to be associated with Cristiano......
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.......
Could Jose Mourinho replace Zidane at Real Madrid?
Zinedine Zidane is back in the hot seat after a dismal 3-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday’s Champions League group stage opener. His team even failed to register a single shot on target — the first time in 578 games. Los Blancos have also drawn two of their first......
Best Hat Tricks of All Time
Not all hat tricks are equal. In order to assess the best hat-tricks of all time, we had to take into consideration the quality, succession, and the importance of the three strikes. Without further adieu, here are our top 11 hat-tricks of all time. Rivaldo, Barcelona vs. Valencia June 2001......
From bad night to worse: Barcelona bus leaves Messi behind
On a night where Liverpool swarmed Lionel Messi and made him look absent, you think it couldn’t get any worse for the world’s best player. But the Barca bus left Anfield without him. After Messi broke down in tears after the match, he underwent a random doping test that took......
Ronaldo is back in training ahead of quarter-final clash against Ajax
Surprise, surprise! After a couple of weeks out due to a hamstring injury picked up on international duty, Ronaldo is back in training with Juventus as part of the team’s preparation for Ajax on Wednesday. View this post on Instagram Getting ready for the @championsleague trip to Amsterdam 💪 #GETREADY......
FIFA 23 unveils top-ranked players for the first time
EA Sports has revealed the top 23 men’s players ahead of the game’s FIFA 23 launch on September 27. As previously leaked, Kylian Mbappe is one of the highest-rated players in the game, with a 91 overall rating. Lionel Messi, Karim Benzema, Robert Lewandowski, and Kevin De Bruyne are joint......
Is semi-automated offside technology a true VAR fix?
UEFA will use semi-automated offside technology (SAOT) in the Champions League group stages next season. The high-tech ball, which worked well in last year’s Club World Cup and Arab Cup in Dubai, uses embedded sensors that track the position of players — 29 different body parts per player — at......
La Liga
Top Hispanic Players in La Liga 2022-23
by Robert Baum
La Liga is one of the biggest leagues in world football. To celebrate Hispanic Heritage month, let’s take a closer look at some of the best Hispanic players playing in Spain right now. Federico Valverde — Real Madrid (Uruguay) Federico Valverde is one of the best Hispanic players in La......
Keira Walsh becomes most expensive transfer in women’s football history
Barcelona have signed England international Keira Walsh in a deal worth over £400,000 from Manchester City. The three-year deal makes Walsh the most expensive player in women’s football history, surpassing the previous record signing of Pernille Harder to Chelsea for £250,000 in 2020. The 25-year-old midfielder, who excelled at the......
Why Barcelona is playing Manchester City in a rare mid-season friendly
Barcelona faces off tonight against Manchester City in a one-off friendly match, strangely amid the start of the 22/23 season. The game was initially scheduled to occur in front of 30,000 fans last season but was postponed due to Covid. Both teams will make sure the delay will be worth......
Atletico sacrificing Griezmann’s playing time to avoid €40m transfer fee
Atletico Madrid is suppressing Antoine Griezmann’s playing time, on purpose. That’s right, upper management has told Atletico boss Diego Simeone that the Frenchman is only allowed to play less than 30 minutes per match. Griezmann returned to Atletico from Barcelona on two-year loan last season, with the obligation for Rojiblancos......
Atletico Madrid reject Man United’s massive bid for Joao Félix
Atletico Madrid have rejected a massive €135m offer from Manchester United for Joao Félix, per MARCA. Madrid signed the young striker in a blockbuster transfer deal worth €130 million in 2019. Atletico placed a €350m release clause on the player, who’s entering his fourth season for Los Rojiblancos. While Felix......
Watch Benzema overtake Raul to become Real Madrid’s second all time top...
Some things never change for Karim Benzema. The French striker, who averaged nearly a goal per game last season en route to Champions League glory, has officially become Real Madrid’s second-highest scorer of all time. The 34-year-old doubled Madrid’s lead against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Uefa Super Cup. The strike......
Take an exclusive look at Real Madrid’s third kit
Get out your wallets, Real Madrid fans. The club has leaked its third kit for the upcoming 22/23 season, which features a hint of lime. Real Madrid’s third kit for next season takes inspiration from the exterior of the new Bernabeu stadium. The predominant black colorway features a graphic design......
Barcelona starlet Riqui Puig ready to sign for LA Galaxy
The Catalan giants can’t keep all their young talent. 22-year-old Barcelona star Riqui Puig will be one of the players released by Barcelona this summer. As a nineteen-year-old, the Spanish playmaker once left Messi “astonished” after his outing for the Blaugrana. He’s only made 14 first-team appearances since his debut......