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Real Madrid’s top 10 best defenders of all-time
Full-backs come in all shapes and sizes — there are those who can score goals, run the flank, and others who focus on the dirty work and pass it swiftly out of the back. Not surprisingly, some of the best defenders in the world have played the trophy-laden Real Madrid.......
The Top 11 Strikers of All-Time
Before we begin, we’ve qualified the list to include the modern-day attacking players Lionel Messi and Ronaldo even though they don’t fit the mold of a traditional front line striker. That being said, here are the best 11 strikers of all-time. 11. Maradona While more of an attacking midfielder, Maradona......
11 Best Club Kits from the 2000s
If Umbro, Lotto, Kappa, and Adidas predominated the 90s kit, then the 2000s were about Nike’s intricate design and performative technology (e.g. dri-fit) elements. Let’s take a look at our favorite jerseys from the 2000s. Paris St. Germain 2006-07 Away Kit What looks like it was extracted from a Louis......
Premier League
Ashley Young completes his move to Inter Milan on a permanent deal
by Robert Baum
Inter Milan have completed the transfer of Ashley Young from Manchester United for £1.5m on a permanent deal until the end of the season, with the option to extend for another 12 months. “Well, to be fair, I think it was for Ashley, you know,” explained Red Devils boss Ole......
Eden Hazard passes Ronaldo in Premier League goals
The “Belgian Messi” Eden Hazard put on a dazzling display in yesterday’s Chelsea win over West Ham. The Blues forward scored what is arguably the goal of the Premier League season when he slithered through six opponents to net a stunning solo goal. Hazard now has 16 goals and 12......
Vincent Kompany announces departure, ends his Man City career on a high...
Belgian defender Vincent Kompany announced his exit from Manchester City last Sunday by posting a statement on his Facebook page. “As overwhelming as it is,” he wrote. “I feel nothing but gratefulness. I am grateful to all those who supported me on a special journey, at a very special club.”......
Big name players Mauricio Pochettino could bring to Newcastle as new manager
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is getting closer to becoming Newcastle’s new manager, according to le10sport. With the probable £300m takeover of Newcastle by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, let’s take a look at some of the big-name players the 48-year-old Argentine boss could bring to the club. Philippe Coutinho Newcastle......
Arsene Wenger’s best wins of all-time
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 most successful wins during his tenure for the Gunners. Arsenal vs Everton 1997-98 Premier League......
Xabi Alonso heads back home to coach Real Sociedad B
Former Spanish international and Liverpool legend Xabi Alonso will be taking his first steps into management with the head coaching position of Segunda División B club Real Sociedad B. The 37-year-old started his footballing career at Sociedad two decades ago before graduating to the first team in 2000. Feels good......
Teenager Mason Greenwood pens new contract with Manchester United
Teenage sensation Mason Greenwood has signed a new contract with Manchester United, keeping him at the club until 2023. The deal includes the option to stay with the club for an extra year. The 18-year-old English forward became the club’s youngest-ever goalscorer in European competition after netting against FC Astana......
Jose Mourinho delivers first press conference, alludes to January transfers
In his first press conference as Tottenham’s new head coach, Jose Mourinho revealed his satisfaction with the Spurs current roster. “The best gift are the players who are here. I don’t need new players. I just need to get to know these ones better,” Mourinho told reporters. “I know them......
Champions League
11 Best Pep Guardiola Wins
by Robert Baum
From stunning success across clubs FC Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and Manchester City, Josep “Pep” Guardiola is undoubtedly one of the best managers of all-time. In this post, we highlight some of his most outstanding wins as the man in charge. Barcelona, Champions League 2008-09 One year after winning the Tercera......
AC Milan set to hijack Man United’s transfer target Mario Mandzukic
According to Italian newspaper Il Giornale, AC Milan look to hijack Manchester United’s move for Mario Mandzukic in the January transfer window. The 33-year-old Croatian forward has yet to feature for the Bianconeri this season despite penning a new two-year contract last April. Manager Maurizio Sarri has made it clear......
Barcelona offer PSG $112 million plus Coutinho and Rakitic for Neymar
Barcelona have made yet another offer to PSG to snag Neymar before the Spanish summer transfer window ends. The club has sent representatives to Paris to hash out the deal that includes $112 million plus Philippe Coutinho and Ivan Rakitic. Should PSG agree, Barca’s biggest challenge will be selling Coutinho......
Mikel Arteta exits Man City with Arsenal arrival imminent
According to reputable journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Manchester City assistant Mikel Arteta is set to leave the club today upon his appointment as Arsenal’s new head coach. The 37-year-old Spaniard will not travel with Manchester City for the Citizens Football League Cup match tonight against Oxford as reports originally suggested.......
Antonio Conte appointed new manager of Inter Milan
Former Juventus and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte has been named the new coach of Inter Milan. Luciano Spalletti’s successor will be keen to get the team back to winning ways. Conte departed Chelsea last summer after two seasons with the Blues where he won both the Premier League and an......
The 11 Best Super Subs of All-Time
Off the bench and ready to produce when their team needs them most, the super-sub plays a pivotal role in turning around a team’s fortune. Here’s a list of eleven the best super subs to date. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer Ole Gunnar Solskjaer signed for Manchester United in 1996 from an......
Zidane pushes Keylor Navas out of Real Madrid
As Zinedine Zidane prepares next year’s squad, he’s announced that Keylor Navas will be allowed to leave the club. According to Jugones on La Sexta, the board had already decided before Zidane’s rearrival that the Belgian international Thibaut Courtois was Real Madrid’s first choice. However, there’s been speculation in the......
“We hope he leaves soon” – Zidane calls for Gareth Bale’s immediate...
“We hope he leaves soon. It would be best for everyone. We are working on his transfer to a new team,” said Zinedine Zidane on Gareth Bale after yesterday’s pre-season defeat to Bayern Munich in Houston, Texas. Zidane left Bale out the squad that faced Bayern. “I have nothing personal......
La Liga
Transfer Rumors: Where will Wolves winger Adama Traore end up next season?
by Robert Baum
Wolves winger Adama Traore has attracted the interest of Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester City, and Manchester United. The £70m-rated player is enjoying a stellar year for the Wolverhampton Wanderers. He’s averaged 5.6 successful take-ons per game in the Premier League season, more than any other player across Europe’s top five leagues.......
Transfer Rumors: Where will N’Golo Kante wind up this summer?
Chelsea are looking to sell French midfielder N’Golo Kante for the right price this summer. Real Madrid and PSG are interested in acquiring the World Cup winner and are currently lining up bids. Lyon is also interested in a deal for the 29-year-old. Kante’s contract expires in 2023 with the......
Thomas Partey demands Arsenal move with PSG looking to scupper the deal
Atletico Madrid’s Thomas Partey has informed Atletico Madrid that he’s hoping for a move to Arsenal. The 26-year old Ghanian midfielder is a number one transfer priority for Gunners boss Mikel Arteta who’s looking to strengthen Arsenal’s defensive needs. Despite PSG’s attempt to scupper the deal with a more lucrative......
Will Timo Werner be a Liverpool player next season?
Even RB Leipzig chief Ralf Rangnick admits that the team’s star striker Timo Werner would fit in well with Liverpool. “I would rather see [Werner] in good hands with a club that is not necessarily defined by ball possession football,” said Rangnick. “He would rather fit a club like Liverpool,......
Big name players Mauricio Pochettino could bring to Newcastle as new manager
Former Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino is getting closer to becoming Newcastle’s new manager, according to le10sport. With the probable £300m takeover of Newcastle by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund, let’s take a look at some of the big-name players the 48-year-old Argentine boss could bring to the club. Philippe Coutinho Newcastle......
The best right backs right now
One of the most evolving positions in football, let’s take a look at the 10 best right-backs playing the game today. 10. Thomas Meunier (Paris Saint-Germain) Belgian right-back Thomas Meunier has proved himself a dependable defender during his tenure at PSG, showcasing a deft spatial awareness and dribbling ability with......
The best right backs of all-time
While the Brazilians might rule the list for some of the best right-backs of all-time, let’s take a look at some of the other greats. Here are the top 10 best right-backs of all-time. 10. Gary Neville (England, Manchester United) Sir Alex Ferguson once described him as “the best English......
The top 10 left-backs in the world right now
Versatile left-backs are becoming an ever-more important position in football. From veterans Jordi Alba to Marcelo to newcomers Alphonso Davies and Ben Chilwell, let’s take a look at the best left-backs in the world right now. 10. Juan Bernat (Paris Saint-Germain) A versatile left-back, Juan Bernat scored PSG’s last goal......