Month: November 2016
Daniel Sturridge ready to leave Liverpool in January
Updated:Liverpool striker, Daniel Sturridge, has been linked with a move away from Merseyside. The England international is not a key member of Jurgen Klopp‘s first team anymore, and according to Daily…
Read more »Arsenal transfer news: Wenger might struggle to hold on to Alexis Sanchez
Updated:Arsenal face a difficult battle to keep star striker Alexis Sánchez, according to John Cross from the Daily Mirror. Cross was one of the panelists in the Sunday Supplement discussion, as shown here on the Sky…
Read more »Can these three Liverpool managers all win league titles this season?
Updated:With every passing week, Liverpool are getting better and better. That the Reds would improve under Jurgen Klopp was certain, but very few had imagined that the progress would be…
Read more »F1 2016 Brazil GP: Lewis Hamilton wins to take title race to Abu Dhabi finale
Updated:Lewis Hamilton made sure there will at least be the World Championship title to race for on the season’s final day, as he led from start to finish to win his first-ever…
Read more »The key element currently missing from Manchester United’s attack
Updated:Eleven Premier League games into José Mourinho’s reign as Manchester United’s manager, and it is clear that the Portuguese trainer has a big job on his hands. Since the start…
Read more »UFC 205 results: Conor McGregor makes history at MSG, Miesha Tate announces retirement
Updated:Conor McGregor became the first man in the 23-year history of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) to hold titles in two separate weight categories in a sold-out Madison Square Garden….
Read more »British Boxing is Booming as Frank Warren Ramps Up Competition Against Eddie Hearn
Updated:Last Friday, there was huge news in the world of British boxing. World-renowned, hall of fame boxing promoter Frank Warren, announced that he has signed a multi-year deal, estimated to…
Read more »UFC 205 preview: McGregor predicts first-round knockout in fiery press conference
Updated:UFC 205: Alvarez vs McGregor Venue: Madison Square Garden, New York Date: Saturday, 12 November 2016 (UK – Sunday, 13 November 2016) Time: Preliminary card – 8 PM E.T. (1 AM BST)…
Read more »Liverpool sponsor under attack for backing Donald Trump’s economic policies
Updated:New Balance shoe owners are throwing away their sneakers, or lighting them on fire in the act of protest after the company reportedly voiced support for the United States’ President-elect…
Read more »Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois calms fears over eye injury
Updated:A graphic photograph of Thibaut Courtois’ bloodshot eye (above, right) surfaced last night which left the internet wondering what was up with his eye. Courtois, pictured on the Belgian national team bench,…
Read more »The curious case of Marcus Rashford
Updated:One of the major concerns the Manchester United fans had when José Mourinho was appointed was whether he would give enough chances to the club’s young talents. The Portuguese, in self-defence,…
Read more »Antoine Griezmann wishes to play alongside Paul Pogba at club level
Updated:Atlético Madrid forward, Antoine Griezmann, has expressed his desire to play alongside Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba at club level in the future. Manchester United are one of the many clubs that…
Read more »Why Benfica’s refusal to pay Swedish club Vasteras is troublesome for more than one reason
In 2012, Benfica signed Victor Nilsson Lindelöf from a small Swedish club, Vasteras, for a nominal fee – understood to be around €60,000 – with numerous add-on clauses. Now, the criteria for…
Read more »FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers: Dates, Times, Fixtures For Round 4
Updated:Club Football takes a brief hiatus as international football takes centre stage this week. Another exciting round of FIFA 2018 World Cup Qualifiers will start its proceedings from Thursday, and…
Read more »CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers: USA vs Mexico set for heated encounter after Donald Trump becomes the 45th president
The CONCACAF Hexagonal World Cup qualifying opener between the US national team and arch-rival Mexico on November 11, 2016 is going to be a tense affair after Donald Trump became…
Read more »Top 5 Young Goalkeepers in Europe
Historically, goalkeepers come to prominence and reach their peak in their late 20’s. In recent times, there has been a surge in the number of quality young goalkeepers becoming first team…
Read more »Premier League Table 2016-17: Week 11 EPL Results, Updated Standings, Talking Points
Liverpool maintain their impressive form in the Premier League after thrashing Watford 6-1 at Anfield on Sunday. Sadio Mané scored twice, while Brazilian duo Philippe Coutinho and Roberto Firmino produced stellar…
Read more »Fifa president Gianni Infantino demands more clarity in transfer system
Updated:Gianni Infantino, the Fifa president, says that the football governing body must act to bring more transparency in the current transfer system. Every year, top clubs of major football leagues across…
Read more »Eden Hazard is back to his best, but can he lead Chelsea to the title?
Updated:It’s unfair to single out one poor player in the Chelsea team last season. The entire group was below par, as the Blues slumped to a 10th place finish following…
Read more »Former Chelsea boss André Villas-Boas’ move to China is cautionary tale for managers
Updated:At 31 years of age, André Villas-Boas started his journey into first team management at the little Portuguese club Académica. Eight years hence, and a few stops at some of…
Read more »Arsenal vs Tottenham: Who makes the combined XI?
Updated:Tottenham and Arsenal take each other on in the North London derby on Sunday. Which players make our combined team? Goalkeeper: Hugo Lloris (Tottenham) Spurs’ 1-1 draw against Leicester City…
Read more »Chelsea vs Everton: 3 key battles that could decide the game
Updated:Chelsea will look to keep their good form going when they take on Everton at Stamford Bridge in the late game on Saturday. The Toffees though, are in fine touch…
Read more »José Giménez: The £50m defender Manchester United must sign
Updated:Atletico Madrid’s José María Giménez is widely considered as one of the best young centre-backs in the world. He is quick, strong, and dominant in the air. Physically, he has all the…
Read more »Dick Advocaat says Memphis Depay should consider leaving Manchester United
Updated:Fenerbahce manager, Dick Advocaat, has stated that Manchester United winger, Memphis Depay, may need to consider leaving Old Trafford in search of first-team football, Sky Sports has reported. The Dutchman was speaking…
Read more »Champions League 2016/17, Matchday 4: Updated Standings, Top scorers, Results
Updated:The group stage of the 2016/17 Champions League entered its fourth matchday this week as five teams sealed their progress to the next round. Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain, Atlético Madrid, Borussia…
Read more »3 signs that José Mourinho has lost his golden touch
Updated:It seems a long time ago that Chelsea were lifting the 2014/15 Premier League trophy after a season of utter dominance. At the helm sat José Mourinho, looking set for…
Read more »Tottenham’s attack remains a big worry ahead of the Arsenal clash
Updated:Arch-rivals Arsenal and Tottenham take each other on in the Premier League this weekend. It will be a rather interesting clash, with one team doing well offensively, and the other…
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