2021-04-27 05:33
Well, the one thing that is easily going to separate a great soccer player from an average one is how he is able to feel the ball on his foot. Clearly, if your cleats are too big for your fe… Read More
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2017-11-20 06:33
Section I: IntroIf you are all about playing soccer competitively or recreationally, you know how important it is that you have a great game ball for play. The thing is, buying a quality soc… Read More
2017-11-17 17:30
An astute finisher of great repute, Luis Suarez talent is never a subject of debate. Nevertheless, a new season and a new manager at Barcelona has brought different fortunes for the Uruguaya… Read More
2017-11-17 13:30
Thursday was declared a public holiday in Peru. That goes a long way to attest the extent which the South American nation hugely craved for their first World Cup in almost four decades. Wedn… Read More
2017-11-16 16:50
When he burst into the limelight in 2011, many looked forward to when the Welsh wing wizard would win the Ballon D’or. Six years later, still living under the enormous shadow of Cristi… Read More
2017-11-16 14:13
The North London Derby is upon us and it’s set to be the best one yet. For decades upon decades, the general consensus around the North London Derby has been that Arsenal have always b… Read More
2017-11-15 15:13
For the first time in almost six decades, the Italian flag won’t be flown at the FIFA World Cup. Four-time champions, Italy, failed in their bid to qualify for Russia following a… Read More
2017-11-15 11:22
In the second of their two blockbuster international friendlies, England welcomed the 2014 WC hosts to a packed Wembley Stadium. A Brazil team featuring the likes of Neymar, Gabriel Jesus, P… Read More
2017-11-14 17:00
As World Cup qualification is finally set in concrete, we now have our 32 teams that will be making the ominous trip to Russia next summer. Forget the conditions for a second, the 2018 World… Read More
2017-11-12 18:45
Against Germany, we saw the Gareth Southgate experiment with a robust 3-5-2. This bold tactical choice proved to pay a dividend as the Three Lions held the World Cup winners to a respectable… Read More
2017-11-10 15:03
When you think of Brazilians in English football, Premier League trio Philippe Coutinho, Gabriel Jesus and Willian immediately come to mind. But just a level below, in the Championship, lies… Read More
2017-11-08 17:07
Just six months after Cristiano Ronaldo racked up 25 league goals to propel Real Madrid to the Liga title, the Portuguese hitman seems to have lost his goalscoring touch all of a sudden. Whi… Read More
2017-11-08 15:07
Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be enjoying a dramatic upturn in fortune this season under Nuno Espirito Santo. From narrowly surviving relegation the previous campaign, they currently sit… Read More
2017-11-08 13:30
Italian legend, Andrea Pirlo, Monday, drew the curtain on a glittering career. The archetypal deep-lying playmaker and dead-ball maestro made his decision known at the end of New York City&r&hell…Read More
2017-11-08 12:07
Last week, the nominees for the African footballer of the year award were released. Evident on the list was the name of Chelsea right-wingback, Victor Moses. After a stellar 2016-17 season… Read More
2017-11-07 12:49
On a day billed as Super Sunday, the two most offensively minded teams in the league did battle at the Etihad. Before this game, the league leaders had won 9 out of their 10 league games, se… Read More
2017-11-05 15:23
The Frenchman may have led Real Madrid to successive Champions League titles, but his job is now under increased scrutiny. The fair-weather attitude and performance of the players right now… Read More
2017-11-03 17:17
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City team are currently destroying teams left, right and center. They’re undoubtedly the best team in England now and the Spaniard has also turned them… Read More
2017-11-03 15:13
Real Madrid was a complete mess on Wednesday against Tottenham Hotspur. In one of the most shocking nights in European football, the Champions League holders succumbed to a humiliating 3-1 d… Read More
2017-11-03 14:19
Over the past four seasons, they’ve been too strong for most of their opponents both in the Spanish elite division and in the Champions League. This season, however, the story is a lot… Read More
2017-11-02 16:17
This crazy weekend, Real Madrid left a superabundance of football betting punters red-faced when they lost to Girona in La Liga. The cracks are becoming pronounced for Los Blancos and it&rsq&hell…Read More
2017-10-28 14:20
For Leicester City vice-chairman, Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha, the signing of Claude Puel was a breath of fresh air; he hailed Puel as the “perfect fit”. Regardless, Claude Puel m… Read More
2017-10-26 18:20
Slaven Bilic was given two games to save his job at West Ham; the first being a Carabao Cup fourth-round tie against an in-form Tottenham. Deservedly, the Hammers claimed a hard-fought 3-2 v… Read More
2017-10-26 16:35
Last night we saw Cristiano Ronaldo establish himself at the top of world football again by winning the FIFA #TheBest award for the second year in a row. The FIFA The Best award is the organ… Read More
2017-10-26 14:35
We’re finally getting down to the latter stages of Caraboa Cup. The 4th round of the cup was finalised this week and as we expected, none of the big teams slipped up. Now we await the… Read More
2017-10-26 12:35
Almost every footballer’s dream is to play in the Premier League. For some, however, that dream turned nightmare immediately they stepped foot in the country. Unsuited to the rigorous… Read More
2017-10-25 14:57
After several years of obscurity, financial misdeeds, fans unrest and flattery to deceive, the good times appear to be finally returning to Valencia. We delve deeper into the secrets behind… Read More
2017-10-25 13:00
There’s something about Michy Batshuayi that endears him to everyone. He doesn’t seem too worked up about playing second fiddle to anyone – cool, calm and ever so friendly… Read More
2017-10-24 17:46
So many questions were raised before and after Barcelona completed the signing of Paulinho in the summer. However, the Brazilian seems to be answering his critics with assured performances f… Read More
2017-10-24 16:20
The Premier League is often touted as the best league in the world. Whether that’s due to the quality of football or its’ level of excitement is to be debated, but what do we kno… Read More
2017-10-24 14:20
One of the shock transfers from last summer was that of Leonardo Bonucci to AC Milan from Juventus. An astute no-nonsense centre-half, many believe Milan has made a big steal. However, few m… Read More
2017-10-23 15:31
West Ham and Everton are two modest Premier League clubs having a troubled start to the 2017-18 season. The blame falls on the doorstep of their managers – Slaven Bilic and Ronald Koem… Read More
2017-10-23 12:15
For the first time this season, Everton have dropped into the bottom three of the Premier League. This is Everton’s worst ever start to a Premier League campaign, as they’ve only… Read More
2017-10-21 15:08
During the summer transfer window, Leicester City made Kelechi Iheanacho their record signing; months into his Leicester career, the former Manchester City academy graduate is yet to registe… Read More
2017-10-21 12:08
We’re now officially halfway through the UEFA Europa League group stage and the main contenders for the tournament are finally starting to stamp their authority. There are a number of… Read More
2017-10-20 17:06
Bayern Munich pinned all their hopes on Joshua Kimmich to fill the colossal shoes of the retired Philipp Lahm at the start of the season. Thus far, the 22-year-old has done so seamlessly, al… Read More
2017-10-19 17:46
The 2017/18 Serie A season has kicked off in emphatic fashion. A whopping 226 goals have already been scored in the opening 8 games of the season, showing us all that we’re in for a mo… Read More
2017-10-19 14:46
When Inter Milan squared up against AC Milan in the latest famous Milan derby, the difference was Mauro Icardi. The Inter captain popped up with a superb hat-trick that sank Vincenzo Montell… Read More
2017-10-19 12:45
It’s safe to say that Arsenal are experiencing the most turbulent period in recent memory. The club are in free-fall and nobody knows whether to view them as contenders or pretenders a… Read More
2017-10-18 20:07
Nearly everyone wrote off Besiktas immediately they were drawn alongside RB Leipzig, FC Porto and AS Monaco in the Champions League. But after three games, it is the Black Eagles who sit pre… Read More
2017-10-15 17:25
He publicly came out to deny switching allegiance to his father’s birth-country, but with that country now guaranteed a World Cup berth, has Tammy Abraham done his international career… Read More
2017-10-15 15:25
As the dust settles, the realisation that several world class players will be missing the World Cup is finally starting to settle. Many a big nation has already missed the cut, but more pain… Read More
2017-10-13 14:42
Maturity is all about taking responsibility. It entails getting a job done by any possible means. Alex Iwobi isn’t there, at least not yet, but the signs are auspicious for the Nigeria… Read More
2017-10-13 12:39
Charly Musonda sent a cryptic message to his employers via Instagram. In his message, the youngster bemoaned giving his best, but getting nothing in return. He’s had to delete that pos… Read More
2017-10-12 16:48
Egypt became Africa’s second side, after Nigeria, confirmed of a spot at the 2018 FIFA World Cup following a hard-fought 2-1 win over Congo. We take a look at the Pharaohs’ incre… Read More
2017-10-12 13:48
Now we know approximately half the teams who will be on the plane to Russia next summer. Likewise, those who will follow proceedings from the comfort of their homes. Forget the hypocrisy tha… Read More
2017-10-12 13:10
Jupp Heynckes is back at Bayern Munich and everyone expects some sort of radical changes. But what exactly should the 72-year-old tweak to resurrect the Bavarians’ ailing fortunes? A l… Read More
2017-10-10 12:48
Arguably the best players in the history of football, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have left their mark on football. But with their national teams they both seem to struggle. The bigge… Read More
2017-10-09 20:17
Last weekend, they were looking forward to their first victory in Bulgaria in 85 years; Les Blues were sweating profusely at the Vasil Levski in Bulgaria despite having gone in-front inside… Read More
2017-10-07 18:50
Winning the Premier League is not so much of a herculean task; defending it, however, is a backbreaking challenge. The tag “Premier League Champions” comes with an inexplicable b… Read More
2017-10-07 17:50
Once again, the ecstasy of the FIFA U17 World Cup is upon us. As usual, the brightest prospects will have that once in a lifetime opportunity to peddle their craft to the global audience. Ov… Read More
2017-10-07 17:13
Gradually, the stage is getting set for Russia 2018 World Cup. The stadia are almost ready and the qualifiers are almost wrapped up. Here’s a look at the players who have been in blist… Read More
2017-10-06 16:50
It’s the international break and as you’d expect, there’s that routine buzz about the World Cup. So much that many seem to overlook another showpiece around the corner; the… Read More
2017-10-05 17:56
It’s happened for Chelsea. Their worst fears has become a stark reality. Star striker, Alvaro Morata, will be sidelined for nearly two months! Let’s take a look at what it means… Read More
2017-10-05 15:59
Isco may have been Real Madrid’s star performer against Espanyol at the weekend. Yet, the spotlight was certainly not about the Spaniard but an unusual name in Los Blancos‘… Read More
2017-10-03 15:13
One of the most intimidating goalkeepers in the Premier League is David de Gea. The Spaniard has on numerous occasions proved to be Manchester United’s edge. However, in Ederson Moraes… Read More
2017-10-01 14:22
Roy Hodgson, on Friday, affirmed the worst fears of most Crystal Palace fans; their idol, Christian Benteke, ruled out of action for at least six weeks due to ligament damage. This leaves th… Read More
2017-09-29 18:10
Like anticipated, Bayern Munich eventually parted company with Carlo Ancelotti after the club’s horror show in Paris. But is the Italian tactician wholly to blame for the club’s… Read More
2017-09-29 16:32
When Didier Deschamps revealed his French squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Bulgaria and Belarus, one name that was conspicuously missing was Anthony Martial. Despite Marti… Read More
2017-09-28 19:09
It wasn’t part of the original script. Hence nobody ever envisaged Oumar Niasse, someday, becoming a cult hero at Everton. Well today, that same player, banished to the Finch Farm cold… Read More
2017-09-28 17:00
In the 2012-13 Champions League, Borussia Dortmund were the irresistible team that blew every obstacle apart on their way to reaching the Wembley final. Four years on, the Black and Yellow a… Read More
2017-09-28 15:24
Taking a closer look at the assists and topscorers chart in the Ligue 1, you’d discern that players leading the line aren’t actually French, but foreigners. However a little unde… Read More
2017-09-28 14:08
When a talented player doesn’t get the recognition they deserve, they can often fade into oblivion. Such disrespect can lead to a player’s true value being undermined, and once t… Read More
2017-09-27 18:09
Chelsea has a new poster boy spearheading their attack – a young Spanish international who’s started his Blues career in emphatic fashion. Alvaro Morata is firing from all cylind… Read More
2017-09-27 17:02
Six games, six victories and a staggering 22 goals scored so far. Early days it may seem, but clearly, Napoli has never looked better equipped for the Scudetto. So could this be the year the… Read More
2017-09-27 15:30
With 29 goals to his name last season, Harry Kane was able to win the EPL Golden Boot for the second consecutive year. Despite missing two months through injury, Kane somehow scored back to… Read More
2017-09-27 14:02
When he arrived the Etihad last season, many were of the of opinion that this skinny lad with fluffy hair was overpriced and overhyped. He didn’t do much to dispel the doubters in his… Read More
2017-09-26 20:45
Oumar Niasse was deemed surplus to requirement even before kicking a ball under Ronald Koeman. Almost two years after, the 28-year-old is now the toast of his manager as well as Toffees fans… Read More
2017-09-26 20:37
When you think of Brazilians in the French Ligue 1, Paris Saint-Germain’s superstar trio, Neymar, Thiago Silva and Dani Alves quickly come to mind. But in the south-west lies another… Read More
2017-09-25 16:05
No two players have dominated a generation like Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi have. The two have been neck & neck over the past 10 years as they both yearned to be the best player o… Read More
2017-09-25 14:05
At this juncture, there’s no denying the fact that the Wembley, still, isn’t a hunting ground for Tottenham Hotspur. Five Premier League games in and just one goal scored by man… Read More
2017-09-24 18:30
The Reds started the season in impressive fashion but things have gone from bad to worse since then. Liverpool have hit alarming levels of inconsistency and are now in a precarious free fall… Read More
2017-09-24 17:08
Easily one of the most talented midfielders in Europe. Sharp, fast, skillful and with a remarkable eye for goal, Ilkay Gundogan is a gem in midfield. But this highly-talented midfielder cann… Read More
2017-09-24 16:08
Arsenal started their Europa League campaign in exquisite fashion; convincingly easing past German side, FC Köln. With another tough battle for next season’s Champions League qual… Read More
2017-09-24 14:30
Paulo Dybala – the man, the myth, the legend! Boy he’s really unplayable. Day by day, the diminutive Argentine is becoming to the Serie A what Lionel Messi is to La Liga. Still i… Read More
2017-09-24 14:17
Supporters of La Liga clubs and neutrals alike were treated to some beautiful displays of football this past weekend in the Spanish top flight. Read all about it in our La Liga matchday 4 ro… Read More
2017-09-24 14:15
We take a look at all the results and happenings from the weekend in our Premier League matchday five review. The matchday kicked off on Friday with Bournemouth playing host to newly-promote… Read More
2017-09-24 14:14
Bayern Munich bounced back from their fluke defeat against Hoffenheim with a win over Mainz. Along with all the Bundesliga games of the weekend, here’s the full lo-down of Bayern&rsquo&hell…Read More
2017-09-24 14:13
Napoli went top of the Serie A table, AC Milan bounced back from their recent defeat and Juventus secured a solid victory, all this and more In our Serie A matchday four roundup. After suffe… Read More
2017-09-24 14:06
It’s around that time of the year where Europe’s Golden Boy is recognised. With 25 youngsters vying for the top prize, we find out who rightfully deserves to depose Renato Sanche… Read More
2017-09-15 15:32
A far cry from the man who was constantly being loaned out to get regular playing time, Victor Moses made the right-wingback position his birthright last term under Antonio Conte. But that w… Read More
2017-09-14 15:14
Brazilian youngster, Vinicius Junior, is being heralded as the next big superstar to come out of his country. We find out what’s so special about this 17-year-old that made Real M… Read More
2017-09-14 14:00
Not every top player can excel in La Liga, it takes certain skills and attributes to perform well in Spain’s top league. Take, for example, one of the most respected strikers in the wo… Read More
2017-09-14 13:33
2017/18 Champions League campaign kicked off with some really great games on Tuesday. Wednesday night’s ties were just as good, if not more intriguing than the opening day’s game… Read More
2017-09-14 13:17
Following Frank De Boer sacking, the Dutch tactician has become the first managerial casualty of the season. Fired after just five games, 77 days into his new job; the firing of the former A… Read More
2017-09-12 14:15
This Sunday, Arsenal will make the daunting trip to Stamford Bridge as they face the reigning Premier League Champions in an early top 4 clash. The Blues started the season with a shock defe… Read More
2017-09-12 12:13
The Premier League, as we all know, usually has a surprise or two for us after every international break, matchday 4 was no different as some big teams lost hard, winning streaks came to an… Read More
2017-09-12 11:01
The international break isn’t known for having a huge effect on La Liga teams. The Spanish top-flight tends to return with a familiar feel to it with just a few shock results, if any… Read More
2017-09-11 19:57
He was so phenomenal last season, named Sir Matt Busby Player of the Year for 2016. But a new season has brought new fortunes for Ander Herrera. The Spaniard now finds himself slipping into… Read More
2017-09-11 19:55
The Serie A returned from the International break with a bang, producing 24 goals across all match centres, excluding the tie between Sampdoria and Roma which was postponed due to storms in… Read More
2017-09-11 19:54
The Bundesliga produced some really shocking results this weekend, something that has come to be expected across most European leagues after the international break. Following the return of… Read More
2017-09-08 15:54
Barcelona wonder-kid, Xavi Simons, may only be 14 but is more famous than most professional footballers. We delve deeper into what exactly makes the Dutch prodigy unique, aside from his eye… Read More
2017-09-07 17:43
Some time ago in January, Julian Draxler made a grand switch to Paris Saint-Germain and instantly became a hit. Eight months after, the German now find himself at a crossroad, scrabbling for… Read More
2017-09-07 16:43
September international breaks have always been the odd one. When clubs are sprouting to get into the swing of things, the uninteresting national team football just shows its ugly face. But… Read More
2017-09-07 14:46
Following the insane money they spent in bringing Neymar Junior to Paris, French giant, Paris Saint-Germain is set to be investigated by UEFA for a suspected breach of Financial Fair Play (F… Read More
2017-09-03 19:49
In 2014, Wilfred Bony set the Premier League alight with his tenacity, skill and goalscoring prowess. He ended the year as the most prolific striker in the division and earned himself a lucr… Read More
2017-09-01 18:24
Once heralded as Manchester United’s new golden boy, Ravel Morrison now finds himself striving to salvage his crippling and peripatetic career in the depths of the Mexican League with… Read More
2017-08-31 20:43
Japan became the third country to book a place at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, joining host Russia, Brazil and Iran. A convincing 2-0 victory over Australia in their penultimate Group B clash on… Read More
2017-08-31 20:40
On same day Ousmane Dembele was unveiled at Barcelona, Borussia Dortmund announced his potential replacement – Andriy Yarmolenko. Not the glamour signing many BVB fans may have ho… Read More
2017-08-31 15:09
The long-awaited transfer deadline day is finally here! By 11 pm today, the transfer window slams shut and clubs will have to make do with what they have at least until January. It’s t… Read More
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