Dominik Szoboszlai meets Cristiano Ronaldo again. When history repeats itself, some always have a better story than the primary narrative, and that is the case of Hungary captain Dominik Szoboszlai when his country faced Portugal in a repetition of a fixture played on the same day 16 years prior. The midfielder was among the escorts when his country lost 1-0 to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal in the 2010 World Cup qualifiers at the Ferenc Puskás Stadium, Budapest, meeting his childhood idol for the first time. The star of the show was Cristiano Ronaldo, who was the reigning Ballon d’Or winner and…
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Viktor Gyokeres’s agent, Hasan Cetinkaya, is set to sue Sporting CP president Frederico Varandas, and the striker is ready to testify in favour of his agent, reports Correio da Manha, a media outlet based in Lisbon. The Swedish super agent reportedly lost millions in the deal that took his client to Arsenal in the summer, after waiving around a million of his commissions due to Frederico Varandas’ reluctance to sanction the sale. Gyokeres and Agent to Sue Sporting CP Hasan Cetinkaya, who was forced to make the decision to allow Viktor to complete his move to his preferred club at…
Fans will again get behind the Super Eagles in this month’s World Cup qualifiers, cheering in the hopes that they achieve climax against both Rwanda and South Africa to bolster their chances of reaching the finals — but a big question nobody wants to be asked is if it’ll be much of a surprise should the team fail to secure the much coveted ticket? Since their first-ever FIFA World Cup finals appearance in USA 1994, Nigeria has not missed out in back-to-back tournaments, with their only two absences coming in 2006 and in the most recent edition in 2022. Ahead…
Marc Guehi was on the verge of signing for Liverpool on deadline day of the 2025 summer transfer window, having even said his goodbyes to Crystal Palace fans the previous night, only for the move to collapse at the last minute. Here is an insight on what really happened beyond the headlines as the Chelsea academy alumnus was denied what could be once in a lifetime opportunity. Marc Guehi Saga | What Really Happened? Marc Guehi was on the verge of signing for Liverpool on deadline day of the 2025 summer transfer window, having even said his goodbyes to Crystal…
Liverpool v Arsenal is a Premier League fixture that has come a long way since just over eight years ago, when Arsenal lost 4-0 to Liverpool in Anfield, in one of the early games of the season, which couldn’t be more wrongfully timed as Arsène Wenger endured one of his darkest days at the helm. Less than a decade later, the Gunners no longer carry the tag of fragile pretenders. Under Mikel Arteta, they stand tall as genuine title contenders, turning from bullied to bully in big fixtures. Liverpool, meanwhile, have already lived through their renaissance under Jürgen Klopp. That…
A club that bends to every cry of its fans inevitably ends up dancing to their tune. That is the trap Manchester United and Rúben Amorim have walked into, skipping the process they themselves proposed, and now facing the consequences as the players tagged their future have now turned into outcasts. Under Rúben Amorim, Manchester United’s rebuild plan was meant to signal a turning point, a chance to draw a line under years of stagnation and finally create a team capable of competing with the best. Instead, it has become an illustration of how not to rebuild. By leaning heavily…
Remo Stars kicked off their title defence campaign with a 1-1 draw at their new home, the MKO Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta, against Rivers United — their first time failing to win their opening home game of a season since their return to the top flight in 2021. The secret to their title triumph in the Nigerian Premier League last season was making their Ikenne Stadium a fortress, a pleasure they will be starved of this season as they’ve made the Moshood Abiola Stadium in Abeokuta their temporary home, with construction works ongoing in Ikenne. The defending champions were absolutely…
Eberechi Eze is signing for Arsenal following a late push to hijack the deal from Tottenham Hotspur, who had already sealed an agreement with both Crystal Palace and the player. Wednesday was a mixture of emotions for Arsenal and their fans. The day began with bad news as injuries to key players were confirmed, including a suspected long-term knee issue for Kai Havertz. However, it ended with smiles. Not only are Arsenal signing a very important player in Eberechi Eze, who is returning home to the club more than a decade after being released from their Academy, but they have…
Lucien Agoumé is tipped as the answer to Manchester United’s cry for a defensive midfielder as transfer window’s desperation days loom large. As described by one of his coach, Lucien Agoumé is a player that improve in games, but at 23 in this era, a player is expected to be at their best. And in fairness, the Frenchman has been quite a signing for Sevilla. Manchester United’s search for a new defensive midfielder has been wild, but it is expected to get even wilder with the end of the summer transfer window now approaching. Carlos Baleba of Brighton and Hove…
Panenka | In the high-stakes world of soccer, where moments of brilliance can define legacies, few techniques capture the imagination like the Panenka. This audacious penalty kick, named after Czech footballer Antonín Panenka, is equal parts skill, psychology, and sheer nerve. Since its debut in the 1976 UEFA European Championship final, the Panenka has become a symbol of creativity and confidence, cementing its place in soccer folklore. Let’s dive into the history, execution, and enduring allure of this iconic move and why it continues to captivate fans and players alike. Panenka | The Birth of a Legend The Panenka was…