On Tuesday night, Bodø/Glimt completed the double over Inter to reach the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, an achievement that saw them achieve a host of European pedigree which had been far-fetched for a side outside of the top five leagues. From becoming the northernmost club to reach the round of 16 to extending their impeccable giant-killing record, we take a look at some of the milestones that fell in the wake of Kjetil Knutsen’s charges. 5 incredible Bodø/Glimt feat after Inter win 1. Extended giant-killing feat Before kickoff on the night, the Norwegian side has won…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Why always Vinicius Jr. campaign exposed? Since Vinicius Jr. accused Benfica’s Gianluca Prestianni of racial abuse during their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night, there has been a host of narratives, especially with the involvement of Kylian Mbappé. The widespread publicity surrounding the doubts about Vinícius Jr.’s claims and Kylian Mbappé’s testimony is not just an attack on the players; whether or not the public realizes this, it is a tactical method of silencing future victims. If global superstars can be taunted and doubted this relentlessly, one can only imagine the ordeal a random player would face when their…
After a week where discussion was centered around Racism following the Champions League incident, perpetrators took it to different level in the Premier League weekend as four players were subjected to online abuse. Four Premier League stars targeted in racial abuse Wesley Fofana was the first to report racial abuse this weekend, following his red card in Chelsea home draw against Burnley, which saw them miss the chance to close the gap on third place Aston Villa. The Frenchman was shown a second yellow card for a bad tackle on James Ward-Prowse 18 minutes from time, reducing Chelsea to 10…
Bodo/Glimt became only the fourth team in Champions League history to win three consecutive matches against teams that have been finalists before, after their surprise 3-1 victory over Inter in their elimination playoff first-leg on Wednesday. The Norwegian side, on the brink of league phase exit after picking up just two points in their opening five games, but have miraculously turned around their campaign, after seven points in a difficult final three fixtures. Although their progress into the knockout rounds came as a surprise given how they positioned before the turn of the year, it is not as shocking to…
As Eric Chelle presents a rigorous 19-point demand for a contract extension, the NFF faces a critical dilemma between financing an expensive technical overhaul and risking the stability of a Super Eagles side finally showing signs of life. The corridors of the Glass House in Abuja are no strangers to drama, but the latest script submitted by Eric Sekou Chelle is particularly bold. The Franco-Malian tactician has presented a 19-point manifesto outlining his continued tenure as Super Eagles head coach, which includes provisions such as an armored SUV, 24-hour power supply, and a monthly salary of $130,000. For a federation…
Bukayo Saka has signed a new landmark Arsenal contract, making him the club’s highest earner with £ 300,000, and the English winger has to do more to get the club over the line in their quest for a first league title in over a decade. Clearly the biggest talent in the club’s attack, the 24-year-old hasn’t really gotten into his groove this season, having just seven goal contributions to show for his over 20 league appearances, despite the club’s heavy investment to upgrade his surroundings during the summer. Saka has come a long way to become the most popular figure…
An idle Mudryk has become the devil’s workshop. Suspended Chelsea star Mykhaylo Mudryk can not stay away from the headlines for the wrong reasons, as he recently earned himself another ban following historical insult during a Counter-Strike 2 match. The Ukrainian, who is currently serving a long-term football ban after failing a doping test in 2024, has been involved in a couple of controversies, and it appears he has no plans of staying off it while he is away. An idle Mudryk has become the devil’s workshop While sidelined from playing football, Mudryk has frequently turned to gaming to pass…
Kalulu Rule is coming… Change happens for a reason, and maybe, just because of an injustice suffered, Pierre Kalulu’s name will forever be engraved in football as a hero, while Bastoni remains on the receiving end of the narrative, especially whenever the Kalulu Rule comes to mind. The derby d’Italia, known for producing classics in recent times yet again delivered another masterclass, but garnered neither praises nor poise this time, as Alessandro Bastoni’s anti-sportmanship act that got Pierre Kalulu sent off dominated in the aftermath. Inter secured a massive victory in their bid to win the Scudetto this season but…
Michael Carrick made it four straight wins to the start of his second stint as Manchester United’s interim coach with a 2-0 victory over Spurs closing the gap with second-place Manchester City to three, before falling short in the draw at West Ham. The former midfielder also impressed in his first spell with the club in late 2021, where he won two of the games overseen and managed to remain unbeaten against managers like Unai Emery’s Villarreal, Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea, and Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal. However, the club chose not to trust him going forward, and appointed Ralph Rangnick as the…
Asserting dominance or taking over | City vs. Arsenal Carabao Cup final City and Arsenal will battle it out in the Carabao Cup final for 2026 after securing their places in the Wembley showdown, slated for March, by getting the better of Newcastle United and Chelsea, respectively, in the two-legged semi-finals. The two teams, also currently locked in the race for the Premier League title, are at different stages in their respective projects, with Pep Guardiola already approaching the end of his City era, while Mikel Arteta’s process is just peaking. The battle between the two has come a long…