The most common speculations over the past few weeks has been the mixture of football and politics. Hence, we take a look at the sanctions placed on Russia by some of the most influential football governing bodies.FIFA and UEFA logos displayed on phone screens and Russian flag displayed on a phone screen are seen in this multiple exposure illustration photo taken in Krakow, Poland on February 28, 2022. (Photo illustration by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)The suspension means that, barring an unlikely change of course in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the country will not be able to face Poland in…
Author: Kehinde-Hassan Afolabi
Thomas Tuchel is the Current Chelsea football club manager claimed by many is the most successful manager in the last one year due to the instant success he has enjoyed with Chelsea, rejuvenating what was a dying team under Frank Lampard.Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe celebrates after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at St. James Park on February 13, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images) Edward John Frank Howe, an English professional football manager and former player, who is currently the head coach of Premier League club Newcastle United. Howe…
It has gone beyond just speculations, the plan to lay off the mantle of power by the owner of one of the most successful football club in the English premier league, by it’s owner Roman Abrahamovic.Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich looks on during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Sunderland at Stamford Bridge on May 21, 2017 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Brunskill Ltd/Getty Images)Abrahamovic, a Russian billionaire who took over the club in the year 2003 has during his administration moved the club into the elite sphere and enjoyed great success accompanied with trophies across England, Europe and…
How a star studded side of elite players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba, Bruno Fernandes, Raphael Varane and the likes have to beg for wins week in and out against lackluster sides has become a puzzle for millions of united fans around the world.Ralf Rangnick the manager of Manchester United looks on during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on March 06, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey – Danehouse/Getty Images)Who could havw imagined this as at the beginning of the season, Manchester United are regarded as title contenders, but have…
Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing former Barcelona target Patrik Schick from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer.Patrik Schick of Bayer Leverkusen celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Bundesliga match between 1. FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Opel Arena on February 18, 2022 in Mainz, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images)The Czech international has been in incredible form this season and Mikel Arteta has identified him as Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s long-term replacement.According to Jeunes Footeaux , Schick’s performances this season has prompted Mikel Arteta to try and pursue him in the summer. The Roma and Sampdoria striker…
The draws against Chelsea, Manchester City, Brentford and Brighton have really highlighted the loop in an almost perfect Liverpool side. A team that parades some of the best players per position compared to other teams have recorded two loses so far this season.Thiago Alcantara and Naby Keita of Liverpool (Photo by Angel Martinez/Getty Images)The aforementioned games highlighted their shortcomings in game management that has often hampered the Reds this season and go some way to explaining why they are now six points behind the moneybags, Manchester City at the top of the Premier League table, who doesn’t look to drop…
Romelu Lukaku Bolingoli, after a failed move to Manchester United made him left the Premier League for Inter, the Belgian return to the English top-flight with Chelsea last summer and it so far is slowly becoming a déjà vu of his stint at United.Romelu Lukaku of Chelsea holds his number 9 shirt after a training session at Stamford Bridge on August 18, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Darren Walsh/Chelsea FC via Getty Images)Before his return to Chelsea in the summer from Italian club Inter for a fee of £97.5 million, he had netted 64 goals in 95 appearances, reached…
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku arrived in the last summer with the aim of solving the goals coring problems at Chelsea on the back of a stellar season with Inter, with saw them dethrone Juventus of the Scudetto and the striker winning the Serie A Player of the season.Coach Thomas Tuchel has words with Romelu Lukaku during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion at Stamford Bridge on December 29, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Robin Jones/Getty Images)However, it has been a disappointing first season as his goal scoring records hasn’t justified his move having scored…
PSG Paris Saint-Germain have returned for Manchester United star Marcus Rashford as the potential Kylian Mbappé replacement after the England star admits he is considering his future due to limited play time at current club. Kylian Mbappe of Paris Saint Germain celebrates after scoring his team’s first goalduring the Ligue 1 Uber Eats match between Paris Saint Germain and AS Saint-Etienne at Parc des Princes on February 26, 2022 in Paris, France. (Photo by Tnani Badreddine/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)Manchester United have endured a torrid season and the impact is taking it’s toll on the players, individually and collectively.Rashford, 24, who returned…
Manchester City came out on top in the derby by four goals to one. But is anyone really expecting a different outcome ? If there is anyone with the thought, it is obvious it will come as a shock to such person if it came to pass. Even if it is United that emerged victorious, would that mean they are better than their City rivals ?Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof, Harry Maguire, Manchester City’s Bernardo Silva and Manchester United’s Scott McTominay (left-right) in action during the Premier League match at the Etihad Stadium, Manchester. Picture date: Sunday March 6, 2022. (Photo…