Spanish teams, most notably Barcelona are known for playing the Tiki-Taka football, which loosely translates to “touch-touch” and refers to the rapid, precise passing style that allows teams to maintain possession for large portions of the match.Barcelona players respect a minute of silence prior the Spanish League football match between FC Barcelona and Granada at the Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona on September 20, 2021. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP) (Photo by LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)The Catalan club thrived playing this pattern over the years, with the help of talented players from La Masia, in the likes of…
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David de Gea was the hero of the day for Manchester United at the Olympic Stadium in London, after the Spaniard saved a penalty in a premier league game for the first time since October 2014, having conceded from all 21 he had faced.Jesse Lingard of Manchester United celebrates scoring his side’s second goal with team mates during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester United at London Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Craig Mercer/MB Media/Getty Images)It was a tough afternoon for Manchester United in London and the only positive to take…
Tottheham Hotspur were comprehensively beaten at home on Sunday by a Chelsea side, who are showing no signs of slowing down any moment, making it 13 points from possible 15 this season.Thiago Silva (second from right) celebrates scoring Chelsea’s first goal during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 19, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)Second half goals from Thiago Silva, N’Golo Kanté and Antonio Rudiger earned Chelsea all three points in another visit to North London this season.Thomas Tuchel side went into the game, having won each of their…
It was another thrilling weekend of football actions in the English top-flight and Liverpool, The Reds that never walk alone continue their unbeaten run to maintain their status as title contenders this season, after a commanding 3-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.Liverpool players celebrate their third goal against Crystal Palace in the Premier league. (Photo by PAUL ELLIS/AFP via Getty Images)Liverpool started the weekend on the back of an impressive come from behind win over AC Milan in the Champions league on Wednesday and it took time before they finally gear into action, against The Eagles who put three with reply past…
The Premier League enters matchday five this weekend and some teams look to build on their success so far while for some, it’s all about getting their season back on track after a slow start to the season.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 11: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United celebrates after scoring their side’s first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and Everton have managed to stay unbeaten after matchday four, and all are tied on ten points.…
The weekend marked the return of club football after players return from their respective countries where they went to take part in the World Cup qualifiers during the international break.MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – SEPTEMBER 11: Cristiano Ronaldo of Manchester United smiles during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Newcastle United at Old Trafford on September 11, 2021 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)A lot were anticipated prior to kickoff of the Premier League games last weekend and after the nine games that have gone down so far in the English top division, here are the top five…
Frenchman Benjamin Mendy will remain in prison till the 24th of January, 2022 when his trial at the court will commence.LONDON, ENGLAND – AUGUST 15: Benjamin Mendy of Manchester City during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on August 15, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty Images)The defender has been charged with two rape counts and one sexual assault against three women with one under the age of 18.Mendy, 27, who was part of the Manchester City team that won the league last season is yet to feature…
Arsenal and Norwich City clash in a mouthwatering Premier league fixture this weekend, as either side could be on the end of an unwanted record, after the full time whistle at the Emirates on Saturday.Daniel Farke (L) congratulates Mikel Arteta at the end of the league match between Arsenal and Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium in London on July 1, 2020. (Photo by Richard Heathcote / POOL / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or ‘live’ services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images…
The English Premier league enters matchday four this weekend as players return from the international duties to continue playing for their respective teams after the halt in club football since last weekend.A general view of the premier league logo before the Premier League match at the Emirates Stadium, London. Picture date: Sunday May 9, 2021. (Photo by Andy Rain/PA Images via Getty Images)We look forward to the top ten exciting things for look forward to when games kickoff in the English too division think weekend.7. Hammers’ form a worry for SaintsWith seven points from possible nine in the league this…
Barcelona manager, Ronald Koeman has released the 25-man list of players that will be representing the five times Champions in the competition this season, for the group phase.BARCELONA, SPAIN – SEPTEMBER 16: Ronald Koeman, Manager of FC Barcelona looks on prior to the pre-season friendly match between FC Barcelona and Girona at Estadi Johan Cruyff on September 16, 2020 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by Pedro Salado/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images)The Catalan will have a lot to get used to in the competition as they will be playing in it without Lionel Messi for the first time in almost two decades.Here is…