The biggest contest in the world of football, the world prepare for the first Clasico of the season in a rather unusual scenario as the team sheet of both clubs entail far-fetch names while most of the known personnels have moved on.Barcelona and Real Madrid meet in the Clasico for the first time in 2021-22 season/ Visionhaus/Getty ImagesBoth Real Madrid and Barcelona have been graced by great players in the past and in most recent times. The Spanish giants are known to parade big name players, arguably the best in the game represent the two club.They are the dream club…
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While the current atmosphere around Arsenal off the pitch is the best for a club to grow and improve, Mikel Arteta’s performance this season has not been the best the club can get.Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta. (Photo by Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)The club is fasting losing her DNA under the Spaniard. Fast disappearing from memories are the times when even when losing in a game, Arsenal still dominate the possession and dictate the play in entertaining fashion.Nowadays, the Arsenal you see are ten players chasing down opposition and struggle to complete four to five passes when they eventually have the ball…
Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel in a recent interview has confirmed Chelsea are interested in the Norwegian international and there could be a new development in the coming weeks.Erlin Haaland of Borussia Dortmund.(Aug. 26, 2021 – Source: Lukas Schulze/Getty Images Europe)The German told BILD: “We have talked about Haaland a couple of times here at Chelsea. It looked unrealistic. Of course we talk about regularly about him”.Haaland has never look back since bursting onto the scene with Salzburg before moving to Dortmund. Got to Germany and still playing at the very top of his game. Only a few striker are capable…
Almost a year ago, Chelsea would not bat an eyelid before sanctioning the release of Antonio Rudiger if he had pressed the matter of which himself and the club are yet to reach an agreement.Chelsea defender, Antonio Rudiger. (Photo by Visionhaus/Getty Images)The 28year old German is in talks with the club over a new agreement on his current contract which runs out at the end of the current season but are yet to finalize an agreement with him.Reports suggests Rudiger, who is reported to be currently on £130,000-per-week wants his wage increased to £200,000 while Chelsea are offering £140,000 as…
Playmakers are probably the most entertaining players in football. They are also more decisive in games with their delicate passing, setting up the ball on a platter for the goal scorers.Dimitri Payet of Marseille (Photo by John Berry/Getty Images)Even on their bad days, they can dictate the complex of a whole game with just one of their moment of class. In appreciation of their genius, we take a look at the top five Creator in Chief in top five leagues since the start of the 2017-18 season.5. Alejandro ‘Papu’ Gomez – 348 chances createdThe Argentine is not one of the…
The UEFA Champions League returns this week and teams prepare for double-headers which will subsequently decide their fate in the Europe top club competition this season between this week and a fortnight.The Champions League Trophy stands on display during the UEFA Champions League football group stage draw ceremony in Monaco on August 29, 2019. (Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP) (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP via Getty Images)We take a look at the deciding factors that might give certain teams the edge over their rivals.Group AEasily one of the two toughest groups in the Champions League this season. The…
Despite the news circulating that Ole Gunnar Solskjær has the backing of the club’s hierarchy, it is almost inevitable that they are already on the lookout for a possible replacement for the Norwegian.Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacts during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Manchester United at The King Power Stadium on October 16, 2021 in Leicester, England.(Oct. 15, 2021 – Source: Getty Images Europe)Four defeats in the last seven games, the situation is getting worse week in and out. For a manager with no significant achievement prior to his appointment, it is a no brainer to think the…
Roberto Firmino, Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mané were the stars of the show as Jurgen Klopp’s side thrashed Watford at Vicarage Road in the first game of Claudio Ranieri since return to the Premier League.Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino (left) celebrates scoring their side’s second goal of the game during the Premier League match at Vicarage Road, Watford. Picture date: Saturday October 16, 2021. (Photo by Tess Derry/PA Images via Getty Images)A Roberto Firmino hat-trick, added to Sadio Mané’s milestone opener and Mohammed Salah record equalling goal helped Liverpool to a 5-0 win over Premier League newcomers, Watford as the get the…
Roma coach Jose Mourinho has developed interest in unsettled Barcelona star and a move to Serie A could be on the cards for the player, whose chances of getting into the Barcelona team has been hampered by the emergency of Pablo Gavi.Jose Mourinho celebrates as Tottenham Hotspur’s English striker Harry Kane (unseen) scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League Group B football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Olympiakos at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in north London, on November 26, 2019. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP) (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)Riqui Puig, who was promoted…
The current Everton manager has enjoyed a good start to life at the other side of Merseyside, seeing his side to the top five on the log after the completion of Matchday seven.Rafael Benitez manager of Everton prior the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Queens Park Rangers and Everton at Loftus Road on September 21, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)Benitez, who was in charge at the Saint James Park between 2016 to 2019 has been tipped for a return to the club after the completion of the Saudi-led takeover.Responding to question if Everton should be…