Retired former Almeria Midfielder Fabian Vargas has revealed Lionel Messi’s classic act back in 2010, when his side suffered an humiliating 8-0 loss to Barcelona, in a LaLiga match.Fabian Vargas tackled Lionel Messi in a LaLiga match in 2011. AFP PHOTO/ LLUIS GENE (Photo credit should read LLUIS GENE/AFP via Getty Images)Speaking in an interview, the 41 years old said; “In 2010, I was playing for Almeria and we went to face Barça. Before the match, my friends called me to ask for my jersey so they could auction it and raise money for the victims of the floods which…
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Despite his poor display last season, many will believe it is just a difficult phase and will expect the Arsenal captain to find his scoring boots when the new season gets underway.Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang look dejected in a Premier League fixture. Photo by James Williamson – AMA/Getty ImagesIt however appears that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang might have passed his glorious days after his lethargic and unimproved performances saw him finish the preseason campaign without having scored a goal.The Gabonnese started all six of Arsenal’s pre-season games and failed to register a goal, as the Gunners endured a below par preparation for the new…
Having them cheap does not mean they are not good enough, you are only blessed to have what others spend fortunes looking for, for free. This is the case of Arsenal with Emile Smith Rowe.Emile Smith Rowe has signed a new five years contract with Arsenal. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Sporf.After struggling for creativity since the departure of some of their best Creator in Chief, and how things had transpired between the last one at the club, Mesut Özil, Arsenal’s longing was eased with the emergence of Emile Smith Rowe.The 20-year-old first came into the limelight in Unai Emery’s first season…
Jadon Sancho finally gets his anticipated move or let’s put it Manchester United finally get their man. For Borussia Dortmund, it is another good business as usual for a player they bought for less than £10m in the summer of 2017.Manchester United have finally agreed with Dortmund for Jadon Sancho. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Carol Radull Though, Maybe United might feel they would have had better luck last season, had Sancho be in their squad but in the same vein, they should know, he might have had issues given how slow he started last season with the German club, and for…
Arsenal finished outside the an European places for the first time in 25 years last season and it is not getting any better ahead of the next season after a 2-1 loss to Scottish side, Hibernian, in the opening game of their pre-season.Hibernian players celebrate Martin Boyle’s opener vs. Arsenal. Photo Credits: Twitter/ SquawkaStarting the likes of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Mohamed Elneny, William, Sead Kolasinac Pablo Mari, Cédric Soares and others, that should even be a fair enough starting eleven for a Premier League game.However, inability to convert clear-cut chances cost them again as they were presented a great opportunity to…
It has been long coming for Lionel Messi with the Argentina National Team, after series of heartbreaks on the international stage, Copa America 2020 finally produces gold, a deserved one, which he will forever relish, and finally makes him feel relevant in the history books of his nation.Lionel Messi lifts the Copa America title with Argentina. Photo Credits: Facebook/ Ben HaywardSince their 2-1 win over Mexico in the final of the 1993 Copa America, Argentina have reached five finals in major tournaments, four Copa America, one FIFA World Cup, without a win in any until in their six final, and…
Italy meet England in the final of the European Championship 2020 after both side had survived all the hurdles on their way to the final two.Italy and England meet for the glory of European Nations Cup at Wembley. Photo Credits: Facebook/ UEFA EURO 2020But on Sunday, there will be only one winner in Wembley and we take a preview into the forthcoming Euro climax, as Gareth Southgate faces off against Roberto Mancini.It promises to be a even contest as it is difficult to separate both sides even on papers. However, Italy have endured a more difficult road to the final,…
Even after his performance for a below par Arsenal side last season, which saw the 19year old named Player of the Season for the North Londoners, not many will see Bukayo Saka in the England squad for the Euros, given the crop of talents currently on show for them.Bukayo Saka is repaying Gareth Southgate faith in him with good performances. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Goal.It appeared a shock to many, when he was selected by manager Gareth Southgate, while many questioned his selection, after the England manager forgo the likes of Jesse Lingard, who has been simply sensational since the turn…
England reached their first ever European Championship final yesterday with a 2-1 come from behind win after extra time over Denmark to set up a final clash with Italy, who beat Spain on penalties to progressed to the final, on Tuesday.Harry Kane and England celebrate what proved the winner over Denmark. Photo Credits: Facebook/ UEFA EURO 2020It will be England against Spain in the final of this edition of the European Championship, after both sides see off their respective opponents to set up a final meeting on Sunday.Spain and Italy went head to head in the first semi final on…
Italy’s elimination of Belgium may have proven the only shocking result of the quarter finals as Denmark and Spain edge out Czech Republic and Switzerland respectively, while England ran riot in a 4-0 win, over Ukraine.Italy celebrate their progression into the semi finals after win over Belgium. Photo Credits: Twitter/ Nazionale ItalianaSpain and Switzerland went head to head for a place in the last four on Friday, but it was Luis Enrique’s side that progressed after a shootout win in Saint Petersburg.A Denis Zakaria’s own goal in the eighth minute, the tenth of this summer’s European Championship, taking it’s total…