The Ballon d’Or has always been a major talking point in the world of football, especially when they tied the award with FIFA to make it the ‘official’ best player of the year award. For a decade straight, though, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo shared the award before Luka Modric broke their streak after his incredible run in the 2018 …
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Casemiro saves Man United with impressive goal-line clearance
Man United lead Newcastle 1-0 at halftime in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford but it could have been 1-1 if it wasn’t for Casemiro. The Manchester club took the lead in the match with 31 minutes on the clock through Kobbie Mainoo and have just edged the half. However, Newcastle have had chances and the closest they came …
Read More »United eye familiar face, newcomer to EPL to replace Ten Hag
The possibility of Erik ten Hag losing his Manchester United job this summer is not new. Keeping the Dutch manager for his last year on the job seems quite improbable. United may not make it to Europe this season, thus it’s more probable that they will fire him after a dismal season. Even if injuries haven’t helped, the ex-Ajax coach …
Read More »Kieran Trippier error allows Kobbie Mainoo to give Man United lead
Man United have taken the lead in their huge Premier League match with Newcastle courtesy of a goal from 19-year-old Kobbie Mainoo. The Manchester club need to beat the Magpies to keep their European hopes alive and have been the better of the two teams so far in the first half. United took the lead just after the half-hour mark …
Read More »What are the Euro 2024 dates?
As Euro 2024 approaches, all eyes are on Germany, the sole host for this year’s event. Anticipation is high for what promises to be one of the largest and most thrilling European Championships yet. This upcoming championship marks the 17th iteration of the European Championship, with powerhouses Spain and Germany winning the title three times each. Italy emerged victorious in …
Read More »Premier League clubs to vote to ban VAR from 2024/25 season
Premier League teams will soon vote on a ban on the use of a Video Assistant Referee, or VAR, ahead of the 2024/25 season. According to reporter , English top-flight officials are unified in believing that abolishing VAR will not benefit the league. Conversely, they believe the move would only create more incorrect calls throughout the season. Nevertheless, teams have …
Read More »FIFA introduces Women’s Club World Cup as new calendar swells
FIFA officially announced a Women’s Club World Cup will happen for the first time in early 2026. The decision was made regarding the tournament at an annual meeting on Wednesday. The FIFA Council gathered ahead of the 74th FIFA Congress in Thailand to discuss a wide range of topics. A majority of the meetings, however, surrounded the future of women’s …
Read More »Marcus Rashford reacts to heckling Man United fan
Marcus Rashford was involved in a minor incident with a Man United fan ahead of the Manchester club’s clash with Newcastle on Wednesday night. Footage has emerged of the England star receiving abuse from a so-called Man United fan during his warm-up for the Newcastle match and the 26-year-old seems to have reacted to whatever was said. The clip shows …
Read More »The New York Giants will premier in Hard Knocks’ Offseason series
Hard Knocks is an exclusive behind-the-scenes look into life in the NFL. The award-winning show has been around since 2001 and it’s a favorite of NFL fanatics. For the first time in franchise history, the New York Giants will be making their Hard Knocks debut. However, they will be premiering the first-ever edition of Hard Knocks offseason coverage. Fitting for …
Read More »Italy squad for Euro 2024: Who should be in the starting lineup
It’s always challenging to make a prediction on the Italy squad, especially with the Euro 2024 tournament around the corner The Italian national soccer team has created a dilemma due to its recent struggles in World Cup qualifying. However, the team was successful in Euro tournaments, where it is the reigning champions. Nevertheless, they redeemed themselves at Euro 2020 following its …
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