Most 14-year-olds daydream about the goal of the weekend in science class. Most 14-year-olds have, at one point or another, at least thought about breaking an XBOX or PlayStation controller in a FIFA-induced fit of rage. Most 14-year-olds do not start their professional football debuts and, in doing so, become a true global sensation. But Freddy […]

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The older, the wiser. With the sudden burst of young talents coming our way who will keep us entertained for the times to come, the question arrives if football is a young man’s game. Young talents are getting into the limelight so much recently, that fans forget about players who have given their entire careers […]

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Manchester City vs Manchester United preview   The fight for the city of Manchester is here again. The list of Manchester Derby iconic moments is a long one and this edition of the game has the potential to be an all-timer. The master meets the protege as Erik ten Hag, who spent his formative years […]

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Perhaps no league lost as many top players as the Eredivisie during the summer transfer window. The Dutch league lost several brilliant prospects such as Lisandro Martinez (signed by Manchester United), Sebastian Haller (signed by Borussia Dortmund), Tyrell Malacia (signed by Manchester United), Ryan Gravenberch (signed by Bayern Munich), Mario Gotze (signed by Eintracht Frankfurt). […]

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The Premier League has been approached regarding a footballing version of Netflix’s hit Formula 1 series Drive to Survive. Premier League clubs were informed about the approach and talks are now set to take place, with Netflix set to try and emulate the success of the motor racing series.

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Being a footballer at the highest level may seem like an easy job, however, it is as intense as it gets. It is 90 minutes of continuous action. It is pressurising, one wrong pass and the crowd can get on you. The opposition fans trying to bring you down. It is extremely difficult to handle […]

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The teenager is a product of the Le Havre youth academy which has produced players such as Paul Pogba, Lassana Diarra, and Riyad Mahrez. And now they have produced this flying fullback who is being touted as a future star. So, who is Sael Kumbedi?

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One city, two teams; the rivalry between Manchester United and Manchester City runs deep. Also, drop right back to the 1970’s, where derbies were ‘frequently bad tempered’. Career-ending injuries such as United’s George Best’s tackle that broke City’s Gary Pardoe’s leg (he nearly lost his leg to the severity of the break). Also, this proves […]

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The Manchester Derby is the one game that has shot up in significance in the last 15 years. Since Manchester City’s takeover which made the Cityzens one of the richest clubs in the world overnight, the two Manchester teams have been on opposite trajectories. In a fixture historically dominated by the rampant Red Devils from […]

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As a competition that traces its roots back to 1930, not many sporting events do trips down memory lane quite like the FIFA World Cup. The history of the World Cup, like history itself, is written by the winners, and you won’t lift the most prestigious trophy in sports without a bonafide goalscorer. So who […]

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When Ethan Nwaneri made his debut for Arsenal at the age of just 15 years and 181 days, setting a Premier League record, the football world took notice. He took over the previous record set by Harvey Elliot when he made his debut at the age of 16. Many young players often get lost in […]

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Before the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, the issue of sale of alcohol was raised. Since Qatar is an Islamic country, the sale of alcohol is heavily restricted. However, one of FIFA World Cup’s official partners is Budweiser, a company which specialises in manufacturing alcoholic beverages especially beer. And this means that the sale […]

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Football is the biggest sport in the world. It is the most played and the most watched sport internationally. It catches the attention of youngsters who want to pursue a dream of becoming a footballer one day. The FIFA World Cup has taken place every four years since its beginning in the year 1930. The […]

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If you compile a list of the best young players in football, Jude Bellingham is sure to rank at the top or near about. The English midfielder has been touted as a generational star and has been the star for Borussia Dortmund. Bellingham also reached a milestone by making his 100th appearance for Dortmund against […]

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From Cristiano Ronaldo to Lionel Messi, both footballing legends have switched clubs in their career. At the time, no matter how surprising it was, even the ever-so-loyal Lionel Messi left Barcelona to join Paris Saint-Germain last season. This just goes to show how important transfers can prove to be in the journey of professional football. […]

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Before the start of the season, Liverpool’s manager Jurgen Klopp said he was happy with his midfield. However, after six matches in the Premier League and two in the Champions League, it is safe to say that view must have changed. The Reds are currently eighth in the league, winning two, drawing three and losing […]

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Ethan Nwaneri of Arsenal became Premier League's youngest ever player after coming on against Brentford aged just 15 years and 181 days. Here's a look at the top 10 youngest players to make an appearance at the big stage and where they are now

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Bayern Munich look worn out and clumsy. After a busy transfer window, signing big names like Matthijs de Ligt, Ryan Gravenberch, Sadio Mane and ​Noussair Mazraoui, the Bavarian giants are yet to get into their usual groove in Bundesliga. But, the Champions of Germany look defeated. There is a crisis going on at the club […]

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After a much disappointing start to the 2022/23 Premier League campaign and the sacking of Champions League-winning head coach Thomas Tuchel, Chelsea appointed Graham Potter to bring The Blues back to winning ways. With Potter still not getting his break as the new Chelsea manager in the Premier League, he has settled in quickly and […]

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If you follow football and always seek young innovative coaches in the game with distinguished vision, the name of Roberto De Zerbi probably comes quite high on the list.  With that, the search for Graham Potter’s successor is over. Brighton & Hove Albion have appointed Roberto De Zerbi as their new head coach on a […]

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If ever a book is written on the greatest coaches in football, Diego Simeone will find a glowing reference. The Argentine has transformed Atletico from a mid-table club to the only team challenging the Barcelona-Real Madrid duopoly. Under his tenure, Atletico have won seven trophies, including two La Liga titles. And apart from being an incredible […]

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