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10 Footballers Who Didn't Live Up To The Hype This SeasonHyping up a player is always a dangerous thing, because if that player didn’t live up to the hype, trust me, you are not ready for the backfire.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Roberto FirminoIt was a heart-wrenching moment when the time came for Roberto Firmino to bid a sad farewell to his devoted fans at Anfield. His growth and transformation into an indispensable pillar of the Liverpool squad, instrumental in their conquests of both the Premier League and the Champions League under the visionary leadership of Jurgen Klopp, have been awe-inspiring.But there are 10 lesser-known facts about Firmino that even hardcore fans don’t know.
10 Incidents That Will Make You Love Haaland Even More
Haaland might look scary, but he is actually a very sweet guy. Yes, he is built like a Viking and plays football like a creature from outer space, but he’s actually an easy-going and very adorable fella.To know him is to love him, but if you think you love him, here are 11 incidents that will make you love Haaland even more.Where do we even start?
10 Injury-Prone Footballers Who Could Have Had Much Better CareersWe all know that injuries are an occupational hazard for footballers, but for some, they can be a tragic obstacle that stands in the way of greatness. From shattered dreams to lost potential, join us as we delve into 10 Footballers whose potential was derailed by devastating injuries.
10 Footballers Who Deserve Big Transfer Moves
In the constantly evolving landscape of modern football, transfer moves can make or break a player's career. While some footballers have already established themselves as household names at top clubs, others are still awaiting their breakthrough moment.Analyzing the performance metrics and potential of several players, we think that these footballers deserve big transfer moves.
10 Football Transfers That Angered The Fans
Losing your best player is bad enough, but losing him to a rival club? Absolutely nothing can compare to that. A transfer like that will have you turning on your favorite player so quickly and feeling levels of anger you have never felt before.But what’s the point of imagining when we have seen these things happen so many times before? Here are 10 transfers that really angered fans.
10 Mistakes That Defined Your Football Club’s SeasonIt has been a really long season, and at this point, while some clubs are still chasing silverware, some have already resigned to their fate and written off the season. Some of these clubs know exactly where they got it wrong, while some others are yet to figure that out.Well, whether they know it or not, we’re bringing it to you right now. Here are 10 mistakes that defined your club’s season.
10 Footballers Who Fell Off In Their Prime
From hero to zero, these footballers were once at the top of their game but fell off in a spectacular fashion. Some retired early, some moved to obscure leagues, and some just couldn't keep up with the pace of the game. Let's take a look at some of the biggest superstar footballers who fell off in their prime.
5 Instances When Managers Copied Each Other’s Tactics
As the popular saying goes, there’s nothing new under the sun. And it’s the same in the world of football, there’s hardly ever anything new. From skills to celebrations to tactics. It’s either an evolution or just a straight up imitation.Of course, we all know enough about copied skills and celebrations, so today, we want to look at 5 instances when managers copied each other’s tactics.
Why Do Footballers Avoid Getting Married?
Love is in the air, but commitment is on the bench. Many footballers seem to be scoring on the field, but dodging the wedding aisle with their significant others. So, why are these top athletes avoiding the ultimate goal of marriage? Let's find out!
10 Things You Didn't Know About Kieran TrippierKieran Trippier is definitely a household name in football, and particularly in the Premier League. The 32-year-old finally made his return to the English top flight in 2022 after 2 and a half years away in Spain.Anyway, we want to really get to know the veteran right-back today. So, here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Kieran Trippier.
How Coca-Cola Hijacked Football
Coca-Cola claims that their name is the second most understood term globally, behind only “okay”. It’s hard to ascertain how true that is, but one thing is certain, Coca-Cola is one of the biggest, most valuable, and most recognizable brands on planet earth. And it has been for years, too.
Since the first glass of Coca-Cola was sold on the 8th of May, 1886 up until this day, Coca-Cola has built such a colossal brand that’s really difficult to compete with.
One can attribute this immense global success to a lot of things even down to cocaine which was once added to every bottle of coke. People insist that the drink is heavily addictive and that’s why it’s had such a hold on millions of people through the years.
But nah, it’s surely not just that. I mean, first of all, cocaine has not been added to Coca-Cola for about a hundred years now, but it’s still one of the biggest brands in the world. Let’s face it, the simple reason is the company’s unrivaled marketing strategies.
Coca-Cola are geniuses when it comes to marketing. The reason they’re such a recognizable brand today is because they’re affiliated with the biggest and most recognizable phenomena on the globe.
Coca-Cola has huge affiliations with music, sports, fashion, and even religious holidays. You’ll see the logo at the biggest festivals, the Olympics, the World Cup, and you even relate it heavily with Christmas. Look at what they did with Santa Claus, for example. Till today, Coca-Cola is still credited with popularizing the image of Santa as an old man in a red and white suit.
The brand is associated with the things that bring the most joy and happiness to people, and that’s exactly how they engrave the brand in millions of memories and remain unforgettable.
And yeah, we mentioned sports. Coca-Cola’s presence in the world of sports is huge and has existed for a really long time.
10 Football Clubs Founded By ReligionsWho says faith and football don’t mix? Religious bodies have been some of the biggest supporters, sponsors, and even founders of the sport from time immemorial. You may not know it, but many of the clubs you support today were founded by religious bodies. Want to find out what clubs fall into this category? Come along as we look at 10 football clubs founded by religious bodies.
5 Biggest Title Collapses In Premier League HistoryArsenal have been top of the Premier League table for almost all of the season, but then, the calendar flips to April, and it looks like the North London club is intent on throwing away the league title which was pretty much in their hands for the longest.3 straight draws coming against 1 mid-table club and 2 relegation-threatened clubs. In two of those games, Arsenal bottled a 2-goal lead, and in the other game, they needed a last-minute miracle to secure a draw against the team rooted to the bottom of the table.Hm. We don’t know about you, but this is looking like a recipe for one of the biggest title collapses in recent history. But if Arsenal indeed bottle, would it be the biggest collapse in history? We’ll leave that to you to decide. Here are the 5 biggest title collapses in Premier League history.
Number One Transfer Your Club Needs To Make This Summer
Every football fan knows the thrill of a new signing. The anticipation, excitement, and hope a new player can bring to a club are unparalleled. Throughout history, there have been countless examples of clubs that have risen from the ashes of underperformance to achieve greatness, thanks to a single, game-changing transfer. So, if your beloved club is currently struggling, fear not!
These could be the Number One Transfer your club needs to make in the summer.
How Would Lionel Messi Fit Into Xavi's Barcelona?So, it is true then. Messi Potter might come back to the Barcelona School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. And with his PSG contract expiring, we might see him flaunting with his Nimbus 2000. But how would Messi fit into Xavi’s tactical formation? We have done some work and here are the possibilities.
Did you bring the cavalry?
Sure as hell, footballers know what kind of cavalry to bring to private parties and Ballon d'Or functions.
So, we thought why not share with you crazy expensive things that footballers own?
Sara Duque is one of the hottest women in the world of football right now. And we’re not talking just physical appearance here, you know. She’s really a hot property all round. She’s young, a lawyer, has a degree in sports psychology, she speaks 6 different languages, and on top of all of that, she looks like that? Definitely hot stuff! And without any further explanation, you can surely see why she makes wifes and girlfriends of football players uncomfortable.
But who really is she and what’s the tea? Well guys, that’s exactly what we’re here to tell you.
Football and celebrations go hand in hand. Footballers can’t live without celebrating on and off the pitch, and sometimes they end up getting pretty wasted. Let's take a look at some of the stupidest things footballers have done while drunk.
Working with Cristiano Ronaldo is definitely a dream for many people around the world. He is an absolute legend, he is generous, and he just seems like a really sweet guy in general. Who wouldn’t want to be a part of his staff?
But while being an employee of the GOAT seems like a once in a lifetime opportunity that anybody would grab in a flash, the big question is, would you be willing to sign this strange agreement that Cristiano Ronaldo makes all his employees sign before coming to work with him?
The topic of mental health will always be a serious topic, and even some of your favorite footballers have had to struggle with such issues. Some fight their battles in private, while some go public with their struggles to help strengthen the next person. Whatever route they decide to go, one thing is certain, they’re all very brave.
Football players are some of the most sought-after men in the entire world. They’re wealthy, famous, powerful, have great bodies, and are usually good-looking. No wonder you have all sorts of women thirsting over them every now and then.
Of course, we don’t know what goes on in private with these players, but we definitely see what happens in public, and those are the ones we want to talk about in this video today.
Here are 5 incidents when footballers were hit on in public.
Incidents Where Footballers Showed Zero Sportsmanship
We all love football because it’s a beautiful game, but sometimes, when players choose to be unsportsmanlike, that beauty gets exchanged for drama. Let’s now take a look at 20 incidents where footballers showed 0 sportsmanship.
Incidents When Footballers Have Been Attacked By Fans On The Pitch
Football brings people together, but unfortunately, hooliganism is a dark side of the game. There are times when emotions can run high and turn into dangerous and violent behavior. From kicking the goalkeeper to throwing a metal rod on the field, here are some major incidents when angry and unruly fans have attacked footballers on the pitch.
10 Footballers Who Don't Look Their Age
Some footballers seem to defy the effects of aging and look like Brad Pitt or Tom Cruiz, even as they get older. While others seem like Great Grandpa in their teenage. And this makes it difficult for the fans who question them and ask for their official identification documents.
Here are 10 footballers who don't look their age
10 Most Humiliating Defeats In Premier League
There are two kinds of defeats in football. One where you can hold your head up high and say “I gave it my all.” Then there’s a humiliating defeat, a defeat where you are completely destroyed and you end up asking yourself “What the hell happened?” We are sure that the latter was voiced by many Premier League teams. Here are the 10 most humiliating defeats in the Premier League.
10 Footballers Who Got Involved In Horrible Car Crashes
Footballers are often seen driving their expensive cars. But sometimes they can’t control their speed. Well, not the speed on the field. But on the road. And this can lead to horrible accidents. There are some instances when a seatbelt saved the legendary Premier League striker, while on another occasion a footballer was involved in so many car crashes that he gave headaches to insurance companies. The list also involves a Brazilian star who was in a near-fatal car crash when he was an infant. So, without further wait, here are 10 Footballers who were involved in terrible car crashes.
10 Most Disrespectful Celebrations In Football
Football, like any other sport, is meant to be a source of entertainment and a way to bring people together. However, sometimes celebrations can cross the line and become disrespectful to the opposing team, their fans, or the sport itself. From pulling down your pants and showing the middle finger to triggering pitch invasion and forcing the ref to do a chicken dance, here are the 10 most disrespectful celebrations in football.
6 Craziest Rules In Football To Wrap Your Head Around
Football is a crazy sport, and some of the things that make it really crazy are the rules that govern the game. Most of the rules you know are cool and normal, but there are some really crazy ones that you may not know about. And those are the ones we’re here for today.
Here are 6 craziest rules in football that you will find extremely difficult to wrap your head around.
10 Epic Speeches That Changed Football Matches
Football matches are often accompanied by dramatic moments that can swing the balance of the game in favor of one team or the other. One such moment that can turn a game around is a rousing speech by the coach or captain that inspires their players to give their best performance. From Mourinho’s halftime fiery speech against City and Messi’s words before Copa America final to Zidane’s Pep talk, here are 10 epic speeches that changed a football match.
What Will Life Look Like For Cristiano Ronaldo After Football?
There are few things harder for a top professional athlete than letting the game they love go. Look no further than Tom Brady in the NFL who spent more years playing there than not. It is no different with football as we can see with the likes of Ibrahimovic, Ronaldo and even Messi. Walking away, for players like these, is never easy.
Cristiano Ronaldo is currently living his best life in Saudi Arabia, he has found his goal scoring touch once again and is the highest paid athlete in the world by quite a distance. He seems nowhere near retirement but even he will have to hang it up at some point. Question is, what will he do after retirement? Well, we have a couple of answers.
Who Threatened Lionel Messi And Left A Scary Note?
It’s nearly unbelievable to think that there’s anybody in the world that wants Lionel Messi dead, especially in Argentina, but sadly, it seems like some people might, because the message the Argentina captain was left in his home country was very scary.
Craziest Gifts That Footballers Have Gifted
Listen, footballers are some of the most extravagant gifters you will ever see. They really enjoy randomly getting the craziest gifts for the people around them. If you don’t know how extravagant gifts can get with footballers, come with us as we show you 10 really crazy gifts that footballers have got for their teammates, friends, or family.
10 Footballers Who Were Told To Lose Weight
As fans, we tend to think of players as athletic Gods. These muscular beasts hit the gym eight days a week, well, pun intended, eat a strict diet, and hire an army of personal trainers to ensure that they are always competing at the top level. But not all these professional players have gifted genetics. In fact, some of them develop odd eating habits and resultantly get a pot belly. For which they are scolded by managers. So, here are 10 footballers who were told to go and lose weight.
Moments Of Respect In Football
Football is a sport with millions of heartwarming moments, moments that make us cry, make us warm, and make us happy. From consoling your rival for losing his newborn baby and not scoring an open goal to criticizing racism and respecting the club’s logo, here’s a tale of football’s most respectful moments.
10 WAGs Who Have Clashed With Managers And Teammates
Wives and girlfriends of football players have become more and more influential over the years. They are now more vocal, and they really do not mind whose toes they step on while communicating their feelings about how their partners are treated.
Today, we want to look at some of those vocal wives and girlfriends of football players. Here are 10 WAGs who have clashed with managers and teammates.
10 Football Gambles That Are Failing This Season
It’s normal for club owners and presidents to take a gamble every once in a while in order to get the club to where it’s supposed to be. Players, too, also take gambles every once in a while in order to move their careers forward. Sometimes, that gamble works a treat, like spending 70 million pounds on a 30-year-old Casemiro. It was a gamble for sure, but it has worked perfectly so far. However, some other gambles have not worked half as well this season, and that’s what we want to look at today. Here are 10 gambles that are failing this season.
The Shocking Reason Why Messi Apologized For Scoring A Goal There’s no doubt that we are lucky to be born in a generation where Leo Messi has played. And If we talk about Messi, we have to talk about football, because the two go together. Throughout the years, he has given us so much entertainment that it’s really hard to think about football without him. His charisma, his aura, and his celebrations are just out of this world. From pointing skywards and thumb sucking to ‘call me maybe’ and trident celebration, Messi has given us the best moments in the game. But there was a rare scenario when Messi apologized for scoring a goal. So, stick with us, as we delve into Messi’s rare gesture of not celebrating a goal.
Why Is Gerard Pique's Kings League Wacky and Genius?
At first, there were a lot of questions surrounding Gerard Pique’s abrupt retirement from professional football in November of 2022. But not long after his retirement, we all saw why he made that sudden decision to hang his boots. He had completed football as a player and had a new project he wanted to focus on. That project is the Kings League.
How Jose Mourinho Is The Reason Behind The Greatest Players In Football?
Jose Mourinho's reputation as a football manager is often associated with winning major trophies and leading some of the world's biggest clubs to success. However, he should also be praised for his ability to develop young players. At the same time, there are several stories of players who did not receive playing time under Mourinho but later went on to become world-class talents. Here is how Mourinho is the reason behind the biggest players in football.
5 Incidents When Footballers Tried To Slide Into DM's And Failed
Is your name google? Because you have got everything I am looking for. Or If you and I were socks, we’d make a great pair.
These are some of the pick-up lines that will definitely not get you your dream girl. And please try it at your own discretion. Because we will not be responsible for any fight between you and the boyfriend of the girl you tried to hit on.
We wish we had given this same valuable advice to these football players who tried to slide into DM's and failed.
So, grab your popcorn as we delve into 5 incidents where footballers slid into the DMs and came back empty-handed.
Most Annoying Football Players To Play Against
Here are some of the most annoying football players to play against. You might love them if they’re on your team, but if they’re going up against you, you’re almost certain to hate them.
10 Greatest Comebacks From Injury in Football History
The human mind is capable of imagining a world that doesn't yet exist and making it a reality. This is exactly what these footballers did, refusing to accept their injuries as the end of their careers and instead imagining a future where they would once again be at the top of their game. Some of them became so much flawless that it was hard to believe that they got life-threatening injuries in the first place. Here are the 10 greatest comebacks from injury in football history.
10 Celebrities Who Were Almost Footballers
We see these celebrities on TV or recognize them on the radio, but you probably didn't know that many of them almost became professional footballers. From bashing young cooks to bullying MMA opponents, here are 10 celebrities who were almost footballers.
How Did Benni McCarthy Get Rashford Back To His Peak?
Manchester United were the most consistent team last season. They had one win in the whole of August, one win in September, one win in October, one win in November, one win in December. But 2022 is the talk of the past. And the new year has brought a breath of fresh air to the club. United is very much in the title race, made it to the final of the Carabao cup, and is still in the FA Cup and Europa League. While Marcus Rashford might be the man grabbing the headlines, behind the scenes, Benni McCarthy has been crucial to his Manchester United renaissance. But how did he manage to do that especially when greats like Mourinho, Van Gaal, and Ragnick failed to kickstart United’s forward lineup? Here’s how Benni McCarthy got Rashford back to his peak.
7 Ways How Erik Ten Hag Has Transformed Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag just faced his first big test in Europe as a Man United boss, and he passed in flying colors. Yes, you might say that it was a mere round of 32 Europa League game, but that round of 32 game was against Barcelona, a team United had failed to beat in Europe in their last 4 meetings, 2 of those coming in the Champions League final. So, being able to beat them and knock them out in Europe in his first attempt as a United boss is a big achievement for Ten Hag. It shows that he has indeed transformed Manchester United. The question now is, how has he managed to do that in such a short time? Well, here are 7 ways Erik Ten Hag has transformed Manchester United.
What Is The Secret Behind Real Madrid's Champions League-Winning Machine?
Real Madrid is now chasing its 15th Champions League trophy. And this is absolutely brilliant given the fact that many big clubs haven’t managed to win it even once. Manchester City and PSG might not like this. But explaining this Madrid Champions League DNA isn’t rocket science. There appears to be no grand philosophy or a single playing style like there is at Barcelona, to explain this madness. In fact, a series of underlying factors define Madrid’s glory in Europe’s biggest competition. Here are the secrets behind Real Madrid’s Champions League winning machine.
5 Players Who Constantly Haunt The Same Team In The Champions League
A number of big players have that one team that, no matter what sort of poor form they’re in, the moment they are to go up against that team, they just rise up from the ashes and put up a 10 over 10 performance. Simply put, those are their favorite Champions League opponents. Let’s quickly take a look at 5 players who constantly haunt the same team in the Champions League.
Vini Jnr – Liverpool
Muller – Barcelona
Ronaldo – Bayern
Coman – PSG
Messi – English teams
How Is The Round Of 16 Cursed For Neymar In The Champions League?
Neymar just sustained a very nasty ankle injury in his last league match for PSG, and it is looking like he’s going to miss PSG’s return leg against Bayern in Germany in March. Nothing new to see here, just Neymar missing another Champions League round of 16 game. Same ole same ole. Neymar and the Champions League round of 16 just do not see eye to eye. It’s like that round of games in the UCL is always out to get him. And we’re not exaggerating here. Neymar moved to PSG 6 years ago, and if he actually goes on to miss the return leg against Bayern in March, that’d make it 4 Champions League round of 16 games he has missed out of the 6 he was available for. Pretty crazy, isn’t it? Somehow, it just seems like the Brazilian superstar is cursed in the Champions League round of 16.
10 Craziest Football Matches That Actually Happened
Football was first invented in 1863. And that’s nearly 160 years of the beautiful game. During that time, we have seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. While many football-holics might claim that they have seen it all. We bet that even you might not be aware of most of these craziest football games. Here are the 10 Craziest Football Matches that actually happened.
10 Players Whose Presence Weakens Their Team
There are some guys who are absolute superstars, but it just appears that they somehow make their teams worse. In some cases, it might seem absolutely crazy to even harbor such thoughts about such high-profile players, but upon close investigation, you may just find the sentiment to be true. Here are 10 players whose presence weakens their team. Numbers 7 and 8 will really shock you. Let’s get to it.
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Erling Haaland
Thiago Alcantara
Trent Alexander-Arnold
Sergio Busquets
Harry Maguire
Jorginho
Cristiano Ronaldo
Messi and Neymar
Hugo Lloris
Toni Kroos
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8 Clubs Who Came Very Close To Signing Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi is one of the most wanted players in the history of football, and perhaps even in the entire history of sports. We saw how it all played out in 2020 when he first said he wanted to leave Barcelona. The news broke the internet, and myriads of clubs across different sports showed their interest in recruiting the Argentine. Although most of it was jokes, but as J. Cole once said, all good jokes contain true shit. Indeed, many clubs wanted Lionel Messi, and there are a few of them who came close to getting him at one point or another. Let’s now look at 8 of them together. Number 7 will really shock you. Let’s get to it.
5 Reasons Why PSG Will Not Win The Champions League
Yes, they have 3 of the best players on the planet and perhaps the deadliest attacking trio on paper in world football, but let’s face it, PSG are never winning the Champions League.
Huge statement, we know, but the truth is that, in spite of their star-studded squad, PSG have never really looked like a team ready to conquer Europe. Now, if you’re a PSG fan watching this and you’re already getting mad, just take a deep breath, okay? In this video, we’ll be telling you why we say your favorite Parisian club will not win the Champions League, and at the end of it, you’ll probably see reason with us.
10 Incidents When Footballers Celebrated Before Scoring The Goal
How would it feel if a ref celebrates a goal even before the ball passes the net? Or if a player starts celebrating when the ball from his curled free-kick is still in the air. Or if you are casually sliding across the grass on your knees in one smooth motion as the ball is still towards its destination. These are the shocking moments when footballers celebrated before scoring a goal.
7 Footballers Who Turned Down Bigger Clubs For Ridiculous Reasons
When a big club calls, you answer, right? Well, not every time. There’s a healthy list of football players who turned down bigger clubs for many different reasons, and we’ll be checking out some of them in this video today. Here are 7 footballers who turned down bigger clubs for ridiculous reasons.
Why Are World Class Players Avoiding Real Madrid?
There was a time when every footballer wanted his shirt to be hanging in the dressing room of Real Madrid. Because Madrid isn’t just a club. It’s legacy of perpetuating success. And when you tour the Real Madrid museum and see the trophy cabinet, you come to realize what glory is all about. But is this aura changing? Is playing for Galacticos a double-edged sword now?
Marcus Rashford Is Living Proof That No One Should Ever Give Up
Marcus Rashford has had one hell of a rollercoaster career already and he’s only 25. When he burst onto the scene in 2016 as an 18-year-old, United fans were sure they had found a future club legend. He was like the best thing since sliced bread.
The moment they saw him, they knew. This kid, the last of 5 of a struggling single mom, was going to save their club.
He scored twice on his Manchester United debut, and that brace came in the Europa League against Midtjylland. 3 days later, he debuted in the Premier League and scored yet another brace, this time with an assist on top. And this performance did not come against just any team, it came against Arsenal. At this point, Rashford was the Debut Guy. In addition to his goals in his Europa League and Premier League debuts, Rashford also scored in his Manchester derby debut, EFL Cup debut, England U-21 debut, and England national team debut.
He would then go on to score more important goals in his breakout season, including one against Aston Villa, one against West Ham, and the winning goal in the Manchester derby. Instantly, everyone knew Rashford was going to be a star.
Why Do Arab Princes Want To Buy All The Premier League Clubs?
They’ve already gotten Man City and Newcastle, but it seems like the Arab Princes are coming for more Premier League clubs. They want to own them all. But the question is why? Why do Arab Princes want to buy all the Premier League clubs?
10 Footballers Who Proved Everyone Wrong
The average footballer faces an insane amount of pressure throughout his career, and it takes a lot of mental strength not to fold under that kind of pressure. On some occasions, certain footballers have been totally written off by fans and the media, but some of them managed to turn all that around and go on to prove the doubters wrong.
Here are 10 footballers who proved everybody wrong.
Luka Modric
Olivier Giroud
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Dani Carvajal
Dusan Tadic
Mo Salah
Victor Osimhen
Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting
Vini Jr
Ousmane Dembele
10 Players Who Fell Out With Pep Guardiola
Guardiola is perhaps football’s Quentin Tarantino. Creative, tactically sound, and someone who can easily blow your mind away with his work.
But Guardiola is one of the most demanding managers around and his extensively detailed approach doesn’t always rub players the right way.
If we make a starting eleven with players who were at odds with Pep, that team can easily win any trophy in the world.
Here are 10 players who fell out with Pep Guardiola.
5 Crazy Incidents Where Mateo Messi Caused Chaos
If you know nothing about Lionel Messi’s little rascal, come along let’s introduce you to Mateo Messi Roccuzzo, Messi’s second son and the most entertaining of the GOAT’s 3 boys. Mateo is only 7 years old, but the little rascal has entertained us more times than we can even remember. Here are 5 crazy incidents where Mateo Messi caused absolute chaos.
7 Footballers Whose Pictures Have Featured On Money
You’ll be aware that the traditional design of banknotes in most countries is a portrait of their founding fathers or notable personalities. But footballers are everywhere! Some of them have their faces are imprinted on cash. The very same cash they used to buy dreams cars and fancy houses. From world cup winners to even Nobel prize laureates, here are 7 football players whose pictures have been featured on money.
8 Real Madrid and Barcelona Players Who Grew Up Supporting The Other Club
El Clasico is Europe’s biggest battleground. From reckless tackles to, well, the spat between the managers, the game gets fans glued to their screens. But despite the fierce historical competition between the two giants, many former and current players of both sides, have grown up supporting the opposite team. Here are our 8 Real Madrid and Barcelona players who grew up supporting the other club.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard has been a household name for some time now, but since his recent move to Arsenal and after scoring his first goal for the club, he has become a more popular topic in certain areas. So yes, you know Trossard, but do you really know him? Join us as we look at 10 things you probably didn’t know about Leandro Trossard.
8 Football Stars Who Were Attacked By Animals
Cr7 was attacked by a moth in a crucial final. Dani Alves had to flee a match because of a wasp. A pigeon pooped in the mouth of a former England International, and a dog ended a goalkeeper’s career. Nope, this is not a fantasy. This was nature’s strange way of having an offense on the players. So, here are 8 times when footballers were attacked by animals.
First Time Interviews Of Famous Footballers
We want to do something interesting today. You know how footballers always look like they’re absolute professionals during media rounds, yeah? They know the right things to say, the right time to stay quiet, and the right questions to avoid. Well, they’ve not always been as good at interviews as they currently are, and to prove that, let’s quickly check out first time interviews of some famous footballers.
This Is How Cristiano Ronaldo Lives In Saudi Arabia
Fresh off scoring four goals in a game for his new club, Cristiano Ronaldo must be feeling on top of the World. Among those 4 was also his 500th league goal, something completely crazy when you think about it. Take this for example. If you scored 25 goals in the league for 20 years, you still wouldn't get to the number Ronaldo is currently at. This level of consistency is why some people consider him the greatest to have ever played the game and even those who don't have him somewhere at the top.
He now has a new life in Saudi Arabia where he doesn't seem intent on slowing down his goal scoring prowess. He also wants to grow the Saudi league and as such has had to settle down in the country for a while. Given he is now the highest paid athlete in the world, we thought we'd take a look at how CR7 lives like a king in Riyadh.
Manchester City Are FINISHED!
Manchester City has always been one of the best run clubs in world football. This success in their business off the field has likewise led to massive success on the field with them claiming four of the last five premier league titles. This is why it came as such a shock when recently they were charged with over 100 breaches of financial fair play rules by the Premier League. The alleged breaches mainly span a period of nine seasons leading up to and including 2017/18 - as well as a number of breaches from December 2018. Absolutely bonkers when you think about it and if these charges stick, there is no telling the consequences the club could face. So we decided to narrow down 3 reasons why we here at goal 90 believe Manchester City may be finished
7 Things You Didn't Know About Kaoru Mitoma
If there’s one thing Brighton know how to do, it’s how to scout for pure talent. And they have proven that yet again with Kaoru Mitoma. They signed him from Japan in 2021 and he has been phenomenal ever since he landed in England. But many still don’t know who this dude is, so let’s take a look at 7 things you probably didn’t know about Kaoru Mitoma.
What The Hell Is Going On At Liverpool?
Jurgen Klopp must feel like he has been living in a nightmare with the way Liverpool's season has gone. 10th place in the league and a whopping 21 points off league leaders Arsenal, the situation has left many people wondering what exactly has gone wrong for the reds this season. Furthermore, is there any way to fix it.
How Did Mason Greenwood Get Out Of Jail?
In case you haven’t heard, Mason Greenwood is out of jail and is now a free man. All charges against him were dropped on the 2nd of February, 2023, and he was released.
10 Biggest Surprise Packages This Season
Football is a game of surprises, and just this season alone, we have seen how very surprising the sport can be. There have been huge surprises everywhere you look and we want to examine 10 of the biggest ones so far in this video today. Here are the 10 biggest surprise packages this season.
9 Weirdest Stadiums In World Football
Stadiums are a great place to be in, especially when a football game is on. The football is closer, the energy is insane and contagious, and stadiums are just generally beautiful. Uhm, not all, though. There are some really weird stadiums all over the world. In fact, let us quickly take a look at the 9 weirdest stadiums in world football.
10 Weirdest Incidents Witnessed In Football Matches
Football is a really beautiful and wholesome sport, but at the same time, it can get really strange and bizarre. Some really weird things have happened on football pitches and we are about to take a look at a few of them in this video. Here are the 10 weirdest incidents witnessed in football matches.
10 Club Legends That Need To Be Sold
Saying goodbye to a club legend is usually really hard, but sometimes, it’s very necessary for different reasons. A lot of times, it is the players themselves who decide that it’s time to go, but a few times, the club has had to force their own legends to leave. In this video today, we want to look at a few clubs that might need to follow that second route sooner than later. Here are 10 club legends that need to be sold.
10 Unbelievable Football Stories That Will Blow Your Mind
There are some really crazy stories in football. Stories that, if you’re told without proof, you may never believe they truly happened. But best believe, they did happen, and they will absolutely blow your mind. Are you ready to be mind-blown? Okay then, come with us as we look at 10 of the most unbelievable stories in world football.
10 Footballers Who Left Their Club In Disgrace
Every footballer wants a graceful exit from their club, especially after having served there for years and attaining or nearly attaining legend status. But unfortunately, not everybody gets that. Some players are pretty much forced to leave the club in an embarrassing manner. Here are 10 footballers who left their clubs in disgrace.
Are they made of steel? How are they able to overcome the most brutal of injuries? These are some of the questions that strike your mind when you see modern-day footballers. But you’ll be spellbound to know that there are some beasts who have even got the better of life-altering diseases like cancer and went back to the field.
Here are ten footballers who fought it and won the battle against cancer.
7 Footballer Duos Who Went From Friends To Enemies
In football, we often expect teammates to be friends. They spend a lot of time together and do a lot of things together, so it’s only natural that they form a bond. And while that very often happens, we have seen quite a number of cases where teammates become very good friends and then turn out to be the worst enemies. Here are 7 footballer duos who went from friends to enemies.
10 Panic Buys That Turned Out To Be Successful
As a fan, one thing you must really hate is when your club is in a very dire situation which causes them to lunge into the transfer market for quick fixes. We all saw how that worked out for Barcelona with Coutinho, Chelsea with Torres, Liverpool with Carrol, among others.
But here’s the thing; not all purchases of this nature have been horrible. As it turns out, some turned out to be just perfect. Here are 10 panic buys that turned out to be successful.
10 Most Overrated Footballers Of All-Time
Footballers are pretty incredible. Immensely talented with the ability to do unimaginable things with the ball. And the process is equally rewarding. Million-dollar contracts, women, and cars! The stars live a glamorous life.
But some of them are given undue credit and value to their skills. They receive undeserved praise which, in truth, should not be given. Here are the 10 most overrated players of all time.
6 Footballers Who Went From Being Villains To Heroes
For every good there is in football, there is an equal force of bad to provide balance. A yin to their yang. For every hero, a villain. But there are times when extremely hated villains turn into much-cherished heroes. From abusing fans and showing them middle fingers to becoming their blue-eyed boys, here are 7 players who have changed the fans’ opinion of them.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Eddie Nketiah
Since Nketiah got his first Premier League start of the season after the World Cup, he has been giving defenses real trouble. He was supposed to just stand in for Gabriel Jesus while the Brazilian recovers from his injury, but Nketiah has been doing way more than standing in. He has been leading the Arsenal attack very brilliantly. The lad has been around the block for quite some time now, but many still don’t really know him. Well, if you don’t, you have come to the right place. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Eddie Nketiah.
5 Footballers Who Switched To Another Sport
Michael Jordan famously switched from basketball to baseball and then back to basketball. That’s an absolutely crazy feat, and that’s one of the many reasons he is often referred to as the GOAT. But guess what! There are some footballers who have also managed that feat. Yes, some top, top footballers have tried their hands on other sports, whether in the middle of their footballing careers or after it. Some succeeded, some didn’t, and the others…well, we’ll soon find out. Here are 5 footballers who switched to another sport.
10 Transfers That Destroyed A Footballer's Career
There are certain transfers that looked really good on paper before they happened, but once they did, they quickly turned out to be a bermuda triangle for the career of the player in question. They make the move to those clubs, and their entire careers are swallowed up.
Here are 10 transfers that destroyed the careers of footballers.
10 Footballers You Didn’t Know Played Together
What if we told you that Messi and Ronaldo once played together for the same team? Would you believe that? Oh, you better not believe that because that’s not true. However, there are some pairs of players who once played for the same teams but you may never believe they actually did. And today we want to see 10 of such pairings. Here are 10 footballers you didn’t know played together.
8 Times Jose Mourinho Accurately Predicted The Future
The Special One is perhaps the game’s most decorated manager ever. And he’s always been into controversies. From calling Wenger a ‘specialist in failure’ & giving crazy celebrations to hilarious battles with the press, the Portuguese have given us all the drama.
But the football fans now see him as a ‘Prophet’ given his fortune-telling skills. Here are 8 times when Jose Mourinho accurately predicted the future.
Chelsea just completed one of the great heists of London after snatching long-time Arsenal target, Mykhaylo Mudryk, at the very last minute. But wait a minute, who even is this guy who had Chelsea and Arsenal fighting over him? Well, come along as we find out more about him today. Here are 8 things you probably didn’t know about Mykhaylo Mudryk. Just wait till you find out that he already played for Arsenal once in his career.
Except your favorite player is Cristiano Ronaldo, the chances that your favorite football player from this current generation has tattoos are very high. And while the tattoos might look great on them, the question is, should they be getting those tattoos in the first place? Perhaps not. And in this video, we want to have a look at a few reasons why footballers should stop getting tattoos. Now, there’s the obvious issue about possibly contracting a skin infection or a bloodborne disease, but let’s be real here. These are super wealthy footballers we’re talking about. They surely have the resources and connections to go to the best tattoo parlors and get the safest procedures done, right? Well, not always.
Have you ever been a victim of a prank that involved you traveling 400 miles to meet a fake girlfriend you swore was real the entire time? If you have, then there’s a certain Man United fan who was just like you, and we want to talk about him today. But not only him, though. We also want to look at other victims and orchestrators of pranks in football. Here are 10 stupidest pranks in football history.
Certain transfers were made in the past year or so which left both the clubs and their fans having high expectations, but so far, those players have failed to live up to those expectations. Basically, in football terms, they have flopped. Here are 10 transfers that have already flopped.
Almost every superstar footballer has one trademark celebration, or at least, a celebration that is very often associated with them. But would you believe that some of these celebrations were copied? Just imagine you found out that Cristiano Ronaldo’s Siu was copied. Crazy, right? Well, there’s nothing to prove that it was copied, but here are 5 celebrations that were actually copied but you probably didn’t know.
Arsenal’s transfer history has been littered with huge successes & flops, from the likes of Thiery Henry & Van Persie to well, Lord Bendtner. But a number of times, future star players didn’t sign for Arsenal. From Zlatan auditions & Messi’s apartment issues to Fabregas’s community shield performance, here are our 8 players who rejected Arsenal for ridiculous reasons. Caution, this list contains excessive interest from Manchester United. Obviously!
Some football players just look older. While others presumably have to produce their IDs when buying booze. But, age is just a number & looks can be deceptive. Some might perform at the beginning of their careers and then disappear, while others take a lot longer to become well-known. Here are our top 5 duos you won't believe are the same age.
Lionel Messi has long been considered one of the premier talents in the footballing world and for good reason considering the fact that he can run rings around almost anyone and then proceed to score a beautiful goal…but even La Pulga has been through tough times in his career. Don't know what exactly we're talking about? Well stick around as we examine this curious case involving the Argentine.
5 VAR Rules That Need To Be Fixed Immediately!
The Video Assistant Referee was first introduced to provide clear-cut decisions on games and was seen as the next big step in making football great. First used at the 2018 World Cup, it showed plenty of promise but ever since has become one of the most controversial aspects of our game. You'd be hard-pressed to find a weekend of football in any league that lacks VAR drama nowadays and it only seems to be getting worse. Many people just want it gone while others feel that just a few tweaks can make it seamless. Today we're here to talk about 5 such tweaks to the system that need to be enforced immediately.
10 Most Overpaid Players In Football (2023)
Football is arguably the most profitable sport in the world right now. There’s so much money going around in the sport, but it seems like that money sometimes goes to the wrong people. Here are the 10 most overpaid footballers in the world right now.
10 Players Who Forgot How to Play Football
In football, every rise is precipitated by a fall. And there comes a time in a player's career when he cannot play like he used to. While this could be due to life-altering injuries or age-factor, there have been cases where some players instantly took a massive nosedive and never fully recovered. Here are our top 10 footballers who suddenly declined.
5 Strict Rules Cristiano Ronaldo's Girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez Is Forced Follow In Saudi Arabia
For the first time in 17 years, the two greatest players of this generation will not be competing against each other for European honours. In a move that sounded impossible at the beginning of the world cup but looked all too certain at the end, Ronaldo has packed his bags and all his belongings- including one stunning girlfriend - to move to Saudi Arabia for 173 million pounds a year at Al Nassr. If it was for the money alone, his girlfriend would be over the moon. However, moving to one of the most religious states in the world is surely a cause of concern especially if the religion there is not the one you belong to. With that being said, Saudi Arabia is a country that has become used to hosting dignitaries and tourists over the past 100 years. The Ronaldo family should feel right at home and live like they did in Manchester, Turin and Madrid- except for a few rules that are non- negotiable.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, Shakira and Pique are no longer together. The pair split up last year after reports that Pique cheated. Shakira reportedly hired a private investigator to follow her boyfriend of 11 years when she suspected something fishy was going on. If you somehow missed the scoop on that whole drama, don’t worry, we’ve got you. We made videos breaking down all that happened with one of the biggest and sweetest celebrity couples in the world and how they ended up splitting up. Go and watch these videos to catch up. Anyway, both Shakira and Pique are way past the split now, and it looks like they’re in the process of moving on. And you know, people have their different ways of moving on from their exes. Some just start dating someone new while some others plan REVENGE!
Yeah, footballers are cool and entertaining, but they can get really annoying, too. And today, we want to take a look at 10 footballers and their annoying habits that will absolutely blow your mind.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Joao Felix
It's no secret that Joao Felix has handed in a transfer request to leave Atletico Madrid. With the January transfer window now officially open, every big European club would love to have him on their roster. And after loads of conjecture it looks like he is joining the London blues, Chelsea. He might be the fifth-most expensive football transfer or one of the highest-paid teenagers of his time. But there are some lesser-known facts about the Portuguese star that you might want to know. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Joao Felix.
Football is mostly linked with strength, chiseled abs, and a muscular physique. And disability is often regarded as the opposite of physical fitness. But there are players out there who have belittled all physical barriers and made success written in their destiny. From amputated arms & hearing impairments to liquid in their knees & colorblindness, here are our top 10 footballers who played with disabilities.
10 Biggest VAR Blunders In Football
The introduction of VAR in football was surely a huge improvement. Goals and penalties can now be double-checked and the correct calls can be made. All that is great, but the technology is not yet perfect and that has led to some huge blunders on the biggest stage.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Marcus Rashford
Marcus Rashford is currently having one of his best seasons in a Manchester United shirt. With 5 goals in his last 5 games since the world cup, he has seemingly transformed into one of the best players in the league. Having been a major fixture on the bench last season, it is a wonder to see and plenty of United fans are rightfully ecstatic. Given his rise in popularity, we reckoned you’d all love to find out 10 facts about the Englishman you didn't know.
7 Incidents When Footballers Disguised Themselves In Public
Being a famous superstar definitely comes with its many advantages, but sometimes, you just get tired of being known everywhere you go. Footballers know a lot about this and that’s why some of them have been seen trying to wear disguises in order to go unnoticed. Here are 7 incidents when footballers disguised themselves in public.
In what many consider to be a young man’s sport, it is not often that you see a player wait till he is close to retirement before making his mark. Yet, fate can be a cruel mistress at times, hampering the careers of otherwise brilliant players through injuries and bad luck. Today, we take a look at some greatest players who, after years of struggle, were able to make it to the pinnacle of the beautiful game.
You don't know what you have until you lose it. Well sometimes, you didn’t really need what you had as much as you thought you did. Here are the top clubs that sold their best players and improved.
10 Footballers Who Were Transferred Against Their Will
The transfer window can sometimes be very mean. There are players who want to leave so badly but the club forces them to stay. A perfect example of this is Harry Kane when he wanted to leave Spurs for Man City in 2021.
And then there are some players who want to remain at their clubs but they’re basically forced out. It is this set of players we are interested in today. Here are 10 footballers who were transferred against their will.
10 Footballers Who Are Making A Comeback
Football is a game of ups and downs. Every top player has his highs and his lows. But what makes a player truly great is his ability to pick himself up when he’s down and make a smashing comeback. And right now, we want to look at 10 of such footballers who are currently making a comeback.
The other day, we talked about the biggest shithousers in world football. Now, you can argue who is the biggest of all time, but right now, there’s only one undisputed king of shithousery and that’s Emi ‘Dibu’ Martinez.
You doubt that? Come along as we show you 7 times Emi Martinez showed us max shithousery. And of course, you know the one we start with.
The dream of many footballers is to get to the very top of their game so that they can take care of their families while also making them proud. But that’s surely not every footballer’s dream as there are quite a number who absolutely do not care about their families. Now, let us check out 7 footballers who hate their families.
Cristiano Ronaldo now earns more than any other player in the history of football has ever earned from the sport alone, after completing a move to Saudi Arabian side, Al Nassr. Even though he’s soon to be 38, that was still a pretty shocking move, as most fans expected that he’d remain in Europe to keep competing on the biggest stage, but it seems like CR7 chose money over football heritage.
That transfer inspired us to look back at other times footballers did the same and we have now brought you a list of 10 great footballers who chose money over football heritage. Let’s get right to it.
10 Biggest Shithousers In Football
Shithousery is a big part of sports. Whether it’s football, boxing, basketball, hockey, whatever it is. You have to be able to talk your shit and of course, back it up.
And as far as football is concerned, we have some of those guys who have managed to master the art of shithousery. Here are 10 of the biggest shithousers in world football.
How did Pele Stop A War In Nigeria?
When we say Pele transcended football, we really mean it. The man was more than just a sports figure. He was not just a Brazilian footballer, he was a world citizen. And it’s not just us saying this, the UN elected him citizen of the world back in 1977.
Pele did so much for the world during his lifetime and that’s how we know he will never be forgotten. There’s the obvious point of having entertained and motivated millions with his many goals, skills, and dribbles on the field of play, but even outside football, he did affect the lives of many.
Little wonder he was given the International Peace Award in 1978 and elected goodwill ambassador by UNESCO in 1993.
You know what? Let’s look at one of these examples of Pele transcending football and being a symbol of peace. Our older Nigerian or maybe even African subscribers will remember this one. When Pele was said to have stopped a war in Nigeria.
Why Is Pele Still The Greatest Player Of All Time?
Sadly, we’ve just had to say goodbye to a real football great. And not just a great, the greatest of all time. No matter what side of the Messi vs. Ronaldo debate you’re on, you just have to agree that this man from Brazil was the greatest. And here’s why.
5 Most Meaningful Tattoos In Football
Athletes and tattoos are an age old story, fitting together almost as well as peanut butter and jam. Footballers tend to be the same, away from the prejudice of normal working society, many of them take the opportunity to have plenty of tattoos. Some tend to be very meaningful for them while others are just done for the sake of looking cool. Let's take a look at 5 players who fall in the former category.
10 Times Rival Clubs Hijacked A Transfer Deal
The transfer window is always packed full of drama whenever it comes around. From crazy fees to long dragged-out deals, it is a period in football that has no equal. Furthermore, there is always a deal or two that happens to be hijacked by a different club at the last possible moment. Every window has deals like this and it always leaves one fanbase excited while the other is seething with anger. Let's take a look at 10 deals that were hijacked by rival clubs.
10 Most Shocking Football Moments Of 2022
2022 was one hell of a year for the footballing universe. Really crazy things happened in football all over the world, and we want to now look at the most shocking of the lot. Here are the 10 most shocking football moments of 2022. Are you ready? Let’s go!
5 Interesting Things You Didn't Know About Lionel Messi [2022]
It is official. Lionel Messi has finally completed football. After 7 Ballon d’Or, 11 league titles, 4 UCL trophies and a Copa America, he has finally added the grandest of them all, the Fifa world cup. Thus he has cemented his legacy as the GOAT of this generation and can stake a strong claim for being the best of all time.
It's crazy to think that when he showed up for Argentina in the 2006 world cup, no one knew he was but today, even those who do not follow the game are familiar with him.
Many documentaries have been made about him covering every bit of his rise to stardom and his personal life but we wager that there are still secrets about the little magician that you have not yet heard of.
In this episode, we talk about 5 of these facts and secrets that have now been immortalised with the man himself. Some of them are surprising while others are downright hilarious.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Cody Gakpo
Cody Gakpo is one of the most talked about young players in the world right now after he stood out at the World Cup and just recently agreed to a move to Liverpool. For fans of Liverpool and the Premier League, you’re about to hear this name more often in the next couple of years, so it’s about time you get to know him. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Cody Gakpo.
10 Footballers Who Should've Been BANNED For Life
These are the worst of the worst, yet somehow, they managed to slip through the cracks of discipline and in most cases have gone on to have the best of careers we have ever seen.
Here is a list of the top ten footballers who should have been banned for life.
10 Big Players Who Could Leave Their Clubs In January
The winter transfer window is upon us again, and we’re expecting some really big moves to happen in January. Big teams will be buying some big players; big teams will also be letting go of big players.
In this video, we want to look at 10 big players who could be leaving their clubs in January. Let’s get to it.
10 Dumbest Transfers Of The Last Decade
While some transfers make perfect sense, some are just downright dumb. There’s absolutely no reason why they should have happened in the first place. And of course, there are some which are dumber than others. Let’s now take a look at the 10 dumbest transfers of the last decade.
One Player Every Premier League Club Regret Selling
Every football club sells players. And well, most times they're actually okay with those decisions to sell players because they get money in return. But sometimes that happiness gets taken away and is replaced with regret.
Today we'll talk about some of these regretful transfer decisions by Premier League clubs. So sit back and relax as we bring to you the 10 players that some Premier League clubs regret selling.
10 Football Transfers That Make Total Sense
Transfer season is really interesting because there are times that you see a player being linked to a club and it just straight up looks like a match made in heaven.
For example, Gabriel Jesus to Arsenal last summer made perfect sense even before he joined. Anyway, let’s now look forward to the upcoming transfer windows. Here are 10 football transfers that make perfect sense.
8 Craziest Punishments In Football History
Just like any trillion-dollar industry, football is governed by huge institutions and billionaire owners. They provide the infrastructure and lay out the platform on which superstars like Messi and Ronaldo perform.
And when any of these stars get out of line, they do not hesitate to bring down the hammer no matter how small the infraction might be.
Today, we will look at the most surprising infractions and punishments that have rocked the professional game. Believe me, some of them are so crazy that they will make your head spin but before we begin, why don't you subscribe to this channel and drop us a like? It would really help us out.
10 Football Rules You Didn't Know About
Football has been around for the better part of a century and in that time it has changed massively. From the offside rule to VAR, it has undergone many changes to become the game we all know and love today. To those of us who watch games religiously, we take pride in the fact that we know all the rules but that couldn’t be further from the truth as you are about to find out. Here are 10 football rules you didn't know existed.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Emi Martinez
Football has been around for the better part of a century and in that time it has changed massively. From the offside rule to VAR, it has undergone many changes to become the game we all know and love today. To those of us who watch games religiously, we take pride in the fact that we know all the rules but that couldn’t be further from the truth as you are about to find out. Here are 10 football rules you didn't know existed.
10 Things You Didn't Know About Enzo Fernandez
If there’s one thing the World Cup will always do, it’s announced a groundbreaking talent to the world. This time around, there were quite a number of fresh new talents, but one under-21 player stood out above the rest and won the FIFA World Cup Young Player award. His name is Enzo Fernandes.
For those who follow the Portuguese Primeira Liga, you probably already knew about him before the World Cup, but for the majority of football fans, the World Cup was your first encounter with the youngster. And that means you don’t know him too well. Well, not to worry, we’re here to tell you all you need to know about the young midfielder.
10 Banned Accessories In A Football Game
There are some things you just cannot wear to a football game as a player, and the simple reason is because they are banned in the sport. Some players have actually gotten away with it a few times, but if you’re caught with any of these banned accessories on the pitch, you’d be forced to take it off immediately.
10 Footballers Your Club Needs To SELL In January
With the world cup now well and truly behind us, it’s time to cast our minds to different things. To be more specific, the January transfer window. Every club has a couple of players the fans think should leave in this window and today we’re gonna take a look at 10 of them. Without further ado, here are ten players your club needs to sell in January
Why Do Argentina Wear Blue And White Stripes?
Blue and white are the colors of football at the moment as those are the colors synonymous with the current World Champions. But why do the Argentinians even wear blue and white stripes in the first place? Let’s find out.
5 Reasons Why Argentina Won The World Cup
Argentina finally won the World Cup again after 36 years. This was the second-longest wait between two trophies for any national team in FIFA World Cup history. So, what made 2022 special for the South American country? Why did Argentina win the 2022 FIFA World Cup? Here are some of the reasons.
The Hidden Meaning Behind Lionel Messi Wearing A Black Cloak To Lift The World Cup
Argentina has done it. They have won the 2022 FIFA world cup. After years of heartbreak and near misses, the cup is finally theirs. The next time they take to the field, expect to see three stars on their badge. For their superstars on the field itself, no one could deny that it was all about Messi cementing his GOAT status. This certainly made it the best world cup final ever and in truth, it was like the climax of a great movie. Messi, the chosen one, has finally banished his demons and has fulfilled the promise he made to Diego Maradona and the people of Argentina.
After wild celebrations in and around the Lusail stadium, the whole world settled down once again to witness the awards ceremony and trophy lift. Predictably, Argentina swept all the individual awards bar the golden boot which went to Kylian Mbappe. Soon enough, all the medals were given out and it was time for Messi to carry the trophy over to his teammates. But just before he could get his hands on the world cup, the Emir of Qatar, Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani put a Bisht on the Argentina captain and helped him to wear it.
The Bisht, a traditional Arab cloak has been worn for centuries during special occasions. It is viewed as a sign of appreciation and respect in the Arab world and is typically worn by top officials such as politicians, sheikhs and other high-status individuals.
The Story Of A Footballer Who Was Better Than Cristiano Ronaldo
There’s a 34-year-old winger whom Cristiano Ronaldo himself thought was better than him back in 2003. No, it’s not Lionel Messi. Messi is 35. This guy we’re talking about is Portuguese, and he and Ronaldo joined the Sporting CP academy in the same year.
“If you think I’m good, just wait till you see Fabio Paim,” were the words of Cristiano Ronaldo himself after he earned a big move to Manchester United in 2003 aged 18. We all know how much CR7 believes in himself and in his abilities, so for him to say someone else was better than him, then that person had to have been really good.
So, what then happened to Fabio Paim? How come we never heard much about him? Here is the story of a player who was better than Cristiano Ronaldo.
10 Footballers Who Need To Step Down In Their Career
One thing that’s very important for top athletes to have is self-awareness and the ability to know when to exit the big stage. You need to know when to retire and also when to take a step down in your career. There are some footballers who need that now more than ever and we’re about to look at a few of them now.
Here are 10 footballers who need to take a step down in their careers for their own good.
Why Are Footballers Escorted By Kids In A Football Match?
Football is without doubt the most popular sport in the world. Hundreds of thousands play it and hundreds of millions watch it all over the world. Be it barefooted, futsal or association football, there seems to always be a crowd available to watch and enjoy the beautiful game. With the passage of time, football organisations have begun to acknowledge fans and viewers as a massive part of the sport.
As a matter of fact, about 80 percent of football's biggest changes in the past 50 years have been made solely to accommodate and entice fans - new stadium designs, new grass patterns, sale of paraphernalia, mandatory press conferences, you name it.
The game has evolved so much; and on the highest level, it is almost as if match days are not just about 22 players chasing one ball. One particular change that has caught our eyes is the introduction of children who accompany players to the pitch before kickoff.
Anytime players come out of the tunnel holding the hands of young children, the match seems a little grander and the fans cheer a little louder. But did you know this has been happening as far back as the 90s?
10 Incidents When Footballers Were Given Standing Ovation By Opposing Fans
There is a famous saying – . The importance of the 12th man is widely famous, talked about in the dressing rooms and even in tactical discussion. Coaches mention it in their press conferences too.
We as fans give our everything to support our club, and many a times, it is that very support that pushes teams to go the extra mile, and get a result.
What is strange is that there have been times when opposition players have been applauded, or have even got a standing ovation by the opposition home fans.
So here are 10 incidents, where footballers of the opposition teams have been given a standing ovation by the home crowd.
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Ronaldo Nozario at Old Trafford (Manchester United)
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Cristiano Ronaldo at the Allianz Stadium (Juventus)
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Kylian Mbappe at the Bernabeu
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Ronaldinho at the Santiago Bernabeu
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Lionel Messi vs Real Betis (2019
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Thiery Henry at the Stadium of Light (2003)
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Frank Ribery at the San Siro (2019)
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Steven Gerrard at Stamford Bridge (2015)
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Andres Iniesta at the Bernabeu (2015)
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Alessandro Del Piero (2008)
8 Footballers Who Struggle Around Women
Nervous, shy, speechless. These are not the words you normally attribute to superstars who grace our television screens every week playing in front of capacity filled stadiums.
But something happens to a man when he stands in front of a beautiful woman. Breath becomes bated, lips get dry and words are fumbled.
For a few sportsmen, this is all too real so today, we have compiled a list of footballers who have a hard time socializing with women or get very nervous around them.
The 2022 World Cup really brought out a completely different side of Lionel Messi; a side which we don’t get to see a lot of time. Messi is usually this calm guy who doesn’t talk too much and always keeps to himself, but on a few occasions, the Argentina captain has gotten aggressive and even vulgar.
While Messi is known to almost always accord respect to his colleagues, there have been times when he let his opponents feel the wrath of his tongue. Here are 5 times Messi has insulted an opponent.
After Argentina made it to the World Cup final for the second time in 3 editions, there have been shouts that the 2022 World Cup might be rigged to favor the South American nation. Some say it was rigged to give Messi the perfect end to his international career.
Of course, this was not the popular opinion after Argentina lost the opening game of the tournament to underdogs, Saudi Arabia. But as the team got stronger and started carefully scaling their hurdles, the talks of the entire tournament being rigged started to become rampant.
Now, it’s easy to dismiss these people as mere conspiracy theorists and Messi haters, but do they actually have a point? Come along and check out the points they have made and decide for yourself.
There have been talks about the 2022 World Cup having been rigged to favor a particular team. But if you call what we saw out in Qatar a rigging, then maybe you don’t remember or just don’t know what happened 20 years ago.
So, in 2002, we were in Asia for the FIFA World Cup for the first time ever. South Korea and Japan had the joint-responsibility of hosting the tournament, and it was history being made for many reasons. First, it was the first time the competition would be held outside America and Europe. And then, it was also the first time that 2 different nations would host a single tournament of the World Cup.
And that in itself was a surprising eventuality as South Korea and Japan had actually put in rival bids for the hosting rights of that tournament. Japan had never qualified for the World Cup before then, but it was they who put in the first bid. Then South Korea only came along with their bid as a response to their political and sporting rival.
Anyway, FIFA decided the best option would be to grant hosting rights to both nations. But that decision didn’t exactly go well with most football fans in America and Europe who accused the football governing body of being corrupt in their host selection process. Does that remind you of another Asian World Cup host?
4 World Cup Curses That Have Been Broken In Qatar
The nature of football has made it possible to have many deja Vu moments and that is quite understandable. But when a certain result keeps happening over many years, people start getting curious and begin attributing it to omens and curses.
In club football, many of such curses exist. Think of the curse of Bella Gutman on Benfica and you may find yourself believing in such omens. The world cup is no different. Many trends have been seen and attributed to curses but we are here to highlight a few of them that have been broken at Qatar 2022. You wouldn't believe how long some of them have actually stood for.
10 Footballers Who Could Earn Big Transfers After The World Cup
The World Cup is really interesting because it’s an avenue for young players to announce themselves to the world on the biggest stage of all. If you’re able to take advantage of that opportunity, you could very easily earn yourself a very lucrative transfer to a big club.
The 2022 World Cup was another big platform, and of course, some players used it to their advantage. Here are 10 footballers who could earn big transfers after the World Cup.
The 2022 World Cup has given us some of the best moments on and off the pitch. We’ve talked a lot about the interesting moments on the pitch, let’s now look at what’s happening off it for a bit. Here are the funniest things that have been banned by the Qatari officials during this World Cup.
World Cup Qatar 2022 gave us everything – goals, drama, controversy, conspiracy theories, upsets, and records being broken and extended every other game. Today, we want to focus on those records. Quite a number of records were broken in Qatar, and here are 10 of them.
The 2022 World Cup has been one hell of a tournament. We’ve had literally everything. And when we say everything, we mean every single thing! We’ve had some of the most heated matches, really big upsets, some record-breaking performances, and guess what! Even some big conspiracy theories. Yes, conspiracy theories. Some teams that have been knocked out have come up with some theories to explain why they got knocked out because they just don’t believe they should have lost.And you know what? This is not the first time people have cooked up conspiracy theories at the World Cup. Here are 3 World Cup conspiracy theories that will blow your mind.
Why Are Journalists Getting Killed In Qatar?The world cup in Qatar will go down as one of the most controversial tournaments in not just football but all of the sports. For casuals, it has been absolute joy; football at its best with a slew of nations making their mark by beating the big boys. For the staunch followers of the game,however, feelings have been more mixed than one-sided. Yes, it’s been exciting to watch the GOATS take to the field in what may be their last battle on the biggest stage. Yes, there have been heartbreaking scenes as favourites like Brazil and Portugal exited while the underdogs like Morocco clinched an unprecedented place in the semi-finals. Argentina vs Netherlands was a crunchy game that almost turned violent. And, yes, France and England produced the best end to end action we had seen in a while. All of these made the world cup exciting so why is the feeling mixed? That answer, my friends lie in the stories surrounding the games. Before the world cup, news broke of the poor treatment of migrant workers, Qatar’s stance on the LGBTQ+ community and the ban on alcohol.
How Maradona’s Revenge Stopped Messi From Winning The World Cup?
How Maradona’s Revenge Stopped Messi From Winning The World Cup? The late Argentinian football legend, Diego Maradona, may actually be the reason Lionel Messi is yet to win a World Cup. How you ask? Come along as we explore that in this video. So, if you stay in the loop with the Argentina national team, you’d remember that the great Diego Maradona was hired to manage the team in 2008. On paper, it looked just perfect. The greatest from the past combined his magic with the greatest from the present; could only yield good results. Or so we thought. We soon found out that, while Maradona’s excesses were tolerable for a player, they’re not exactly the traits you desire in a manager.
5 Celebrities Who Promised To Run Naked In Football
Football makes people do the craziest things, like gamble insane amounts of money, break into stadiums, or promise to run naked if their favorite team wins. Now, if you’re a celebrity, the craziest of these 3 has to be running naked. You probably have insane amounts of money to gamble away and chances are that you’ll never have to break into a stadium.
So, today, we want to take a look at 5 celebrities who have promised to run naked in football. Let’s get right to it.
There’s no doubt that football is a team sport, but sometimes, an entire team ends up depending on just one person. You can argue whether or not it’s a healthy thing for a team, but it’s surely something that has been very prevalent in the world of football both at club and international level. But today, we want to focus on the international level.
One of the reasons the World Cup is the apex of football is because we get to see different countries across the different continents come together and try to use their unique styles to outwit their opponents. And the beauty of it is that many different styles have prevailed over the others through the years. Let us take a look at 5 different styles of football that have won the World Cup.
5 Famous Lucky Charms Used In the World Cup
The world cup comes around once every four years. For many players, it is a tournament they might never get to play before they retire. Those who make it there, relish the opportunity and pour out their hearts into representing their countries. But sometimes, the heart is not enough. Luck can make heroes out of ordinary players and on the biggest stage, many have tried to make their own luck by using talismans, gestures and rituals. Here are some of the lucky charms people have used in the world cup.
Why Is Neymar Cursed At The FIFA World Cup?
Yet again, Neymar’s journey at the World Cup has come to an end in the quarter final. In his first ever World Cup tournament in 2014, he was ladened with the responsibility of carrying the team as the country’s best player.
The tournament, which was played on home soil, actually started out well for him, with him scoring 4 goals to take Brazil to the quarter final. And that quarter final was where his tournament ended as he left the pitch on a stretcher because of an injury.
So, although Brazil made it to the semis in that tournament, Neymar’s journey ended in the quarter final.
Why The Heck Have The Netherlands Never Won The FIFA World Cup?
Did you know that the Netherlands have played at 3 World Cup finals but have failed to win any? Yep, that's right. And did you know that this also makes them the only country who have failed to win the trophy despite playing in that many finals? Uhm, yes, that's also correct.
But even at that, we cannot deny the fact that the Netherlands have established itself as one of the biggest nations in world football.
Now, you are probably wondering how they haven't managed to win any world cup despite being that good at football. Perhaps you're also wondering how they have managed to do very well in many World Cups but still lose out when it mattered the most.
Well, the good thing is, that's why we are creating this video. So, do sit back and relax as we bring you the reasons why the Netherlands have not won the world cup.
For footballers all around the world, the bulk of the money they make is from their club career. Playing for their national teams is just for pride and many of them go to international tournaments just to get a move to a bigger club. Today, you wouldn’t be surprised to hear footballers trying to avoid playing for their countries in order to appease their club teams. But there are a few players around who buck this trend. To them, it is “Country before Club”. These are the top 10 players who, as good as they might play for their clubs, always step it up to another level when they are with their national teams.
5 Most Controversial World Cup Goal Celebrations
The world cup has given us plenty of amazing moments over the years. In fact, there are too many to even mention by name and so far the Qatar edition seems to be going the same way. Some are calling it the greatest group stage of all time and you'd be hard-pressed to deny that given how many shocks we've already had. But with the good comes the bad, or at least the controversial and as such there have also been many moments like these in past tournaments.
These controversial moments are normally few and far between but one place you wouldn’t expect them would be in celebrations. You wouldn’t think that a moment of joy for players and entire nations can be considered controversial but if that were the case, this video wouldn’t exist.
Let's take a look at five of the most controversial goal celebrations in world cup history.
7 Footballers Who Have Overperformed In The Qatar World Cup
Already, fans are saying that the ongoing World Cup in Qatar is the best World cup tournament we have seen in the modern game. And you have the beautiful plays, upsets, dramas, and absolute unpredictably of the whole thing to thank for that. Some players everyone expected to be the stars of the tournament have failed to turn up, while some others whom nobody gave a chance are the ones absolutely running the game now. Let us quickly look at 7 players who have overperformed so far at the 2022 World Cup.
10 Footballers Who Were Robbed While They Were Playing
While a football match is going on, a lot of people are eager to know what has happened on the pitch. Who scored the best goal. Who made the most dribbles or which goalie kept a clean sheet. However a lot also happens outside the pitch during these exciting matches, and not all are good things. Because while they're on the field producing moments of magic on the field, their homes may be unprotected. Putting them at risk of being robbed. And well, some famous footballers have had their homes robbed while they were playing. And in this video, we'll be talking about them. So sit back and relax as we take you through 8 footballers who were robbed while they were playing.
Yes, we believe that football is the beautiful game, but on a few occasions, it has gotten really ugly for fans and even the players themselves. So ugly that it has led to loss of life of some footballers one way or another. We’re so happy that Christian Eriksen is still with us after those scary few minutes on the pitch at Euro 2020. But not every footballer has been as lucky as the Manchester United man. Here are 4 incidents when footballers have lost their lives due to the World Cup.
African countries not going far at the World Cup is actually due to a combination of many factors. We already did a video talking about some of those factors, but here’s one factor which needed a separate video. African countries are actually robbed quite too often at the World Cup. You don’t believe that? Come along as we look at 5 times African countries were robbed at the FIFA World Cup.
7 Most Controversial Goals In The World Cup
The goal which gave Japan the all-important win against Spain has been a huge cause of debate for days now. And that inspired us to look at some other controversial goals that have been scored at the FIFA World Cup. Here are 7 of the most controversial goals at the FIFA World Cup.
10 World Cup Records That May Never Be Broken
Every four years, records are being made and broken at the World Cup. Another tournament has begun already and we are expecting some more records to be made and broken in the next month or so. However, some records will be much tougher to break than the others. Here are 10 World Cup records that may never be broken.
7 Times Players Tried To Steal Their Teammate's Goal
In Portugal’s second game of the group stage at the ongoing World Cup, Bruno Fernades put in a cross which went all the way into the back of the net, but not without a little bit of intervention from Cristiano Ronaldo. At first, the goal was awarded to Ronaldo, but it was later rightfully credited to Bruno Fernandes. That goal alone led to a whole lot of drama in and outside Portugal and it has led us to look at other times something like this has happened. Now, here are 7 times players tried to steal their teammate's goals.
The FIFA World Cup is one of the most famous sports competitions in the world, but there are some mind-blowing facts about the competition that you probably never knew about. Here are 10 shocking facts about the World Cup that will absolutely blow your brains out!
Watching England annihilate Iran in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup might make you think that the Three Lions have the best and most cohesive team in the tournament. But that may not be a complete truth, because there is indeed some beef within the England national team.
You don’t believe us? Okay, come along as we look at 5 pairs of England teammates who hate each other.
Like we have said a number of times before, the World Cup is indeed the apex of football, and many footballers around the world would do anything to feature at this competition, even if it’s just once.
But while it being the biggest stage is obviously a good thing, it could also be a bad thing in the sense that it can swallow you up if you’re not careful. We have seen some of the finest players in the world head over to the World Cup and look so average. Some have had their careers ruined or changed completely as a result of this competition.
Let us quickly take a look at 5 players who had their careers ruined as a result of the World Cup.
Why Are Footballers Feeling Unsafe And Scared In Qatar?
The world cup is a dream come true to almost every football player on the planet. The chance to be out on the field representing your country on the biggest stage possible has made many grown players tear up. Just look at Lewandowski recently and what it meant to him to score his first World Cup goal. This is what this tournament does.
But the Qatar edition has proved to be different from all others due to the various scandals that have plagued it since being awarded the right to host in 2010. This has brought about plenty of unease from star players with some feeling completely disconnected from the tournament and downright unsafe in Qatar. Some have spoken up while others may be too afraid to do so. So, let's take a look at what's gotten some of our favorite players feeling uneasy about the host nation and what those brave enough to speak have said about it.
5 Players Who Are Cursed In The World Cup
It’s World Cup season and we are all excited that the biggest competition in world football is finally back after a lengthy 4-year wait. But then, not everyone is always excited about the World Cup season. For some players, World Cup season almost always means bad luck. It’s like they’re cursed.
Why Do Japan Fans Clean Up After The Matches?
After witnessing their national team pull off that very big upset against Germany in their opening game of the 2022 World Cup, the Japanese fans stayed back to clean up the stadium. And even the players themselves made sure to leave the dressing room spotless after that very big game. Even after their first loss of the tournament against Costa Rica, the Japanese fans still made sure to clean up the stadium.
4 Different Ways Fans Are Sneaking Alcohol In The Qatar World Cup
We all know that alcohol is banned at the World Cup currently going on in Qatar. But many fans around the world have already gotten used to watching football with a can of beer in their hands and are not willing to let restrictions stop them from their football ritual. So, what have they done? They have found ways to smuggle alcohol into stadiums in Qatar.
Now, before we move further, here’s a disclaimer: we are not encouraging any form of smuggling or law-breaking in Qatar or anywhere else. We’re just commenting on things happening at the ongoing World Cup. Having said that, here are 4 creative ways fans are sneaking alcohol into stadiums at the World Cup in Qatar.
One of the biggest talking points so far in this World Cup is Germany vs. Japan game. The Japanese pulled off a really big upset, coming back from a goal down to secure a victory against the 4-time world champions, and fans have not been able to stop talking about it.
But there’s something else that happened before the game even kicked off that fans have also been talking about. More like asking about, it because not many understand the relevance of that gesture. Well, we’re here to explain.
For those who missed it, before that game, the German players all put their hands over their mouths while they posed for their team photo. Why did they do that? Well, obviously, to send a message.
What message? That they will not be silenced.
Silenced about what? Okay, you know what? Let’s just start from the beginning.
Why Are There Empty Seats In The Qatar World Cup?
The FIFA World Cup has officially begun and if you are not going to say it, then we will.
So far, it’s been fantastic. The football on display has been top-notch and we can’t wait to see if there will be more upsets like Saudi Arabia ending Argentina’s unbeaten run; or Japan stunning Germany.
There is however, a little concern that is slowly growing behind the absolutely wonderful scenes of competition. Fan turnouts have been rather poor in some of the games - a fact that is clearly seen by the consecutive chains of empty seats at various venues. This hasn’t stopped the stadium organisers from trying to inflate the official figures for each match.
Screenshots of live updates on the giant screens are comical to say the least. The opening game of the World Cup was announced as having 67,372 in attendance whereas the official capacity of Al Bayt Stadium is 60,000. And USA’s fixture against Wales was held in a 40,000-capacity Ahamd Bin Ali Stadium with an announced attendance of 43,418.
This has got us thinking. We know why they are changing the figures, but why are the fans not attending the matches as expected.
Here are a few reasons that we could find.
Lionel Messi’s Doctor Wants Argentina To Lose All Of Their World Cup Matches
Believe it or not, Lionel Messi’s doctor, who has also been his friend for years, is praying for Argentina’s downfall in what looks like Messi’s last World Cup tournament ever.
Diego Schwarzstein, who was Messi’s doctor before he even moved to Europe more than 2 decades ago, has come out to say he wants Argentina to lose all their group games at the ongoing World Cup tournament in Qatar.
Schwarzstein treated Messi when the footballer was first diagnosed with a Growth Hormone Deficiency back when he was still a child. So, it is partially thanks to the attention Messi got from Schwarzstein early in his life that the former Barcelona captain has a career today. And what a career that turned out to be, too!
And Messi knew he owed his doctor a lot, and that’s why, before he left Argentina for Spain in 2000, he sent Schwarzstein his Newell’s Old Boys’ shirt with a note which said “for Diego. With love from Leo Messi.”
The pair remained close even after Messi moved to Barcelona. But how come Schwarzstein is now wishing for Messi’s downfall? Did something go wrong with their relationship?
The Reason Why Messi Will Not Win The 2022 World Cup
More than half the footballing universe is willing Lionel Messi to go ahead and win the World Cup in what looks like his final attempt. But that only means that more than half the footballing universe might be in for a huge disappointment before the year is over.
Before kickoff of the tournament in Qatar, Argentina were one of the favorites to win the World Cup. But right now… uhm, not so much. And we may all have to start making peace with the fact that Messi will not win the 2022 World Cup. And here’s why:
First of all, that first game against Saudi Arabia was surely not a good way to start the tournament. Saudi Arabia were supposed to be the easiest fixture in the group, and Argentina ended up squandering a lead as well as many chances to allow the Middle Easterns successfully pull off one of the biggest upsets in football history.
But to be honest, it isn’t so crazy to think that Argentina will still make it out of the group. The question is, how much farther will they go with that type of lackluster performance?
The 2022 fifa world cup is officially underway and as we predicted, it has already been chock full of surprises. Even before a ball was kicked, Karim Benzema has sustained a thigh injury in training and has been ruled out of the world cup.
This makes the tournament the first of its kind where neither of the top two ranked players in the Ballon d’or will feature. Sadio Mane is also out with a knee injury effectively denting Senegal hopes and aspirations for the tournament.
After the first 90 minutes were completed, another unwanted record was made. Qatar had become the first host nation to lose an opening match at a World Cup.
Not fancied against the Ecuadorians, many expected them to still put up a fight and come away with at least a draw. It was not to be though,as they were easily brushed aside in the first half, prompting scores of Qatari fans to leave the stadium at the end of the first half.
To say that the surprises followed on day 2 would be an understatement. The game between Iran and England delivered more talking points that we could have imagined.
The match itself was a mere formality as England trounced their opponents by a whopping six goals to two. Perhaps, what was a little curious was that Harry Kane did not get on the scoresheet.
But what caught our attention was the mood of the stadium when the Iraniian anthem was being sung. Boos and jeers could be heard all over and no - these were not by the English fans.
Iran’s fans were seen booing their own anthem and the players were visibly in agreement.
The World Cup often feels like a movie with a very good plot and riveting plot twists on the way. It also has subplots, redemption arcs, suspense, comic relief, and thrills. Sometimes it even gets spooky, and on a few occasions, the action is turned all the way up. And as you know, every good action movie has a hero and a villain. In football, heroes are in abundance, but today, we want to focus on the villains of the game. Here are the World Cup’s greatest villains.
Football sometimes tends to get very physical. So it’s no surprise when members of a team get into ugly fights with the opposing team and sometimes even the fans. While this can be overlooked in most players who from time to time get caught up in the heat of the moment. Some others have built a reputation for always being on the wrong side of the sport. These never shy away from committing one offense or the other. They are the bad boys of football and opposition players often think twice before getting in a fight with them.
In this video, we will be looking at some of the players you probably want to avoid getting physical with. So sit back and enjoy as we bring to you 11 players, you wouldn’t want to get in a fight with.
5 Footballers Who Spoke Against Their Clubs
This week has been all about Cristiano Ronaldo and his groundbreaking interview with Piers Morgan. The Portugal legend bore it all in that interview and had words for everybody. Including – and perhaps especially – his current employers, Manchester United.
That prompted us to look at times when football players have spoken against their clubs while still under contract. Let’s dive right in.
One of the reasons we all love the World Cup is that every single tournament seems to bring with it a big shocker. Whether it’s an early exit of one of the favorites like Germany in 2018 and Spain in 2014, a surprise scoreline like that one in 2014 (you know which one we’re talking about), or a story of a dark horse; the biggest competition in the world always lives up to expectation. Today, however, we want to focus on the dark horses. Over the years, we have had some really beautiful stories of dark horses at the World Cup. There was Cameroon in 1990, Bulgaria in 1994, South Korea and Senegal in 2002, Costa Rica in 2014, and most recently, Croatia in 2018. The dark horses hardly come out as eventual winners of the competition, but they sure do cause some exciting upsets during the course of the tournament. And the reason we love them is because it’s hard to tell who will be causing the upsets before the tournament starts. But today, we’ll try. Here are 5 teams which could cause upsets at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
The FIFA World Cup is the greatest celebration of football in history. In one month, all the emotions of the game are felt across the world as the colorful exhibition of culture from every corner of the world gives way to a clash of styles and talent.
For the players, it is the greatest opportunity to represent your country and cement your legacy in a sport that easily forgets the names of its heroes.
But as much as the tournament brings joy to everyone involved, there are some players to whom the mention of the world cup evokes not only memories of apathy but of regret and pain even if their country wins it.
So, without much ado, here are the unluckiest players in the history of the World Cup
7 Footballers Who Switched Countries Right Before The World Cup.
It is every footballer’s dream to play in the World Cup, and many will do anything to achieve that dream. Even if it means switching allegiances at the very last minute. But what if we told you that that’s not the only reason footballers switch countries right before a tournament? They do this for many different reasons, and we’ll find out in this video. Here are 7 footballers who switched countries right before a World Cup tournament.
The wait for the biggest tournament on the planet is finally over. At long last, we get to see the biggest football players on the globe slug it out for the most coveted piece of silverware in the footballing universe.
But while we’ll be seeing some of the biggest names in football out in Qatar, there are still quite a number of these superstars who will not be there. And with all teams having dropped their final lineups, we now know for sure who didn’t get on the plane to Qatar this November.
Here are the biggest players missing from the 2022 World Cup.
Erling Haaland
Sergio Ramos
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Mo Salah
David De Gea
Paul Pogba
Ngolo Kante
Reece James
David Alaba
Timo Werner
Exactly a week to the kickoff of the World Cup, Piers Morgan released only a snippet of what is sure to be the greatest interview in the world of football this year. The English journalist managed to not only get Cristiano Ronaldo on the interview, he got the Man United striker to bare it all, and it has absolutely broken the internet. The full interview will air on Wednesday and Thursday, but from the snippets that dropped over the weekend, we’ve already heard Ronaldo take shots at Erik Ten Hag, Ralf Rangnick, Wayne Rooney, and a couple of execs at Man United.
For the first time in more than two decades, Argentina will go into a World Cup tournament as one of the real favorites. Yes, even when they got to the final in 2014, they were not favorites at the start.
But right now, everything is pointing to the Albiceleste going all the way this time and winning the World Cup for the first time since Diego Maradona led the nation to success in Mexico ‘86.
But why do we think Argentina will finally win the World Cup in Qatar in about a month? Well, firstly their squad.
Years before a World Cup tournament, nations bid, grapple, and sometimes even pay bribes in order to secure the rights to host. Why do they do that? Is it just because they like football so much? Or because they enjoy opening up their borders to visitors? Of course not.
There are a bunch of stuff countries expect to get from hosting the World Cup, and that’s why they want that opportunity so bad. But the thing is, the positives usually come with a lot of negatives, so when we ask what the host countries of World Cup tournaments get, we’re looking at the entire package. Come along with us!
Footballers may act like they never care about what goes on in the outside world but that couldn't be further from the truth. They actually tend to always be on their phones and on social media and one thing they care deeply about is the popular video game FIFA. Every year, there are multiple videos of players learning their ratings and being upset about them while others are even addicted to the game such as Alphonso Davies and Diogo Jota. It is a matter of pride to them to have a good rating in the game and it means alot. Some players though do not have the luxury of this anymore as they have had to be removed from the game. EA Sports sometimes has its reasons for doing this and they always make sure to tell the whole gaming community exactly why. These are 7 such players who have been removed from the game for very controversial reasons.
Benjamin Mendy
Mason Greenwood
Diego Maradona
Luis Suarez
Marc Overmars
Marco Van Basten
5 Footballers Who Got Red Carded In The Last Game Of Their Career
On the very last game of your professional footballing career, there are a few things you dream of doing: scoring, making a game-saving goal-line clearance, keeping a clean sheet, saving a penalty, winning a trophy, all sorts of things. But surely, getting sent off is not one of those things. But that has happened to quite a number of players. And in this video, we want to check out 5 footballers who got red-carded in the last game of their careers.
Gerard Pique
Mark van Bommel
Edgar Davids
Jurgen Kohler
Zinedine Zidane
Fenway Sports Group, more commonly known as FSG, the current owners of Liverpool, have announced that they are ready to sell the Merseyside club.
The American sports conglomerate purchased the Premier League giants back in 2010, and you have to say it has been a pretty successful period for them. Under their ownership, Liverpool won the Premier League for the first time, got to 3 Champions League finals, winning one, and won a couple domestic trophies.
But in spite of what you might term a successful period, the majority of the Liverpool faithful were always calling for FSG to leave the club because they were considered to be a little too close-fisted for the modern game. And their support of the European Super League didn’t do much to endear them to the fans.
Anyway, following the recent announcement from FSG, it seems like those fans are finally going to get their wish.
But considering that they didn’t really like the owners before them, Liverpool fans will be really praying they get lucky with their next club owner. Well, let’s quickly take a look at the potential candidates who could take over from FSG in the near future.
Here are the top 5 billionaires who could buy Liverpool:
1. Sir Jim Ratcliffe
2. Sir Martin Broughton
3. Lebron James
4. RedBird Capital Partners
5. Middle Eastern suitors
Since English fans first started singing “it’s coming home”, it has never come home. In fact, football has only “come home” once ever, and that was way back in 1966. Since then, it has been poor officiating like in 1986 at the World Cup, hard luck like in 1998 and 2010 at the World Cup, and near misses like in 2018 at the World Cup and 2021 at the Euros.
We could give all sorts of excuses for the lack of success at international competitions for more than half a century now, but they would hardly hold water because the simple fact is that the 3 Lions should actually be doing much better than they have been doing.
And so many things could be blamed for these underwhelming outings; the FA, bad officiating, poor coaching, lack of zeal from the players, poor decision making on and off the pitch, lots of things. But what if the problem is actually with the country’s local league – the Premier League?
How could the Premier League be ruining the England national team, you ask? Well, come along with us.
.The 2022 World Cup is going to be a very huge tournament for a lot of players. For some, it’ll be their first-ever appearance at the World Cup, for some others, it’ll be their last ever. We have already looked at some players who will be playing in the World Cup for the first time this year. So, this time around, we want to look at some players for whom Qatar would be their last outing. Here are 10 football legends who will be playing their last World Cup in 2022.
The 2022 World Cup is drawing ever so closer; yet again, we get to see the biggest players on the planet fight for the biggest football trophy on the globe. Since it began in 1930, 8 different national teams have won the World Cup, but 2022 might just be giving us a 9th.
Here are 8 countries most likely to win their first World Cup in Qatar this year.
Everybody says the 2010 World Cup is the best of the modern era, and come on, isn’t it? Apart from the captivating matches themselves, there was a lot of excitement, culture, great music, the Jabulani, and of course, the vuvuzelas, among other things.
Hate it or love it, those vuvuzelas gave that tournament a lot of character and individuality. If a match is put on the screen right now and you hear that deafening sound drowning the stadium, you just know it’s a game from the 2010 World Cup.
But that musical instrument, if we’re allowed to call it that, was not able to cross over from that World Cup tournament in South Africa to mainstream football all around the world. Why? Because it was banned.
Napoli are in blazing form this season. They’re top of the Serie A table and still unbeaten in the league. They topped their Champions League group, embarrassing European giants like Liverpool and Ajax – 4-1 and 6-1 respectively – on the way.
They really look like an amazing side this season, and much of that is thanks to their new boy. A certain 21-year-old with a tongue-twister for a name – Khvicha Kvaratskheila. Try saying that name out loud 5 times and tell us how you do.
Anyway, this lad from Georgia burst onto the scene this season after making a move from Georgia to Naples in the summer. Now, we want to get to really know him. Here are 8 things you probably didn’t know about 8 Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Who else is excited about the 2022 World Cup coming up in a matter of days? We at Goal 90 definitely are. There’s just something about this year’s tournament that feels like it’ll be one for the books. So, yes, we are really excited. And it is with that excitement that we bring you our predictions for the 2022 World Cup.
Make sure to watch till the end because the semi-final picks are pretty spicy and you might be shocked by our group D predictions, too. Anyway, enough talk. Let’s get right to it.
Many of us around the world have multiple nationalities and even citizenships for two or more countries. This may come about as a result of many different factors such as being born and raised in two different places or your parents being of a different nationality than where you were born. These ways and many others lead to some of us having ties to different places and communities around the world.
This applies to football players as well. Many football players have mixed origins and therefore are eligible to play for different countries in international football. Some never take the chance and always just play for a single country but others like the ones on this list have played for multiple national teams whether at youth or senior level before finally settling on one. These are 10 players who have ever played for multiple national teams.
Diego Costa
Declan Rice
Wilfried Zaha
Thiago Motta
Jack Grealish
Kalidou Koulibaly
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Hakim Ziyech
Ivan Rakitic
Kevin-Prince Boateng
Erling Haaland is one of the highest earners in the Premier League, and with how frequently he scores, you have to say he deserves every penny he’s getting. It was recently reported that he earns close to a million euros every week at Manchester City.
Per his basic salary, he doesn’t even earn as much as Kevin De Bruyne, but his bonuses take him way past his Belgian teammate and very close to the 1-million-euro mark.
But what does this 22-year-old spend that truckload of money on? Come along and find out.
Antony’s spin vs. Sheriff in the Europa League really had the entire world of football spinning. Many appeared to love it, but quite a number seemed to have hated it, and they all made sure to make their feelings about his little showboating known, including the Man United legend himself, Paul Scholes.
But Antony did not stay quiet and just let the criticism fly, he decided to reply. And that has inspired our topic today. In this episode, we’ll be looking at 9 times footballers reacted angrily to criticism.
Of course, we’ll start with Antony’s reaction to the criticism he got from almost all around the world.
Qatar are moneybags, but we're guessing you knew that already. But what you may not know is that they are spending an estimated 220 billion dollars on hosting the 2022 FIFA World Cup. And this is about 20 times the amount Russia spent on hosting the last World Cup. Pretty wild, right? So why have they spent this much money? And what did they spend it on? Well, that's why we have this video today.
So sit back and enjoy as we bring to you the reasons why Qatar have spent 220 billion dollars on this year's world cup.Why Qatar World Cup Is The Most Expensive Tournament In The History Of Football?
Football is a beautiful game. But we can guarantee you that it gets really spooky sometimes. And what better time to revisit those really spooky stories than during the Halloween season?
Here are 7 haunted football stories that will scare your socks off. Make sure you’re sitting down for this one because it gets really scary. Let’s dive into it.
We’re now counting down to the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Since this will be the first time the competition will be held in the Middle East, we expect that a lot will be different about this particular tournament. For starters, it’ll be happening in November-December for the first time ever because of how hot it gets in the Middle East in the summer.
Apparently, it still gets hot towards the end of the year – not as hot as the summer, but still hot – and that’s why the stadiums in Qatar are fitted with focused cooling air-conditioning systems.
There are a few other things which will be unique in Qatar, but today, we want to focus on the things which have been banned over there. Here are 6 things which are banned for fans at the World Cup in Qatar.
Newcastle United are in the top 4 of the Premier League table, and this is after playing Manchester City, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Tottenham. They managed to lose just one out of these big fixtures, and that time, they were undone by a 98th-minute winner from just about a yard out against Liverpool. That still remains the only game they’ve lost so far this season. And you can’t even say it has been a fluke. In 12 games, they have kept 5 clean sheets, which is joint-top in the Premier League. They have also won 3 of their games by a 3-goal margin. So, they’re not just getting over the line, they’re winning convincingly. At this point, they’re on the path to play European football next season. But how did Newcastle get here? What the heaven is going on with Newcastle United?
Love and hate are two things that come with money and fame, and we’re sure every superstar footballer already knows this. But unfortunately, some have to deal with more hate than others, and today, we will be looking at some of those guys.
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Neymar
Harry Maguire
Raheem Sterling
Sergio Ramos
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There is no more iconic haircut than the one the great Ronaldo Nazario had going into the 2002 World Cup. He had the entire world talking about his hair for an entire month, and it was even more iconic because we got to see him lift the biggest prize in world football with that cut.
Children all over the world wanted that haircut, and many of them got it. But the thing is, that was not the most flattering haircut; not for adults and surely not for kids. It was a pretty horrible haircut, if we’re being totally honest. No wonder Ronaldo came out to apologize to mothers who had to witness their sons get that haircut because of him 20 years ago.
Anyway, today, what we want to know today is why Ronaldo even got that haircut in the first place? It’s not like that was his signature haircut. He just got it for the 2002 World Cup. He didn’t have the haircut before, and he didn’t have it after. So, why did Ronaldo Nazario get that strange haircut in the 2002 World Cup?
Cristiano Ronaldo may be the GOAT, but sometimes, his attitude has put a little blight on his insanely decorated career.
However, if we’re being totally honest here, while that attitude has got him in the wrong books of some fans, it seems to have actually endeared him to a lot more. That’s the duality of the greats.
If you’re one of those who still don’t believe Cristiano Ronaldo has attitude problems, this post is for you. Here are 8 incidents which show that Cristiano Ronaldo has attitude problems.
You know Cristiano Ronaldo’s first son for sure, the boy CR7 is molding in his own image. But one thing you may not have realized is that you don’t know who the boy’s mother is. Of course, it’s not Georgina Rodriguez. She met Ronaldo in 2016 but Cristiano Junior was born in 2010.
It wasn’t Irina Shayk either. Yes, Ronaldo and Irina started dating in 2010, but the only child Irina has is her daughter with Bradley Cooper.
You could keep throwing up names and nothing would stick because the identity of the mother of Cristiano Ronaldo’s first child is a big mystery. 12 years ago, when the boy was born, here’s the public statement Cristiano made:
“It is with great joy and emotion that I inform you that I have recently become father to a baby boy. As agreed with the baby's mother, who prefers to have her identity kept confidential, my son will be under my exclusive guardianship. No further information will be provided on this subject and I request everyone to fully respect my right to privacy (and that of the child), at least, on issues as personal as these are.”
And the truth is that his privacy has been respected so far on this. Nobody has been able to dig up the name or identity of Cristiano Junior’s mom.
You’d think athletes are born fit and in better condition than everyone else but even they have to put significant work in for results. Not all these results can look like Adama Traore or Cristiano Ronaldo’s transformation though. Others tend to be slightly understated even though the player has put in an immense level of work. Lionel Messi is one of these players.
At just 5 foot 7, you wouldn’t notice the finer details of his physical changes right away but we assure you, they’re there. The Argentine’s body has undergone a massive transformation through the years that has enabled his career to be prolonged while also destroying every team in his path. Let us tell you about how the GOAT made his body into a footballing machine.
Sure you’ve heard the news by now. Cristiano Ronaldo has been banished from the Man United first team after he reportedly refused to come on in the game against Spurs and walked out while the game was still on. He will not feature in the squad that travels to face Chelsea on Saturday.
It was bold of Erik Ten Hag to mete out this punishment to the biggest player in the squad and he was completely backed by the club.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s banishment got us thinking; what other big players have gotten this sort of treatment? Well, here are 10 footballers who were banished for the craziest reasons.
1934 was the first time an African country featured at the FIFA World Cup after Egypt qualified for the tournament in Italy. The continent would, however, not have a representative at the competition until 1970. But since then, there has been a streak of 13 straight FIFA World Cup tournaments with, at least, one African country present. 2022 makes it 14.
But in all these tournaments where we’ve had African representation, the furthest a team from the continent has ever gone is the quarter finals.
Before you think that’s not so bad, compare it with the continent of Asia which has had representation in 15 World Cup tournaments and has managed to produce a country which finished in 4th place.
North America, a continent which obviously does not have as much talent as Africa, even if you add Central America and the Caribbeans, has produced a country which won bronze at a World Cup tournament.
And yeah, you could argue that Ghana were literally just one Suarez hand and then a penalty kick away from a 3rd or 4th place finish in 2010, but we honestly still don’t think that’s enough excuse for a continent blessed with that much talent. Africa should be regulars in the semis, at least.
I mean, the continent is home to the likes of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane, Frack Kessie, and Riyad Mahrez, and before them, it has been home to the likes of George Weah, Samuel Eto’o, Jay Jay Okocha, and Yaya Toure. But the farthest an African country has gone at the World Cup is the quarter finals? Why?
Erling Haaland is a robot. Every day he steps on a football pitch, he looks like a well-oiled machine, breaking records for fun and scoring freakish goals. Even when he’s not scoring, he still looks like a huge threat, terrorizing the opposition defenders and causing havoc in the box.
So, we would like to know what this robot feeds on to make him this good and keep him in great shape. It is no secret that the Norwegian striker follows a very strict diet. That is one of the secrets behind how good and strong he is.
It's easy to assume that football stars have it all laid down for them. And when you look at their goal records, trophies, huge salaries and the expensive lives they afford, you just think to yourself "that’s one lucky footballer".
But that isn’t always the case. And sometimes, footballers actually get on the wrong side of luck a whole lot.
In this video, we talk about some of these footballers who have been unlucky in the game for far too long.
So here are 10 most unlucky footballers in the history of football.
So, let’s get right to it.
Many of you have never watched a football match hosted in Qatar. Some of you have, but the stadiums have since been given facelifts so you probably don’t know what the stadiums over there look like right now. Well, wouldn’t you like to? Come along and take a tour with us.
Here are 8 brilliant Qatar World Cup football stadiums.
The FIFA World Cup is hands-down the biggest competition in world football, and perhaps also the most interesting. So interesting that we often wish that the tournament came around more often than just once every 4 years.
But then, why can’t it happen more frequently? Why does the FIFA World Cup only take place once every 4 years? Here are a few reasons.
Uhm, so, basically, Pep lied. He lied so bad. He lied amidst tears but he still lied. We know Sergio Aguero is perhaps Man City’s biggest legend ever, but he, like a few other legends of other clubs, was replaced pretty quickly, and frankly, pretty perfectly. Here are 10 players who replaced irreplaceable legends.
Top of the Premier League table. 9 games in and still on top of the table. Played Spurs, played United, played Liverpool, and is still top of the table. Second in the highest number of goals scored, second in most clean sheets, and second in the least goals conceded. Yet to drop a single point in Europe this season.
Really, what the heaven is going on with Arsenal?
Yes, we saw some improvement in the team towards the end of last season, but this was a team that had Champions League qualification in their hands and threw it away with just a handful of games to go. Now, just a matter of months later, they look like they really have a title charge in them.
How did it all turn around for the North London club? Let’s quickly look at a few things that have helped Arsenal have such a fine start to the 2022-23 season.
It’s not even up to 6 months since Kylian Mbappe made that shocking decision to turn down a move to Real Madrid and extend his contract with PSG, and the Frenchman is already looking for a way out of Paris. So, the big question is why?
PSG seem to have been doing well. They currently top the table in both the league and the Champions League group stage. Also, he is the joint-top scorer in Ligue 1 along with his teammate Neymar.
And of course, it’s not like he’s been getting less playing time under the new coach. I mean, who would dare to leave Mbappe on the bench anyway? So, what could be the problem? Well, here are 6 possible reasons why Kylian Mbappe wants to leave PSG right now.
Have you ever seen the badge of a football club or even a national team and went “I’ve seen that somewhere”? Well, that may be because you had actually seen it somewhere. Not everyone creates their badges from the scratch, some just do some good ole stealing.
Here are 10 football clubs or national teams who stole their official badges.
For some years now, the unspoken rule has been to not allow superstar Canadian musician, Drake, near your football team, jersey, or star player. His songs may have gone gold hundreds of times, but when it comes to football, virtually everything he touches turns to the opposite of gold. Or so it seems.
Back in 2019, PSG defender, Kurzawa, was pictured with Drake before a league game against Lille. PSG, who went into that game as clear favorites, ended up losing 5-1.
That same year, the musician met with Sergio Aguero who took a picture with him and handed him his jersey. Then boom! Days later, he misses a penalty against Spurs in the Champions League quarter-final, and City are ultimately ousted from the tournament in very shocking fashion.
The curse also hit the other half of Manchester that same year. The Grammy winner met with Pogba, Lingard, and Rashford on the same day in early 2019. A triple threat? Surely it was going to work a treat. Man United’s next game was the FA Cup quarter-final against Wolves, and if you remember, Wolves sent them packing after beating them 2 goals to 1.
Aubameyang was the one who brought the curse to London after he attended a Drake concert at the 02 arena and met with the Canadian superstar. Of course, Arsenal lost their next game 1-nil to Everton.
In April of 2019, the curse landed in Germany. Drake met with Jadon Sancho, who you know was playing for Dortmund back then. At the time, Dortmund were at the top of the league going into a very important game against Bayern.
The picture of Drake and Sancho circulated the internet, and days after, Bayern annihilated Dortmund 5-nil and went on to win the Bundesliga title yet again.
Ever since the football world laid their eyes on Ronaldo Jnr, we haven’t been able to get our minds off him. Granted, we love everything that comes from CR7 but gosh, a son that looks just like him and bears his full name? Sign me up.
From the awfully cute clips of him in Madrid to his goal-scoring exploits in the Juventus Academy, the kid is looking like a proper player and we would love to know more about this young superstar.
But, of course, it’s been hard to get to know Cristianinho on a personal level. His father keeps a close eye on him and won’t let him have a phone or his own social media accounts.
Since they moved to Manchester, we have seen him less and less off the pitch. Thankfully, goal 90 is here for you. This is what a normal day looks like for Cristiano Ronaldo Junior.
For those who don’t know, Haaland is more than just a goal scorer; more than just a footballer, in fact. He’s a record holder in standing long jump. He can also play golf, handball, cross-country skiing, and a host of other sports.
But the most interesting thing this robot of a lad has attempted so far is delving into the Hip-Hop industry. Yes, Erling Haaland was once a part of a rap group called Flow Kingz. He formed the group with 2 of his friends, Erik Tobias Sandberg and Erik Botheim, back in 2016.
All three of them are footballers and were in Norway’s under-17 squad together, and one day, they got bored and decided to make a record. And that was how their hit single, Kygo Jo, came about.
Never mind the quality, that song is definitely a hit with close to 10 million views on YouTube since its upload.
The World Cup is usually a festival of goals, flair, and culture. But in almost every tournament, we’re blessed with some really bizarre moments, some more bizarre than others. In this episode, we will be looking at 10 of the most bizarre moments in World Cup history. Let’s get right to it.
IShowSpeed is one of the youngest creators with the fastest-growing channels on Youtube. Darren Watkins Jr, aka Speed, is an American gaming YouTuber known for his energetic and hot-headed personality on his gaming and entertainment live streams. He has been making headlines recently because of his performance at the Sidemen Charity match. But we're not here to talk about that game. We're here to talk about the fun facts you probably don't know about him. We guarantee that you will be amazed. So grab a coffee and relax, as we take you through 10 things you didn't know about IShowSpeed
The World Cup is drawing ever so closer and we’re sure you can’t wait to watch your favorite players and cheer on your country on the biggest stage of world football. But while you anticipate watching yet another World Cup tournament, some superstar players are anticipating playing in their very first World Cup tournament. You actually might be a little surprised by the caliber of players who will be playing a World Cup game for the first time in Qatar. Of course, these names are still subject to unforeseen circumstances like injuries. But here are 20 superstars who will be making World Cup debuts this year.
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Virgil van Dijk
Darwin Nunez
Alphonso Davies
Christian Pulisic
Mason Mount
Jack Grealish
Reece James, Declan Rice, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden, Ben Chilwell
Kai Havertz
Frenkie de Jong
Matthijs de Ligt
Dayot Upamecano
Aymeric Laporte
Alvaro Morata
Edouard Mendy
Dusan Vlahovic
Federico Valverde
Vinicius Jr.
Gareth Bale
Erling Haaland is taking the Premier League by storm. The 22-year-old Norwegian already has 14 goals in the Premier League this season, more than 14 other teams in the league -- and 17 goals in 11 games across all competitions for City.
He equalled Cristiano Ronaldo’s number of hat tricks in the Premier League with his scintillating trebles against Crystal Palace, Nottingham Forest and Manchester United. To think that he did that in just 8 games is mind-boggling.
We must admit, he is looking unstoppable at the moment and if Manchester City’s recent seasons are anything to go by, the chances will not stop coming.
The big question, however, is, how many he will get before the season ends and how many premier league records he will smash in the process.
Football is beautiful for many reasons, and one of those reasons are the very entertaining tricks and skills we see footballers pull off every now and then. They are surely very interesting to watch. Well, except when it’s being done against your team.
But these days, many of these tricks are frowned upon when they are done during official matches. Some have even been banned outright, and it is those ones that we want to talk about in this episode today.
Mathias Pogba – Paul’s older brother – accused Paul of using witchcraft to manipulate people and said that he has specifically used it on Mbappe. But Paul and his team came out and said that his older brother was only trying to blackmail him, and that Mathias even sent some armed men to intimidate him in his Paris home. Now, Mathias is in police custody.
He was charged, detained, and currently is under investigation over an alleged plot to extort his brother, Paul Pogba, of 13 million euros. But being in police custody has not stopped Mathias from talking. More videos have gone up on his social media since he was detained, and a lot more stuff has been said.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are one of the hottest couples in the football world. They also happen to be parents to five spectacular children whom they seem to love very much. Despite not being the biological mother of some of them, Georgina has stepped into the role massively and has made Ronaldo love her all the more for it. The first and oldest child just happens to be the heir apparent to his father’s throne and name- Cristiano Ronaldo Junior. With this name, great things are already expected of him in whatever he decides to do, more so given that he seems to have chosen the beautiful game as his career just like his father.
At 12, he is already one of the most famous kids on the planet and as such his life tends to be a growing topic among the public. One particular one we’d like to discuss may come as a surprise. Has Junior already been allowed by his parents to have a girlfriend? Who is this girl in the picture with him? Stick with us as we tell you the answers to these questions.
Football is the biggest sport in the world, and once you make it to the apex of the game, fame - and famous admirers - won't be hard to come by. But once in a while, roles are reversed and footballers become admirers. Some of them even go the extra mile to shoot their shots when the object of their admiration is as gorgeous as Lana Rhoades. Wait!! Which Lana Rhoades? Yeah …That Lana Rhoades.
If you don’t know her, Lana Rhoades was a hugely successful adult film actress who took the adult entertainment world by storm when she entered the industry at the age of 19. She worked in the industry for only a year but has shown up in over 70 productions and has become one of the most prominent adult industry names.
At one point, she was the number one adult film star in the world, claiming multiple awards including performer of the year in 2017. Even to this day, some websites rank her as the best adult film star in the world. Suffice it to say that she was pretty good at what she did, earning her a large following on adult sites and social media. It now appears that her followers include sporting superstars.
Graham Potter has come a really long way. He started out coaching now-disbanded Leeds Carnegie, and now, he’s coaching Chelsea in the Champions League. But his story is a pretty interesting and quite uncommon one. Yes, he played professional football like most coaches of top football clubs, but unlike most, Potter has a Master’s degree. Here’s the story of Graham Potter’s incredible rise from university football to managing one of the biggest clubs in Europe.
Willian Saliba is currently living the dream of young footballers. At just 21, he has broken into the first team of a big club like arsenal and is looking set to play for his country at the World Cup later this year. As we said, he is living the dream. But you know that already. So in this episode, we'll tell you some things you probably didn't know about him. So here are 7 things you didn't know about Saliba. And we do hope you enjoy it.
In the footballing universe right now, there appears to be one universal villain. Regardless of nationality and club affiliations, everybody just seems to hate Harry Maguire, and in this episode, we will be looking at why. Why does everybody hate the Manchester United captain?
Brazil are favorites to win the 2022 FIFA World Cup. To be fair, there are only a handful of World Cup tournaments when this statement does not hold true. They are the most successful nation in World Cup history for a reason. But then, why do we say Brazil are going to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar? It’s all written in the stars. You just have to look.
World Cup season is upon us, and as we anticipate watching nations from all over the world battle for the biggest prize on the biggest stage in world football, we also have to remember that some national teams will not be featuring. Of course, the majority of countries that miss out on World Cup tournaments miss out because they fail to qualify. But there are actually a few that don’t feature simply because they can’t. They have been banned. In almost every World Cup tournament since 1950, at least one country has been banned from participating for different reasons. And in this video, we will be looking at some of those countries and the reasons they were banned. Here are 7 countries that have been banned from playing in the World Cup.
If You ever feel like giving up in life, watch this Antony's Incredible life story Antony now plays for one of the biggest clubs in the world at just 22 years old. His transfer to United is the biggest in not only Ajax but also Eredivisie history. He hit the ground running for United, scoring on his debut against Arsenal. And now, he’s a regular in the Brazil squad and almost certain to make his first ever World Cup appearance at the end of the year.
Everything seems to be going great for Antony, but here’s the thing; it has not always been great. As a matter of fact, he has a pretty inspirational comeup story, so if you ever feel like giving up in life, pay attention to Antony's incredible life story.
In the summer of 2021, the entire universe was given the biggest shock ever when Barcelona announced that Lionel Messi would be leaving the club. As it turned out, neither party wanted that, but it was something that had to happen because of Barcelona’s financial precarity at the time.
So, Lionel Messi moved to PSG that summer on a 2-year deal and has gone on to win the Ligue 1 with them and even become the first person to win the Ballon d’Or as a PSG player.
Now, with Barcelona appearing to be recovering from their financial mess, and Messi’s former teammate and friend, Xavi, now in charge of the first team, rumors have started flying that the Argentina captain might move back to Barcelona at the end of the current season.
But while those rumors are yet to be really substantiated, the real reason why Messi wanted to leave Barcelona in the first place has been leaked.
Apparently, back in 2020, when Messi first expressed his desire to leave Barcelona, he provided the then president, Josep Bartomeu, with a list of 9 needs that had to be met in order for him to remain at the club.
Let’s quickly run through the contents that list.
Okay, it might seem a little unusual that a fast food franchise is in a legal battle with one of the best football players in the world, but that is the reality right now. You may be wondering what Mbappe could have done to incur the wrath of Alain Beral, the vice president of KFC France.
Well, we have it all broken down in this episode. Come along if you want to find out why KFC is filing a lawsuit against Kylian Mbappe.
Many decades ago, the way football used to be was: a player puts the ball in the back of the net, turns, and quickly starts running towards the centre of the pitch for kickoff. The best you can get is a couple of hands in the air, a couple of jumps, and it’s back to it.
There was none of these running to a corner of the pitch or to a camera for some extravagant displays.
So, the question now is; how did we go from that to this? How did we go from just modest expressions of joy after scoring to routine celebrations, some even now having names and soundtracks? How did goal celebrations become such a big thing in football?
The Story Of How Argentinian Staff Sedated A Brazilian Player In The 1990 FIFA World Cup Brazil vs Argentina is an age-old rivalry that has almost never failed to entertain. There may be favorites going into different games depending on form at the time, but that fixture has proven to really be no respecter of favorites. The Superclasico de las Americas, as it is often called, always lives up to expectation whenever and wherever it is played. And in the 1990 World Cup, boy did it live up to expectation! The eventual score may have been just 1-nil, but that game was one of the most entertaining games in that entire World Cup tournament. But more than entertaining, it was controversial. Oh, very controversial.
The 2022 World Cup is now only a couple of months away and the world is getting ready for the big showdown to kick off in the Middle East for the first time ever. But this year’s World Cup will not be kicking off without controversy.
For years now, there have been scandals associated with the World Cup in Qatar. Players have protested and some major parties have even said that they will be boycotting this year’s tournament. So, what are these scandals that have caused this much uproar? Let’s find out.
Here are the scandals behind Qatar World Cup 2022:
Federico Valverde has become such a key player for Real Madrid in recent years. And it's not just because of his ability or his versatility. It's also about how much effort he's always willing to put in during games. But of course, you already knew those. So now, how about finding out about other things you don't know? Well, that's why we're here. In this video, we would be telling you some of these things. So sit back and enjoy as we bring to you 10 things you didn't know about Federico Valverde.
Lionel Messi has one of the most insane collections of jerseys we have ever seen from a football player. The Argentina national team captain has been playing professional football for 2 decades now, and so has had the opportunity to go up against great players from different generations.
Everybody who plays against Messi always wants to take memorabilia with them, so they often ask for his jersey, and he almost always obliges. But like he once said, he would always prioritize his countrymen. So, if there’s an Argentine on the pitch that day, that’s most likely the person going home with Messi’s jersey.
No wonder he has jerseys of Di Maria, Aguero, Milito, Lavezzi, and Lanzini in his collection.
And what would interest you is that, after Messi exchanges those jerseys, he doesn’t just throw them away or dump them somewhere and forget about them, he stores them up. Jerseys of legends, youngsters, rivals, teammates, GOATs, and even players you never knew of or have forgotten about, are all in his collection.
Erling Haaland is surely the most in-form player at the moment in the Premier League, and maybe even in the world. When his transfer to Manchester City was completed, many people actually thought the man would flop because of the pressure and intensity of the premier league. Hehe, pretty weird, right? Well since he arrived at the club, he has pretty much taken those speculations and tossed them into the trash. Really. The man already has like 10 goals in the Premier league. He even scored a few more on his champions league debut. He is literally a goal machine and has always been, even as a teenager.
But what really makes Haaland so good? Why does he score this many goals everywhere he goes? Well lucky for you, that's something we would be answering in this video. So sit back and relax as we bring to you a few reasons why Erling Haaland scores loads of goals. And we do hope you enjoy it.
In the early minutes of that game against Olympiacos, Messi was seen bending over and taking something out of a compartment of his socks. He then quickly threw that thing in his mouth and chewed on it. That thing turned out to be a pill which made eyebrows all around the world go up.
Football fans are not oblivious to the doping problem that has plagued the sport in the past, so it was not very surprising that people reacted that way to seeing a player take a pill during a match. But then, think about it, even if Messi was doping, don’t you think he’d rather do it in secret?
I mean, why would he come to the pitch where he knows that millions of eyes all around the world are on him to take a banned substance? Anyway, a question still needs to be answered; what then were those pills Messi took and why did he take them in the middle of a Champions League game? So, reports say that that was a glucose tablet.
Now, you might then ask why he didn’t just take the pill in the locker room before coming out for the match, but that’s because, according to Ricard Torquemada, the first 15 minutes of physical exertion is the period when the muscles are usually most receptive. Now, another very important question is; why did Messi have to take those pills in the first place? Is the GOAT okay?
The entire world of sports is dominated by superstitions. You’ll be surprised how many of your favorite football stars are superstitious. Anyway, today, we will be focusing on Barcelona’s latest addition to attack, Robert Lewandowski, and how his superstitions happen to benefit him a lot.
So, if you think you’re badass at this FPL thing, click on the link in the description and come and battle with your fellow Goal 90 lovers and subscribers. Tell your friends and family about it, too. And make sure to join before the new Premier League season kicks off. Let’s get into manager mode!
Let’s not fool ourselves, footballers have a lot of sex. Whether with prostitutes, their wives and girlfriends, or other people’s wives and girlfriends, these superstar ballers are always getting their freak on. And it is no surprise at all.
What might be a little surprising, however, is where they be doing the sex! You’ll be surprised to hear the locations some footballers have decided to get down and dirty. Here are the 8 weirdest places where footballers have admitted to having sex at.
Jurgen Klopp and Pep Guardiola are undoubtedly two of the biggest coaches in England right now, and perhaps even the entire world of football. Both these guys have proven themselves to be master tacticians who can build a team and dominate a league. They both did it in Germany and are currently doing it in England.
Now, you probably have your opinion on who is the better coach of the two of them, but in this video, we want to hear what the footballers in closer proximity to them think.
But if you’re one of the few who think neither of them is very impressive, then we would love to see you test your managerial skills in our Goal 90 FPL league. You stand a chance to win a brand new Playstation 5 if you are number 1 in the league at the end of the season.
So, if you think Klopp and Pep aren’t all that, click on the link in the description and come and battle with your fellow Goal 90 lovers and subscribers. Make sure to join before the new Premier League season kicks off. Let’s get into manager mode!
While you get into your manager mode, let’s head back to talking about the actual Premier League managers. Here is the Klopp vs Pep debate settled by players.
Trent Alexander Arnold
Ruben Dias
Virgil van Dijk
Xabi Alonso
Marco Reus
Arjen Robben
Sadio Mane
Kevin De Bruyne
Robert Lewandowski
Ilkay Gundogan
So here's the thing about football. You see, we may all have different football opinions. And we may even support different teams. But if there's one thing we all share in common, it is that we all love football and are passionate about this sport. And here's the thing about having that much passion for football, the sport has now become a culture for us all. And we'll give a reason why we say so.
So let's take you, our viewer, for example. There are certain games you look forward to every season, right? And before these games, there are certain routines you carry out, right? Also, these routines help you build up excitement and prepare you for these games, right? Well if all your answers were yes, we hope you now agree that football truly is a culture for us. And as a matter of fact, it's not just us the fans. Even football clubs have traditions before games. Yep, that's right.
Take Liverpool, for example. They have a tradition before the start of games at Anfield. You see, before every game at Anfield, the Liverpool players have always had this tradition of touching a sign that says "this is Anfield". Now, this sign is located right at the exit of the dugout.
So whenever they file out, the players just touch it. And apparently, this tradition is supposed to be for good luck during games. And mind you, it is also a long-time tradition at the club, with many former legends also taking part in it. And well, they kept this tradition going for many years. Until something happened, which made the players stop this tradition.
If we asked you which footballer was the biggest crybaby on the pitch, whose name would come to your mind? Hold on with your guesses, we’re sure we have them on this list of top 10 footballers who moan a lot. At the end of the video, go in the comments and tell us if your guess made the cut. Let’s get right to it.
The 2006 World Cup final will always be remembered as the last time, Zinedine Zidane played for the French national team. The talented footballer was considered one of the best footballers in the world and was part of a Real Madrid team that was so good, no team wanted to get on their wrong side. Now, let’s get back to the 2006 World Cup Final. You see, Zidane’s penalty kick had already seen off Portugal in the Semi-finals to set a mouth-watering clash with Italy in the finals. And with Zidane already announcing that the World Cup would be his last appearance as a footballer, surely it was time for him to bow out in glorious fashion. Or so we thought. Well, it surely was not a happy ending story as the famous French man was shown a red-card for headbutting opposition player, Marco Materazzi on the chest. Ouch that must have hurt pretty bad.
But why did Zidane headbutt Materazzi? Join us as we find out in this podcast.
We can’t categorically tell you who’s madder about Mo Salah’s form so far this season – his Fantasy Premier League owners or the owners of Liverpool who just made him the highest-earning footballer in the club’s history.
For the past 4 seasons, one word that has constantly been used to describe Salah is inevitable. You didn’t know how or when he would do it, but you just knew that Salah would always find a way to get a goal contribution no matter how badly Liverpool were playing. It’s no wonder the Egyptian has won 3 Premier League Golden Boots and 1 Playmaker award since joining Liverpool in 2017.
But since he got the 350k contract he had been asking for, it seems like we started seeing a completely different Salah. 6 games in and the Egyptian King is nowhere close in the Golden Boot race with only 2 goals scored. It is very unlike him.
It’s easy to blame it totally on Liverpool being bad this season, but even when every Liverpool player was excellent against Bournemouth, Salah was still distinctly bad. 8 different outfield players got, at least, a goal or an assist that day, but Salah was not one of them.
So, why has he been that bad? What really is wrong with Salah?
Liverpool are currently on a downward spiral. Everything that could possibly go wrong is currently going wrong with the club. They failed to win any of their first 3 opening games in the Premier League, then needed a 98th-minute goal to secure a win against Newcastle.
Yes, there was that trouncing of Bournemouth in between but then they were not able to even get a goal against Everton in the Merseyside derby. And they went on to lose their opening Champions League game against Napoli in embarrassing fashion.
We’re currently witnessing one of the worst starts to a season Liverpool has ever had, and right now, the pressure is mounting on Jurgen Klopp.
It gets worse when you look across and see that Chelsea, who have won more games than Liverpool this season and even currently sit above them on the table, just let go of their coach who won the Champions League more recently than Liverpool.
It makes you ponder; could Jurgen Klopp be nearing the end of his Liverpool career? You know what? That’s a huge possibility.
Yes, he experienced a dip like this in 2021, but bounced back last season to win 2 trophies, coming really close to winning an unprecedented 4. Also, he is a really loved figure at Anfield. But we really think the German’s career could really be nearing its end because of one major reason: The Jake Paul Curse!
Sure we all know about the Drake Curse, but have you ever heard of the Jake Curse?
Now, it may be fairly new, but it is already proving to be very potent.
It's just the start of September, but this month has already been quite a memorable one for Richarlison. First, he put up a man-of-the-match performance against Fulham and was unlucky to see his goal ruled out for offside. Then just a few days later he scored his first ever champions league goals and helped his team to victory. He's surely having the time of his life so far.
But today we're not talking about what he's doing on the field at Spurs, we're sure there's lots of time for that in the future. In this video, we'll talk about some cool facts about him.
So sit back and enjoy, as we bring to you 10 things you didn't know about Richarlison.
Having a statue erected for you is always a big honor. It shows how important you are to the people or the establishment. But what is supposed to be a big honor can quickly become hilariously embarrassing if the sculptor decides to mess up your statue. And footballers have been victims of this one too many times.
Here are 7 hilariously bad statues of footballers ever made.
Erling Haaland
Sergio Aguero
Cristiano Ronaldo
Michael Essien
Luis Suarez
Maradona
Mo Salah
Don’t you just hate it when your favorite club’s star player makes a promise and fails to fulfill those promises for whatever reason? Like you could just have not said anything at all instead of us false hopes.
In this episode, we will be looking at some of those footballers who should not have given their clubs and fans false hopes. Here are 8 footballers who broke promises they made to their clubs and fans.
Romelu Lukaku
Sergio Aguero
Cesc Fabregas
Robin van Persie
Luis Suarez
Paul Pogba
Andrea Pirlo
Sol Campbell
You might be one of those fans who prefer to focus on what your team plays on the pitch and nothing more, but even then, you just have to admit that you have still seen some players step onto the pitch in some kits so absolutely ridiculous that they distract you from their gameplay.
Here are 8 of the weirdest football kits to ever make it into production.
Cultural Leonesa
Caribous of Colorado
Zamora CF
CD Palencia Balompie
Atletico Madrid
Athletic Club
Bedale AFC
1860 Munich
Spain won the World Cup for the first time in their history in 2010, signalling the zenith of a 12-year domination of international football by the European nation. The team who brought it home in South Africa is still referred to as the Golden Generation of Spanish football, and today, 12 years after their triumph, we want to see where the starting XI of that Golden Generation are.
This is the 2010 World Cup-winning Spain team and where they are right now.
Iker Casillas
Sergio Ramos
Carles Puyol
Gerard Pique
Joan Capdevilla
Sergio Busquets
Xabi Alonso
Xavi
Andres Iniesta
Pedro
David Villa
Professional footballers in the big leagues are easily some of the richest people in the entire world. And the good thing about having all of that money is that they're able to afford the best and most luxurious lifestyles. But that type of wealth also comes with a price. And that price is that they become actual targets for people who wish to get rich without having to work hard. Uhm, yes, we're talking about thieves, fraudsters, etc. Unfortunately, some of these footballers haven't been lucky with these thieves, so they have gotten robbed.
Kylian Mbappe is one of the biggest football stars in the world right now. He is only 23 years old but he has already won the biggest prize in world football and now earns more than any other player in the history of the sport.
So, with that insane success and wealth at his disposal at such a young age, you expect that Kylian Mbappe can get whichever woman he wants. And until recently, that woman he wants has been French model, Emma Smet.
Rumors even had it that the young lady was one of the reasons Mbappe turned down a move to his dream club Real Madrid this summer to remain in France.
But according to recent reports, Mbappe and Emma are no longer together and have not been together for months now. In fact, we hear that the PSG star has since moved on and is now dating another model who happens to be much older than him.
Yes, Erling Haaland just scored back-to-back Premier League hat tricks and has taken an early lead in the race for the Golden Boot, but Gabriel Jesus could still outscore the Norwegian and the other new striker on the block, Darwin Nunez. Here’s why we think so.
The FIFA world cup is considered to be the world’s biggest football event, and getting to represent one’s country in that tournament is one of the greatest dreams of every footballer. But even some of the biggest footballers have never got the chance to live this dream, and today we bring them to you.
So here are 10 top-class footballers who have never played in the World Cup.
Gareth Bale
Eric Cantona
Jorginho
Alfredo Di Stefano
Ryan Giggs
George Best
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Wilfred Zaha
Virgil Van Dijk
Erling Haaland
Manchester United just completed the signing of Brazilian winger Antony from Ajax. Yes! Finally, they did it! After many weeks of going back and forth with Ajax. But it didn't come easy or cheap. Because they had to cough up a whooping fee of 100 million euros! Yes, pretty wild, right? Now it remains to be seen if he's going to justify that price tag or if he'll flop. But we're not here to talk about what he'll do on the field. We're here to talk about the fun facts you probably don't know about him. After all, footballers are a lot more than just footballers. So sit back and relax, as we take you through 7 things you didn't know about Antony.
Members of the Pogba family have been in the tabloids for the past few days, but unfortunately, it isn’t for the right reasons. You have probably heard Paul Pogba and his brother’s names being mentioned on different platforms, but you’re not so clear on what’s going on. Well, we’re here for you. In this video, we will be explaining what exactly is going on with Paul Pogba and his brother. The Pogba brothers have always seemed really close.
At least, on social media. Paul and his twin older brothers, Florentin and Mathias, who are also professional footballers, always used to post videos and photos of themselves dancing, laughing, and doing stuff together on different platforms.
But things seem to have gone sour in the Pogba family as we recently saw Mathias go to social media and threaten to expose his younger brother.
Lisandro Martinez might be one of the smallest center backs in the Premier League, but since he joined Manchester United in the summer, he has looked like a very solid addition to that defense, so it’s only right that we get to know who this guy really is. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Lisandro Martinez.
Who's The GOAT At Every Position in Premier League? This year marks 30 years since the Premier League was founded, and to commemorate 3 solid decades of really entertaining football, we at Goal 90 have decided to make a list of the greatest players to have ever done it in the league in every position. This was a tough list to make as we didn’t all immediately agree on every player, but we got through it eventually and we have brought you the greatest XI in Premier League history.
The truth is, even with Liverpool failing to win any of their first three games of the season, many fans are confident that the club will still bounce back and not only finish in the top 4, but actually challenge for the title. And that’s thanks to how good the Reds have proven to be over the last few years. But we might have some bad news for those overly optimistic fans. 2022-23 is not like other seasons, and Liverpool might actually end up having a horrible season this time around. Here’s why. Klopp’s 7th season curse.
A lot of players will tell you that they play football just for their passion, but some are honest enough to tell you that they are also chasing the bag. And honestly, it’s not always a bad thing. Football is a very lucrative sport and it’s not entirely a bad idea to want to earn as much as you can. But on a few occasions, we have seen players go as far as downgrading to smaller clubs just for the money. If you’re not sure exactly how to feel about that, come along as we check out some players who have done that and then you can decide how you feel about it.
Here are 7 players who downgraded clubs just for the money.
Casemiro
Jesse Lingard
Oscar
Raphael Varane
James Rodriguez
Yannick Carrasco
Neymar
FC Barcelona is surely more than a club like they themselves like to say. They are one of the biggest clubs on the planet and have had some of the biggest global stars pass through their ranks over the years.
But some of these stars do not have the best memories of Barcelona, especially in their last days. We’ll be looking at some of those guys in this video. Here are 10 players who have been disrespected by Barcelona.
Luis Suarez
Rivaldo
Ronaldinho
Deco
Samuel Eto’o
Ronaldo
Frenkie de Jong
Maradona
Yaya Toure
Dani Alves
Most footballers will tell you winning trophies is all about pride and prestige, but the truth is many of those trophies have insane value on their own, and it is always so good to have your hands on the most valuable silverware.
Have you ever wondered how much some of these trophies are worth? Hundreds of thousands of dollars? Millions? Well, we’ll find out in this video as we count down the 10 most expensive trophies in the world.
The Premier League trophy
The UEFA Champions League trophy
Bundesliga Meisterschale
The Scudetto
AFCON trophy
Ballon d’Or trophy
The FA Cup
The UEFA Europa League trophy
The Copa Libertadores trophy
The FIFA World Cup trophy
We’re just two matchdays into the new Premier League season, and the London derby between Chelsea and Spurs already gave us the type of spice we love to see.
If you have any idea about English football, then you’d know how bitter the rivalry between those two London clubs are. And the fact that Spurs is now being coached by a former Chelsea manager did absolutely nothing to douse the fire between those two.
In fact, it was the managers who were at the centre of the brouhaha on matchday. That face-off between the two bosses has inspired us to look at the top 10 manager fights of all time. This is surely going to be really interesting. Let’s get right to it.
Tuchel vs. Conte
Conte vs. Mourinho
Lampard vs. Klopp
Klopp vs. Arteta
Wenger vs. Mourinho
Mourinho vs. Sarri
Wenger vs. Alan Pardew
Mancini vs. Moyes
Xavi vs. Unai Emery
Warnock vs. Espirito Santo
Manchester United fans have been clamouring for the Glazers to vacate ownership of the club for some years now, and it seems like Man United’s poor start to the new season has mounted even more pressure on the American family.
So, maybe this is the year the Glazers sell Manchester United and let new owners take over. Already, there are some guys who seem to be interested in the Old Trafford project. Here are 5 potential candidates for Manchester United’s next ownership:
Sir James Ratcliffe
Michael Knighton
Conor McGregor
Elon Musk
Mukesh Ambani
Manchester United just recently completed a very shocking signing of Brazilian midfielder Casemiro, and it just seems like they have solved all their midfield problems with a stroke of a pen.
Of course, Casemiro is a household name. He is a 5-time Champions League winner and formed a part of one of the greatest midfield trios in Champions League history along with Modric and Kroos. But we can assure you that you don’t know all about the defensive midfielder.
Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Casemiro.
In a recent video, we asked the question: do you think PSG may have brought their own destruction upon themselves by giving Kylian Mbappe so much power in a bid to keep the Frenchman for a few more seasons?
In line with that, we have done our research and brought you 7 instances where Mbappe has shown that he has attitude problems and why he may not be the right person to give that much power.
But first of all, what type of power are we even talking about here?
Manchester United have not exactly had a dream start to the season, and some of that could be traced to the dull summer transfer window they’ve had so far. Yes, they have been able to get Eriksen, Malacia, and Lisandro Martinez to join the club, but they have actually been rejected by most of their summer targets. In this video, we will be looking at 10 players who have openly rejected Manchester United in this window. Let’s get right to it.
Frenkie de Jong
Darwin Nunez
Erling Haaland
Jurrien Timber
Malcolm Ebiowei
Benjamin Sesko
Timo Werner
Leandro Paredes
Matthijs de Ligt
Kalvin Phillips
Neymar and Mbappe, the once very close pals, now seem to not be able to even stand the sight of each other again. What really went wrong there? How did these two fantastic players go from buying each other Christmas presents, hanging out and celebrating goals together, to having arguments on the pitch?
What is actually going on between Neymar and Mbappe?
The real answer? A lot of things.
It is no longer news that the celebrity couple born out of the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is now history. The pair met at the start of the 2010 World Cup and reconnected at the final which Shakira performed and Gerard Pique went on to win. They started dating soon after. Their relationship was just so beautiful. World-famous Shakira would often be at the Camp Nou or even oppositions stadiums to watch her man and his teammates play. She would post him at random times, saying to him how proud she is of him. So, when the Colombian musician stopped posting her boyfriend for some months, fans and the media started to suspect something had gone wrong in the relationship.
And they weren’t wrong. Something had indeed happened.
It may not look like it, in fact, it might seem absolutely impossible right now, but Manchester United could finally win the Premier League title again this season. If history is anything to go by, the Red Devils are on the right path to their first league title since Sir Alex Ferguson’s exit.
What we’re saying right now may sound absolutely crazy to you, and we can understand why. But keep calm and follow us as we explain why the stars are aligned for the Premier League trophy to return to the red side of Manchester.
Forget all what Joan Laporta has been saying, FC Barcelona are desperate to kick Frenkie de Jong out of the club. They already have their eyes on his replacement – Bernardo Silva – and reports say that the club has, in fact, already reached an agreement with the Portuguese. But the question is; why are Barcelona so eager to kick de Jong out? He is, no doubt, a good player, he is young, and he is versatile. So, why do they want him out? Well, here are 3 huge reasons.
Erling Haaland is a beast of a player. That has already been established. The 2020 Golden Boy just moved back to England where he was born and is having a good start to life at Manchester City where his father played some 20 years ago. Erling comes from a very athletic family, and that sort of explains why he seems to be built like a machine.
As you know, his father played professional football for Premier League teams including Manchester City and Leeds United. His mother, on the other hand, was a really successful track athlete in Norway. She was a national champion back in her day. So, it is not very surprising that a mixture of the genes from those two produced a sports machine.
As a child, Erling played golf, handball, tennis, did track and field, and of course, played football, which he eventually chose for his career path. When he was just 5 years old, he set a world record for standing long jump. He recorded a staggering distance of 1.63 meters which immediately became a world record for kids in that age category. Knowing all these things about Erling Haaland, would it be so shocking to find out that his cousins are just as good as him? Okay, maybe not just as good, those standards are so high, but good regardless.
So, when we said Haaland belongs in a very athletic family, we meant the extended family. His cousins from his mother’s side are also really good footballers in their own rights.
Erling Haaland kicked off life in the Premier League with a brace against West Ham on his debut. But oh come on. You already knew that, didn't you? So that's not news anymore, is it? Now here's something you probably didn't know. Haaland may be an expert at kicking balls, but that didn't stop him from getting kicked out of a club. Hehe, and no, it was not a football club. The type of club we're talking about was in fact, a nightclub. Yep, you heard right. Haaland may look like he was made in a lab, but he wasn't. He's fully human, so he knows how to have some fun too. And yes, he was once kicked out of a nightclub.
It is sort of an unspoken rule that anybody associated with Real Madrid must loathe Barcelona and vice versa. So we understand it might be a little shocking to you that Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the biggest Real Madrid legends, nearly signed for Barcelona not once but twice. To be fair, though, the first time happened way before he was even linked with Real Madrid. In fact, even before he first moved to Manchester United. So, the year was 2003, Ronaldo was still in Sporting CP and FC Barcelona’s president, Joan Laporta, had just resumed his first tenure as president. Immediately he was elected, he set in motion a reconstruction process and started making big signings, you know, sort of like he is doing now.
There are so many special things about the FIFA World Cup: the trophy, the fans, the coming together of different cultures, the national teams, the different styles, the pure love of the beautiful game, and one last thing many people seem to disregard most times; the match balls. Match balls are so special and have a huge influence on the game; if you ask football players, they’ll tell you. Perhaps the Jabulani ball used at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa is the most influential we have had in recent times. Also, the recent match balls - Brazuca and Al Rihla. And of course, we’ll talk about it at some point in this video. Let us dive right into 7 things you didn’t know about World Cup match balls.
Just blink and it’s like the Premier League never went on a break for Manchester United. After their result at the opening game of the new 2022-23 season, it means that United have now lost 2 of their last 4 Premier League games to mid-table Brighton with an aggregate scoreline of 6-1. That right there sums up Manchester United over the past few years. So, even after signing a new manager, releasing close to half of the squad, signing new players, and a pretty decent preseason run, it seems like absolutely nothing might have changed at Old Trafford. Man United may just be continuing on the same path that they were on last season. And that is surely not a good thing considering how very disastrous the 2021-22 season was for them. So, all these really beg the question; what the hell is going on at Manchester United? The truth is, the disaster we are seeing at Old Trafford right now did not just happen all of a sudden. It has been building up over the years and we are now getting to see the full repercussions of certain decisions that were made years ago.
You know that feeling when you get newly appointed into a role and you feel the urge to change things and do better than the person before you? Well, it turns out most coaches feel that way too. And Christophe Galtier is one of them. This summer, he was appointed as the new PSG coach. Now, it's not that the previous coach Pochettino was bad or anything - after all, they won the league. But with the amount of money the club spends, winning the league alone doesn't cut it. They demand European dominance, and Uhm, that's not something Pochettino seemed to be able to deliver. So in comes a new coach Galtier. And well, let's say he has no interest in getting fired like Pochettino. So he knows he has to get better results. And to get better results, he has to make a few changes at the club, including a few new signings.
FIFA 23 will be out in September, and we are already anticipating what will be the last FIFA football video game as we know it. Oh yes, the last. EA Sports and FIFA, the partners who have given us the legendary FIFA video game series over the last 3 decades, are finally splitting up, and FIFA 23 is their last offering to us.
Why are they splitting up? It’s simple, money. FIFA are asking for more money from EA. And not just more money, twice the amount they were originally getting, so it made EA begin to reevaluate their partnership with FIFA and that ultimately led to both parties going their separate ways.
If you want to know more about why FIFA and EA split and what it means for us gamers, then check out this video where we answer your every question.
Today, however, we are examining the last video game of an era and the improvements in FIFA 23 that will blow your mind. Here are 5 upgrades we will be seeing in FIFA 23 that could make the game a whole different experience.
Darwin Nunez is off to a good start at Liverpool. He came off the bench in the Community Shield game against Manchester City and helped his team to clinch the trophy by winning a penalty and scoring the last goal of the game. If he keeps producing that kind of performance, he could go on to be a huge addition to that Liverpool squad. But did you know that, many years ago, before he even moved to Europe, he very nearly quit football due to an injury he sustained on his knee?
Cristiano Ronaldo is not just the most followed footballer or a sportsman on Instagram, he is straight up the most followed person on Insta. With over 470 million followers, he is the first and only person so far to have crossed the 400 million follower mark. That said, it shouldn’t be surprising that he charges an insane amount of money to put up a sponsored post on the platform. As of last year, he was charging about 1.6 million dollars to endorse a product on his page. But hey, we’re not here to talk about Cristiano’s followers or his endorsement deals. What we are interested in today is the people he is following.
If you’re a big fan of FIFA, then this may not be very good news for you. Your favorite game as you know it will not be continued any longer. FIFA and EA Sports have decided to go their separate ways. Why is that? Why will FIFA 23 be the last FIFA video game you will ever see? Well, we have already answered that question. The two long-term collaborators have split, but they decided to give the fans one last game before the partnership is dissolved. Now, we’re wondering if Fast & Furious’ See You Again will be one of the soundtracks of FIFA 23. Anyway, so what next after FIFA 23? Does that mean that we will no longer be able to play football video games?
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Cristiano Ronaldo is always doing stuff to improve his physique, his efficiency, his looks, everything. Going by Instagram followers, he is the most famous person on earth, so he definitely has to keep up appearances. And while we’re all aware of the insane workout routine and very strict diet he sticks to keep his body looking that good, not a lot of people know that he also has help from other means. For the parts of the body that the gym or even a healthy diet cannot improve, Ronaldo uses injections. You know, everything must be perfect. But what exactly do those injections do? And why does he take them?
Chelsea are having some sort of bittersweet transfer window. Like, while they have been able to sign Sterling and Koulibaly who are obviously big additions to the squads, they have also lost players like Rudiger and Christensen for free. But to add insult to injury, it just seems like most of the players that Chelsea have tried to get do not want them.
Here are 7 footballers who have rejected Chelsea Football Club in this transfer window alone.
The new Premier League season is here! What felt like an endless wait has finally ended, and we finally get to see our favourite English teams compete for the most coveted prize yet again. But this time around, it is not business as usual. This Premier League season will be a little different from the previous ones because there have been some rule changes. Today, we check out some of those changes. Here are 5 new Premier League rules that will be implemented for the first time this season.
Since Erik Ten Hag arrived at Man United this summer, he has been trying various things to make them play better. Out of all these things, the one that stands out is the fact that he seems to be interested in former players of Ajax. Yep, that's right. He's currently pushing for the signature of midfielder Frenkie De Jong and has shown interest in winger Antony.
He has also copped the signature of former Ajax boy Christian Eriksen on a free transfer. But out of all his transfer deals and news, the one that seems to stand out the most was the signing of Lisandro Martinez. You see, there are various reasons why this transfer has been generated ??????. One of them is the price tag of over 50 million pounds.
But the main reason why so much has been said about this transfer is actually because of his height. Yep, that's right. Lisandro Martinez is actually just below 5 foot 9 inches tall.
The transfer window is on and teams are really doing big business; selling, buying, loaning and releasing players. But as always, some are doing better business than others and we will be looking at 10 of those teams in this video. Now, to the question of the day: which teams are currently having the best transfer window in Europe?
Cristiano Ronaldo has since said that he wants to leave Manchester United this summer. He handed in a transfer request a while back and told the club to accept any good offer that comes in for him. But now, reports say that Ronaldo recently told United that he wants his contract annulled so he can join any club he wants for free.
And we all know the reason he wants to leave United so badly is that they are not in the Champions League this season. But despite already being rejected by a number of Champions League teams, Ronaldo is still keen on leaving. Why does Cristiano Ronaldo want a Champions League team so bad?
Coaching a football team is one very complex task, and that's because you have to keep finding various ways to make your team win. Most times, we only get to see coaches do their jobs during games. But there are just so many other things that we don't see, take for example training sessions. And what the coach does during these training sessions is probably more important than what he does during games. During training sessions, most managers tend to employ regular training methods to keep their players fit. However, there is another group of managers who prefer a much more rigorous style of training. In this video, we'll be talking about some of these managers. So sit back and relax as we bring to you 5 Managers with the most intense training sessions.
The FIFA World Cup; is a festival of goals, culture, fanaticism, fanfare, and our favourite, animal predictors. Since the 2010 World Cup in South Africa, it has become something of a trend to see different animals attempt to predict the outcomes of World Cup games. Now, some of those predictors have been frighteningly accurate, some others, not so much. We just know that these animals are generally the nightmares of betting companies until they miss and become the absolute dream. You know what? Let us just go ahead and find out about some of these legendary predictors. Now, to 6 of the craziest animal predictors in World Cup history.
It's no news that Cristiano Ronaldo has declared his wish to leave Manchester United. This is coming after just one season at the club. And well, when you consider all the hype and how he was welcomed last year, this might have come as a bit of a surprise. With him last season, the team slumped to a 6th placed finish in the league, after finishing 2nd in the season before he joined.
And well, some pundits and Manchester United fans blame him for disrupting the team's flow and dragging them back. And yes, this was despite him being their highest goalscorer for the season. Since his announcement, he has been linked with various clubs for weeks. But somehow, he still can't seem to find a new club. This is pretty surprising for a player who many consider to be the greatest of all time. And if you recall, this was the same thing that happened last year when he was about to leave Juventus.
Some rival fans have even joked that he has been hawked around Europe like an unwanted commodity. Hehe, oops, pretty harsh don't you think? In this video, we'll be talking about why he hasn't found a new club. So here are 5 reasons why nobody wants Ronaldo.
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Robert Lewandowski is already one of the greatest strikers and most famous players of his generation, but we can still guarantee you that there are a lot of things you don’t know about the new Barca man, and in this video, we will be looking at some of those things.
On the 1st of July, Liverpool finally shook hands with Mo Salah on a new deal which will see the Egyptian now earn 350,000 pounds per week for the next 3 years. With that contract extension, Salah became the highest-paid player in the history of Liverpool Football Club. If you know Liverpool and their owners FSG, you would know how very adamant they are about breaking their wage structure for anybody, no matter who you are. They have let legends go because they asked for more money, and Sadio Mane was only the latest on the list. But these same guys completely bent over backwards for this kid from Nagrig, Basyoun, Egypt. The question now is why?
Barcelona, Chelsea, Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Arsenal, Real Madrid, Juventus, and even Everton are all in the United States this summer for their preseason tour. Some just completed their tour while others are still there for a few more days. But why, though? Why did these big teams from around Europe decide to tour the US at the same time?
Darwin Nunez finally completed his big move to Liverpool this summer. And well, let's just say he hasn't quite justified the hype and colossal money spent. From big misses in training and pre-season games to silly errors, he has made while trying to control the ball. All despite finally opening his goalscoring account against Leipzig, he would still have to do more to convince people.
Of course, pundits and rival fans are watching eagerly. Darwin Nunez just scored 4 goals against RB Leipzig. And while one party are still waiting to brutally criticise him when the season starts, the other party are already targeting him with lots of banter in the form of social media posts and video compilations of his errors.
Although Liverpool usually get it right with transfers, now there is a growing feeling that Nunez may just be an exception. That's right. There is a feeling that he may just flop.
In this video, we'll discuss his risks of flopping at Liverpool, and we'll support it with a few points. So here are 5 reasons why Darwin Nunez might flop in the Premier League.
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Frenkie de Jong was one of the first players on Erik Ten Hag’s transfer list when he joined the club. But months have passed and the midfielder is still a Barcelona player and is even currently with the rest of the Blaugranas on tour in the US. So, the question here is; why has the Frenkie de Jong transfer taken so long?
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FC Barcelona are broke. That has been common knowledge in the world of football for a few years now. It is their financial woes that caused them to lose their greatest ever player only last year.
Also, in that same window, in order to register new players, a lot of their players had to take wage cuts and some had to even leave.
But fast forward to this summer and Barcelona are getting all the players they want. They first got Christensen and Kessie. But they paid nothing for them, so cool. Then they agreed to pay a total of 67 million euros for Raphinha, and a few days later, they agreed to pay 50 million euros to Bayern for Robert Lewandowski
Don’t forget that had already spent 55 million euros on Ferran Torres in the January transfer window.
And they’re not even done yet. From what we hear, they are still in the market to sign Jules Kounde, Azpilicueta, Marcos Alonso, and one or two other players.
All these really beg the question: how? How can Barcelona still afford to buy players?
David Beckham is arguably one of the sexiest men alive. And we're not even making that up, he was actually given that title 7 years ago by the People's magazine. And the truth is, he always looked sexy, even as a footballer. But it appears some people didn't think he would be able to maintain those looks for long. Because in 1998, a news outlet predicted that by the year 2020, he would look old and tattered. And seeing as we've already gone past 2020, we guess it's safe to say they got that one all wrong. On the contrary, he even looks younger than his current age of 47 years. So in this podcast, we'll talk about this man who defied those predictions, and how he did it.
So, what if we told you that the 11-a-side football played on grass pitches is not the only type of football game that exists? There are many other different ways people enjoy the game of football, and you will be finding out about some of them in this video today. We assume you’re familiar with beach soccer, futsal, and 5-a-side, so we will not be including those in our list today. Here are 10 types of football you didn’t know existed.
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Football is the most loved sport all around the world. It’s the one sport that cuts across age, race, status, gender, and class. So, while the sport is enjoyed by the young, it is also simultaneously enjoyed by the ageing. While it is enjoyed by the boys and girls growing up in the trenches, it is also enjoyed by the rich and famous in the suburbs. Basically, football is for everybody. And today, we want to look at 10 famous celebrities and the football clubs they support.
In the world of football, Cristiano Ronaldo is king! He has scored more international goals than any other man in history, more Champions League goals than anyone in history; in fact, he has scored more goals than any footballer in history, period! But when it comes to his own home, he is surely not the boss. Over there, it is his girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, who runs things. Of course, she tells the kids what to do and what not to do around the house, but she also has instructions for Cristiano Ronaldo himself. In fact, she recently revealed that the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner is banned from doing certain things in their home. Wow, right? But what are those things CR7 cannot do under his own roof?
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You've heard of players switching allegiances from one national team to another, right? Well, this is only possible for those who are eligible for it. You see, there are various factors that determine if a player is eligible to represent a country, and one of these is their nationality. But while most footballers are eligible to play for just one national team, there are some of them who actually have the luxury of having multiple options to choose from. That's because they have roots in different countries.
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Even without showing you a clip, when we mention Sterling’s run, we’re sure you all immediately have a mental picture of what we’re talking about. For years now, English footballing star, Raheem Sterling, has been mocked because of how he runs by fans and even fellow footballers. Without even trying to be mean, you have to admit that the way Sterling runs on the pitch is pretty hilarious.
Many people have likened him to Velma of the popular animation series Scooby Doo because of that. Once, Eden Hazard was caught on camera mockingly mimicking Sterling and the way he runs with his arms close to his body and his wrist sort of bent downwards. The rest of the Chelsea players in training with Hazard that day were having a good laugh.
Well, some of them may have to explain to Sterling personally what was so funny when the Englishman completes his move to Stamford Bridge in a couple of weeks. But then he was also once mocked by his former teammate, Benjamin Mendy, who jokingly inferred that he was a T-Rex because of how he runs. So, we think the Chelsea folk will be fine.
Things are slowly changing in the Manchester United dressing room, with players leaving in droves, joining in trickles, and most importantly, a new boss at the helm of affairs. Erik Ten Hag was signed in April and was supposed to resume in June as United boss, but he was so eager to join the Premier League giants that he left his Ajax job early on the 16th of May. He knew he had a hell of a job to do at United so he decided to start preparing early.
And one of the ways he has been preparing his players for the new season is by making sure that they abide by 5 strict rules. So, what are those strict rules and how will they start a new era at Manchester United?
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We’re pretty sure that many of you watching this video enjoy fantasy football. And if you’re a fan, you surely know that Fantasy Premier League – or just FPL as it is famously referred to – is one of the most popular fantasy football leagues in the world. The winner of the last one will get an all-expense-paid trip to the UK which also involves VIP tickets to 2 Premier League games in the upcoming season.
Apart from that, they also get a Hublot watch, a Nike jacket, a gaming console, and lots more. But perhaps more importantly, that person that wins the game gets insane bragging rights. Sitting at the top of a table of millions is an insane achievement. And only few understand that better than this chess grandmaster from Norway, Magnus Carlsen.
Carlsen, according to many, is the greatest chess prodigy there has ever been. Way back in 2004, aged only 13 years, 148 days, he became the second-youngest chess grandmaster ever. He didn’t stop there. At 19, he then became the youngest ever world’s number 1 in chess history. And at the 2013 World Chess Championship, at the age of 22, he beat Vishwanathan Anand to become the undisputed chess champion of the world.
Carlsen, who started playing chess at just 5 years old, is said to now have the highest rating in chess history – 2872. So, having done it all in chess, Carlsen decided to look for a new challenge, and he turned to fantasy football; FPL in particular.
Everybody has ways of relaxing and letting off steam in their free time. And you would agree with us that partying is a really great way to relax and have fun. We mean, surely you've also been to at least one party before haven't you? Exactly. Well, the good news is that a lot of footballers party too. However, there are some players who have shown that they enjoy partying just a little bit more than the others. And in this video, we'll talk about some of these players. So here are 9 footballers who love to party a whole lot.
With the FIFA World Cup just a few months away and excitement building up, we're committed to walking with you every step of the way. With loads of juicy info and stories, we hope to stimulate your appetite as we prepare you for the world's biggest football event. So in this video, we'll discuss some things you may not have heard about the Qatar World Cup. And trust us, with 21 World Cup tournaments held so far, there are loads of things you probably don't know about. So sit back and relax as we bring you 10 things you probably don't know about the World Cup tournament.
Paul Pogba has left Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United Camp and has returned to Juventus. But the talk around him is different. Just recently, Paul Pogba released a new documentary about himself. The Pogmentary, if you may. And well, it didn't quite get the kind of reception he would have hoped for. You see, the show may not have had a bad quality, but with an initial score of 1 out of 10, the documentary became the worst-rated show on IMDB.
Surely, with the number of resources and time, he must have spent on its creation, this couldn't possibly be the worst film on the platform, and that score doesn't reflect its true quality. So why then did it receive such a bad rating? Well, the answer is quite short and simple. "Manchester United's fans". Yep, the fans of the club basically went to the website and tanked the scores.
We all know he wasn't exactly their favourite player, but surely his time at United wasn't bad enough to make his video receive such hate. So what exactly made them so angry this time? Well in this video we'll try to answer that question by pointing out the parts of the video that pushed them that far.
So here are 5 reasons why Pogba's documentary became the worst-rated show on IMDB.
This year in Qatar is going to be different from all other World Cup tournaments in different ways. To start with, we already know that time and place are different. We’re used to the World Cup being played in the summer at the end of the European season, but this time around, the tournament will be held mid-season during fall. Also, as you probably already know, this will be the first time the FIFA World Cup will be hosted by an Arab nation. But guess what! When the tournament starts in November, time and place will be the new things you’re least concerned about. Do you know why? Because there are new rules being introduced in Qatar this year. Did we just hear you ask what those rules are? Come along as we look at 5 new rules introduced to the 2022 World Cup that will turn the tides.
The European transfer window is active in full force. We're excited, and we're sure you are too. Over the month we'll be seeing lots of player signings, as clubs aim to strengthen their squads for the new season. But incoming players aren't the only deals needed to strengthen a squad. Player departures are just as important to free up space and funds. In this pod, we'll be talking about some of the biggest clubs and at least one player they'd be hoping to sell off. So here is a list of 1 player these football clubs need to ship out before next season. So sit back and enjoy.
Liverpool have always been a thorn in Man United’s flesh from time immemorial. The rivalry is age-old and it actually goes beyond the field of play, it even goes into the transfer market. Today, we will look at 7 times Liverpool hijacked Manchester United transfer targets. This is going to be an interesting one. Come along.
It's no secret that we all enjoy junk food every now and then even though we know it's not good for us. Some of us more than others. Whether it's a burger, fries or a plate of hot crunchy bacon, junk food has long since become a staple in many of our lives.
Professional athletes are no different when it comes to the junk food craze as some of them indulge in it more than others with some even having a dedicated day in the week for it known as a 'cheat day'.
Some football players have gone above and beyond with junk food even though their trainers and teams have warned them of its negative side effects. These players can't stop themselves when it comes to their favourite food.
Just recently, Liverpool won the race to sign Darwin Nunez. He was definitely one of the best strikers in Europe last season, and Liverpool has surely gotten for themselves a gem. But you know, the thing with players that good is, they attract a whole lot of interest from many clubs. And the same happened in the case of Nunez. In this podcast, we'll talk about some of these clubs who were interested in Nunez, and the absurd reasons they didn't sign him. So here are 5 clubs who missed out on Darwin Nunez for ridiculous reasons.
The Qatar World Cup is fast approaching, and fans worldwide are planning to witness it live in Qatar. And just like with all trips, there are many factors you would want to consider before travelling for this FIFA World Cup. In this podcast, we'll be talking about some things that may make fans cancel their travel plans and watch the games from their TV sets at home instead. So here are 3 reasons why fans may not want to be at the World Cup 2022 later this year.
Erling Haaland vs. Kylian Mbappe 11 Coaches Decide Who Is The Best All signs are pointing towards Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe being the heirs to the thrones of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. The youngsters have had blazing starts to their careers and are looking like they may actually be able to live up to expectations, even though we have to say, the shoes of Messi and Ronaldo are incredibly huge to fill.
Anyway, the question today is, which one of these players is better? And while the comments are always open for you to air your opinions, in this video, we will be listening to the opinions of the experts. Of Haaland and Mbappe, who do coaches think is better?
It’s normal for football clubs to have merchandise that they sell to the fans every season. Apart from the kits, we’re used to seeing hoodies, hats, scarves… you know, regular stuff. But some clubs have sometimes taken things a step too far and released some utterly ridiculous and unbelievable merch. You think we’re exaggerating? Come along as we look at 13 of the worst pieces of football merchandise that will absolutely blow your mind.
If we’re to be very honest, France are one of the favorites to win the World Cup this year. And that is not just because they are the defending champions, but also because they have arguably the best national team squad on the planet. These guys have two or even three world-class players in each of the 11 positions on the pitch. They have leaders, fighters, experience, youth, flair, speedsters, mentality monsters, literally everything. And they have already shown that they know how to win, they are the current defending champions of both the World Cup and the UEFA Nations League. So, who says they can’t have back-to-back FIFA World Cup success?
Irina Shayk is a Russian actress and model who dated Cristiano Ronaldo for 5 years between 2009 and 2014. The pair met back in 2009 during a modelling gig for Armani Exchange, and they hit it off pretty quickly.
They kept a very low profile all through the time they were together, insisting that they did not want fame to affect their relationship in any way. But that low profile didn’t stop them from being dubbed the most good-looking celebrity couple back then.
And it also did not stop them from having trouble in the relationship. But the biggest trouble they had which ultimately led to their split may leave you a little shocked.
Women's football is getting more and more popular by the day, and the sport has produced absolute superstars over the years. Today, we will be counting down the 11 most famous female footballers on Instagram, of course, using their follower count as the yardstick. But before we get into it, who do you think is the most famous female footballer on Instagram?
Go ahead and make your guesses in the comments, but we’ll just straight up tell you right now that it’s not Megan Rapinoe. She doesn’t even make the top 3.
Do you want to find out who the most famous woman in football is? Come along as we count down from 11.
At this point, if you don’t know of Greenwood’s arrest and court case, you’ve probably been living under a rock. Back in January accusations of assault were heaped on him by his ex-girlfriend, Harriet Robson, via a series of photos and audio recordings that she posted on social media. But we understand that it’s also possible that you never really knew the fine details of the case, so we’ll get to it today. We’ll start from the very beginning.
FC Barcelona is a team most associated with success in football and with 26 league titles and 5 Champions Leagues to their name, it is for good reason that their name has become synonymous with success since the turn of the century. With the likes of Ronaldo (R9), Ronaldinho, Rivaldo, Xavi and Messi among their ranks over the last few years, Barcelona can credit their success to the likes of these once-in-a-generation players who helped make the club what it is today. Funnily enough, today we have a mystery for you that does not have to do with the success of Barcelona but rather with the hands of a current and two former Barcelona players. I know what you're thinking…what could possibly be the mystery involving a couple of hands of some players? Well, stick around as we try to crack this case together.
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most hard-working players we have ever seen in the game's history. I mean, we’re talking about a guy in his late 30s with the body of a 20-something-year-old. The other day, we talked about how this guy has been playing at the topmost level for years with an incurable condition. He is out of this world!
Cristiano Ronaldo’s diet, work ethic, discipline, and mentality… are all second to none in the game of football. And so, are you surprised that he trained himself to be really fast by racing fast cars? The Manchester United man is one of the fastest footballers in the world. Even at 37, he will outrun some of your favourite players in the Premier League.
On his second Old Trafford debut, he recorded an insane 34.20 kilometres per hour top speed and was the second-fastest player on the pitch that day. That top speed still stands as one of the fastest by a player in the just concluded Premier League season. Do we have to remind you that this guy is 37 years of age?!
All this is down to how much training and discipline he has subjected his body to over the years. An example of that insane training? Racing with fast cars.
We know you've heard of bizarre events in the world and also in football. But have you heard about the time the World Cup trophy was stolen? Okay, actually, we mean the "times". Oh, that's right, the World Cup trophy has been stolen on two different occasions. In this video, we'll be telling you about how it happened on both occasions, as well as a bit of history about the trophy. So do sit back, as we take you on this fun ride through time.
The transfer market is really heating up, and top clubs are already signing players to strengthen their squads. Well, apparently all top clubs except Man United. We mean, take a look at Manchester City, for example, they already signed Haaland. Liverpool signed Nunez and Carvalho, and Spurs and arsenal already signed players as well. But unlike other managers who are strengthening their squad, Eric Ten Hag doesn't seem too interested in doing that. But do you know what he appears to be more interested in? Now, wait for it. It's the grass.
Arsenal had a very good experience with a midfielder named Vieira, so 17 years after he left, they decided to sign another midfielder with the same name. The North London club just announced Fabio Vieira as the latest Gooner after paying 40 million euros to bring him over from Porto. Today, we want to get to know this guy. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Fabio Vieira.
If you’re a football fan, you should already know at this point that Cristiano Ronaldo almost always has the last laugh. You call him finished, he’ll just go on and score a hattrick in the next game. Call him a dinosaur, he’ll just go on and break another record. Call him the problem of the club, he’ll just go ahead and become the only player from that same club to make the PFA Team of the year. Basically, just be very careful when you mock the Portugal captain, he always has a special way of shutting his haters up. Diego Simeone can give you his firsthand account of how mocking Cristiano Ronaldo backfired in just a matter of weeks. But well, that is not the South American we are interested in in this video. Today, we’re focusing on Shakira who was guilty of mocking CR7 back in 2011 and was shut up just minutes after.
When nature calls, you have literally no other option than to answer. But what if nature calls when you’re right in the middle of a game as a professional footballer? What do you do? Listen, you still have to answer. And we’ll look at how some players have answered nature’s call in the middle of football games. Here are 6 footballers who have had to use the toilet in the middle of a match.
Most footballers hit the big stage at a very young age and so, we get to see them go from boys to men on our screens. Some people had a smooth and almost unnoticeable transition, while some others got hit extra hard by puberty. Here are 8 footballers whose puberty hit really hard.
Manchester City just added one of the best players of the new generation to their squad. Along with Kylian Mbappe, Erling Haaland is already tipped to take over the thrones of Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi in the coming years. So, whatever club you support, you just have to admit that Manchester City are really lucky to call this lad their own. And the irony of it is that they may have to thank a legend from across town for the quality they are getting in Erling Haaland. At this point, it is no longer news when a new generation player names Cristiano Ronaldo as his idol. But it seems like the Man United superstar has had more influence on Haaland’s career than the average rookie. First of all, Erling Haaland himself once said in an interview that CR7 has always been his role model and he pretty much owes his career to him.
The England national team is one of the biggest and most star-studded national teams in the world. Almost every footballer who is eligible to play for them prays and hopes to one day get a call-up. But there has been quite a number who have had the opportunity to play for the Three Lions and have turned it down. Here are 10 footballers who chose not to play for England.
Every 4 years, players from all around the world come together to compete for one particular trophy – the World Cup – and we all drop everything to watch them fight for this prize. But how much do we really know about that golden prize? Here are 10 facts you probably didn’t know about the World Cup trophy.
Show lessKevin De Bruyne is one of the best players in the world, and he has been for years now. Since joining Manchester City in 2015, he has gone on to prove how much of an elite player he is season after season. He has helped the club win 4 Premier League titles and a bunch of other domestic trophies, also winning a lot of individual awards on the way. Now, having been named Premier League and PFA Player of the Year twice each, what is left is for him to go on and conquer the world by winning football’s most prestigious individual prize, the Ballon d’Or. But sadly, it is looking like the Belgian will end his largely successful career without that Golden Ball in his shelf. But why?
So, in a huge way, it means that the entire continent is looking to Haaland, a 21-year-old, to bring home the Champions League for Manchester City. That right there is the type of pressure that cripples even 30-year-olds. We will only have to wait and see if Haaland has the mental capability to withstand all that and still soar.
Cheating appears to be a pretty common thing, and for some reason, it is actually considered normal by many. It's in places of work, personal interactions, and even in romantic relationships. Believe it or not, cheating happens everywhere, literally. Today, we're going to talk about cheating by footballers. And no, not the one done on the football field like Maradona's "hand of God," but the one done outside it. We're talking about cheating in their romantic relationships. Recently Pique cheated on Shakira. So here are 6 footballers who cheated on their partners.
Football is really a game of tiny margins and butterfly effects. Just one decision which might look small and inconsequential at the time could end up changing a whole lot about the future of the entire game. You don’t believe us? All right, come along as we look at 11 transfers that almost happened and could have changed the history of football.
Hey, you guys! Agent Goal 90 is finally back and today we are here to tell you the 1 signing your favourite club has to make going into the new season. We don’t want to be too imaginative, so the recommendations in this video will strictly be for players who are already linked to the clubs. Are you ready? Here are the new signings that could improve each club next season
You know that thing we always see when a player signs for a club and declares that they have been childhood supporters of that club, yeah? We all know that half the time, it’s a lie, right? Many of these footballers actually grew up supporting different clubs from the clubs they now play for. And in some cases, not only did they support different clubs, they supported their own clubs’ rival clubs.
Real Madrid just added another really talented youngster to their midfield, and it seems like they are fully prepared for life after Casemiro, Kroos, and Modric. They got Camavinga last year, and this year, they have acquired another French midfield maestro in Aurélien Tchouaméni. Now, let’s get to know this new Galactico. Here are 10 Things You Didn't Know About Aurélien Tchouaméni.
Most professional footballers get married pretty early. Or at the very least, have kids early. You know, they get into success at pretty young ages and therefore, can very well afford to start a family, so why not? But there’s a guy who won’t be getting married nor will he be having kids until he’s done with professional football. His name is Son Heung-min, one of the biggest stars in the Premier League.
This is a story about passion. Uuhhmm, okay, it's actually about passion, and also other things like fishes and boats and even nets. The point is, in this video, we talk about a man who went from winning the biggest trophies in club football with Real Madrid to being a fisherman. Now you might be asking yourself "how did he go from playing with the best footballers in the world to catching fish with old men?" Well, join us to find out how that happened, as we take you through the story of the man. The former Portuguese left-back, Fabio Coentrao.
Manchester United are stepping into a new era, and for this new era to officially begin, a lot will have to be done in the transfer window. Already there have been departures with Pogba, Mata, Lingard, and Matic having already said their official goodbyes and the likes of Tuanzebe, Cavani, Wan Bissaka, and Bailly expected to follow suit in the coming days. However, there hasn’t been much movement in the entrance door as there has been in the exit. But Erik Ten Hag, the new Man United manager, has his eyes on quite a number of players. Top of that list is Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong. The Dutch manager is looking to leverage on his relationship with the midfielder which was developed when they were together at Ajax to lure him over to England. But de Jong doesn’t seem very interested in making the move to England right now.
After Liverpool's loss against Real Madrid in the champions league final, news broke that Mane was going to be leaving the club. We're not sure many people expected that news, because, in truth, most of the attention recently has been on Salah's own future. Now, since that announcement was made, it has also been confirmed that he would be joining Bayern. This leaves Liverpool with one less star and a new headache of getting a replacement. In this podcast, we would be looking at some players who could fill Mane's shoes.
There is a new kid on the block who everybody is going crazy about. The guy who scored against Bayern Munich, Barcelona, Ajax, and home and away against Liverpool all in this year’s Champions League campaign. His name is Darwin Nunez. And at just 22 years of age, he is already taking the world by storm. Yeah, you know the lad can score big goals against those big teams, but do you really know him? Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Darwin Nunez.
For a lot of men, having a good head of hair is what makes them confident. And if the hair starts to fall off, damn! Absolute nightmare! But there’s a solution. There’s always a solution. When you start balding, you can easily have a hair transplant and boom! You’re back with a full head of hair. These procedures are usually pretty expensive, but what is expensive to a professional footballer? So many of them have had hair transplants and we’ll be looking at some of such footballers in this podcast.
People change careers every day. It’s even becoming a pretty common story especially in this age of taking online courses, and working remotely. And surely you’ve also heard of footballers hanging up their boots to pursue other careers outside football. At 9 years old, he joined the Southampton academy and stayed at the club for years. In that period, he was actually a really good player. In fact, he was so good, that teams like Chelsea and Spurs were interested in signing him. And he looked to have a bright career ahead of him, until he sustained a nasty injury at the age of 16. One which would then change his life forever.
Wow, right?! It’s really a lot to take in, we know. One of the most beautiful celebrity relationships might actually be coming to an end. We were all following when Gerard Pique and Shakira met for the first time in the buildup to the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. To refresh your memories, they met on the set of the video shoot for Shakira’s song “Waka Waka (This Time for Africa)” – the theme song of the 2010 World Cup.
Before then, the Colombian music star never even knew who Pique was, but she found him attractive, and he did, too. Pique walked up to her and started a conversation, and somewhere along the line, he told her that he would get to the final of that World Cup tournament just so he could see her again, as she was scheduled to perform at the closing ceremony. Pique's affair is linked to teammate Gavi's mother.
Because of how much fun football is, it’s easy to think that every footballer who has gone pro absolutely loves the sport. I mean, every other guy loves football so much that they play every other weekend even when they are not getting paid for it. So, for sure, every professional footballer who gets paid for it must surely love it then, right? Wrong. In this podcast today, we will be looking at 8 famous footballers who don’t really like the sport. Let’s get right to it!
Footballers leave their clubs every year. Uhm, well actually, that even happens twice a year, and most times, they leave quietly without any drama. But it's not always that way. Sometimes, players end up getting proper send-offs. Yunno, like speeches, tears and all that stuff. Other times, however, it could get a bit messy, and players get pretty disappointing exits even after being great servants of the club. So in this podcast, we talk about Real Madrid, and a few of the times they've been guilty of not treating their players right. So here are 8 players who have been disrespected By Real Madrid.
It's a pretty common thing to see people who work in the same fields as their parents. Sometimes they even work in the same organizations. We've also seen this in football on many occasions. And in one of our previous videos, we told you about footballers whose sons also play the game. Now in this video, we'll talk about some of the times that footballers have followed in their father's footsteps by playing for the same clubs their fathers previously played in.
So here are 10 famous Father-Son duos who played for the same club. Do sit back and enjoy it.
Why Is Jurgen Klopp Using Brain Sensors To Win The Champions League Final? The Champions League final is one of the most difficult matches to play and win, and that is why coaches do their best using different means to get their players fully prepared for it. The physical training, the tactical drilling, the mind games…every weapon is brought out of the arsenal when it comes to the Champions League final. But this year, Jurgen Klopp has taken the mind games to a completely different level.
On the 26th of January, 2022, Olympique Lyon of the French top-flight allegedly terminated the contract of one of their players for the most bizarre of reasons. At the end of this podcast, you’re either going to see the funny side of it or just the sheer ridiculousness of the entire situation. Or maybe even both. Whatever side you see, please do share your interesting experiences with us in the comments. Your comments keep us going, you know. Watch till the end to know what we’re talking about.
Now, this is a story Man United fans may not really want to hear, but their outgoing coach, Ralf Rangnick actually helped their bitter rivals, Liverpool, achieve a lot of success and even get into the Champions League final. First of all, the revolutionary Liverpool manager, Jurgen Klopp, was inspired by Ralf Rangick, who is commonly known by his peers as The Professor. Some years back, Klopp declared that Rangnick was “one of the best if not the best German coach.” And that statement made sense because the Liverpool boss always looked up to the short-term United coach. Klopp learned a lot from The Professor and even adopted some parts of his style into his. Klopp’s Liverpool currently play one of the finest forms of gegenpressing football, and guess who is called the Godfather of Gegenpressing? Exactly. Ralf Rangnick!
Just recently, we witnessed the dramatic end to one of football's most controversial transfer sagas, as Kylian Mbappe finally signed a new contract to remain at PSG. For most of the past one year, it looked pretty certain that he would move to Real Madrid. Even just a few days before he signed that contract, he had promised Madrid president Florentino Perez that he would move to the club. But all that changed after a late dramatic twist, as Mbappe made a U-turn, opting to stay at PSG instead. This really annoyed Madrid, and they have since come out to express their displeasure. And in this video, we talk about what PSG had to do to make him change his mind and stay at the club. So here are 5 reasons why Mbappe snubbed Madrid to stay at PSG. And we must tell you, you should really see this one from start to finish.
We were all given a decent dose of shock over the weekend when Kylian Mbappe announced that he would be remaining at PSG despite virtually everything pointing towards him joining Real Madrid this summer. This has led us to look at some instances when players turned down offers from Real Madrid. You gotta admit, when Madrid comes calling, players almost always fall head over heels running towards them.
But here are 8 players who shockingly rejected Real Madrid for various reasons. And to feature in this list, it has to have been the player’s decision to not go to Madrid and not external factors. So, a case like that of David de Gea doesn’t qualify to be on this list. Let’s get right to it. Of course, starting off with the man of the moment.
Recently, Manchester City unveiled a statue of Sergio Aguero to celebrate that famous title-winning goal he scored in 2012 against QPR. Well, we still have our issues with that statue, because let's face it, it looks more like Toni Kroos than Sergio Aguero. But that's not what we're here to talk about today. Today we'll be talking about that game, specifically the injury time towards the end of it. Because it was in those final minutes that Manchester City scored two goals to turn the game on its head and snatch the league title from the grasp of their rivals Manchester United. Thereby winning their first ever league title in pretty dramatic fashion. Well, perhaps too dramatic for some people. And so questions have been raised about that game.
For footballers, what’s the one thing that puts them at risk of this condition? Headers! Over the years, we have seen different footballers come out in bad condition after going in for an aerial duel. Some start bleeding on the spot. Some are disoriented for some minutes due to being concussed. Oh, by the way, statistics show that 22 percent of injuries in football these days are concussions.
That shows you how common they are. Some require an ambulance to take them off the pitch like Ronald Araujo against Celta Vigo. Some crack their skulls like Petr Cech. Some even nearly lose their lives on the spot, Raul Jimenez against Arsenal in 2020 being a pretty recent example.
Now, these are the ones with immediate and obvious impacts. What’s scary is that, sometimes, a player could win a clear header and feel perfectly normal at that moment, but that could be contributing to their risk of suffering from CTE later in life.
There are 2 main trophies that every English team strives to win season in, season out – the Premier League and the Champions League. No matter how much of these trophies clubs win, they always want more. But the question is; which of these two trophies – the Champions League and the Premier League – is tougher to win? We will not be giving an answer to this question. You will be giving us your answer. But what we will be doing in this video is to make arguments for each side to help you get to your answer. Are you ready? Let’s get down to it.
The final matchday this season is going to be one of the hottest we’ve had in years. Literally everything is going down to the wire. The title race, relegation battle, top 4 race, and even the fight for Europa League spots will all be decided on the 22nd of May, 2022, the final matchday of the 2021-22 Premier League season. So, in anticipation of a dramatic day, we have decided to look at 5 of the most dramatic and nail-biting final day matches in the history of the Premier League. Let’s get right to it!
Erling Haalan has finally made his choice on the club he will be playing for next season. The Norwegian, who was born in Leeds, has joined Pep’s army, and he will be up there as one of the highest-paid in the club from the summer of 2022. And honestly, we are not very surprised by this move. Yes, clubs like Barcelona, Bayern Munich, and particularly Real Madrid seemed like they were leading the race to get his signature at some point or another, but come on, his choice was always going to be City. And here are 3 reasons why!
A lot of footballers love children and have shown special love to their younger fans. But sometimes, these guys have ended up hurting some of those young fans, albeit accidentally. Let us check out 6 football stars who accidentally injured children.
Of course, you remember a frustrated Cristiano slapping a phone from the hands of a young Everton fan after the Merseyside club beat Man United in April.
Well, it would appear that not only did CR7 smash the phone on the floor, but he also bruised the kid’s hand in the process, as his mother would later reveal on social media.
The whole situation looked even worse when we discovered that the 14-year-old fan who lives with autism was having his first appearance in a stadium that day. And according to his mother, he was utterly shocked and may never go see another game live because of that.
There’s definitely something wrong at Old Trafford. And there has been something wrong for about a decade now if we’re being honest. During this period, we have seen different managers come and go, technical crews come and go, and players come and go. But the fans have stayed through it all. Now, you could say big ups to them for staying through all the turbulence, but what if, just what if they – the fans – are the real problem?
Arsenal football club. The third most successful club in England. The only English team to ever win the league without losing a single game. But of all the terms used to describe the club, their nickname “the gunners” remains most popular. But why exactly are they called the gunners? What gave birth to this iconic name? Why do even they have a large gun in their logo? Well, guess what? We will be answering all of these questions in this video.
You know, there are so many things footballers do that we can’t even explain. Who can say why those guys do half the things they do? Like, why do some guys kiss the grass before entering the pitch? Why do some guys wear bandages around their wrists or palms when they obviously don’t have injuries? Why do some players make holes in their socks? So, let’s take a closer look into that last question and find out the reason why footballers make holes in their socks.
From going in and out of the hospital and being regarded as a waste of money by Barcelona fans, Dembele has risen to become one of the most important players under Xavi. Currently, no one in La Liga has more assists than the Frenchman, despite having played significantly fewer games than everyone else in the top 20.
Now, it wasn't just because of his status as arguably the greatest player of all time. It was also because he was joining from Barcelona where he had spent all of his senior careers. So naturally, when that deal was announced, it was met with a mixture of emotions. On one hand, you had the fans of Barcelona who were hurt to see their greatest player exit the club. And on the other hand, you had the rest of the world eager to see how the king would perform outside his kingdom. After all, he had already conquered Spain and there were many calls for him to prove himself outside Barcelona.
Mane and Salah were, too, seemed pretty close a few years back, but it seems like that relationship is not as good as it was before. So, the question is; why is that? why is the relationship between Mo Salah and Sadio Mane not so great anymore? Of course, we don’t have all the facts as we do not know what transpires behind closed doors, but from our observation, here are some of the reasons the pair don’t get along so well anymore.
Is there any set of celebrities in the world who have carried crazier haircuts than footballers? Honestly, those guys do insane things with their hair every other week. In this video, we will be checking out the 10 craziest haircuts done by footballers.
You surely know the significance of yellow and red cards when they are brandished by a referee during a football game. And we already talked about the possibility of a potential orange card being introduced into the game. In case you missed that one, you can check it out here. But now, there are talks about yet another card that may be introduced into the game – the green card.
Back in 2019, Coleen Rooney, the wife of Manchester United legend, Wayne Rooney, released a statement on social media which ended with those 4 words and nothing… absolutely nothing has been the same ever since. This story we’re about to tell you is a very interesting one. Even Netflix UK flirted with the idea of making a documentary based on it. So, tighten up and come with us.
Man United have a new coach who will be taking over from Ralf Rangnick at the end of the season. Erik Ten Hag, who has already shown how good a manager he is in his 5 years at Ajax, has got the United faithful really excited. Many believe he is the man to return United to its former glory.
There’s a super talented Brazilian youngster on the block who seems to always go under the radar – Rodrygo Silva de Goes. He’s fast, he’s good in front of goal, and he has been such a big wildcard for Real Madrid.
Karim Benzema is, no doubt, the best striker in the world right now. And that is a statement you couldn’t make with all confidence two seasons ago. Last season, you couldn’t have dared to call him that. The Real Madrid forward has always been a class striker, but he has never been in this type of form before now. So, the question is; how come Karim Benzema is shining this bright in his mid-thirties; the age when most players decline rapidly?
Dating a professional footballer is the dream of many women around the world. And of course, only a small percentage of women get to actually live that dream. However, while so many women are praying to live the dream, some have already lived it multiple times. Here are 10 women who have dated more than one famous football player. You already know that this is going to be a really interesting one.
Recently, we heard the news about the death of super football agent Mino Raiola, following an illness. Before his death, he managed many high-profile footballers from different generations, completing deals worth hundreds of millions. He's currently regarded as one of the greatest football agents of all time. And today we pay our respects to this legend, as we bring to you some of the qualities that made him great.
Gareth Bale’s relationship with Real Madrid is one of the most complicated club-player relationships we have ever seen in the history of football. At this point, we won’t be harsh when we say that Bale hates Real Madrid.
The English media and some fans of the Premier League around the world have often complained about how peaceful and devoid of drama rivalries between the biggest clubs in the league have become. Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United was dominating the league all on their own until Arsenal hired a certain Frenchman to coach their team in 1996. In Arsene Wenger’s first full season at the North London club, he won the league. And not only did he win the league, he also won the FA Cup, completing the coveted domestic double at his first full trial. That was when United knew that they had new competition.
Okay, so first of all, you guys know that the Spanish Super Cup was played in Saudi Arabia this year, right? And not for the first time, too. The Super Copa, as it’s often referred to in Spain, saw a reform in 2019, which saw it undergo an expansion, going from being a 2-team tournament to a 4-team one. This reform also involved the exportation of the competition to Saudi Arabia. A deal worth 120 million euros was signed, and that deal was going to see the competition take place in Saudi Arabia for 3 years.
As you well know, football draws people from all works of life, and this pull that drives our passion for the sport. We love football, you love football, and guess what? Many powerful and influential people in the world love the beautiful game too. So today we’re going to be talking about some of these powerful people in the world, and the footballers they admire.
We very often talk about Cristiano Ronaldo’s supreme fitness and physicality. You know, him having the body of a 23-year-old, 7% body fat, and all that. So, you might be surprised to learn that, going on a decade now, CR7 has been living and playing with a condition that has no cure. Wow, right? Well, we will tell you all about this incurable condition in this video, and we will also tell you how Ronaldo has been managing it and how it has affected him physically and mentally so far.
Some goals get you super hyped that you really don’t know what you’re doing with yourself after it’s scored, you just know you’re celebrating. And sometimes, you end up hurting yourself in the course of that celebration.
Almost every footballer has a hobby outside of football. For some, it is another sport they enjoy, for many, it is video games, but for another set of folks, it is watching anime. And that set of folks is the focus of this video. Today, we will be looking at those players who have an affinity for anime. If you are a fan yourself, then you will absolutely love this podcast. Let’s take a look at 7 footballers who love watching anime.
Joao Cancelo is one of the best left-backs in the world. Scratch that. He is one of the best full-backs in the world, period. He is amazing at staying back and going forward, which makes him one of the most complete defenders in the world. But the 27-year-old has been through a lot in his life. Just last year, we heard of how his house was robbed by 4 men. In the process of fighting the men to protect his family, he sustained some injuries to his face.
Don’t let their extraordinary talents and abilities on the pitch fool you, these superstars, world-famous footballers are human. Humans with hobbies, pet peeves, and even fears, just like you. And today, we want to focus on those fears that they have. Some are normal, some are funny, and some are, uhm, weird. Here are 10 footballers and their fears that you didn’t know about.
The pain of losing one’s child is one of the most terrible pains any parent in the world can ever feel. And we pray that nobody ever gets to experience this. But unfortunately, bad things keep happening to good people, and some footballers have sadly had to live through this pain.
When Cristiano Ronaldo threw his captain’s armband on the floor a year ago in a World Cup qualifier against Serbia, we’re pretty sure he had no intention to save someone’s life with that act. He felt cheated for having his goal chopped off and was only expressing his frustration. And that frustration was very much understood. That goal which wasn’t credited to Ronaldo cost Portugal a win in that game and a top spot in their World Cup qualifier group. Because of that, Portugal risked missing out on the 2022 World Cup and had to go through 2 extra games at the play-offs to secure a spot.
So let's say you are a regular kid, just another one of the ball boys at your club who were picked to be involved in a game later in the evening; but then something happened during that game, and after the game, you go from being a regular ball boy to being the popular ball boy who stole the headlines on the biggest night of his club's history. Such was the case of 17-year-old Charlie Morgan, the ball boy who was infamously kicked by Eden Hazard.
It is quite common for football clubs to sign players based on specific qualities, but what you may not hear so much about is the weird but funny reasons why they turn down some really good players. In this video we talk about Chelsea football club, and 6 times they have rejected players for ridiculous reasons. And we’re sure you’re buzzing to hear all about it.
There have always been arguments about what traits can be inherited by children from their parents, and even in football, some have suggested that footballing traits can be passed down from one generation to another, and with the number of footballers whose children now play football, they just might have a point.
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Kai Rooney
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Cristiano Ronaldo Junior
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Enzo Vieira
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Erling Haaland
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James Carragher
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Shaqueel Van Persie
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Daniel Maldini
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Timothy Weah
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Justin Kluivert
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Federico Chiesa
Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the greatest footballers that have ever kicked a ball, and in spite of how physically supreme he might seem, he didn’t attain greatness all on his own. When Cristiano was only a boy, he used to play football with his friends on the streets of Funchal, a city in Madeira, Portugal. All of them had the same dream; to be picked up by scouts and taken to an academy, and from there, work towards going pro. Fantrau and Ronaldo were closer than most of the other kids. They were both forwards and were the best goalscorers among the boys.
Well, because PSG just finalized and announced a new partnership deal worth 50 million euros with sneaker marketplace brand, GOAT. So, from July 2022, all PSG jerseys, training and warm-up kits, will have the brand name GOAT written on them. As far as the matchday jerseys are concerned, the brand name will be on the sleeves. And of course, the word will not appear on just the kits that Messi will wear, every other PSG player will also carry the word GOAT on their sleeves.
If you’ve watched enough football matches with English commentary, then you’ve surely heard the term “orange card”. This concept has been suggested by pundits, referees, and football stakeholders, as a fitting punishment for an offense not too serious to deserve a red card, but a little too grave for just a yellow.
Over the weekend, we saw Liverpool and City go head-to-head in a very crucial match as far as the Premier League title race is concerned. These two teams are the biggest in England, and are also 2 of the biggest in the world; of course, they are packed full of stars. But that game seemed more like a battle between the managers than the players.
Football records are not just appreciated in the football universe, the entire world is also amazed at some of the things footballers are able to do. And that is why we have quite a number of footballers who have made it to the Guinness Book of World Records.
Football has fostered some of the most beautiful friendships we have ever seen on screen. Oh, you think musicians and actors make amazing friends? You haven’t even seen anything yet. Many of these footballers started as nothing more than teammates, but have since grown to be a lot more than just that. Some of them are now best friends, while some others have become more like family.
Do you remember why Benzema was expelled from the France national team in 2015, don’t you? He was allegedly involved in a plot to blackmail his former teammate, Valbuena. That made a huge dent on his career as a top player. And as far as many were concerned, Benzema was done.
If you haven’t noticed the bird in Liverpool’s logo, then really, where have your eyes been? Anyway, take a look at it now. You can see it, right? Well, for those who always knew it was there, do you know why it is? Probably not. Come along and find out.
Let's face it, considering the amount of money generated from people watching them play, and the levels of entertainment and thrills they provide, you'd agree that these footballers deserve the magnitude of their pay. we will be talking about some professional footballers who haven't quite delivered the level of performance to justify the amounts of money they're paid.
Male professional footballers are some of the highest-paid people in the world, and so they’re usually able to afford very comfortable and even luxurious lifestyles, but most of these footballers didn’t have it that way while growing up. some of them had periods when they didn’t have money to afford food and had to ask people for help.
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Luis Nani
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Patrice Evra
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Taiwo Awoniyi
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Alexis Sanchez
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Raphinha
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Mamadou Sakho
Hasbulla is just a little boy, but he is actually a teenager who suffers from a genetic disorder which some have reported is a Growth Hormone Deficiency, the same thing Messi suffered from very early on in his career. Hasbulla is now famous all over the world, but he doesn’t seem to have shown much interest in football. Why then are we making a video about him?! Well, because Hasbullah pretty much called Cristiano Ronaldo trash.
Recent happenings in the Premier League have led us to think back to some really weird things footballers have done that have led to a fine. Here are the 7 most ridiculous reasons footballers have been fined.
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Jadon Sancho – a haircut
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Kingsley Coman – driving a Mercedes
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John Hewitt – overtaking Ferguson
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Robbie Savage – using a toilet
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FC Seoul – sex dolls
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FC Barcelona – Griezmann
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Kenny Burns - wrong pass
A lot of things are banned in football stadiums. Both things you would expect and things that are just, uhm, weird. And when we say weird, we mean really weird. You can click here if you want to find out the weirdest things that are banned in stadiums.
Football is a religion, and football fans worship the players that are no less than Demi-Gods to them. In support, there are banners, flares, chants and much more which keep the team going, but sometimes things can get a little out of hand.
Oh, you think all footballers are like Cristiano Ronaldo who stays away from alcohol, soda, smoking, and certain foods? You’ll be shocked when you find out that there are myriads of players who just do not care that much. Many footballers drink soda and alcohol whenever they like, eat whatever they like, and smoke whatever they like. Well, apart from banned substances, of course. And hey, we’re not even here to judge. We’re just here to see 10 famous footballers who smoke.
We’re now into the holy month of Ramadan, and that means that Muslims all over the world will be fasting for the next twenty-something days. And you know what’s fascinating about this month-long fast? The world does not stop for those who take part. Even though they will be without food and water for a large chunk of the day, they will still have to go about their daily activities as normal.
Many of our favourite footballing superstars are seen driving the most expensive sports cars, and there is a lot of talk about their mean machines. But sometimes, there are accidents & some of them are really bad!
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Karim Benzema
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Andre Onana
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Cesc Fabregas
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Sergio Aguero
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Mario Balotelli
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Neymar
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Marcus Rashford
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Wayne Rooney
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Tammy Abraham
There are some things you expect to be banned at football stadiums. You know, knives, blades, of course, guns. Generally, stuff that can be used to harm the next person. That’s normal, isn’t it? Anyway, there are many more things that are banned in football stadiums that are not as normal, most of which you probably didn't know about. They are just so weird that they will have you totally shocked.
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Huge inflatable fruits
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Celery
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Pigs
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Vuvuzelas
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Umbrellas
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Toilet paper
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Newspapers
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Beach balls
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Laptops
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Standing
But Messi is currently enjoying his best spell as a member of the Argentinian national team, winning an international trophy for the first time last year and helping the team go on a 30-match unbeaten run. The PSG forward himself said after the World Cup qualifier against Venezuela that he has been happy in the Argentina national team for some time now, even before the Copa America victory. So, if he’s so happy there, could it be that the change he’s talking about may be happening elsewhere then? Maybe at club level.
Most footballers are men of many talents. And although football is their priority, they still try to make time for those other hobbies and try to explore their other talents. In this video, we will be looking at 10 top footballers who have tried their hands on music at one point or another. Many of them actually had a good go at it, while some were just straight-up hilarious.
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Erling Haaland
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Memphis Depay
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Jese
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Kevin Prince Boateng
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Ronaldinho
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Rio Ferdinand
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Petr Cech
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Wojciech Szczesny
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Lionel Messi
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Mario Balotelli
If you have a successful football career, chances are that you would never need to go to school a day in your life. You’re already doing one of the best paying jobs in the world without needing a degree whatsoever. What more do you need? Well, there have been guys who need more. They insisted on going to school despite being famous footballers. Here are 9 football stars who went to school whilst playing professionally.
Away games are usually pretty intimidating. But they get even more intimidating when the home fans are dedicated to tormenting you and making sure you don’t get the proper rest you need before the big game. On some occasions, the torment on the visiting players has worked a treat. On some other occasions, it has been an absolute waste of time.
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Galatasaray vs Barcelona
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Liverpool vs Barcelona
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Barcelona vs PSG
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PSG vs Real Madrid
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Ajax vs Real Madrid
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England vs Italy
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Iran vs Portugal
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Copenhagen vs PSV
You know, ball boys are usually academy players. While they sit on the sidelines and throw the balls to the pitch for the professional players, they themselves are looking to build professional careers and play on those pitches.
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Phil Foden
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Pep Guardiola
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Bernardo Silva
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Carlos Tevez
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Callum Hudson-Odoi
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Mateo Kovacic
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Alvaro Morata
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Matthijs de Ligt
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Donny van de Beek
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Wesley Sneijder
Have you ever taken time to examine your favorite club’s badge to see what components make it up? Manchester United fans, do you know that there’s a ship in your club’s badge? Or have you only always paid attention to the red devil and his fork?
Football fans are generally passionate people. And whether it is for the sport or something else, these fans often tend to show their passion in stadiums and even on the football pitch. But sometimes, they just take it too far.
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The protester
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Scotland pitch raid
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Jimmy Jump
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The jilted boyfriend
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The parachutist
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The boxer
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The mourner
Many footballers are multi-talented and that has helped them compete professionally in other sports outside football. Luis Enrique ran marathons. Ivan Perisic played professional volleyball and even represented his country. Paolo Maldini also played professional tennis.
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Rio Ferdinand
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Leon McKenzie
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Curtis Woodhouse
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Katie Taylor
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Patrice Evra
Some footballers are just straight-up party animals, and their love for partying and drinking sometimes affects their performances and how they show up at training.Some players have literally shown up to training drunk or hungover after a long night of mindless partying.
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Neymar
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Ronaldinho
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Jamie Vardy
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Adriano
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Roger Johnson
As a footballer, getting booed in an away stadium does not feel good. But getting booed by your own home fans is just a different level of hurt. In this video, we will look at 10 superstar footballers who have been booed by their own home fans and what led to that. You already know this is going to be a really interesting one.
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Gareth Bale
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Zinedine Zidane
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Lionel Messi
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Neymar
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Ousmane Dembele
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Philippe Coutinho
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Gerard Pique
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Fernando Torres
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Jorginho
Amidst all the chaos, there is a footballer, who in his wildest dreams wouldn’t have thought that he would be the center of attention and the guiding light to Ukraine’s war crisis in the footballing community - Oleksandr Zinchenko, the Manchester City and Ukraine midfielder turned left-back, who was termed as of the best young talents by the scouts in Ukraine in Russia.
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His Superstar/The Fernandinho Influencer
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He Practiced on the Streets of Moscow
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Kevin De Bruyne’s Twin
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His Music Video
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He Was Without a Club in 2018
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The Ukraine National Team controversy
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Zinchenko Almost Played for Russia
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The Love of His Life
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ZInchenko Loves Animals
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His Father
Yes, there are more than 10 pairs of famous footballers who are each other’s doppelgangers, and we believe that by the time you get to the end of this video, your jaw would have dropped to the floor
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Nacho Monreal & Peter Crouch
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Yann Sommer & Marwin Hitz
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Kingsley Coman & David Alaba
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Lionel Messi & Sacha Kljestan
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Ousmane Dembele & Inaki Williams
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Ruud Gullit & Cafu
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David Luiz & Matteo Guendozi
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Kenny McEvoy & Gareth Bale
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Roy Makaay & Luis Suarez
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Bekim Balaj & Marc-Andre Ter Stegen
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Dida & Mbappe
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Luca Modric & Johan Cruyff
Many footballers are role models for millions of people around the world. And one of the reasons many people love them and look up to them is because of the good they do in the world.
- David Beckham
2. Didier Drogba
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Juan Mata
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Leighton Baines
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Alisson Becker
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Craig Bellamy
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Hector Bellerin
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Kylian Mbappe
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Marcus Rashford
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Sadio Mane
Here, we look at some superstar professional footballers whose daily bread comes from both food and football. These are the top 10 footballers, both active and retired, who own restaurants.
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Rio Ferdinand
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Willian and David Luiz
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Clarence Seedorf
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Ryan Giggs
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James Rodriguez
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Marco Veratti
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Gary Neville
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Luis Suarez
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Lionel Messi
Every day, there are new developments on the crisis involving Russia and Ukraine. And sadly, it doesn’t seem like there’s an end in sight with the deputy Prime Minister of the UK saying that the conflict could go on for months or even years.
For those who have always known him as La Pulga, do you know why he was given that nickname? Well, it’s okay if you don’t. We’re here to tell you the story behind why Messi is called La Pulga.
Football is one of the most popular sports in the world. Millions of people around the world follow the sport and have a football team they support. And of those millions of people, there are many powerful people who are loyal to different clubs around the world.
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David Cameron – Aston Villa
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Prince William of Wales – Aston Villa
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Queen Elizabeth II – Arsenal
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Angela Merkel – Borussia Dortmund
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Vladimir Putin – Zenit St. Petersburg
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Barack Obama – West Ham United
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Mariano Rojay – Real Madrid
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Kim Jong-un – Manchester United
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Emmanuel Macron – Marseille
Chelsea are the latest bystanders who have been caught in the crossfire between Russia and Ukraine. Of course, you know that the London club is owned by a Russian billionaire, Roman Abramovich, whom the UK government has identified as a “pro-Kremlin oligarch”. He and the president of Russia, Vladimir Putin, apparently have a close relationship which goes way back.
Every time a club signs a new manager, the manager usually comes in with a new set of rules and informs the entire dressing room about it as soon as possible. That’s normal. And those rules, many times, involve some restrictions and even outright bans. That’s also normal. However, what has perhaps become a little too normal is the banning of ketchup by every new manager at almost every club. At this point, it just feels like once a club gets a new head coach, you're expecting the announcement of the ketchup chop in the next 3 to 5 business days. What has ketchup done to these managers that they never want to see it anywhere near their players? Or could tomato ketchup really be that bad for footballers?
It’s now been two weeks since the Russians first invaded Ukraine, and since then, there have been death, destruction of property, and a lot of distress suffered mostly by the Ukrainian people. And the Ukrainian world of football is not exempt from all the chaos.
Guillame Briquet, a Swiss reporter currently out in Ukraine, is one of the many victims of the brutality on journalists. He narrated how he was shot and robbed by a Russian group in spite of the fact that his vest and car had the word “press” boldly written across. Apparently, a couple days ago, he and his Argentinian partner, Guillermo Panizza, along with their cameraman, Juan Zamudio, were stopped by Ukrainian police at one of the many checkpoints.
Sadly – very sadly – the war in Ukraine is still on. Yes, Russia declared a limited ceasefire in Mariupol to allow the civilians in that region to evacuate safely, but more than 1 week after the first invasion, the war is still on, and people are still dying every day.
16 years ago, a little 6-year-old boy was a mascot in a Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea, and one thing he did in the tunnel that day turned him into an overnight sensation.
Some people see tattoos as just meaningless body artwork, some people even think it is a sign of irresponsibility. But many footballers have proven that tattoos are far more than that. Many of them have tattoos which have deep meanings and we will be looking at some of them in this video today.
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Raheem Sterling
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Toni Kroos
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Jadon Sancho
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Neymar Jr
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Roberto Firmino
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Mario Balotelli
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Lionel Messi
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Gabriel Jesus
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic
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Daniele De Rossi
You guys know that footballers have personalities outside of football, right? And well, the internet is usually the best place to see them unleash. Many footballers today are very active internet users and some even own YouTube channels. Should we check out some of them?
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Neymar
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Vinicius Jr
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Jordyn and Alphonso
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Ben Foster
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Hector Bellerin
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Kylian Mbappe
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Marcelo
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Raheem Sterling
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Iker Casillas
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Sergio Aguero
Mbappe’s contract with PSG will be expiring in a matter of months, and everything seems to be pointing toward him leaving Real Madrid for free in the summer.
But to convince him to stay, PSG has offered Mbappe a contract which is rumoured to be pretty close to 1 million pounds per week. If that’s true, then that is the biggest contract offer in the entire history of football. And by some distance, too.
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Johnny Haynes
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Peter Shilton
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Chris Sutton
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Sol Campbell
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Carlos Tevez
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Gareth Bale
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Neymar Jr.
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Kylian Mbappe
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Lionel Messi
The 2022 Champions League final is scheduled to hold on the 28th of May in St. Petersburg, Russia. But recent developments are showing that the venue may have to be changed or teams will be forced to boycott the UCL final for the first time ever.
Are we witnessing football’s next teenage prodigy? There is always a special buzz that captures the footballing world when a bright young star bursts onto the scene. In this podcast, we will be looking at Brazilian wonderkid, Endrick Felipe, who at only 15 years old has already been compared to legends Neymar and Ronaldo. Who is this special young talent? And why is he attracting the attention of some of the world’s biggest clubs?
It is often said that your life could completely change in a blink of an eye. Just one meeting, one conversation, one phone call, and everything you know about your life could take a complete turn. And the exact same can be said about the life of football teams. A football club could be dying and slowly slipping into obscurity and just one phone call would completely turn its fortunes around. And we know this for a fact because we have seen it happen before.
Former Real Madrid centre-back, Pepe, could be facing a 2-year ban from football after happenings at the league game between Sporting and Porto on the 11th of February, 2022. Now, any matchup between these two Portuguese giants is always one to watch. They are 2 of the biggest clubs in the country, and right now, they are both first and second on the Primeira Liga table.
A new oil takeover is imminent in European football and, of course, everybody is talking about it. The name on everyone’s lips is Mohammed bin Salman. The club he is taking over ownership of? Newcastle United. But first of all, who is this guy?
Mohammed bin Salman is the 36-year-old Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia. He is also a politician and serves as the country's current and first deputy prime minister. How is this going to change the world of football? Is Newcastle going to finish top 4 this season? His worth is questioning everything.
So here you have it: Who is Mohammed bin Salman and how will the Newcastle takeover change the world of football?
Have you ever noticed that Serge Gnabry has worn black nail polish on his fingernails a couple of times? Well, if you haven’t, some huge Bayern Munich fans did some time ago and it got them asking questions. They wanted to know the real reason why Serge Gnabry always wears black nail polish. Well, at first, we thought it was just a new trend. He’s a young man who is on social media, and should we add, has a truckload of money, too, so he can pretty much do whatever he wants. Like, nobody really questioned the lad when he started braiding his hair, did they?
Footballers are a rare breed. They live and breathe glamour. They date beautiful models. They spend a fortune on luxurious cars, limited-edition sneakers and Rolex watches. But now, they are spending riches on something new altogether. Footballers are buying cartoon monkeys. Yes, you heard that right. Cartoon Monkeys.
Recently, Neymar Jr has purchased two new NFTs for his collection – both from the same content creator. The Bored Ape Yacht Club. He purchased them using Ethereum – a form of cryptocurrency – Neymar purchased the NFTs, which if converted to real money would be around $460,000.
But why are footballers spending thousands on cartoon monkeys?
Why Does Barcelona Have The England Flag On Their Crest? why does Barcelona, a Catalan club, have the England flag on their crest? Yes, right there. You see it, right? Even English clubs don’t have it, so why Barcelona, a club that plays in the Spanish league? Anyway, it’s still a relevant question: why does Barcelona have the Cross of St. George on its crest? St. George wasn’t even Spanish.
Barcelona just got their first goal and first points in the 2021/22 Champions League campaign on Wednesday against Dynamo Kyiv. For the first time in their entire history, the Catalan giants had to wait for the third game of the Champions League season to record a goal or a point. In his first year, 2009, he gave Barcelona their first treble and became the first-ever coach to win 6 trophies in a year.
It was a phenomenal period. Barcelona was unstoppable. Even when they were down, you just got the feeling that they would somehow eventually win. People even got tired of Barcelona’s league games because it felt like they just always won.
But surely, the fans never got tired. They looked forward to every game with excitement and confidence. They wanted that to last forever. This was why when Pep Guardiola made that infamous statement in his final season with the club, which didn’t exactly sit well with the fans.
Deadline day is always so full of drama, whether it’s the winter or summer transfer window. And to be honest, deadline day hardly disappoints. Ashley Cole to Chelsea, Suarez to Liverpool, Rooney to United, Tevez and Mascherano to West Ham, Makelele to Chelsea, Lloris to Tottenham, all happened on deadline days. So, yes, it’s almost always juicy.
But there have been too many good deadline day transfers that the bad ones seem to almost always go under the radar. That is why, in this video, we will be bringing you 10 of the worst deadline day transfers we have ever seen.
Do you follow the Premier League? If you do, then can you tell us the most recent horrible deadline day transfer a big English club has done?
It is a popular saying that athletes are some of the most unfaithful people in the world. Maybe because of their fame and wealth in addition to their appeal and the adulation they get, we would never really know.
But what we know is that a lot of footballers have, at one point or the other, cheated on their partners. And many have been caught. Some were lucky to be able to fix their relationships after the scandal, while some others lost it all.
Anyway, in this podcast, we will be looking at 6 footballers who have cheated on their wives or girlfriends at one point or the other.
One of the problems with being so popular is that it’s easy for anyone to use your image and likeness for whatever they like. Such was the case with Chelsea Legend, John Terry.
For years, Indian football fans have been trying to get Terry’s attention about the use of his image in this manner, and they were satisfied after he finally got wind of the situation.
Did you know that the 2021 Ballon d’Or runner-up 2020 FIFA The Best Player of the Year could have been a player for Championship club, Blackburn Rovers? Our guess is that the first question that popped up in your head is “how?”, and well, that is what we will be telling you in this video. And this isn’t some rumour or some manager telling wishful tales, everything you will be hearing in this video was confirmed by Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski himself. So, let’s get straight to it, shall we?
In any transfer window, reports of what players are moving where are always the biggest in the entire world of football. While some of these stories are just basic transfer stories, some are shocking, and some others are just straight-up funny and sometimes unbelievable. In this podcast, we will be looking at 7 transfer stories that will always make you laugh. Let’s get right to it.
Unfortunately, the war in Ukraine is still on. And it has affected almost every aspect of our lives including football. We made a video about how this ongoing war has affected the world of football, and you can check that out here.
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Son Heung-Min
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Mo Salah
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Viktor Kornienko
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Pavel Nedved
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Eric Cantona
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Sir Bobby Charlton
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Paolo Maldini
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Fabio Cannavaro
Real Madrid has so many fans around the world, but at the same time, they also have a lot of haters around the world. Of course, Barcelona fans hate Real Madrid just as much as Real Madrid fans hate Barcelona. But it is beyond the Clasico rivalry.
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General Fransisco Franco
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Florentino Perez
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The fans
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They play dirty
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The press
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Disrespect for their legends
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Biased officiating
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They ruin players
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Cristiano Ronaldo
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Success
Kurt Zouma has been all over the news in the last few days for many reasons. But all of them stem from THAT video that found its way to the internet which saw him kick and slap his cat. Since then, his cats have been taken from him, he has been fined 250,000 pounds, and he lost his Adidas sponsorship deal. So, in the wake of that, we will be looking at 7 times football players have lost their sponsorship deals and the incidents that led to that.
Since explosions were first heard in Ukraine, things seem to have quickly escalated. People living in Ukraine have been looking for the nearest border through which to leave the country. The president of Ukraine, however, has promised that they will not surrender and they will keep fighting and defending the country.
Ladies and gentlemen, there is a new Champions League record-breaker in town, and his name is Dusan Vlahovic. Even before the Serbian wonderkid made that move to Juventus in January, he was already tearing up Serie A with Fiorentina. But that Juve move has given him a bigger stage to show his talents, and so far, he seems like he’s up to the task. For sure, the boy is going to be a superstar. So, let's get to know him now, shall we? Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Dusan Vlahovic.
Top 10 Oldest Footballers To Play Professionally. Do you think football is just for the youth? The players on this list will prove otherwise to you. Here are 10 of the oldest players to have played professional football. Some of them are now retired, while some are still active. Let’s get straight to it!
Kieran Tierney is easily one of the best left-backs in the Premier League right now, and he is definitely a treasure to Arsenal. So, today, we are going to talk about the Scotsman. Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Kieran Tierney.
Have you ever watched a football game where the player in goal wasn’t an actual goalkeeper? Well, it happens pretty often, and in this podcast, we will be looking at 10 times an outfield player had to play as a goalkeeper in a football match.
There’s a new Bruno in the Premier League. And he seems like he will be bossing things in the midfield just like Fernandes when he was signed by United in January of 2020. This new Bruno – Bruno Guimaraes – is a talented Brazilian midfielder who was signed to the Premier League by Newcastle United. But do you really know this guy? If you don’t, that’s okay. We’re here to tell you 10 things you didn’t know about Bruno Guimaraes. Let’s get right to it!
Surely, by now, you’ve heard all about Kurt Zouma and the drama with his cat. Things seem to be escalating every day, with the Frenchman having had his pets taken from him, being fined by his club, and losing his Adidas endorsement deal. Anyway, with everything developing with the former Chelsea man and his pet, let’s take a look at some other footballers and their pets. But we’ll spice it up a little and check out the weirdest pets that footballers own. Let’s get right to it.
Love is a beautiful thing, and as we have said over and again, football is a beautiful game. So, what do you get when you bring these two undeniably beautiful things together? Surely, an extremely beautiful podcast. Are you ready for this beauty? Let’s look at the 7 most beautiful and most interesting love stories of football stars.
A lot of footballers are party animals, but some of them sometimes take it a little too far when they consume too much alcohol. We have seen some players get so drunk that they get themselves into some type of trouble or another.
In this podcast, we will be looking at 7 players that got kicked out of nightclubs for getting too drunk. Number 7 will really shock you.
Liverpool’s latest recruit, Luis Diaz, has already started dazzling in England. He made his debut against Cardiff City in the FA Cup from the bench on the 6th of February, 2022, and he set up Minamino to record his first assist for The Reds.
It’s looking like the Colombian will have a really amazing time at Merseyside, but before he begins to win the hearts of English supporters, let’s get to really know him. Here are 8 things you probably didn’t know about Luis Diaz.
In this video today, we will be giving you a list of top footballers who have been accused of sexual offences at one time or another. Some of them have not been proven guilty yet, some have been cleared of the allegations, and some were actually found guilty and sentenced.
But before we get into the podcast, we have to say that Goal 90 completely condemns any form of sexual abuse or harassment. And we hope that victims actually get the help they need to overcome the trauma sexual assault can cause while the perpetrators face the full wrath of the law.
The AFCON is easily one of the most interesting tournaments in the world. And if you are not following this current edition, then you are really missing out. The tournament gives us the best drama, the best highlights, and frankly, the best players.
Already, we get to see players like Salah, Mane, Edouard Mendy, Mahrez, Hakimi, Kessie, Ndidi, Haller, and many more superstars at the AFCON. But did you know that there are even more superstars who could very well have featured?
Well, come along as we show you 10 absolute superstars that could have played in the Africa Cup of Nations.
Manchester United is no doubt a big club, and hate them or love them, their history backs that statement up. However, what they have done to quite a number of big players is pretty unforgivable.
On more than a few occasions, huge potentials or already established talents have come through to the Theater of Dreams with the hope of actually living their dreams, but only ended up leaving with nightmares. While a few managed to leave and salvage their careers, most of them had their careers completely destroyed by the club.
Let’s take a look at 10 players whose careers were ruined or nearly ruined by Manchester United.
Everyone definitely Enjoyed the Legendary Sergio Ramos scoring the goal for PSG, and he was definitely the highlight of the day. But, his thunder was taken away by something else that day. Do you see this Name on the back of his Shirt? Hmm, I know it says Ramos, but in Chinese.
And it was not just Sergio Ramos having the Jersey Name written in Chinese, it was the whole team. Hmm, now this was interesting for our team at goal 90, so we dug a little deeper. Then we found out it wasn’t just PSG, but there were many teams on this list. Have a look at his Barcelona team who just won 4-2 against Athletico Madrid, they had the names written in Chinese on their Jersey as well. Not just them, Inter Milan has a tradition of wearing Jersey with Chinese Names on it once a year. Oh yes, and you want something more interesting? Have a look at this clip.
Yes, this is what got us curious too and we are going to explain everything. But before that please do subscribe to our channel if you do want these kinds of interesting topics on your feed every single day. Now without any further ado. Let’s get right into it.
According to a survey carried out in 2019, Chelsea Football Club was voted the most hated club in the English Premier League. Fan or not, you just have to admit that the hate Chelsea gets is a bit more than usual. But why is that? In this video, we will be looking at 10 reasons why everybody hates Chelsea Football Club. At the end of the podcast, we want you guys to flood the comments and tell us if these reasons justify the hate the London club gets.
Most professional footballers love playing football, but many of them still have hobbies outside football. Some are regular hobbies like singing for Memphis or video gaming for Aguero. But well, there are quite some footballers with some rather unusual hobbies, and we will be checking out 10 of them in this podcast today. Let’s get right to it!
Bayern Munich's Alphonso Davies is a superstar. Period. He rose to world fame and renown on a Champions League night against Chelsea, and since that day, it has been up, up, and away. But who really is this guy beyond the pace and the skill? Let us look at 10 things you didn’t know about Alphonso Davies.
Manchester City's Ilkay Gundogan is a really deft football player and an absolute magician with the ball at his feet. Today, we look at 10 things you probably didn’t know about the Former Borussia Dortmund and German midfield maestro.
Let’s get right to it! Gundogan made his debut for the Germany national team in 2011, after playing for different levels of Germany’s youth team since 2008. But did you know that up until that debut with the senior team, he could have opted to play for the Turkish national team?
Unlike many other footballers who have had a monument named after them, Gundogan did not have to wait till he died or retired. When he was just 24, playing for Borussia Dortmund, he had a stadium in his hometown in Turkey named after him by the deputy mayor.
After that game against Nigeria, a reporter, Rama Pantarotto, reminded Messi that his mother sent a red good luck ribbon to the football star before the game. And to Rama’s utmost surprise, Messi revealed to him that he actually wore the lucky ribbon around his ankle for that game. And looking at his performances in his 2 games before that one, it would be difficult for you to say that that ribbon didn’t actually give Messi and Argentina some luck in that game against Nigeria.
Anyway, fast forward to 2019. Messi was having yet another amazing season, but his Brazilian teammate, Phillipe Coutinho was not enjoying similar luck. Coutinho made the move to Barcelona in January of 2018, and just never got to find his rhythm at the Catalan club. The Brazilian was under a lot of pressure and scrutiny, and Messi, knowing exactly how it feels to be in that sort of position, decided to help Coutinho out. Before their Copa Del Rey quarter-final second leg against Sevilla, Messi gave Coutinho his lucky red ribbon.
Yes, the same one the reporter’s mother gave him in Russia 2018. If it brought him luck, surely it should bring the same for his teammate.
If you have thought of Giving up, watch Sadio Mane's Life Story Sadio Mane is currently one of the best players in the world, and undoubtedly one of the very best in the Premier League. And don’t just take our word for it. France Football ranked him the 4th best player in the world in 2019. In 2020, FIFA ranked him 4th in the world, too.
He has not only been good, he has also been very consistent; he has kept up these brilliant performances for years now. The way Mane plays, you may think that football comes very easy to him. And while it may, the success he has accrued from the sport surely did not come easy to him.
Now, where do we even begin?
Real Madrid star Vinicius Jr is in insane form and has been since the beginning of the season. His improvement compared to previous seasons has been so significant that he now sits in second in the La Liga top scorers’ chart. But who really is this Brazilian wonderkid whose name is now on everybody’s lips? Come along in this podcast as we tell you 10 things you probably didn’t know about Vini Jr.
Philippe Coutinho just made his debut for Aston Villa last weekend. And since he scored less than 15 minutes into that game, he has been the name on everyone’s lips. But do we really know the Brazilian? Perhaps not. Well, in this podcast, we will be telling you 10 things you probably didn’t know about Ex Liverpool and Barcelona star Philippe Coutinho. Let’s get right to it!
Football is a very lucrative venture, but that has never stopped professional footballers from owning businesses. And well, it is wise-thinking considering that one cannot play football their entire life.
Here are 12 famous footballers who are also into business.
Sergio Aguero
Jesse Lingard
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
David Beckham
Robert Lewandowski
Harry Kane
Willian & David Luiz
Neymar Jr
Mo Salah
Mesut Ozil
Raheem Sterling
With Coutinho completing a loan move to Aston Villa, we see him reunite with his former teammate and captain, Steven Gerrard. Of course, this is one of those sweet things fans love to see in football, so, we have brought you 8 times a thing like this has happened. Let’s take a look at 8 managers who have signed their former teammates.
The year is 2012. Chelsea Football Club is on top of the world. Or at least, they are on top of Europe, for sure. They have just won their first-ever Champions League trophy, and you really can’t tell them anything!
The story behind Chelsea’s first Champions League win involves many factors. But today, we focus on their scouting. In addition to their academy which has produced and keeps producing brilliant players, the scouts employed at Chelsea do a great job of bringing some of the best players over to Stamford Bridge.
And 3 of their greatest players, Drogba, Lampard, and Peter Cech, who were all scouted from different clubs, are proof of this. And these scouts very nearly pulled off a scouting masterstroke in 2012 when they discovered wonderkid Mbappe before anyone really even knew of him.
Brazil's Gabriel Martinelli is one of the hottest kids on the Premier League block right now. He seems to be the one Arteta has chosen to step into the shoes of Aubameyang at Arsenal. And well, in the few games he has started so far, he has been doing a pretty great job. Anyway, today, we want to tell you a little bit more about the Arsenal wonderkid. Here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Gabriel Martinelli.
Arsene Wenger is quite famous for always almost signing probably every wonderkid that ever existed. From the infamous 40 million and 1 pound bid for Luis Suarez to scouting all of the best players in world football today and trying to get their signatures, here are the ten best players who almost played for Arsenal.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Jadon Sancho
Paul Pogba
Gianluigi Buffon
Didier Drogba
Gareth Bale
Lionel Messi
N'golo Kante
Cristiano Ronaldo
Football is a team sport. And to foster team spirit and cooperation, it is the norm for teammates to do virtually everything together. Eat together, play together, travel together, and perhaps most importantly, train together. However, there have been some instances where players have been asked – scratch that – forced to train alone.
And we will be looking at 8 of those instances in this video. Let’s get right to it. The former Arsenal captain has been on the receiving end of many different kinds of disciplinary measures in recent weeks at Arsenal. Apart from being stripped of the captaincy, the Gabonese forward was forced to train alone for weeks.
No wonder he left Arsenal a little earlier than teammates Partey and Elneny to go prepare for the AFCON with his country. But what happens when he gets back? Will he continue training alone? Or will Arteta finally reinstate him into the squad? Or, another possibility, will the former captain leave the club this month? We will just have to wait to find out.
Sometimes, when you’re trying to shoot a shot at a player that is obviously out of your league, shame goes completely out the window. You just gotta do what you gotta do. In this video, we will be looking at 8 of those instances where clubs have made the most shameless transfer offers ever.
Newell’s Old Boys – Lionel Messi
KVC Westerlo – Eden Hazard
Club Tijuana – David Beckham
West Ham – Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Hajvalia – Luis Suarez
Emirati Football Club – Cristiano Ronaldo
Neymar Jr. – West Ham United
St. Mirren – Ronaldinho
In football, it is important that footballers stay in communication with the fans, because at the end of the day, what is the sport without the fans? And well, as a player, your communication does not always involve a huge smile on your face. Sometimes, you are remorseful and with a sad face, saying a big “I’m sorry” to your supporters.
In this podcast, we will be looking at 5 players who have apologized to their fans at one point or another. And of course, we will also be looking at why they had to apologize. Let’s get straight to it.
Because of their high net worth, professional footballers are some of the biggest targets of robbery and burglary in Europe and all around the world. In this video, we bring you 8 Premier League football stars who have once been victims of robbery. Some of these players were left with physical injuries, but most of them still have psychological scars.
Every now and then, players fall out with their managers. It happens with the big and small managers, big and small players, and at big and small clubs, and big and small leagues. In this podcast, we will be looking at 8 times managers have had big fallouts with their players. Let’s get right to it.
Gavi is one of the hottest youngsters in European football right now. The 17-year-old has been widely regarded as the present and future of Spain, La Liga and FC Barcelona, and if you watch him play, surely you understand why. Just months after Pedri became the youngest player to represent Spain in a major tournament, Gavi broke a record himself, too.
The 17-year-old got a surprise call-up to the Spain national team in October and was featured in the Nations League semi-final game against Italy on the 6th of October. With that, he became the youngest player to have ever featured in a senior team game for Spain. With this, FC Barcelona now has the holy trinity of youngsters in the Spain national team.
They have the youngest ever goal scorer for Spain in Ansu Fati, the youngest player to represent Spain in a major tournament in Pedri, and then the youngest player to represent Spain’s senior team. In this video today we will be telling you 8 things you didn’t know about Pablo Gavi. Let's get right to it.
It is okay to not believe in football superstitions. But if you are a Chelsea fan, you can not believe in superstitions. Because how else do you explain the curse of the number 9 jersey at your club? In this podcast, we will be telling you how far back the curse of this number goes at Stamford Bridge. But before that, can you think of a successful Chelsea player who wore the number 9 shirt? Exactly!
The curse of the Chelsea number 9 shirt is so potent that it totally crippled a European giant.
Diogo Jota is the 4th man in the Liverpool attack who is slowly becoming the 3rd man now. Since The Reds signed him in 2020, he has been so phenomenal and instrumental to the team. Anyway, we’re not here to talk about how important the Portuguese are for his club. This podcast will look at 10 things you probably didn’t know about Diogo Jota. Let’s get right to it!
Conor Gallagher is one of the most talented under-21 players in the Premier League right now. The Chelsea loanee might have taken a little time to make a name for himself in the top flight amidst all the loan spells, but now, he looks like he means business.
His excellent performances as a box-to-box midfielder with Crystal Palace under Arsenal Legend Patrick Vieira this season might see him get called back to Chelsea in the next transfer window.
But we’re not here to talk about Gallagher’s amazing performances. In this podcast, we will be telling you 10 things you probably never knew about the Cobham graduate.
Oh, curses do exist in football. Some things are just so logically unexplainable that the idea of it being a curse becomes more and more realistic with every thought. Oh, you doubt that? Come along on this podcast and see 7 of the biggest curses in football history.
The curse of UCL final debutants You know an easy way to make money? If there is a first-timer in the UCL final, bet on them to lose. Trust us, easy money. The new boys always lose. The UEFA Champions League final is the one place where the underdogs actually do remain, underdogs, most of the time.
Experience almost always trumps novelty, whether or not novelty comes with talent and brilliance. Oh, by the way, we have to say, we are not responsible if you bet on a UCL final newbie to lose and they end up winning. We only gave a friendly piece of advice from what we have observed. But don’t take our word for it, follow us on this podcast and see what we found out about UCL's final debutants.
The captain is the leader of the team, both on the pitch and in the dressing room. He is the one expected to organize his players and call them to order if they are ever out of line. But there have been a number of instances where it is the captain himself who needs to be called to order. And that is okay sometimes. The captain may be a leader, but he is still human. He will surely err every now and then. However, the errors we will be talking about in this video are rather grave. At least, grave enough for the managers to strip these players of captaincy. Let’s take a look at 7 of them.
Football is a really interesting sport. And if you are a fan, there are definitely times when the game has had you completely and utterly shocked. Like Messi leaving Barcelona, for example. Surely, seeing Barcelona announce Lionel Messi’s exit must have made your jaw drop. Who would have thought?
Well, that is just the tip of the iceberg. There are even more things about this game we all love so much that will have your jaw on the floor. We will be telling you some of those in this video. Let’s get straight to jaw-dropping football facts!
Can you guess the oldest active footballer?
Nah, come on, it is not Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Even though, at this rate, he just might soon be. That man never wants to stop.
But surely Zlatan has nothing on King Kazu. Kazuyoshi Miura is the oldest active football player. This man will be 55 in just 2 months but he is still soldiering on for Yokohama F.C.
Oh, you think he is a goalkeeper or plays in central defence, at best? You’ll be surprised. King Kazu plays up front. Yes, he is a forward and has been playing as a forward since 1986 when he started his professional career at the Brazilian club, Santos.
Now, 35 years later, the former Japan international is still playing professional football. His really long career has seen him play in Brazil, Japan, Croatia, Australia, and even Italy.
Anyway, Zlatan may not be able to boast of being the oldest active footballer, but at least, he can boast of a freakish record. He has scored in every single minute of an official game. That is, in his career, he has scored, at least, 1 goal in every minute from the 1st to the 90th.
No other person in the history of football has been able to achieve that. Except, of course, Cristiano Ronaldo.
What hasn’t that man done? He literally scores goals for fun!
The Heartwarming Reason Why Ronaldo Considers Sir Alex Ferguson His Father in Football We all have witnessed great moments of respect and love between Sir Alex Ferguson and Cristiano Ronaldo. One such touching moment was captured when Portugal won the Euro 2016 final against France. The former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson waited in the crowd as the players walked down the steps and he hugged Nani and then Ronaldo like a proud father. What a beautiful moment that was. And because of such incredible support from Sir Alex Ferguson, Ronaldo always says, “Sir Alex is like a father to me in football.”
But do you guys know how this relationship started? It was 2003 when Arsenal almost signed a wonderkid who we all now know as the great Cristiano Ronaldo. An £8 million fee was agreed and the player and his mother, Dolores, flew to London where they were introduced to Thierry Henry and other Arsenal stars. Wenger spoke to Ronaldo in his office and even promised him the shirt number he wanted at Arsenal: 28.
The reason Ronaldo to Arsenal never got over the line was in large part due to Sir Alex Ferguson, who told Ronaldo and his agent Jorge Mendes that United was the perfect club for him to progress. "We will look after him," Fergie apparently assured them, pointing to his track record of bringing through the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Paul Scholes.
And you know what, Ronaldo asked Sir Alex for the Number 28 Jersey as well, but the Scottish manager gave him the esteemed Number 7 shirt. A number that is so sacred that it was only used by great players. And as we all know, the rest is history. Ronaldo became one of the greatest footballers on the planet under the guidance of Sir Alex.
Pep Guardiola is a genius of a manager, for sure. Hate him or love him, you just have to respect how much he has achieved as a manager in just a little over a decade. In Spain with Barcelona, in Germany with Bayern Munich, and now in England with Manchester City, he has shown himself to be a great manager, and indeed one of the greatest of all time. But there are some things you probably do not know about this household name in European football. And that’s what this podcast is for. We bring you 10 things you didn’t know about the Manchester City boss. Let’s get straight to it.
Sergio Aguero just said goodbye to professional football in the most emotional press conference. And what makes it sadder is that the Argentinian was not ready to retire. He had not really shown any signs of slowing down. But sadly, it was a decision he just had to make because of his heart condition.
But on the bright side, he had a hell of a career. Ex-Manchester City striker Aguero is undoubtedly one of the best strikers of his generation. He is not only a City legend but an all-around footballing legend. How you ask? Come along. Here are 10 reasons why Kun Aguero is a footballing legend.
Martin Odegaard is a very talented footballer. Surely, Arsenal fans love him, and even some rival fans admire him. Odegaard is obviously a superb young talent, we all know that. But there are some things about the Norway national team captain that you do not know, and that’s what we will be telling you about in this podcast today. Let’s get into 10 things you didn’t know about Martin Odegaard!
Lewandowski to Blackburn? Did you know that the latest Ballon d’Or runner-up and European Golden Shoe winner nearly played for Blackburn Rovers? And no, we’re not talking just usual transfer rumours, the deal was actually very close to being finalized.
His flight was already arranged to go see Big Sam, Blackburn’s manager at the time, in Lancashire. Bear in mind that Lewandowski was not yet a global superstar at the time. He was playing for Lech Poznan, a club in a not very popular Polish league. So, he was surely not bigger than a move to Blackburn.
Meanwhile, the highest goalscorer in the history of the Champions League is out of this world. Everybody knows that Cristiano Ronaldo is not of this planet. And guess what! Astronomers just went ahead and confirmed that for us.
Dr David Sorbal, along with a couple of other astronomers, some time in 2015, discovered a galaxy which, according to them, had existed for about 13 billion years. They named that galaxy CR7 and admitted that it was inspired by the 5 time Ballon d’Or winner.
It maybe explains a little that Dr Sorbal is Portuguese. Cristiano is probably his idol and that was his way of honouring him. Well, it is Cristiano’s galaxy; we’re all just living in it.
Football is a very interesting game. And to be honest, some football rules make the sport even more interesting. Yeah, of course, as a football fan, you are familiar with most rules of the game. You can spot an offside, you can tell when a foul deserves a red, and more often than not, you sure can spot a penalty yourself. However, we will be bringing you 10 rules in football that you probably never knew about. And no, these are not back-in-the-day rules. They still exist. Let’s get right into it!
Oh, you think Barcelona adding a 1 billion euro release clause in Pedri’s new contract was ridiculous? Well, you haven’t seen anything yet. There have been much weirder and much more bizarre contract clauses in football history and we will be bringing you some of them in this podcast today.
When Liverpool signed Roberto Firmino from Hoffenheim and put a 98 million euro release clause in his contract, that surely was not bizarre. But a closer look at that contract and you will see why it was a pretty unusual one. Liverpool stated that their new striker could be sold to any club for 98 million euros provided that club is not Arsenal. That is to say, the Merseyside club was willing to sell their star striker to even their neighbouring rivals, Everton, but surely not Arsenal.
The money paid to lift Neymar from Barcelona in 2017 was not the only shocking thing about that move. Apparently, a clause was included in his contract that allows the Brazilian to earn 375,000 euros per month if he claps to the PSG fans at the end of every game.
Wow. Don’t you wish you were Neymar right now and are being paid to clap? We sure do!
Anyway, PSG came out to clear the air that their number 10 doesn’t earn that bonus for just clapping. He also had to be polite to journalists and reporters, show up to training early, and not bet on competitors.
There’s a new Champions League record-breaker in town. And who would have guessed that it would be the West Ham United flop, Sebastien Haller? The Ivorian who signed with West Ham for a club-record fee in 2019 never actually got to hit his peak for the London club. He only managed 10 goals in 2 years before he moved to his current club, Ajax Amsterdam. So far, Haller has been having the time of his life at Ajax, especially in the Champions League. So, in this video, we will be telling you 10 things about the new kid on the UEFA block that you probably never knew about. Let’s get right to it.
The former man on the Manchester United touchline is a very interesting character. Ralf Rangnick has an outstanding track record in Germany, having managed various Bundesliga outfits such as Schalke 04, Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig. During his years of coaching, he came to be known as the 'godfather for Gegenpressing.' This style of football involves high-pressing and attempting to win the ball high in the opposition's half.
Ralf, as we said, is a very interesting character, and you will be listening to that in this podcast.
Serge Gnabry is a bonafide football superstar. The German International took world football by storm when he joined Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, teaming up with the likes of Robert Lewandowski and Thomas Muller to form a devastating attacking frontline that has terrorized defences in Germany and Europe for years.
We know all too well about his silky skills, pace, and deadly finishing. But what else do you know about Serge Gnabry? Well, we'll be revealing 10 things we're pretty sure you didn't know about the Bayern number 7.
Manchester City's season may have looked a whole lot different had things played out differently in the summer. Bernardo Silva was strongly linked with a move away from the club, as City successfully pursued Jack Grealish and unsuccessfully chased Harry Kane.
In the end, Silva stayed where he was and the Portugal international has arguably been the team's standout player this season. His brace against Watford put City back on top of the Premier League on Saturday night.
Bernardo Silva stood out once again, grabbing two goals after Raheem Sterling opened the scoring for Pep Guardiola's side. Cucho Hernandez pulled one back for Watford late on, but it was too little too late. Sterling's goal came just four minutes in. Bernardo Silva played a pass out to Phil Foden on the left-wing, which the Englishman then controlled before sending in a cross for Sterling to head home from close range.
City doubled their lead in the 31st minute, as Ilkay Gundogan's shot was saved by Daniel Bachmann but fell at the feet of Bernardo Silva, who got away from William Troost-Ekong before managing to score from an acute angle. Just shy of the hour mark, Foden ran at Kiko Femenia and drilled a shot towards a goal that hit the post and went behind.
Watching the game right now it feels like all the laws have finally been standardized. Apart from the recent introduction of VAR, for the most part, most people watching the game know what’s acceptable and what’s not. However, if you were a fan just over 100 years ago, that wouldn’t have been the case at all. Because the game was just becoming mainstream, rules were changing thick and fast, and some were more bizarre than others. We are looking at the 10 weirdest football rules that will have you go “huh? Why the heck did they do that?”
Everybody on social media is definitely aware of what Marcus Rashford has been doing for kids in the UK for more than 2 years now. Something that started as a little project for Christmas in 2019 in Manchester has turned out to be absolutely huge, just because of the kind-heartedness of one man.
The Manchester United forward, who is a young man himself, is very passionate about young people and wanted to make sure that those who could not afford meals got food to eat.
Since as far back as 2005, Beckham has been working with UNICEF as a goodwill ambassador. He used his immense fame to bring a lot of attention to the needs of underprivileged kids all over the world.
Mesut Ozil is another good-natured and unproblematic dude who happens to be fantastic at football. And it appears that he is not only good at providing assists on the pitch, but the Fernabache man is also excellent at assisting off the pitch, too.
You remember the German is a world cup winner, right? And in 2014, after he helped Germany win the tournament in Brazil, he donated all his winnings to pay for the surgeries of 23 Brazilian kids.
Sadio Mane has such an amazing personality, but on top of that, he still does a lot to help people all around the world. And when we say a lot, we really do mean a lot.
First of all, in 2018, Mane declared the Champions League final day a work-free day in his village. He made provision for everybody back home to watch the showdown between Liverpool and Real Madrid. He also sent 300 Liverpool jerseys to his village so they could all wear one while they watched the game. Liverpool may have lost the game that night, but Mane most definitely won all our hearts with that gesture. And the man really doesn’t play with his hometown. He is always giving and doing things to develop his place of birth.
He once donated 250,000 pounds to the building of a school in Senegal. And he was so passionate about the project that he made sure he was on site occasionally to monitor the progress.
Ferran Torres has taken the Spanish national team by storm, becoming such an integral player of Luis Enrique's set-up. A little over a year ago, Manchester City came knocking on Valencia's door to snap up the Spanish winger for a surprisingly cheap transfer price of $21 million. Since then, he has gone on to show that he is, at least twice, that value in today's market.
At Manchester City, Torres shares the same locker room with the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Bernardo Silva, Gundogan, and Raheem Sterling, all of whom are some of the most talented players on the planet. Then there's also Pep Guardiola, arguably the best manager in the game. So while Torres finds himself amongst a galaxy of stars, the Spaniard has confessed that he modelled his game after a lesser-known football star - his former teammate - Goncalo Guedes.
It is fairly obvious as the two players have a lot in common. They are both excellent dribblers, with an eye for the pass. That said, we're sure Torres is currently learning a thing or two from his Manchester City teammates right now.
We all know about his quality on the pitch but today Goal 90 has gathered some of the lesser-known facts about Edouard Mendy, which are probably gonna blow your mind. Edouard Mendy is the outstanding Goalkeeper who everyone thinks is the best Keeper in the world today. We are aware of his quality on the pitch, but here are 8 Things You Didn't Know About Edouard Mendy.
France Football just named the latest Ballon d’Or winner. And of course, some people are excited about the results, while some feel like their favourite player was cheated. Well, that’s how it always is almost every year. But to be honest, on quite a number of occasions, some fans have had a right to feel cheated. We are not in any way questioning the integrity of France Football, but what we know is that, sometimes, the award has gone to players who were not the most deserving that year. And in this video, we bring you 6 very controversial Ballon d’Or winners
There’s a new Golden Boy in town and his name is Pedro Gonzalez Lopez. You probably know him as Pedri. The 19-year-old just clinched the Golden Boy award a couple of days ago and that made him the first Barcelona player to win the award since, yeah, you guessed right, Lionel Messi. With all the work he has done for both club and country this year, you can’t say he doesn’t deserve the award. He has not only been featured, but he has also been undeniably important. The boy is super talented. That is common knowledge. Today is for not-so-common knowledge. Here, we bring you 10 things about the Golden Boy that you probably never knew about.
He is cute, small, and a joy to behold, but with the ball, he is an assassin. He’ll dribble past you in a flash and is ruthless in front of goal. Karim Adeyemi, the German international, has shown what he can do with his feet to the entire world, and right now, all the top European clubs are desperate to get his signature. But for all we know about this exceptional wonderkid, there is still so much more that has been left uncovered. We'll be talking about 7 things you probably didn’t know about Karim Adeyemi.
Reece James is definitely one of the best right-backs in the world right now. And since he was given a shot at the Chelsea first team a couple of years ago, the young Englishman has shown that he is very important for the London side both at the back and going forward. He is still very young but he is already a Champions League winner. He is also a confirmed starter for both his club side and his national team. That is how good he is. But you probably already know all of this. We bring you 10 things about the Chelsea right-wing back that you probably didn’t know.
Yes, I know, you might be thinking, this can't be the real truth, right? Pep Guardiola and not winning? that's impossible. But guess what. On the 29th of May, 2021, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City lost to Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea in the Champions League final after one of Pep’s most bizarre tactical decisions of all time.
The Spanish tactical mastermind decided to start the game without a defensive midfielder, the first time he did that throughout the entire season.
In the 2017/18 season, City was humbled 5-1 home and away by league rivals, Liverpool, a team that Man City thrashed 5-0 earlier on in the season.
In the 2018/19 season, they lost to another English team, Tottenham, thanks to a last-minute strike from Lucas Moura that took Spurs through on away goals. Mind you, this was in a season where Man City defeated Spurs home and away in the Premier League.
In the 2019/20 season, they lost dramatically to Lyon 3-1 with an incredibly bizarre open net miss from Raheem Sterling. And then of course, we all remember Kai Havertz putting the ball over Ederson in the 2020/21 Champions League final in Porto.
In the 20/21 season, they lost to Real Madrid. Benzema and Co. came from behind to haunt the citizens.
If you take a closer look at all these losses, they all seem bizarre and abnormal. Think about it, when faced with PSG last season, they passed through them with ease, only to record just one shot on target in the final against Chelsea. It just doesn’t make any sense, which leaves one conclusion, maybe he is indeed cursed.
This is the story of how Liverpool got cursed to never win the Premier League, and how urinating on all the posts in Anfield lifted the curse. Mohammad Salah Lifted the trophy for Liverpool due to his outstanding performance along with sing Mane and Fermino with the strong defence on the backline with VVD supporting them but was that the only reason for them to lift the trophy?
Bruce Grobbelaar, legendary Liverpool goalkeeper says otherwise. He was the one to pee on the post to remove this curse for Liverpool.
So here we present to you How PEEING ON THE PITCH Won Liverpool the Premier League After 30 Years?
Raphinha is one of those footballers who enjoys a speed boost in the football simulation video game. Just over four years ago, Leeds United’s Raphinha was plying his trade in the Brazilian second division. Born and raised in the south of Brazil, in the city of Porto Alegre, Raphael Dias Belloni would spend hours every day juggling the ball in the same streets as the man he idolised, Ronaldinho. Now, having moved to Portugal, France, and now England, Raphinha is starting to establish himself as Marcelo Bielsa’s new offensive weapon.
It seems Bielsa intends to deploy Raphinha as his new right inside winger – the role formerly carried out by Hélder Costa. Leeds use the right-hand side for 40-50% of their attacks, with the right-back Luke Ayling pushing forward creating an overload down this side. With Ayling higher up, it allows Raphinha to drift inside into the right half-space, with Ayling overlapping out wide. Raphinha has looked increasingly dangerous going forward and gives Leeds another dimension offensively.
His showboating skill moves are easy on the eye and have had the likes of Gary Cahill chasing shadows. He is quickly gaining plenty of fandom from Premier League viewers. Raphinha has a high ceiling. His creativity and superb turn of pace have allowed him to solidify himself into Bielsa’s side as they push for a top-half finish. Expect to see plenty more viral clips of him claiming the ankles of opposing defenders throughout his career at Elland Road. Recently, he has carried Leeds through some tough games. Raphinha scored against Norwich in a 2-1 win. Raphinha also scored against the Wolves in a 1-1 draw.
When Aaron Ramsdale got signed by Arsenal last summer, almost everybody was saying it was bound to be the worst signing of the season. This guy had been relegated with his 2 previous clubs, his curse would find a way to drag Arsenal down, they said. But since Aaron joined the North London club, he has been nothing but spectacular. So spectacular that he has already taken Leno’s spot as a first-choice goalkeeper as the manager confirmed. Of course, you know the new Arsenal goalie, and you know his story is a pretty interesting one. We will be telling you 10 things about Aaron Ramsdale that you probably didn’t know.
If you were asked to name the most arrogant footballer you know, the first name that would pop in your head would probably be Zlatan Ibrahimovic. The Swede who towers at 6 foot 5 somehow manages to have an ego bigger than him. But one thing about Zlatan is that he always backs up his big ego. Yes, he talks big, but he always has those actions to back up his big talk.
Basically, Zlatan never passes up on an opportunity to show people who’s the boss. And in this video, we will be showing you 9 instances where he did just that. His currency his highness, How is this even possible?
But yes it is just for Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He is the superhero and the lion these hilariously bizarre things that Zlatan has done will blow your mind. So here we present you with 9 Times Zlatan Showed Everyone Who Is The Boss.
Football is a sport that brings millions of people together. And ah the Footballers! They are best known for their talent and ability on the pitch, which is why we enjoy watching them so much. But some are also known for their antics away from football such as their love of gorgeous women, partying, and of course, gambling. Gambling allows footballers to blow off some steam and relax after difficult matches and training sessions, and since their earnings are much higher than those of regular people, they can place much bigger bets and bet in VIP casinos. If you’re curious about who these footballers are, then this one's for you. Neymar Or Cristiano Ronaldo you might be astonished to know who we have on this list.
The new FC Barcelona manager, Xavi, is pretty much a household name in the world of football. Xavi Hernandez was not only the best midfielder of his generation, he was also one of the best players outright. He spent virtually his entire playing career with the Spanish giants, making and breaking records, before leaving for Qatar where he retired as a footballer and started his managerial career. All these you already knew about the midfield maestro. We are bringing you 10 things you probably never knew about the FC Barcelona boss, Xavi Hernandez.
“Brother, don’t play to him. On my mother’s life, he is playing against us.” It was just about a year ago when Benzema was caught on camera making this statement to Ferland Mendy about Vinicius Jr. in the tunnel at halftime during Real Madrid’s Champions League group game against Borussia Monchengladbach. Now, a year later, Vinicius has now formed a very potent partnership with Benzema and is now Madrid’s second-highest goal scorer so far this season behind only, of course, Benzema.
Barring only Karim Benzema, Vini Jr. has been Real Madrid’s most dangerous attacker so far this season. He has been so lethal down the left-wing that he is the sole reason Eden Hazard has not been seeing so much playing time this season. And perhaps also the reason Real Madrid are confident enough to make the superstar Belgian available on the transfer market. But he has not always been like this. Anyone who has been watching Vini Jr. before now knows that his speed, trickery, and ability with the ball have been undoubtedly from time. The problem has always been with his final balls. His finishing or his ability to set up a player for a finish has been a big letdown.
These were the main reasons many people called him a YouTube player. You know, great skills and a lot of showboating that are good enough for video compilations, but hardly any end result on the actual field of play. But it appears that over the past year, the Brazilian youngster trained a lot and improved in those areas where he was lacking. And now, the boy is a different beast. A totally different player from who he was last season and the seasons before that.
SHOW LESSSince Roman Abramovic took over from Chelsea in July 2003, the West London club has been able to lure some high-profile players to its side. However, with Chelsea's frequent change in management and an incredibly demanding fanbase, not everyone who has gone to the two-time Champions of Europe has had a nice time. In fact, for some, joining Chelsea was the move that ruined their careers. And in today’s video, we look at seven of those players.
1 - Shaun Wright-Phillips
2 - Herman Crespo
3 - Nicholas Anelka
4 - Andriy Shevchenko
5 - Yuri Zhirkov
6 - Saul Niguez
7 - Fernando Torres
Emile Smith Rowe is one of Arsenal’s most promising young talents. And when Arsenal made a bold move by giving him the number 10 jersey in the summer, it sparked a lot of interest in the young Englishman. Especially from rival fans. If Arsenal deemed him fit to be the heir to the great Ozil’s throne, then he must really be something.
The boy has been showing why Arsenal tried, against all odds, to keep him at The Emirates. If you have been watching Arsenal games, you definitely know Emile Smith Rowe because he is fast becoming a staple. We will be telling you 10 things you probably didn’t know about the 21-year-old.
Erling Braut Haaland is arguably the best youngster in the world of football right now. The 21-year-old has scored 117 goals in just 161 matches, an incredible feat for such a young talent. With more goals than matches played in the champions league and an astonishing 47 goals in 48 Bundesliga games, everyone can see that Erling is destined for the top. It’s no surprise then that every top club in Europe is looking to get Haaland’s signature this summer when his 75 million euros release clause will be activated, mere peanuts for such an amazing talent. Haaland chose not to move to the club with the most money last summer because he wanted to have all the options open to him this summer so he can pick the right option. However, of all the options, there is one that Haaland will never pick, Manchester United.
Many footballers are seen as role models and sweethearts of millions of people all around the world. This is why a lot of people are usually shocked when they find out that their favourite footballers are involved in some sort of sexual misconduct or another. We will be looking at 5 footballers who have been accused of rape at one point or the other.
Football is beautiful. But it can also be hilarious and just straight-up incredible. There are some football-related stories you will hear that will have your mouth open for minutes wondering how on earth that happened. And well, those are the kinds of stories we will be telling in this video today. And believe it or not, every single thing we will be telling you happened for real. You may think many of them are really hard to believe, but they really did happen.
Neymar has just said that the 2022 world cup might just be his last. But this is not the first time that Neymar has said something like this. And so to fully understand why Neymar wants to retire from football, we have to go back, way back to the beginning.
Football players are also humans. Most of them are so kind and humble like Ngolo Kante but the others are not so much. Here are 5 football players who have actually committed Murder with a knowing or an unknowing accident. So here we present you the 5 Football Players Who Have ACTUALLY KILLED People.
Have you ever wondered what that black band footballers wear in almost every game? Or perhaps you’ve always scratched your head at why it seems that almost every single Premier League player has a hunch back when they’re on the pitch. We'll be answering all of those questions and more as we take a look into the closet of your favourite footballers. Here are seven questionable accessories that football players wear and why they wear them.
Jamie Vardy is one of the biggest names in English football. And being part of the team with the most shocking league win in Premier League history has pretty much sealed his place in the Premier League Hall of Fame. He is quick, prolific in front of goal, and though a few months away from 35, still very youthful. All these you know about the Englishman, but here are 10 things you probably did not know about Jamie Vardy
Antonio Rudiger is currently one of Chelsea’s most reliable centre-backs, and surely, the German is one of the best centre-backs in the Premier League. He is solid at the back and has also shown that he is not too bad in front, too. He has won quite a few trophies already in his career including the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Super Cup, FA Cup, and FIFA Confederations Cup. The Chelsea man was also included in UEFA’s most recent Squad of the Season. But you already knew all this, didn’t you?
We will be telling you 10 things about Antonio Rudiger that you probably never knew before.
Many big players hate being taken off during games. Especially when they are not injured and the team is looking for a goal. They are very passionate that they want to be on the pitch helping the team till the very end. But sometimes, these players get a little too passionate and throw a fit or show obvious displeasure with the manager when they are taken out.
We bring you a compilation of 10 times footballers have got angry when they got substituted. Let’s get into it.
When Cristiano Ronaldo takes off his shirt today, people still are amazed by his super-human physique. At this age, how is he still one of the best players in the world? Well, that's not easy. Cristiano doesn't live, eat or sleep as any other normal humans do. He has a completely different schedule unlike any other human or in fact any other footballer. Here we present you : The Secrets behind Cristiano Ronaldo's Superhuman Physique.
From being criticized a lot by the premier league fans for his defensive qualities, Harry Maguire has now proved himself and has been established as the first choice for both the Red Devis and the England National team. He has shown what he can do with the ball on his feet and with his heading abilities of course, but today our team at Goal 90 has dug deep into his personal life and found these 10 facts/things about Harry Maguire.
The 2022 World Cup is just about a year away now. This will be the first-ever FIFA World Cup tournament to be held in the Middle East. There is actually a lot to anticipate about Qatar 2022, but there is also a huge question mark surrounding the tournament right now. Will it actually hold? Will teams boycott the competition? Will the tournament have to be moved to another country entirely for it to hold?
These are some of the questions that have arisen in the minds of many in the last few months. Over the past couple of months, you must have noticed different national teams protesting against the abuse of human rights in preparation for the World Cup in Qatar. Up until November 2020, workers were not allowed to change jobs for whatever reason without the approval of their employers. Workers are underpaid and are still owed wages. Sometimes, workers’ passports are even confiscated by their employers.
Perhaps the very height of it all, since 2010, about 6500 migrant workers in Qatar have been reported dead. And these deaths can be traced to the construction work going on in preparation for the World Cup. Basically, the working conditions in preparation for the 2022 winter World Cup in Qatar have been a gross abuse of human rights. And although it has been going on for a long, it seems that the world is just finally waking up to it.
Joshua Kimmich, a Bayern Munich midfielder who represents Germany on the international stage, said last year that they are 10 years too late to boycott the World Cup. His teammate, Leon Goretzka, has also been vocal about his concerns about human rights abuse in Qatar. He has not ruled out the possibility of Germany boycotting the World Cup and has said that there will be discussions about it.
Known in Italy as “Il Polpo”, in France as “La Pioche”, and in England as “Pogboom!”’ Paul Labile Pogba is certainly one of the best midfielders in the world. The 28-year-old world cup winner has taken the current premier league season by storm, bagging 7 assists in just the first 4 games. Thanks to his very flashy lifestyle and open personality, a lot is known about the French international. However, in today’s video, we’ll be looking at 10 things you just might not know about Paul Pogba.
Depression, Suicide and Discrimination are some of the bad parts of football. We must talk about the dark side of the game that we all adore.
Neymar is easily the most impressive player in the world. With his cheeky, skillful, insanely talented, and God-level of technicality, he has got every pair of eyes on him. He has already impressed the world with these dancing feet and how here are 5 things that you didn't know about Neymar.
Karim Benzema, on Sunday, completed his first hattrick in over a year and shot himself up to the top of La Liga’s goal scorers log. Yes, it is still early days in the league season, but with Messi gone, one might begin to feel like this is finally Benzema’s year to clinch his first-ever Pichichi Trophy. But we are not even here to talk about Karim’s obviously incredible goal-scoring ability today. There are some things about the prolific Real Madrid striker that you probably didn't even know. Here are 9 of them.
Gabriel Jesus the manchester city's starlet has proven his potential with his feet time and again, but did you know that his mom would pull his ear for the stupid mistakes he made on the football field? Here are 10 things you didn't know about Gabriel Jesus.
Messi is no stranger to the most horrific fouls. Even after being the most respected player of the game, it is not rare to see some headless defender approaching Messi in the most ruthless fashion. But what is rare is those Career-threatening injuries that could have ended perhaps the most glittering career of football. So here we are with 4 Career-Ending tackle attempts on the God of football.
Money Heist or Casa Del Papel has taken Netflix by the storm and has got everyone off their seats. People watch the show as on as it comes out. So do the football players. They don't care if they are to have a match tomorrow or important stuff to do. they would sit down to watch this interesting TV show. Not just this, Football players have shown how they love their characters with their celebrations sometimes like Aubameyang with his spiderman and the black panther celebration and some others with the Batman. Neymar even acted in the TV show La Casa de Papel. And has impersonated the characters time and again. So, here are: 5 Times Football Players IMPERSONATED as a TV show/Movie Characters
Manchester United New number 7 is a starlet, an icon, and an image that brings a lot along with his incredible abilities on the pitch. He is amazing with his feet and his goal-scoring records have shocked us all time and again, but guess what, now he has broken the record for the most Jerseys sold after his transfer to Manchester United. £32.5M in the first 12 hours, can you believe that? So for those who think that Cristiano Ronaldo is going to not be that special player on the pitch, he might prove them wrong despite his age, but will definitely bring more profits commercially to the Red Side of Manchester. Here you have: The Commercial GAINS of Manchester United signing Cristiano Ronaldo
We have seen glimpses of this Barcelona kid, Ansu Fati is a sensation, and is a brilliant youngster raised out of Barcelona's own La Masia. He has the blood of the Blaugranes in him but what he has signed up for is taking the Number 10 jersey for Barcelona. And as we all know that means filling up the jersey previously owned by superstars in the likes of Lionel Messi and Ronaldinho. I mean, it's not that we don't have a fair in Ansu Fati, he will probably take up his game to the legendary level but is it just too much to ask for a kid of his age. Here we present you: The Reason WHY BARCELONA gave the NUMBER 10 to Ansu Fati.
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the greatest players of all time and the media are around him the whole time. In his movie, he showed how he couldn't even get out of his own how due to the media all over him. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most celebrated celebrities, and there are very few things that you might not know about him, but our team at goal 90 has dug deep and found these 7 things about Cristiano Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo is arguably one of the greatest players of all time. Now we keep hearing people saying, he is old now. He isn’t the same. People even argue that his transfer to Manchester United is going to pose problems to the balanced team that they have. But despite all this, Cristiano manages to silence his critics time and in the game against Ireland, he again did it single-handedly. He scored 2 goals by himself and got trailing Portugal the lead. So this being said, we bring you: 5 Greatest Comebacks made by Cristiano Ronaldo!
According to Forbes, as of May 2022, Lionel Messi is the highest-paid athlete in the world. In 2020, he became only the second footballer ever to earn up to a billion dollars. This man does not just stack up Ballon d’Or awards and Golden Shoes, he also stacks up endless amounts of money. Remember when his contract with FC Barcelona leaked last year? The figures of his earnings from the club alone were so shocking, that they broke the internet. No athlete playing in a team sport has ever earned up to that amount.
Kylian Mbappe is the one true wonderkid of this generation of footballers. In 2017, he was announced to the world in a very impressive title-winning season for Monaco. He went on to win the World Cup as a teenager, and now, at just 22, he has already scored more than 100 club goals. But all that you already know about the PSG man.
Today we will be telling you 11 things that you probably didn’t know about France number 10.
Michail Antonio is one of the players already on fire in this new Premier League season.all time Antonio made history by becoming West Ham’s highest goalscorer of all-time in the Premier League.
You probably already know about how prolific the West Ham forward is, but today we will be telling you 10 things you probably didn't know about Michail Antonio.
Injuries are one of those parts of football dreaded by everyone. Players, the opposition, managers, fans...nobody likes to see a player get injured. Apart from the fact that we always want to see a healthy competition between players at peak fitness, it also breaks our hearts to see players writhing in pain, or even worse still, careers ending, as a result of an injury.
Lionel Messi has shocked us multiple times on and off the pitch, with sometimes his magical feet and now with his transfer news. Lionel Messi has arguably been one of the best players in the world and is still today. But what are those things you didn't know about Messi. Today our team at Goal 90 has dived deep to find out those Unkown facts about Messi. So here you have: 10 things you probably didn't know about Leo Messi.
Being a Professional Footballer is not everyone's piece of cake but it comes with a hefty paycheck. Have you ever wondered what these Ball Heroes do with their money? 6,600$ Haircut by David Beckham, can you believe it? CR7 went to a hotel, and ordered a bottle of wine, which cost him a total of 27,000$! Rooney has always been a fan of Horses, But this passion for horses made him buy 3 Beautiful ones, at an astounding cost of 115,000 Dollars. These are just the snippet of what we have for you in this video, we are sure you are going to love it.
Here are 10 Stupidly Expensive Accessories that Football Players Own.
We have seen football players with their anger that leads to fighting on the field. But it gets shocking when the players of their own team start fisting on each other. Here are 10 times when teammates fought on the field.
When Ronaldo left Juventus, he was not certain of where he would end up. Manchester City seemed to be the perfect location for the all-time top scorer, after agreeing on the deal with the Blue-Side, what on earth happened, that Ronaldo closed it for the Red Devils?
Getting home for Ronaldo was although not anticipated at first glance, but was inevitable which we just were unaware of if Manchester united could afford to pay his wages. But now Cristiano Ronaldo in the Premier League, makes it even more exciting for the title race. With his blistering pace and unmatching speed. Ronaldo is going to shock the Premier League again, but here is the explanation about how the transfer of Cristiano was done so quickly at Manchester United.
When you have a three-man attacking trio led by Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, you will back your team to go all out and score all sorts of goals. Mauricio Pochettino is a lucky man indeed. The Argentine tactician has all three-man to rely upon this season when you look at Paris Saint Germain’s midfield, it is more than just good enough to keep the front three busy all year long. Welcome to Goal90, everyone!
Today, we are going to have a discussion about five teams from the yesteryears that can beat the current PSG lineup.
5) AC Milan under Carlo Ancelotti
4) Zidane’s Real Madrid
3) Manchester United under Sir Alex
2) Bayern Munich under Jupp Heynckes
1)Barcelona under Guardiola
Believe it or not, footballers are some of the most superstitious people you will ever meet. Yes, they do work extremely hard to keep themselves in shape and top form, but many of them still rely on an extra bit of luck to help them perform optimally.
Now, many of these things they do may not really make sense to you. But if they have continued to do them for some time, surely they believe it works for them, and if they do, who are we to question it?
Here are 5 crazy superstitious rituals performed by footballers.
Bruno Fernandes the manchester united starlet has shown what he is capable of and this time he started a premier league match with a hat-trick. His penalty technique is astounding and he is one of the best midfielders in the world today. Our team at Goal 90 has dived deep into Bruno's life to find out these 10 things you didn't know about the Portuguese Starlet.
Homophobia is disgusting and should never be condoned. And although it is not the most common kind of discrimination and hate being portrayed in football, we believe it should be talked about more and checked before it becomes worse than it already is. Because unfortunately, if homophobia continues to grow in the world, football will not be able to escape it.
And sadly, there have already been numerous instances where football players or figures have been on the receiving end of homophobia or homophobic slurs. Here are 5 of those instances.
In football, Over the past year or two, you must have noticed players taking the knee just before kickoff in football games. And you also probably already know they do that in support of the fight against racism and discrimination. Of course, the English players took a knee before all of their games including the final in Wembley. Wales also did; Belgium, too.
But the rest of the national teams either did not take a knee at all throughout the tournament or did in only a few games. Understand the reason behind it, we know it is for racism, but do the teams that don't kneel don't know about racism?
We have seen Jesse Lingard on Manchester United's bench, and we have seen him at West ham getting the team to the top four spots in the Premier league. He is a player with potential and has a lot to offer. And just recently, Lingard revealed that he had a drinking problem or a habit of alcohol. He was so depressed without the game time at Manchester United that he was willing to leave the premier league altogether. Due to the heavy online criticism and abuse that is all so familiar to the modern-day footballer, Lingard didn't want to leave his house for fear of being recognized. It got so bad that he even considered a transfer to China or Saudi Arabia, far away from the spotlight and scrutiny.
But how did he bounce back at Westham and now the Red Devils want him back. How did this happen? How did Jesse Lingard prove all his doubters wrong and bounced back with the success at West Ham?
So, about footballing stories. Have you heard the one about how Arsene Wenger almost signed every good player in the world for arsenal? Hehe, really funny story, that one. And we’re not even exaggerating when we say you could literally create two starting 11’s of top players that he almost signed.
But today we won’t be talking about 22 players. Because in this video, we’ll talk about just a few players they turned down.
So here are 8 players rejected by arsenal for ridiculous reasons. And we know you’re buzzing to hear all about it.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Harry Kane
Ruud Gullit
David Silva
Gareth Bale
Dimitri Payet
Claude Makelele
Virgil Van Dijk