17 year old Patrick Roberts attracted the host of English names throughout 2014. Manchester United who were keen to take the teenager to their famed academy and had approached Fulham for the left footed star. But the Cottagers had put a £15m transfer fee on the player. Liverpool are also keeping tabs while there is […]
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Road to 2015 World Cup: Top 5 largest victory margins from the past
The 40-year old World Cup history has seen a lot of teams decimating their opponents on many occasions. Like in the ICC World Cup 2003, India literally crushed Sri Lanka by 183 runs at Johannesburg. Australia, the winners of ICC World Cup 2007, annihilated New Zealand in a league stage match by 215 runs at […]
Riquelme announces retirement
Argentina legend Juan Roman Riquelme has brought down curtain on a glittering 18-year career. The 36-year-old, who starred for Boca Juniors, Villareal and Barcelona, decided to hang up his boots with Argentinos Juniors. Riquelme was linked with a move to America and Paraguay of recent, with Paraguayan club Cerro Porteño reportedly keen on signing him, […]
Alcacer close to Valencia renewal
Alcacer close to Valencia renewal. Valencia CF attacker Paco Alcacer is close to signing a new contract, which will quell speculation of his departure from Mestalla. The 21-year-old was linked to host of clubs including the likes of Tottenham and Liverpool. But Alcacer will soon pen down a new contract which will run until 2020, […]
Lucas Silva close to joining Real Madrid : Cruzeiro
Cruzeiro midfielder Lucas Silva is close to signing for Real Madrid, according to the Brazilian clubs’ president Marcio Rodrigues. Los Blancos have been linked to the 21-year-old throughout the January transfer window, with the deal likely to be struck soon after the verdict from the Cruzeiro hierarchy. Talking to ESPN Brazil, Rodrigues said,” “Lucas Silva’s […]
Diego Costa and Jordan Henderson involved in tunnel bust-up
Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson were involved in a tunnel bust-up after their sides’ 1-1 draw in the Capital One Cup semi-final first-leg at Anfield, reports Guardian. The pair had to be separated by a member of the Reds’ backroom staff, after they were inculpated in a scuffle. Although no hands […]
Mata the deadliest free-kick taker in premier league
Despite struggling to find a regular starting place at Manchester United, latest data reveal that Juan Mata has the best free-kick conversion rate in the premier league during the last 14 years. The Premier League has had its fair share of renowned dead-ball specialists down the years, with the likes of David Beckham, Cristiano […]
Barcelona Greatest XI of All Time
Barcelona is a club which is known by any football fan around the world. The amount of talent this club has produced over the years is really quite something. From World Cup winners to Player of the year and Ballon D’or winner Barcelona had all. Several players from different nationalities have come over the years […]
Real Madrid Greatest XI of All-Time
The most successful team in Champions League/European Cup history with 10 titles and with the most La Liga titles, 32 to their name, Real Madrid are the club that most people dream about playing for. The Galacticos as they have been called over the past couple of decades because of their ability to have star […]
Chelsea Transfer round-up : Mourinho to bring back ‘unsettled’ Modric to Stamford Bridge
Several reports in Spain suggests that Chelsea can bring back former Spurs player Modric back to the Premier League, since Luka’s wife – Vanja is unable to settle in Madrid . “Modric is the engine of Real Madrid, but the problem it is his wife who did not fit into Madrid in Spain.” said FIFA […]