Kyiv, Ukraine — a very different place four years ago. The city now decimated by Russian invasion was once a festival of football — hosts of the Champions League final. The road to Ukraine had been treacherous for fans of Liverpool and Real Madrid, some taking 36 hours to reach the Olimpiyskiy National stadium. The blistering heat quickly transitioned into ...
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Big players who failed to meet expectations in the Champions League this season
As we approach the Champions League final, it’s still unclear whether Liverpool or Real Madrid will be crowned kings of Europe in Paris, as they go head to head in a rematch of the 2018 final in Kyiv. Those checking the Champions League final betting odds will have a hard time deciphering whether Carlo Ancelotti or Jürgen Klopp will reign ...
Read More »Things to know before going to a football match for the first time
Going to your first football game is an unforgettable experience. You’d be surprised at how different it is. If you don’t have anything planned ahead of time, you’ll realize that you should have done something around ten minutes into the game. Before you go to your first football game, here are a few things you should know about the sport: When Choosing Your ...
Read More »Paper Talk: Man United interested in Rudiger, Arsenal to sign Takehiro Tomiyasu
Man Utd and Newcastle interest in Antonio Rudiger According to the Daily Mail, Man United and Newcastle are both interested in signing Antonio Rudiger in the summer. The two EPL clubs are looking to take advantage of the contract situation of the 29-year-old defender, who is set to be a free agent at the end of the season. Rudiger’s contract ...
Read More »Middlesbrough and Wycombe suing Championship strugglers Derby County
Championship strugglers Derby County are facing further issues in an already disastrous season as Middlesbrough, and Wycombe Wanderers are suing the Midlands club. The Rams have already been docked 21 points this season. Initially, Derby were given a 12-point deduction at the beginning of the season for breaching the English Football League (EFL) financial fair play rules. Then, in November 2021, ...
Read More »Premier League Prediction 2021 – 2022
With more than half the Premier League season now completed, now is an opportune time to make some predictions how the final table will look come May. One thing that is certain is that, in the short-term at least, there will be more matches cancelled due to Covid, with the World Health Organisation (WHO) warning that more than 50% of the population of ...
Read More »What are the Fastest Red Cards in the History of Football?
One of the many reasons why so many people love football is because of the dramatic moments that change games. Goals are the most important moments of any football match, but a red card can have an enormous impact on the game, especially if it comes early. There have been several incidents which have led to early red cards in games, and these can be early ...
Read More »Could Brentford be the Premier League’s dark horses this season?
Anyone who follows the English Premier League knows that it is a competition that delivers so much. Of course, at the top of the table, you have sides such as Manchester City banging in the goals every week. The best teams and the most famous players are not the only reason people love the EPL, though. It is also fun ...
Read More »Will the Data on Dementia and Heading Alter the Game?
We have recently seen the introduction of new heading guidelines for football players in the Premier League ahead of the 2021/22 season. The changes come on the back of a great deal of research surrounding the link between heading the football and dementia in later life. Some of the players affected by dementia after their careers ended are famous names, ...
Read More »Five best goals in the history of the Euros
Some of the greatest goals in international football have been scored during the European Championships. A piece of individual brilliance is often the difference between a team’s success and elimination at a major tournament. Some of the best Euros goals have turned the tide for a nation or been the cutting edge needed to help teams progress. 5. Hal Robson-Kanu ...
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