Manchester City, once the epitome of dominance in English football, is currently grappling with a troubling trend. A series of losses has raised concerns about the team’s future under Pep Guardiola. The recent 4-0 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur marked a significant low point. It was part of a streak that saw City lose five consecutive
The UEFA Nations League 2024/25 season has provided an excellent platform for national teams to compete in a structured format, diverging from the often lackluster international friendlies. As the 2024-25 season progresses, the league phase has concluded, setting the stage for the finals and promotion/relegation play-offs. This season, as with the previous, we saw blowout
Viktor Gyökeres has emerged as a formidable force in the Champions League, showcasing his prowess on the European stage. His goal-scoring ability has been a key factor in his team’s success, currently helping Sporting CP to rank second overall. A tally of 5 goals also places him among the top scorers in the competition. Gyökeres’
To be honest, you rarely see English footballers playing abroad. They feel more comfortable playing at home and, in some cases, for clubs that they have supported since childhood. However, we are seeing more and more Brits going abroad and trying to make it outside England. Perhaps the first and most high-profile player to do
In an exciting title race encounter between Man City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium, the Cityzens managed to save a point thanks to John Stones last-minute equaliser. However, they lost much more than that. They lost their rock, their engine, and their best player, Rodri. Pep Guardiola recently announced that the injury will separate the
At the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, things are not looking any better for Man Utd. It has been quite a while since the Red Devils were seen as a threat. A team that could defeat everything in front of whom each team trembles at the mere sight of them. Erik ten Hag
Gone are the days of crusty old veterans sitting on the bench managing a football club. The likes of Roy Hodgson, Bobby Robson, and Claudio Ranier are excellent managers, but football is becoming increasingly a young man’s game. Players who retire young quickly jump into the driving seat of a football club and immediately start
Besides a domestic league, almost every European country has its cup. Cup formats generally include different teams from different leagues within one country. One of the most popular ones is, of course, the English FA Cup. This contest is very old, and many football enthusiasts like to watch it because of the diversity of teams
On 26 August 2024, one of the great footballing minds, Sven Goran Eriksson, left us after a prolonged battle against an incurable sickness. Eriksson did not have a remarkable playing career but has surely done a lot as a manager. During his long career, he made strides with Benfice, Lazio, and IFK Göteborg, but will
The new season with the new 2024/25 Champions League format is about to begin. As every club will play against two teams from the four pots once, we’ll soon see some of the biggest derbies in European club football. Wondering which 2024-25 Champions League clubs will bring us the biggest spectacle? I wanted to know
