When Liverpool signed the Netherlands international, Virgil Van Dijk from Southampton at the sum of £75 million, many football critics were quick to slam them for making such an exorbitant payment for a defender. Well, 10 months after the transfer was made, Virgil Van Dijk has not only proved his critics wrong but has made the Reds defense line stronger. Van Dijk as a player has every attribute expected of a defender, he is strong, he can tackle, he calculates every move amongst other qualities. The Netherland international is a leader of men and has affected most of the Reds player around him especially Joe Gomez and Alex Trent. Van Dijk's performance for Liverpool has earned him applause from football lovers around the world with the latest one coming … [Read more...]
United open talks with Juventus chief over deal
It has been revealed that Manchester United have open talks with departing Juventus general manager Beppe Marotta over a possible switch to the Old Trafford. It is no longer news that the Departing Juventus chief will be leaving the Italian outfit. According to the Independent, the Red Devils have held talks with Marotta to help the club in remodelling their football structure after concluding in-house talks. United also set their eyes on Juventus sporting director Fabio Paratici who has had successful records with the club’s transfer dealings, especially the recruitment of Cristiano Ronaldo to Italy. Meanwhile, Paratici recently renewed his contract with Juventus and might not be a possibility to the Manchester club but there are hopes on Marotta who is … [Read more...]
Emery speaks on Lopetegui fate at Real Madrid
The future of Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui is uncertain at the club knowing the Spanish giants have not been firing as they are known with. Under Lopetegui, Real Madrid have failed to win a single game in four matches and they have lost their first position to Athletico Madrid, a development the owners are not happy about. It is also shocking that Los Blancos have suffered goal drought and has not scored a single goal in 400 minutes in La Liga this season. Lopetegui’s job is therefore not safe and he could be shown the way out if the situation persists. Arsenal manager has urged for patience for the Spanish manager, expressing confidence that the team will bounce back in a short while. The former PSG boss who was speaking at the UEFA technical … [Read more...]
Cristiano Ronaldo Reacts To Mo Salah’s Goal That Won The Puscas Award
This year FIFA award has been trailed with controversies after Mo Salah goal won the Puskas Award. Five times World best player and Portugal international, Cristiano Ronaldo has reacted to the goal that saw Liverpool star, Mo Salah win the Puskas Award. According to Cristiano Ronaldo, the goal from the Egyptian striker was good but the former Real Madrid star believes his bicycle kick goal against Juve in the UCL last season was better. Cristiano Ronaldo made this known via his Instagram handle to his 140 million followers. He, however, disclosed that he doesn't feel disappointed, he went on say that an individual can't always win all the time. Ronaldo added that what was surprising to him was how he managed to maintain the same level throughout his 15 … [Read more...]
More troubles for United after UEFA decision
It is obvious that Manchester United have more to worry about after the decision by UEFA that Juventus forward will only serve a one-match ban for the red card that was handed him in the Champions League. The former Real Madrid player left the pitch with tears in Juventus’s 2-0 win over Valencia in the Champions League for his tackle on defender Jeison Murillo’s hair as he as shown as the red card. The game also set a record for the former world footballer who got his first ever Champions League red card in his career. However, it has been established that he will be missing just a game, against Young Boys but will be available for his side’s trip to the Old Trafford on October 23. This is obviously a worry for United who are currently facing unrest in … [Read more...]
Why Barcelona could withdraw from Pogba’s chase
Barcelona might be forced out of the pursuit for embattled Manchester United midfielder, Paul Pogba as a result of the huge financial commitment it could be to them. The World Cup winner is believed to be desperate to leave the Old Trafford following his outburst with manager Jose Mourinho. The fact that he was embarrassed before the whole squad and told he would never captain the Red Devils again gives him enough reason find his way out. It was revealed that Pogba’s agent, Mino Raiola is working hard to make sure his client finds a new place where he will find peace with Barcelona already being contacted. With the Spanish giant already making their interest known, they would be priced out because the £89m player could cost them about £100m, aside from … [Read more...]
Why De Gea thinks criticism of him is ‘stupid’
Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea has described the criticism against him as stupid. He made the claim after he was named in the FIFPro World XI at the FIFA Best awards ceremony that was held in London on Tuesday night. His rival at Chelsea, Thibaut Courtois had won an individual award as the best goalkeeper of the year, all thanks to his performance at the Russia 2018 World Cup. De Gea thinks his inclusion in the FIFA team of the year is a prove of how good he is which has not been acknowledged by his critics. Recall that the Spanish goalkeeper also took the blame for why the former World Cup winners were knocked out of the tournament at such an early stage, not forgetting his performance against England and Croatia. Before United’s win … [Read more...]