Three Open Groups With No Margin for Complacency Groups D, E and F contain three European heavyweights, two host or home-region teams and several dangerous middle-ranking nations. Germany and the Netherlands are favourites in their respective sections, but neither has been handed an easy route. Group D may be the most open of the three,... Continue Reading →
Ghana’s qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup was not merely a return to football’s biggest stage. It was a necessary act of recovery. Following a deeply disappointing period that included group-stage elimination at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and failure to qualify for the 2025 edition, confidence in the Black Stars had fallen... Continue Reading →
Hosts, Heavyweights and a Potential Brazil–Morocco Classic The opening three groups of the 2026 World Cup contain two host nations, the five-time champions Brazil, 2022 semi-finalists Morocco and several countries returning after long absences. Mexico and Canada will carry the pressure of playing at home. Brazil remain Group C favourites, but Morocco are equipped to... Continue Reading →
There was a time—not even that long ago—when Arsenal finishing fourth felt like an achievement worthy of emotional montages, commemorative merchandise and at least one speech about getting the club “back where it belongs”. In May 2026, Arsenal finally completed the journey. Mikel Arteta’s side are Premier League champions for the first time since the... Continue Reading →
Álvaro Recoba did not need much space to change the temperature of a match. A loose ball near the corner of the box, a free-kick too far out for most players, a goalkeeper standing half a step off his line — that was enough. His left foot seemed to see routes that others did not.... Continue Reading →
Manchester United has always stood for more than results. The club’s identity - often referred to as the Manchester United Way - is rooted in attacking football, fearless expression, youth development, unity, and an unbreakable winning mentality. Yet since the retirement of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013, United have cycled through contrasting philosophies: possession-heavy control,... Continue Reading →
And the fixtures are out. And there are some very interesting fixtures across the season. During pre season we will review the must watch games of each month and explain why they cannot be missed. AUGUST 11th August: Manchester United v Chelsea Hold onto your hats people, we have a cracker at Old Trafford to... Continue Reading →
Adriano. Where do I start? Your attack was 90, you tore defences apart. 189cm. Left Footed. 23 years of age. Condition arrow red? Unplayable. Full gauge. In that black and blue kit of Inter Milan. Top speed? 88. Acceleration? 90. Boy, when you ran; you RAN. Obafemi Martins on your... Continue Reading →
As the two biggest games of the season loom large, (Chelsea v Arsenal & Liverpool v Tottenham Hotspurs) in the Europa League and Uefa Champions League finals respectively) I thought it would be appropriate to review the previous 15 times each club played each other. First up: Chelsea and Arsenal. Date Competition Score Goal Scorers... Continue Reading →
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