Inspirational stories of current world beaters in football
Football is a game with several on and off-the-field stories that have had major climaxes. While on one side there are dramatic turnarounds in second legs and late-goal celebrations that bring mini-earthquakes, there are some turnarounds off the pitch that are no less adventurous and…
I-league clubs activating force Majeure clause in players’ contracts
The I-league season was suspended indefinitely in mid-March with four rounds yet to play due to the global outbreak of pandemic Coronavirus. On 18 April, All India Football Federation (AIFF), the football governing body in the country, declared Mohun Bagan as winners, and cancelled the…
Top 5 free agents in World Football at the end of this season
With the world grappling under the crisis due to the outbreak of COVID-19, football transfers could hit the reverse gear. Every season, fans await for the transfer records to be broken, but this season, with clubs losing a lot of money, things could be very…
All you need to know about Newcastle United’s $375 million takeover
The takeover of Newcastle United is about to be completed, with only the Premier League Owners’ and Directors’ test left to be completed, which shouldn’t take much time. The takeover of the Tyneside club is virtually over, with PCP Capital Partners already paying a deposit…
England’s all time record goal-scorer Wayne Rooney: ‘I was not a natural goal-scorer’
Manchester United and England National Team all-time record goal-scorer Wayne Rooney has said that ‘he was not a natural goal-scorer.’ The Derby County player, a team that plays in the Championship, feels he did not do enough in front of the goal. Rooney had…
GAME OF THE CENTURY: THE 1970 WORLD CUP SEMI-FINAL (West Germany Vs Italy)
The semi-final of the 1970 FIFA World Cup between West Germany and Italy was a historical clash. It was played on the 17th of June at the Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. This was the first World Cup that was not held in Europe or…
Real Kashmir FC sign Kashif Siddique on loan, announce tie-up with Oxford United
I-League team, Real Kashmir FC has officially signed British South Asian Defender and former Arsenal youth and Northampton player Kashif Siddique on loan from Oxford United. With the signing of Kashif, Kashmir FC announced its official partnership with the Oxford United Football Club. Born in…
Mumbai City FC signs former FC Goa coach Sergio Lobera
Spanish manager Sergio Lobera has been given the hotseat at Mumbai City FC, and will lead the club after Jorge Costa parted ways with the club after two seasons. According to reports, Lobera was courted by Kerala Blasters and Jamshedpur FC as well, but the…
Indian youngsters who can take the baton from Sunil Chhetri in years to come
After talismanic striker and long-time captain Sunil Chhetri hangs up his boots, Indian football will be in great loss. Such has been his persona and impact on the game in India that youngsters and his colleagues look up to him. The 35-year-old still runs like…
Top 5 Indians strikers of all time
“My back to the goal, physically fighting off defenders, trying to bang my goals in, every week I have to do the business for this club. That’s the life of a striker.” Dutch striker Ruud Van Nistelrooy wasn’t too off the line – neither…