Everything about Jose is always punctuated with controversy. What he says, what he does is always heard, misconstrued, contorted and then bashed. Here is an example of Mourinho's concealed gesture of respect being construed as sucking-up to get a job he is more than qualified for. Is this FM to go and press express interest? What he said What they thought he said What he really wanted to say Mourinho,"I knew that Ferguson was retiring many months ago. I would have turned down every job...
A whole lot of players in Brazil are talented. Just like in many countries, they are compared with the former greats and this places an immense load on their shoulders from a very young age. This turns most of them...
Before we start discussing David Beckham, I want you to watch a small clip. Even if you may have seen it, the football romantic within you can never say no to any number of replays of this beautiful pass. This is...
It is fitting that in the year the Bundesliga celebrates 50 years of its founding, it will be an all-German encounter in the final of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 12 years. It’s a classic David versus Goliath. Though in all fairness, Borussia Dortmund are hardly the minnows of the football world. But when compared to the money and might of the club they rightly call FC Hollywood, Jurgen Klopp’s outfit are definitely the under-dogs. A...
It was a usual summer Mumbai day, unbearably hot. I was pitying the misery of the rather indifferent, homeless old man outside, while I was resting in the comfort of my air-conditioner. A routine day in my life, everything seemed normal at a glance. The Wi-Fi was working, the cable was on, the computer was fit and running, Troll Football was copying tweets. Who knew moments from then I’d be envious of the old man’s ignorance. Oh life, thou art cruel. Millions...
As the final whistle blew at Old Trafford on 23th April, a massive cheer went up in the heart of every Red Devil across the globe. Manchester United defeated Aston Villa 3-0 to move 16 points clear at the top...
Part One of this Arsenal Ladies feature focused on the history, rise to prominence and the unique qualities that set Arsenal Ladies Football Club apart from other similar set-ups. It showed why Arsenal LFC are not just about the trophies...
FC Barcelona. An amazing spectacle. Some say, the world’s best team. Countless accolades, winners medals and adjectives have been showered on Los Azulgranes during the course of the past five years. Ever since Pep Guardiola took over a Barca that needed to go through the Knockout Qualifying Rounds of the UEFA Champions League to get into the tournament that crowned the sextuple achievements. Ever since Ronaldinho passed that baton on to Messi, since the youth system produced talents to match those in...
(Note: This article was written prior to the Norwich and Everton games so all stats reflect that). Sometimes it is hard to remember that Olivier Giroud hasn’t always played for Arsenal. With only 6 games left to go for the end of the season, it’s a good time to look back and check the impact of the young Frenchman over the course of his debut season for the Gunners. He arrived in North London on the back of a fantastic season...
Frank Lampard goes around the Bolton keeper. Puts the ball into the net. "That'll be our first title in 50 years, thank you very much". Corner. 86th minute. Didier Drogba loses his marker, unleashes a header more powerful than a bro-fist...
The statement that Arsenal are the most successful football club in England would be met by incredulous looks and claims of delusion and incorrectness. Even more so would be the statement that they beat Barcelona 4-0 (Home) and 3-0 (Away)...
At home, feet up on the sofa. It’s 3 AM and you’re about halfway through yet another El Clasico. As you sit there, being chewed apart by the goddamn mosquitoes and seeing FC Barcelona succumb to yet another defeat, you wonder what the heck went wrong. What happened to that team of lore that could out pass and out fox the opposition into submission – no matter what stadia, what support or what ghastly kit they had on. Three defeats in...
Everything about Jose is always punctuated with controversy. What he says, what he does is always heard, misconstrued, contorted and then bashed. Here is an example of Mourinho’s concealed gesture of respect being construed as sucking-up to get a job he is more than qualified for. Is this FM to go and press express interest? … Continued
So much has happened this season with Chelsea being constantly under the focus of the media. From the abrupt sacking of the Champions League winning manager Di Matteo to the appointment of a not-so-popular Rafa Benitez and the hate which followed him throughout his time at Chelsea. Winning the Europa League and securing a top … Continued
03.06.2013 was the day every Chelsea fan on the planet had been waiting for. Yes, Jose Mourinho was officially named Chelsea manager after all the weeks of mad speculation. Just over a year since the historic Champions League win, and yet it seems like an entire decade has passed since. Well, you wouldn’t blame me, … Continued
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