AC Milan are back on their perch after a 2-1 win against great city rivals, Inter Milan, kept their 100% record in Serie A. They worked hard for a first ‘away’ win against Inter in 10 years as their first Derby win since January 2016 brings genuine cause for optimism. Although Antonio Conte’s side were…
The Premier League returns from the International break as the Champions take in a trip to Goodison Park for a most difficult test despite the absence of fans for the spectacle. This particular fixture precedes the Derby weekend in Italy later on Saturday Everton fans are desperate to match Liverpool in a derby game having…
It is showpiece weekend in Italy for the 226th official Milan Derby, as Inter and AC Milan put their unbeaten start to Serie A on the line. Inter won the last meeting in February in an emphatic 4-2 comeback but current form suggests a different outcome. Milan have been early pace-setters in 2020/21 as they…
The Super Eagles of Nigeria made a long-awaited return to International action in a replay of last year’s Africa Cup of Nations Semi-final against Algeria, in Austria. A dismal 1-0 friendly defeat to the African Champions was sealed by a sixth-minute goal by Borussia Monchengladbach’s Ramy Bensebaini from a corner. It was admittedly a lacklustre…
After the most unprecedented of summer transfer windows. Football Castle brings the clubs who were the most skilled in the recruitment area, and those who were not. Many big clubs were unable to clear out their unwanted players due to the complicated financial situation. However, the biggest task everywhere was getting adequate quality with limited…
Luka Jović has struggled at Real Madrid since his €70million move from Eintracht Frankfurt last season. The 22-year-old had to adapt to his new environment and greater scrutiny as a big-money addition whilst understudying Karim Benzema who had the best season of his career. The Serbian seems to have run out of chances, however, in…
The standards and expectations have gone back up at Stamford Bridge this season. However, each Chelsea performance so far has ended with positives but always left a reminder as to how much work is ahead for the Blues. They left the pitch with the same feeling last night as Tottenham advanced to the quarterfinals of…
Italian Champions Juventus made a brilliant start to the new season with a commanding 3-nil win over Sampdoria on Andrea Pirlo’s managerial debut. The Bianconeri are rebuilding with the rookie manager after Maurizio Sarri’s sacking following their humbling Champions League exit to Lyon despite winning the Scudetto. Sarri sacking only papers over Juventus cracks Juve…
Gareth Bale was seen with a radiant smile on his face after landing in London to complete his one-year loan move from Real Madrid. Perhaps, he’s left behind his quiet and successful life in Madrid amid a turbulent seven-year experience. This smile on Bale’s face when he talks about Tottenham Hotspur clearly exhibits his happiness…
A Stamford Bridge cracker awaits as Premier League Champions Liverpool travel to the home of challengers Chelsea. The Blues are expected to make a stronger campaign this season due to their £200million spending spree and this is an early indicator of what direction their season would go. After Chelsea beat City to mathematically confirm Liverpool’s…
