A Duván Zapata brace helped Atalanta to a matchweek 2 draw against Eredivisie Giants Ajax in the first Champions League game at the Gewiss Stadium. The fixture was reminiscent of the Battle of Greek mythology between warriors (Ajax) and hunters (Atalanta). And it lived up to its billing as the Italians came from a two-goal…
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…
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…
Liverpool have confirmed their £20million Deal for Thiago Alcântara from German Champions Bayern Munich. With Gini Wijnaldum likely to stay till at least the end of the season when his contract expires. After seven years in Bavaria, Thiago needed a new challenge having won the Bundesliga throughout his stay at the club. The midfielder was…
Manchester United have scouted Donny van de Beek keenly and silently in the last couple of months. And following the recent reports of close to reaching an agreement with the Dutch starlet, A move to Old Trafford is imminent. The midfield sensation and a host of other Ajax players illustrate how efficient and grounded the…
Crystal Palace have announced the signing of midfielder Eberechi Eze from Queens Park Rangers for five years in a reported £19.5million. One of the brightest young talents in England, despite plying his trade in the second-tier, had a host of clubs queueing for his signature. After a lengthy pursuit, however, Palace have got their man….
Ciro Immobile has had a memorable 2019/20 season, to say the least. For any striker, scoring goals is what makes them tick, and doing so more regularly than anyone else, over the course of a prolonged season is a life’s worth of dreams and hard work. The Italian marksman secured his third Capocannoniere award as…
Victor Osimhen has completed his move to Italian giants Napoli in one of the most anticipated moves of the summer. The Nigerian has been one of the brightest youngsters in Europe’s top five leagues in 2019/20 and joins the Serie A giants in a €50 Million deal, a record for a Nigerian Osimhen joins I…
Playmaker of the season, an assists record and many more after a season of incredible consistency; but does Kevin De Bruyne deserve more recognition for his individual efforts this season? Despite Liverpool storming to the title ahead of Manchester City, De Bruyne has been stunningly consistent in his world class performances. Perhaps making up for…
It has been a while since there was genuine optimism around Old Trafford, but with the signing of Bruno Fernandes in January, the doom and gloom days at Man United seem to have vanished – and the Portuguese playmaker is the major reason for that. Fernandes’ magical style of play has inspired his colleagues at…
