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What is a WAG? Although the term WAG started off as a derogatory term in nature, it is simply an acronym for Wives and Girlfriends of famous athletes, and now represents empowerment and independence in young women. The acronym has come a long way since it started in the UK, back in 2002, in regards to who can be considered …

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Christmas is a time for mince pies, cantankerous games of Monopoly and sombre reflection. So what better opportunity to assess Jose Mourinho’s progress at Manchester United? Much has been made about a so called revolution unravelling at United following a record summer outlay of nearly £150 million but how is the Special One’s side faring in comparison to last season? …

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                        Theo James Walcott is an English expert footballer who plays as a forward for English national team and Premier league club Arsenal.   Walcott won the BBC Young Sports character of the year prize in award 2006.   Theo Walcotot has been in a high relationship with Melanie …

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Football happens to be the most popular sport in the world. Goal.com recently released details on the incredible amounts of money footballers are paid, and it provides a detailed look of which players make the most amounts of money and where their wealth comes from. Here are the top 5 richest football players in 2016. Lionel Messi ($350 Million) Lionel Messi …

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This is Jackson Martinez, the last talent to have joined the Chinese Super league. Since the first talents moved to Asia and I am proud to have assisted to some of the matches and see them playing there many more followed in a non-stop money spending campaign. When Guangzhou ( the most popular and winning team in China) started to …

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Before we even get into the details, let’s clear out the air regarding some very common misconceptions about football and gambling in general. There is a difference between gambling and betting. Gambling is a form of entertainment while betting is a job, and a pretty serious one at that. Most of the football punters are actually gamblers. This is not …

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The 1968 European Cup Final between Manchester United and Benfica is a momentous match in footballing history for so many reasons. The game was played 10 years after the Munich air disaster in which many of the Busby Babes lost their lives. Sir Matt Busby had rebuilt his team and Manchester United won the cup for all those players who …

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If you’re a Liverpool fan, like me, or even if you’re not, it’s difficult not to be impressed by the team’s performances this time around and is why they sit nicely poised on the coattails of Chelsea after a third of the current season has played out. Their haul of 30 points after 13 games is the highest tally for …

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This weekend we will see another big fixture in the Premier League  between Manchester city and Chelsea. Now that we’ve had some time to see how the league is starting to shape up it is still close between clubs in certain aspects. There are only 3 points separating the top 4 clubs and also 3 points separating the bottom 4. …

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  Newly appointed England manager Gareth Southgate has assured England fans that they will be “excited” in his first official press conference in charge. However, the air of youthful enthusiasm that he projected is unlikely to immediately alter the mindsets of the more churlish supporters that travel home and away to watch lacklustre performances. You have to admire Southgate’s optimism …

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I think it would be safe to say that Jose Mourinho has had happier periods during his illustrious managerial career than that which he is experiencing now. His sparkling new Manchester United side are stuttering, he has been sent off more than Sergio Ramos this season and he is yet to settle in a home he can call his own …

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The year is 1215 and Brackley provides the meeting point between rebel barons and representatives of dastardly King John. After days of fierce negotiation and a fair few pints of mead, the breakthrough is made to ensure passage of the Magna Carta, history’s most potent model of freedom and liberty. Some 800 years on and this humble Northamptonshire market town …

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Roy Maurine Keane was born on 10 August 1971. He is a former expert football player and Irish football manager turned TV pundit.             He is the joint most winning Irish footballer of all time, having won 19 big trophies, 17 of which came at Club Manchester United. He is presently the assistant manager of …

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan had been a man of mystery before the game against Feyenoord – you could see why the fans were celebratory as his name was read out at the start of the game. Hailed as one of the signings of the summer following his £26.3million switch from Borrusia Dortmund, the attacking midfielder found himself on the outskirts of the United …

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With El Classico fast approaching, the world of football will be watching this match with anticipation. Always a thrilling extravagance, Barcelona v Real Madrid is a game no football fan wants to miss – especially as it is a chance to see two of the best players in the world compete against each other; Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo. Who, …

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