Gareth Bale was spotted with his feet in the sand sipping on a beverage with a tiny umbrella in it. At least, that's what it must have felt like. The Real Madrid superstar scored four goals on Sunday, playing a large part in Madrid's 10-2 trouncing of Rayo Vallecano. Read More »
Tottenham will welcome London rivals Crystal Palace, in what many of their fans are describing a must-win game. Harry Kane should start, and he's been a revelation for Spurs, earning himself a first-team berth. Palace manager Neil Warnock has admitted that he tried to sign the prospect, but Spurs' UEFA Europa League commitments caused the deal to fall through, but now they'll be all about this Premier League encounter. This could be an explosive, end-to-end game, and we're bringing you every minute via our live stream. Read More »
Chelsea will take on Tottenham in their all-important Premier League clash, and Spurs will be hoping to end their rivals; unbeaten start to the season. Star man Diego Costa is tipped to miss out through injury, but Didier Drogba and Loic Remy should split the playing time in the striking position. Not only is this a derby-day game, it's a vital match for both clubs, that will heavily influence the top end of the table. Wanting to watch this encounter? Check out our live stream. Read More »
Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are often trying to not only out score their opponents, but one another, and occasionally goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is standing in their way, but now the trio are fighting it out once again. The three football superstars make up a three-man shortlist for the famous Ballon d'Or award, which has been won by the attacking pair on many occasions, but not yet by the Bayern Munich goalkeeper. The list stood at 23, but now the 3-man list will be reduced to one on 12 January/ Who deserves to win the prestigious award, and could a goalkeeper do the unthinkable and win the award outright? Read More »
The UEFA Team of the Year nominations are out. Premier League stars Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, Thiabaut Courtois, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria and Alexis Sanchez make the nominee list, but will their nominations be turned into a place on the elite team? Gareth Bale, now of Real Madrid, is also on the list. The list stands as a 55-man shortlist which will be cut down, with many of the stars missing out. Was it right for Kompany's teammate Sergio Aguero to miss out, according to the BBC? The star explained, "He makes things achievable that otherwise wouldn't be. He's our special player. If you want to succeed at anything, you need a special player in special form, otherwise you just don't win anything." Check out the 55 players in with a chance of making the cut. Read More »
The UEFA Team of the Year nominations are out. Premier League stars Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure, Thiabaut Courtois, Diego Costa, Angel Di Maria and Alexis Sanchez make the nominee list, but will their nominations be turned into a place on the elite team? Gareth Bale, now of Real Madrid, is also on the list. The list stands as a 55-man shortlist which will be cut down, with many of the stars missing out. Was it right for Kompany's teammate Sergio Aguero to miss out, according to the BBC? The star explained, "He makes things achievable that otherwise wouldn't be. He's our special player. If you want to succeed at anything, you need a special player in special form, otherwise you just don't win anything." Check out the 55 players in with a chance of making the cut. Read More »
When James Rodriguez had a stunning World Cup and signed for Real Madrid, many thought he was bought to help Cristiano Ronaldo, but could he actually be an early replacement? Both stars are icons for Real, but James is getting glory upon glory, and Ronaldo is continuously linked with a return to Manchester United, which would leave James as the top dog in Spain. James has now announced an underwear sponsorship deal, following Ronaldo's path, but one can wonder, are they hoping to be a duo like NBA superstars Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, or is he trying to push Ronaldo out the door? The latest words from the Real camp have come from James, not Cristiano, adding more fuel to the fire. Read More »
Jan Vertonghen and Neil Taylor may just be the defenders that play for Belgium and Wales, but before their clash, they both had their say on elite superstars Gareth Bale and Eden Hazard. With the pair facing off in their Euro qualifier, one can wonder, who came out on top, and which player is the better one overall? Both attacking talents were on display in this match-up, but ironically, despite talking of the attacking talent, it was both Jan and Neil's part of the pitch that had their say on the game. Read More »
Mauricio Pochettino was supposed to be the next big thing, helping Tottenham to Premier League glory in the process, but so far, it has just not worked out for the former Southampton manager. Could he get fired after yet another defeat? Not yet, but rumors have suggested that the exit door is slowly opening and things must rapidly improve. Despite this negativity, he has admitted they need to do better, but he has remained relaxed, explaining why. Read More »
The Premier League has started and it's as interesting as ever, but the January transfer window is fast approaching, and that means the EPL transfer gossip, news and rumors are all starting to take off once again. Superstar players Gareth Bale, Nemanja Vidic, William Carvalho, Edinson Cavani, Jackson Martinez, Connor Wickham, Saido Berahino and Nani could all be on their way to new (or old) clubs in the near future, but which player will join which club? Read More »
Liverpool put out a very "different" side against Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League yesterday, however, yet again Karim Benzema proved his worth against Premier League opposition. Despite recently signing a long-term contract with the La Liga giants, rumours are still around, suggesting that he could one day move to the EPL. The French forward outplayed both Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale, showing his worth to Real, but could he soon move to England, possibly to join Brendan Rodgers' men, who he has just hurt so badly? Read More »
Brad Guzan, Harry Kane, Paul Lambert, Mauricio Pochettino and Christian Benteke took all of the headlines in this weekend's Premier League games, in what many are calling one of the craziest games of the season. Aston Villa looked set to beat Tottenham, until a red card and a late double ensured they'd suffer yet another miserable finish to a game. Their manager, in turn, insisted his daughter could've punched harder than the red carded player did himself. Why was this an EPL stunner, and can this game be topped this season? Read More »
Gareth Bale, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi are all eyeing the FIFA world player of the year award, as is current Manchester United star Angel Di Maria. However, reports are suggesting the Red Devils could swoop to sign, and bring the Ballon D'Or winner to the Premier League, especially if it's one of Bale or Ronaldo, who they are both heavily interested in. The shortlist for the best player and coach of the year has been revealed, and it's star-studded, but could it also be a sneak preview of coach Louis Van Gaal's summer shopping list? Read More »