Nowadays, you hear it everywhere. On Match of the Day, in WhatsApp groups, from pundits trying to explain how a team came away with nothing despite battering the opposition. xG is part of the football conversation now. But for all the talk, most people couldn’t tell you where it came from, or who came up…
He was already in the headlines before kick-off. By the final whistle, the knives were fully out for Andre Onana. Manchester United’s often mercurial goalkeeper, Andre Onana, endured another error-strewn performance in the 2-2 Europa League draw against Lyon, with both goals a direct result of his own misjudgements. But before a ball had even…
When Ruben Amorim was appointed Manchester United manager in late 2024, the decision felt like a bold statement. Amorim, fresh off a successful spell at Sporting CP, was hailed as a progressive coach with a clear tactical identity. But in a club like United, where long-term vision has often clashed with short-term desperation, the big…
It’s hard to imagine football, a sport known for bringing people together, igniting an actual war. But in 1969, that’s exactly what happened between El Salvador and Honduras in what became known as the Football War. While the matches during the 1970 World Cup qualifiers were the spark, this was no ordinary clash between rival…
Tyrell Malacia’s stint at Manchester United appears to be over, as the 25-year-old left-back is set to leave Old Trafford on loan. According to sources in the Netherlands close to the player, he was informed that the club were willing to let him leave in the January transfer window. The decision, which follows his long…
Al Hilal are reportedly setting their sights on Sporting Lisbon’s teenage prodigy Geovany Quenda as they continue to reinforce their squad with an eye on young talent. The Saudi Arabian giants are eager to bring the 17-year-old forward to the Saudi Pro League, utilising their designated under-21 slots to secure one of Portugal’s most exciting…
The January transfer window has always been viewed as a gamble for Premier League clubs, and these gambles can lead to some of the worst January Signings ever made. Midway through a demanding season, it’s often a seller’s market, with reluctant clubs holding out for inflated fees while desperate buyers try to plug gaps in…
Few stories in football are as disheartening as that of Mohammed Ihattaren. Once hailed as one of Europe’s most exciting young prospects, he was tipped for a bright future with PSV Eindhoven and later Juventus. Yet, by his early twenties, he found himself without a club, bogged down by off-field issues and personal struggles. This…
For decades, FK Partizan’s youth academy has been synonymous with producing top-class footballers and Ognjen Ugrešić looks set to join them. From Stevan Jovetić to Dušan Vlahović, the conveyor belt of talent at Zemunelo has churned out future stars with regularity. However, in recent years, doubts have emerged regarding its ability to keep pace with…
In the summer of 2017, there was a buzz around German football; a young striker named Fiete Arp had emerged at Hamburg SV (HSV) with remarkable promise. At just 17 years old, he became the first player born in the 21st century to score in the Bundesliga, a feat that thrust him into the national…
