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From Mir Jafar to Alauddin Khilji, history has been built upon the pillars of betrayal - and it is no different in the scope of football. We have seen many instances when players stabbed their own managers in the back, at the time when they needed them the most. As a result, here is a list of 5 players who betrayed their respective managers: #5 Emmanuel Adebayor Like almost every other African player that made his way to the top, Emmanuel Adebayor came from a humble background....

The 2019 World Cup presents before them another opportunity to lose the ‘chokers’ tag. Though AB de Villiers’s retirement will definitely impact the team’s performance, they still have got the players who have the capability to win the trophy for them. Here, in this article, we will take a look at five such players who can help South Africa win this World Cup. #1 Quinton de Kock Quinton de Kock is one of the finest wicketkeeper-batsman of the current generation....

However, Wijnaldum and the club are currently at a crossroads, with Liverpool reportedly unwilling to fulfill his wage demands. The former Newcastle United midfielder is 30 years old and Liverpool are seemingly reluctant to offer him a long-term deal on improved terms. The two parties are no closer to coming to an agreement and it remains likely that Wijnaldum will leave the club this summer after an excellent five-year spell at Anfield....

Barcelona’s current transfer predicament Following Neymar’s record-breaking move to PSG, the Catalan giants entered a state of frenzy and haven’t been able to recover ever since. Despite convincing Lionel Messi to take a 50% wage cut, Barcelona failed to incorporate his expenses in their already bloated wage fabric. Refusing to jeopardize their financial future for one player, even if it was their all-time top scorer, current president Joan Laporta had to reluctantly let the Argentine go....

The record 13-time Premier League champions have gone seven years since winning their last league title. A host of managers have met with varying degrees of success in their quest to return Manchester United to its halcyon days. Nevertheless, considering the pedigree and rich history of the club, many fine players have turned up for Manchester United over the years. Five players who may be surplus to requirements at Manchester United Under present manager, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, a bevy of exciting young players like Marcus Rashford and Mason Greenwood, who are from the club’s academy, have become first-team regulars at Manchester United....

Barcelona’s talismanic captain, one of the last remnants of a soon-to-be-extinct one-club era, is the all-time top-scorer in La Liga (444) and has also provided the most assists in the competition (201) than any other player. In fact, Lionel Messi’s contribution to the Blaugrana cause goes beyond numbers. Messi’s wizardry and brilliance on the football field has to be seen to be believed. Possessing a low centre of gravity due to his diminutive stature, the Argentinian has impressive upper-body strength to take on physically imposing opponents with elan....

The main objective of football is scoring more goals than the opposition team and goalkeepers have the responsibility of preventing such goals by keeping the ball out of the net. However, it is not feasible to let the goalkeeper face endless shots on goal. The ball must be recovered by the outfield players as much as possible. Tackles, along with interceptions and pressure, are the primary forms of winning the ball back....

The French national team manager Didier Deschamps has a wealth of talent to choose from in ever position as the competition for places intensifies. With players spread across various leagues, the manager will be keeping a close eye on possible candidates in every position, although the process of elimination could leave a few players hurt and disappointed. The former World Cup-winning captain and current manager, Didier Deschamps will face a tricky test while selecting his squad for the tournament....

The players who represent the Kerala Blasters are more than mere mortals for the fans. These are the men who carry the hopes and ambitions of the supporters. The players of Kerala Blasters represent the heartbeat of the club. Players like Sandesh Jhingan, Iain Hume and Bartholomew Ogbeche are some players who have a special connection and bond with Kerala Blasters. On this note, let’s have a look at the top five players with the most appearances for Kerala Blasters FC in the club’s six years of existence....

Balor and Priest took on the father-son duo of Rey and Dominik Mysterios in a No Disqualification match at the event. While the talented stars had the upper hand for most of the bout, a lot was due to interference from Rhea Ripley. When Balor and Priest were seemingly going to put down The Mysterios brutally, the legendary Edge made a shocking return. The former leader of Judgment Day rushed to ringside and laid out both Priest and Balor, allowing Rey Mysterio and his son to win the match....

Seth Rollins himself stated that this would be a dream match for him but was still adamant he’d be victorious come the end of the night. Rollins has grown up watching The Master Of The 619 overcome the odds in WWE, now he gets a chance to experience the greatness himself. This is an incredibly intriguing match up not only due to the fact we’ve never seen it before but because of the calibre of the two Superstars....

In this article, we will explore a few options and try to excite you about the various possibilities that may transpire. Because we are as much in the dark as you are, we invite you to write in with your comments as well. Let us know what you think of the overall list. All said and done, this is WrestleMania week. And the excitement is real! Here are 5 possibilities that can transpire at the ‘Show of Shows’!...

The brand’s annual Summer party has been somewhat lacklustre in recent years, and with such a stacked roster at their disposal, the company have the opportunity to make the show a must-see in 2018. There are still three PPVs (including Backlash) to go before this year’s SummerSlam event, and there are plenty of twists and turns left that will end up shaping the card. The WWE will, however, begin planting the seeds for the show in the next month or so, and it will be interesting to see what kind of matches they decide to book for this year’s event....

Hill’s win should move him up the ladder in the 205lbs division, so who should ‘Sweet Dreams’ face off with next? Given that Santos was ranked at No.6 coming into the bout, there’s every chance that Hill could well be just one fight away from a title shot – so from now on, it should only be big fights for him. With that in mind, here are five potential opponents for Jamahal Hill following his latest victory....

But the Portuguese hasn’t returned to live out his days in the adulation of nostalgic fans. He means business and, as stats suggest, he has been in a league of his own since his second coming. Cristiano Ronaldo completed his blockbuster arrival at his old hunting ground on deadline day. The Portuguese had the warmest of welcomes possible at Manchester United, with Edinson Cavani handing over the legendary number 7 shirt....

To that end, Minecraft’s community has employed some of the rarest ores and materials in the game in their builds. This has led to truly breathtaking projects incorporating many precious metals such as gold, diamond, emerald, and even ancient debris. These projects have made their way online through multiple social media outlets like Reddit, Twitter, Youtube and more. As 2022 has now begun, it doesn’t hurt to take a look back at some of the most incredible builds made with precious metals and materials....

With a lot of excitement and intensity, the campaign has kicked-off on a promising note across Europe’s top five divisions and in the UEFA Champions League. While clubs continue to lock horns with one another in their quest for glory, an intense competition is also taking place among the attackers to be the best. As we know, the battle to finish on the top scorers’ chart is one thing that’s on the mind of every attacker....

RELATED: The 10 Best Puzzle Games Released In 2019 So Far (According To Metacritic) It’s not impossible to have civil discourse when it comes to consoles, though, and it seems that the passage of time at least takes the crosshairs of the Console Wars away from retro consoles. Without that fervor & toxicity clouding any kind of meaningful discussion, it’s now possible to look back on the retro consoles we grew up with in order to truly evaluate them....

Many Olympians have tried their hand at MMA, and have enjoyed triumphant careers, proving that they had a higher level of skill-set than everyone else. However, many others have not been as fortunate and have tasted bitter defeats at the hands of athletes, causing fight fans to doubt their Olympic credentials. Focusing on the latter category of athletes, here’s a look at five Olympians who had unsuccessful MMA careers....

Despite its success, there may be many reasons for players to look for alternatives. There is an abundance of open-world video games that are similar to the popular Rockstar title. This article takes a look at a few such games that are especially suitable for those who are new to the genre. Five open-world games similar to GTA 5 1) Prototype Prototype may be a bit old by today’s standards, but it is one of the most unique open-world games ever made....