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The Premier League is far from immune when it comes to this phenomenon, with Premier League academies churning out scores of promising youngsters who eventually become mere footnotes in history. Serious injuries that sideline players for long periods of time can also cause a player’s position at a club to dwindle into that of a spectator. A notable example of this was Manchester United’s Federico Macheda, who scored a couple of goals for United in the 2008-09 season....

Additionally, the grueling schedule has led to an increased risk of injuries, so teams will look to be better prepared for the forthcoming season. While the financial ramifications of the pandemic are still being felt, each of the big sides are set to add to their squads this summer. However, they might also look to make a few hard calls and part ways with key players in order to make room for potential incoming, That said, here are five superstars who could be offloaded this summer to free up funds for new signings....

The latest rumor running wild is there will be supposedly two brand PPVs a month to supplement each brand and their storylines. Now with the last brand extension, WWE never tried this. At first the company alternated the brand PPVs. That allowed each show (Raw and SmackDown) time to build their stars and storylines. Then, after only sharing the big four PPVs, both of the brands went on to produce joint PPVs....

Like in other sports, the UFC’s top stars all have their own unique way of doing things. This includes some of their pre and post-fight rituals. Of course, some fighters have far stranger pre and post-fight rituals than others – and this often makes them even more popular. With this in mind, here are five of the strangest pre and post-fight rituals used by UFC fighters. #1 Diego Sanchez – YES!...

Interestingly enough, the supposed reason that WWE is sticking with Reigns despite the massive backlash from fans is that they don’t believe they have any better plans right now. With that in mind and WWE odiously still stuck in this tunnel vision way of thinking, here are five people that are going to be negatively affected by the decison to keep pushing Reigns. #5 The WWE Universe Despite The WWE Universe’s repeated negative responses to Roman Reigns being pushed as the company’s top guy, backstage officials are still determined on pushing Reigns down fans throats....

There are a lot of players that many would argue aren’t up to par with Chelsea’s standards, and yet they still retain their places on the bench or in the reserves. Granted, Chelsea are a rich club, but the wages they pay out each week for these players must be doing some damage in the long-term. Whether they were rushed, last minute buys in the transfer window, or simply poor purchases, we take a look at five current Chelsea players who the club need to offload in the January transfer window....

Since then Alexis Sanchez initially left behind due to visa troubles, has been rushed into the US and looks set to start against San Jose Earthquakes. Andreas Pereira has also impressed in the last game and should be in the team as well. Jose has come out and stated that the back line against Club America would be the one facing Leicester City in the opening game of the new premier league season, so changes in defence is not expected....

If open auctions take place next year, teams will be allowed to let go of the excess baggage in their ranks. Here are five players who will be the first to get their transfer papers for the next IPL from their respective franchises. Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction and should not be taken seriously. Stuart Binny Like an X-man in disguise, Stuart Binny instantly transformed into Stuart Broad in Florida last year, haplessly being exploited for 31 runs from a single over against Evin Lewis (Who?...

Luckily, their own academy, La Masia, is renowned for producing supreme young talent and while the Catalan giants have some young gems coming through the academy, they might also look outside their own club to replace the Argentine maestro. Also read: Lionel Messi’s 2005 Youth World Cup winning Argentina Squad: Where are they now? Barcelona midfield legend Xavi underlined Messi’s importance to the squad when he said: “When Messi ends his career, there will be Neymar, Eden Hazard and five or 10 players at a similar level, but none with the unquestionable superiority of Messi....

Something similar has happened with Paul Pogba when in a recent interview with Sky Sports Germany, he hinted towards a future away from United. All this with a backdrop of a tense relationship with manager Jose Mourinho, and a summer of interest from Barcelona. We look at the 5 players who can replace Pogba at United if he moves, which is quite likely given the current turn of events:...

On the other hand, Arthur from Gremio has been signed to fill in for the Brazilian. Also, the center-back from Seville - Clement Lenglet has been announced as the club’s second signing of the summer. Some major deals have been put on hold because of the players’ involvement in the World Cup. The Catalans would be one of the busiest clubs in the market once the tournament concludes. Ernesto Valverde needs to address various areas in his squad to challenge Real Madrid in the upcoming season....

There are only a handful of cricketers who have managed to stay at the same IPL franchise all these years. These players are exceptional for their team and have been proven match-winners. The teams cannot afford to let these cricketers go. In this article, we will take a look at 5 players who have never changed their IPL franchise. #5 David Miller (KXIP) David Miller is one of the most dangerous batsmen in the IPL....

Mikel Arteta’s men are without European football this season for the first time in more than two decades. However, they are on course to return to continental competition next season, despite having a largely youthful squad. Considering the club’s history and pedigree, many world-class players have played for the Gunners over the years. However, Arsenal have never been known for having the stingiest of defences. That explains why many opposition players, especially goalscorers, have had consistent success against them....

The Bavarians have won the most Bundesliga crowns (27) and the most domestic cups (20) in Germany. Bayern Munich also hold the third spot in the world for most Champions League trophies, with six sitting in their cabinet. This simply means Die Roten have been a dominant force domestically and internationally for most of the last few decades. Very few teams can manage to boast more than a few wins over the Bavarian giants domestically or in Europe....

Ole will need his players to carry on in the same fashion, especially with the tough set of matches to come in February and March. We take a look at five players who will play an important role in defining Ole’s time as United’s caretaker manager. #5 Ander Herrera The Spanish midfielder has always tried to give his best at United, irrespective of the manager he plays under. Under Louis Van Gaal, he seemed to have made a mark, but slowly his chances faded away....

Whilst this doesn’t mean retirement is around the corner, it does mean that we could see a changing of the guard in the next few seasons. Although it seems unlikely that any player will be able to achieve what both Messi and Ronaldo have, there will be a point where potentially neither of them will be the very best in the world anymore. It may be a sad thing to consider, but this is the inevitability that time provides for a sportsman, especially in a sport like football, where the career of a player starts fading away post 30 years of age, barring a few exceptions....

T20 cricket is basically about entertainment, with batsmen scoring quick runs and constantly trying to find boundaries, and bowlers attempting to knock down the stumps more often than in longer formats. Today, we are going to look at 5 players who have made the most IPL runs. At the time of writing this article, Steve Smith has crossed 1000 runs in his IPL career. For the sake of accurate information, we are considering matches played before 17th April 2016....

Right now, nine tournaments make up the premier ATP Masters 1000 World Tour. They are Indian Wells Masters, Miami Open, Monte-Carlo Masters, Madrid Open, Italian Open, Canadian Open (Montreal / Toronto), Cincinnati Masters, Shanghai Masters and Paris Masters in chronological order of their scheduling. The Canadian Masters, also called ‘The Rogers Cup’, is held in Montreal in odd-numbered years and in Toronto in even-numbered years. Here, we jog down memory lane to take a look at the five players with the most ATP Masters 1000 titles....

They have scored goals and won big titles galore. Some of them are still going strong for club and country, despite being on the wrong side of 30, winning multiple individual accolades along the way. Many young goalscorers like Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe have emerged on the scene in the last few years. However, the duo have a long way to go to match the exploits of some of the game’s other superstars....

But now, Rollins is back. He looks as good as ever and seems ready to become a big part of Friday Night SmackDown. With the Blue brand firing on all cylinders, one has to wonder what Seth Rollins might get up to. Chances are that it will be pretty exciting. This return provides the four-time WWE World champion with a chance to paint a new picture or perhaps, go back to an old one....