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Back in 2013, WWE decided to have the recently deceased Bruno Sammartino headline their Hall of Fame class, which was a big deal, especially because it was taking place at MSG. Who will headline the event this year? Well, there are very few options out there, and unfortunately, someone like WWE chairman Vince McMahon isn’t one of them. Sure, MSG would be the perfect place to induct Vince, however, he probably won’t allow himself to be put in the Hall of Fame while he’s still living....

Given Silva is now 43 years old and has won just one fight since 2013, there would be plenty of fans who would argue that he shouldn’t be stepping into the Octagon again at all – that he should simply retire and ride into the sunset – but reports suggest that ‘The Spider’ wants to resume his active career. With that in mind, who should Silva fight upon his return to the Octagon?...

“You’ll miss me,” the 34-year-old said as he walked out of his final meeting with the Blaugrana hierarchy, and they did miss him. In fact, they are only now on the verge of replacing him with Benfica’s Nelson Semedo. Alves had a tough last campaign at the Camp Nou, but reinvigorated his career in Turin, playing a vital role in helping Juve to a domestic double and he came within a whisker of lifting a fourth Champions League crown....

Ever since WWE introduced the women’s Royal Rumble match two years ago, it has brought a sense of satisfaction and happiness. It probably relates to the celebratory feel of the 2018 show, which was headlined by the first all-female Rumble match. Asuka winning the entire bout, along with Ronda Rousey’s shocking debut made for a thrilling climax. Last year saw the euphoria of ‘The Man’ taking over the Royal Rumble....

One match in particular which might have not received the adequate amount of attention as it deserved is non-other than the Cruiserweight Championship match. The 205 Live-brand has been on absolute fire for the past few months and with Buddy Murphy as the reigning champion, the purple brand is all set to put up another spectacle like last year at The Grandest Stage of Them All. Murphy has been a dominant champion and has pretty much destroyed every single superstar who stepped in his path to glory, however, after the conclusion of a recent #1 contenders tournament, Murphy now finds himself a well-renowned challenger in the form of Tony Nese....

The longest-reigning NXT Champion, Finn Balor, returned to confront Cole. The move shocked the wrestling world, as Balor had previously been absent from WWE programming following his Summerslam loss to The Fiend. With the upcoming draft on October 11th and October 14th, many believed that Balor would likely return then or on SmackDown’s FOX debut. Instead, he adds his immense talent to an already stacked roster in NXT. Balor joins The Undisputed Era, Keith Lee, Pete Dunne, Shayna Baszler, Io Shirai, Matt Riddle, The Velveteen Dream, Damian Priest, Dominik Dijakovic, Jordan Myles, and Isaiah Scott in the new NXT....

The 27-year-old joined Chelsea from Lille in 2012 and established himself as one of the best players in the world. He played 216 Premier League games for the London-based club, scoring 86 times. Hazard won the PFA Player of the Season award 2013-2014 and was also included in the PFA Team of the Year on four occasions. His impressive performances for the English giants caught the attention of Real Madrid and the talented attacker is being linked with a move to the Bernabeu in the recent weeks....

With names like Kenny Omega, Chris Jericho, Jon Moxley, Cody, and The Young Bucks featuring in AEW roster, the future couldn’t be brighter for the Tony Khan backed promotion. They already have sold out two big shows in record time and have also secured a huge TV deal with TNT which sees them debuting their weekly TV on the network come fall. Although an official date is yet to be announced for AEW’s debut on TV, it is expected to be a big show with huge production value....

The highly-skilled right-winger played under Erik ten Hag at Ajax last season and impressed everybody at the Dutch club. However, he could only muster eight goals and four assists in 23 Eredivisie appearances last season. These ordinary returns have raised doubts about the fee paid for him by the Red Devils. Antony, for all his talent & potential, is yet to prove himself in one of Europe’s top five leagues....

While clubs like Manchester City and Liverpool seem to be done with their squad-strengthening procedures, there are still some teams on the lookout for their ideal candidates. And this is what makes the deadline day a one to always watch out for. Sky Sports will be ready with their reporters stationed at all the 20 clubs, waiting for any signs of an incoming player. The fans, including the Manchester City and Liverpool faithful, will be constantly checking twitter for transfer updates....

While these glamour and flair players play a part in what we love about the beautiful game, that’s exactly what they are; a part. As the popular saying goes, “Offense wins you games, defence wins you championships.” We have been lucky enough to witness some incredible defensive masterminds in the league; Nemanja Vidic, Rio Ferdinand, Sami Hyypia, Jamie Carragher, John Terry (still going from strength to strength), Kolo Toure, Sol Campbell, all demonstrated that defenders could be stars equally important as their flashier counterparts....

The likes of Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund have taken this big step, signing Takumi Minamino and Erling Braut Haaland respectively from RB Salzburg following their brilliant performances in the Champions League earlier this season. Another club that also needs to take this step is Chelsea. The Blues need to make a couple of vital signings this January. Frank Lampard’s men have lost three and drawn one of their last six league matches, which highlights their need for re-inforcement....

Most of the household names have been doing their thing, while some of our best players are still been stirred from slumber. So far, it has promised to be an interesting and thrilling season with a lot of highlights and incredible moments from our favorite superstars in the European tournament. This piece, therefore, will talk about some players - most of them still like sleeping giants right now - who are likely to take the centre stage and make the season a very interesting one for us....

In fact, for most of the other players, this is their first trip to the subcontinent. But the South African team is in very good form and they have won 8 out of their last 9 Test series (with their only loss coming in England last year). On the other hand, Sri Lanka have been in decent form too, but they’ve been inconsistent. After the 3-0 drubbing against India at home, they won 2-0 against Pakistan in UAE, they lost a 3-match series 1-0 in India (where they competed really well), they beat Bangladesh 1-0 in Bangladesh and recently came from behind to square a closely contested three-match series in West Indies....

Owing to the shorter than usual off-season, the likes of Real Madrid, Barcelona, Juventus and Manchester City have made indifferent starts to the new season. Virgil van Dijk and Joshua Kimmich, mainstays of their respective teams - Liverpool and Bayern Munich - are out with long-term injuries. Lionel Messi is only beginning to get into his stride after a slow start to the season for Barcelona. 5 players who are back to their best in 2020-21 The length of the 2019-20 season and the ensuing short turnaround before the start of the new one was expected to take a toll on the performances of most players and teams....

The Little Man’s dribbling skills are a joy to the eye and one can never stop admiring them. He has electric pace and with him in the team, there is absolutely no need for teams to worry about anything. One can never forget about his direct free-kicks that most of his attempts manage to go in. Also See: La Liga Top scorers | La liga Fixtures The Argentinian has kept Barcelona alive in all competitions due to his scintillating form....

Busquets was never a player who stole the headlines, but helped them assert control over opposition teams playing as the deepest midfielder. His passing range, reading of the game, and positioning to break up play is nearly unparalleled. While Busquets, set to turn 33 in two months, was never the most athletic player in the world, he relied upon his reading and knowledge of the game to be in the right place at the right time....

This season has thrown up a handful of performers who have shocked the fans of their clubs as well as pundits with their performances so far. They have come up with displays that have been a pleasant surprise to their supporters. Here is a look at 5 such players who have gone on to make a name for themselves above and beyond the subdued expectations of their fans: #5 Paulinho Not many were thrilled when Barcelona announced the signing of Paulinho last summer from the Chinese Super League....

This edition of Caribbean Premier League has given opportunities to new talents to make their presence felt and brought other players in the spotlight. These players, thanks to their raw talents and extraordinary performances, are likely to make it to the IPL 2019. #1 Glenn Phillips Glenn Phillips is a wicket-keeper opening batsman from New Zealand who played for Jamaica Tallawahs. Phillips performed well throughout the tournament and made his presence felt in a team of T20 stalwarts like Andre Russel, Rovman Powell, Ross Taylor, and David Miller....

The Gunners, under the 72-year-old Frenchman, were renowned for their beautiful and aesthetically pleasing style of one-touch football, a purist’s delight. However, they were often found wanting against better teams at the business end of competitions. Nevertheless, there’s nothing to belittle Wenger’s achievements at the club - over 700 wins across competitions and the memorable ‘Invincibles’ 2003-04 Premier League campaign. Wenger, in his own words, once described his playing style:...