Football will never stop to surprise us. We have witnessed the rise of several footballers for the past few years, but this season is quite spectacular. Though it took some players some time to hit their peak, they have finally reached amazing levels in this campaign, with a lot of blistering displays. From average to heroes, these superstars have played significant and indispensable roles for their respective teams during the campaign....
And the only thing that can make matters worse than they already are is when said former player manages to find the back of the net against you. Well, conceding goals is part of the game, but it makes you wonder, of all the players on the pitch why it had to be that specific player who got on the score-sheet. Players who decide to join rival teams in the same league face their former clubs at least twice every season, and thus a player playing upfront is bound to score and break the hearts of some of his fans eventually....
City’s rise to prominence has been relatively recent. Following their takeover by the Abu Dhabi United Group in 2008, the Cityzens have swelled their league title count from two to seven. Five of those titles - all in the Premier League era - have come since 2011, and City are well on their way to making it six this year. Pep Guardiola’s men have also won numerous domestic competitions during this period and made their presence felt in Europe....
Five players with the most assists in UEFA Champions League semi-finals and finals The best players in the Champions League tend to shine in the semi-finals and final. This is the stage where the elite mentality of top players shines through, and they play a considerable role - either scoring or providing assists and facilitating their team’s build-up play. On that note, let’s take a look at five players with the most assists in UEFA Champions League semi-finals and finals....
The introduction of these T20 leagues has become a boon for talented domestic players both young and experienced, providing a platform to play against some of the best players from around the globe in front of thousands of fans. Some players rise above the rest, put in a string of impressive performances and grab the attention of both fans and selectors alike to make to their respective national teams....
Injuries meant that there were quite a few notable omissions and/or players who aren’t available immediately. Bhuvneshwar Kumar aggravated a pre-existing condition in the third ODI and a call on his selection will be taken shortly while Wriddhiman Saha failed to recover in time from the injury he suffered during IPL 2018 so he isn’t there as well. Jasprit Bumrah, although in the squad, is unavailable for selection for the first Test at Edgbaston and if fit, is available for selection from the second Test onwards....
In the era of Sir Alex Ferguson, the club peaked its dominance, winning many league and domestic titles consistently. Sir Ferguson’s reign started in 1986 and ended in 2013 during which he won 13 League trophies, 2 Champions League and a treble in 1998/99. Sir Alex Ferguson’s managerial job introduced big players like Cristiano Ronaldo, Wayne Rooney and Paul Scholes to the footballing world. Ryan Giggs who played for the Manchester Club during Fergie’s time is the most decorated player in English football history....
The Reds are currently third on the league table and into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League where it will come up against Premier League champions-elect, Manchester City. Despite the best efforts of Mo Salah among others, the club has faltered on various occasions in both the league and cup competitions. A big reason for this has been the lack of creativity from midfield. Jurgen Klopp has assembled a number of hardworking, energetic midfielders(captain Jordan Henderson, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Georgino Wijnaldum amongst others), none of whom can produce the incisive passing and creativity of Philippe Coutinho....
With WrestleMania 34, and his impending coronation against Brock Lesnar fast approaching, the distinction is yet another feather in Reigns’ cap that the WWE can use to push the envelope when it comes to him. But be that as it may, WrestleMania still isn’t until a few months away and there’s plenty of time for Roman to establish the Intercontinental Title by defending it against legitimate opposition and either continue on till Mania as the Champion or drop it to a worthy contender along the way....
So, what’s next for ‘The Limitless One?’ As NXT head honcho and water spraying enthusiast Triple H put it, Lee’s stock is “through the roof” So, let’s take a look at five different ways WWE might have us bask in his glory. Get it? Because that’s his catch phrase and… whatever. Shut up. Let’s get started. #5 Feud for the NXT Championship With Adam Cole having defeated Pete Dunne at Survivor Series, a new challenger for his NXT Championship is going to have to be decided on....
Sportskeeda is the one-stop destination for latest WWE rumors and wrestling news. The stacked card featuring 12 matches (2 on the pre-show) from both brands Raw and SmackDown Live left a lot of unanswered questions. Randy Orton made an apparent heel turn upon his return, Kurt Angles issued Brock Lesnar and ultimatum, Ronda Rousey’s returned and Lashley defeated Roman Reigns. All of these incidents could have significance leading up to SummerSlam in August....
After becoming the #1 contender for the Intercontinental Championship, he was given a match against Nakamura after eight weeks. Nakamura failed as a champion as he rarely defended his title during his 189-day reign. Sami Zayn’s first two Intercontinental Championship reigns were entertaining as he used heel tactics to defend his title. With Sami Zayn winning the title again, the Intercontinental Championship picture looks promising again. Fans are wondering who Sami Zayn will defend his title against at The Grandest Stage of Them All....
At No Mercy last year, we saw John Cena pass the torch to Roman Reigns. Although, in our estimation, he’d been ’the guy’ long before this act, he officially became the face of this era on that day. WWE became the yard around which The Big Dog roamed, gnashing his teeth. But what if Roman Reigns had never been born? Who would Vincent Kennedy McMahon have chosen as the company’s leading superstar, had that been the case?...
Lesnar successfully defended his WWE Championship against Rey Mysterio at Survivor Series. It is widely believed that this was Lesnar’s final match in 2019 and we will not be seeing much of the Beast until the build-up to the Royal Rumble, with Lesnar not being expected to defend the WWE Championship at the upcoming TLC pay-per-view. Given the Beast Incarnate’s track record as of late, we believe that it will be worth the wait....
This week on Monday Night Raw and SmackDown Live, The Beastslayer found a new friend in the form of steel chairs. Whenever Corbin would announce who was going to be the special guest referee, Rollins would attack him. In a way, it’s a good thing. The WWE Universe is excited to know who will be the special guest referee during Seth Rollins vs Baron Corbin, though it’s still not something that everybody is interested to know more about....
And for the most part, WWE has done some unexpected things in the opening stages of this new era, decisions such as Mustafa Ali becoming one of the top stars on SmackDown Live, AJ Styles almost turning heel, and Becky Lynch as the poster star for the company, are a few things one would not expect from WWE. Could these changes influence the final decision for the Royal Rumble?...
The Portuguese international has fared reasonably well but is perhaps no longer the most valuable commodity in his team or the Premier League. He has scored 14 goals and made three assists in 24 games in all competitions this season. There are far more valuable forwards in the Premier League than Cristiano Ronaldo The five-time Ballon d’Or winner is a phenomenon even as he nears his 37th birthday but there are drawbacks to his game....
There are a number of players who are desperately in need of a move. There are quite a few in the Premier League itself; players who are shunted to the wings and find themselves ostracized from the group. Here, we whittle the figure down to just five. Five players who must really look for greener pastures in the current transfer window. #5 Leonardo Ulloa (Leicester City) Remember the man who struck the injury-time winner against Norwich that triggered celebrations wild enough to cause a 0....
He is the man who steered Arsenal into the modern era of football where success both on and off the pitch go hand-in-hand. He revolutionised the game in England when foreign managers were arrogantly looked at with disdain. He has seen unbelievable highs and forgettable lows in his career, especially after moving from the old idyllic Highbury to the behemoth that is Emirates Stadium. Now, after 21 years, his future at the club is in doubt and certain sections of the fanbase want him gone....
Despite the escalating prices, the agent fees, the payment to intermediaries et al, there has been no shortage of signings, particularly in the Premier League. It is always down to the manager to get the best out of his players and help them settle at the new club. In most cases, the player takes the pressure by the scruff of the neck and continues to perform at the levels he is capable of....
