Valencia: New Batman Javi Gracia faces a tough road ahead
2019-20 proved to be an extremely turbulent season for Valencia, with manager Albert Celades sacked and former Watford coach Javi Gracia handed the reins. The onus lies with the new manager, team president Anil Murthy and new scouting director Miguel…
‘Next CR7’ Ferran Torres will make Manchester City an unstoppable force
Spanish winger Ferran Torres will complete a switch to Manchester City from Valencia in Barcelona on Tuesday (August-4), as confirmed by ESPN. The fee being paid for the 20-year-old is set to be in the region of €22-25 million, plus…
Jamie Vardy: From nowhere to becoming the oldest Golden Boot winner
The best present I’ve ever given someone is myself. I’ve given it to everyone: Jamie Vardy. A decade ago, no one had heard of Jamie Vardy. Now, he is on everyone’s lips. Vardy is the most prolific striker in the…
Mohun Bagan Day: Celebrating a Mariner’s heartwarming journey
As the clock struck 12 and the night grew dark, New Yorkers wrapped the blankets on tightly signalling the end of the day. However, there was a beautiful surprise in store for them, as the Nasdaq billboard at the iconic…
5 lessons from New Zealand whitewash which India should bear in mind
Not long before COVID-19 wreaked havoc in the world of cricket, New Zealand beat India by seven wickets to win the second Test in Christchurch, resulting in a 2-0 series whitewash. The hosts bounced back in style after being trounced…
PL 2020/21: Cooling breaks need to make way having lost purpose
“Cooling breaks have divided the Premier League (PL) games into four quarters. It’s not the players having a little sip, there’s huddling going on. These have become more of a technical timeout,” complained Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder. Frank Lampard…
Leicester City’s sublime 2015 triumph will provide inspiration after shocking collapse
In an era when money counts for everything, I think we give hope to everybody: Claudio Ranieri. There is simply no precedent for Leicester City’s astonishing title triumph in 2015/16. No achievement in sporting history has ever been so improbable;…
‘Kai Havertz unlikely to join Chelsea soon, to be part of Europa campaign’
Bayer Leverkusen are not close to an agreement with Chelsea for the services of wonderkid Kai Havertz, as confirmed by the club’s manager Peter Bosz. The English giants have attempted to seal a deal for the services of the talented…
In it to win it, reiterates Solskjaer ahead of Leicester City decider
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has reiterated that his players will take the pitch on Sunday, with the sole objective of ensuring a win against Leicester City. The Red Devils sit third on the points table, but need a…
Preview: Chelsea vs Wolverhampton Wanderers – team news, key stats
The Premier League is braced for yet another exciting final day finish, as Chelsea take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a do-or-die clash at home on Sunday (July-26). The Blues need to register a draw at any cost with Manchester United…