Football/Soccer

This Article is about the Group F game that takes place on Wednesday, 24th December, between Cameroon and Gabon.  (Image credits to Sillyseason.com ) Cameroon Power, Pedigree and Pressure Going into AFCON, Cameroon's biggest strength is within their Midfield as they have a mix of players who can both receive and pass the ball to and from one another very well. Their attacking players can also help one another break down the opposition, allowing them to drive the ball forward

With just under three months to go until the next edition of the CONCACAF Champions Cup, the governing body of North, Central American, and Caribbean football recently conducted the draw for the upcoming edition of the North American club championship, which will see five clubs make their debut.  (Image Credit to the Canadian Premier League) On Tuesday evening, CONCACAF conducted its draw for the 2026 CONCACAF Champions Cup, the annual knockout-style tournament featuring the

After Newcastle's worst start to the season in a few years, what did November look like for the team currently sat 13th in the Premier League at the end of the month? (Image credits to @nufc on Instagram) Premier League action  The month began with an away game at London Stadium, to face West Ham. With Jacob Murphy enabling Newcastle to get a dream start after scoring only 4 minutes in, hopes were high. However, after 35 minutes, West Ham equalised, taking away the lead Newca

2015/2016 season, the year of the Foxes, the greatest underdog story that has ever been told. Claudio Ranieri’s squad shocked the world when they won the Premier League against 5000-1 odds. On the 10th anniversary of this incredible run, we’ll have a look at what happened to the Leicester squad that made English football history. (Image credits to skysports.com ) At the beginning of the 2015/2016 season, Leicester City was heavily considered as a relegation candidate. The Fox

Manchester United are currently facing a crisis; both Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes are nearing the end of their time at the club, and so, Manchester United will need to reevaluate its midfield by this summer. But are there options for Manchester United to take advantage of in the January transfer window, and who are their top targets? That's what we are going to look over.    (Image credits to the Premier League) Christian Orozco  Manchester United's Newest £1million signing

In what was a fast-paced and physical MLS Cup Final, the Lionel Messi-led Inter Miami would outlast a strong performance from the Vancouver Whitecaps to claim their first MLS Cup title on their first time of asking. A 3-1 scoreline helped to push Miami over the edge, with goals coming from the likes of Rodrigo de Paul and up-and-coming star Tadeo Allende. (Image Credit to Getty Images) Upon watching the MLS Cup Final, one might give praise to the Vancouver Whitecaps for their

This article is about the Netflix Football Series La Liga All Access,  which gives a behind-the-scenes insight into what goes on in the La Liga Football League.    (Image Credits to Netflix) Netflix has stepped into the world of Spanish Football, bringing a documentary about Spain's top-flight league. It utilises behind-the-scenes footage that cannot be seen anywhere else, giving viewers an insight into what it takes to play for Spanish top-flight teams. With the cameras foll

This year’s MLS Cup Final, set to be contested between Inter Miami and the Vancouver Whitecaps, is set to be an MLS Cup Final full of firsts. With both sides looking for their first MLS Cup in their first appearances in the big game, who will take home the gold?   (Image Credit to Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images) This coming Saturday afternoon, the MLS Cup is set to be awarded for the 30th time.  This year’s edition of the league’s title game will see Inter Miami - fronted by

For much of 2024, the Cowboys were plagued by humiliating blowouts and injuries. But are they on the way to redeeming themselves, or is this a repeat of 2023 just waiting to happen? (Image Credit to Imagn Images/Reuters) Even to the average viewer, it’s very clear that the Dallas Cowboys are playing far differently under new head coach Brian Schottenheimer.  Much of that might have to do with quarterback Dak Prescott and wide receiver CeeDee Lamb playing injury-free seasons o

In what will be the first opportunity to play international opposition, Northern Super League side AFC Toronto will contest the upcoming World Sevens tournament, set to take place from December 5th to December 7th in Fort Lauderdale, as Canada’s representative.  (Image Credit to the Northern Tribune) Following a successful inaugural season for AFC Toronto in the first-year Northern Super League, Canada’s domestic women’s football league, the Toronto-based side will represent

After eight months worth of opening-round action in the European section of World Cup qualifying, the matchups are set for the playoff tournament that will decide four of the final six spots in next summer’s international football tournament. While the games don’t kick off until March, it’s still worth completing an early preview of the matchups and projecting the winners of each playoff path.   (Image Credit to Dan Istitene/ Getty Images) That first round of qualifying was,

From the terraces to the presidency – and from fan to symbol of a different kind of football. (Image credits to Tagesspiegel) When Kay Bernstein was elected president of Hertha BSC in June 2022, it was more than just a change of leadership. Bernstein wasn’t a millionaire investor, a seasoned executive, or a politician. He was something rarer: a supporter, an Ultra, a true son of the club. His journey from the chanting stands of the Ostkurve to the presidential office made him

In what was probably the most insane MLS Cup playoff game in recent memory, the Vancouver Whitecaps successfully got over the hump that is LAFC in the postseason. While the game itself and the resulting confidence boost is important, how the team proceeds is going to be more crucial in their hopes of winning the MLS Cup. (Image Credit to The Canadian Press/Darryl Dyck) Throughout the MLS Cup second round game between Vancouver Whitecaps and LAFC, I probably counted a good thr

With the Chicago Bears and Philadelphia Eagles both at 8-3, Friday’s contest between the two teams will surely have a playoff feel to it. Can the Bears, who are in a position to fight for a playoff berth down the stretch for the first time in several years, find a way to get it done once again, this time against the defending Super Bowl champions? Or will the Eagles bounce back after a gut-wrenching loss and put themselves in position to clinch their second consecutive divisi

Following a crazy Week 12 in the NFL, the league’s Thanksgiving Day slate is set to kick off another big week of games. With all six teams in action set to play a role of some form in the playoff picture, each of the three games on tap are set to be must-see TV. (Image Credit to the Winnipeg Free Press) What a time to be an NFL fan.  The parity is larger than ever, almost two-thirds of the league is at or above .500, and young upstart teams like the Chicago Bears and the Denv

FIFA’s newly released world rankings reflect the intense and surprising nature of what was an action-packed November international slate. This article will serve to recap some of the biggest takeaways from the latest ranking release. (Image Credit to the BBC) With the calendar set to flip to a World Cup year, national teams are preparing by securing or attempting to secure their respective spots at next summer’s tournament, while others are just beginning their preparations f

A deep dive into the deep-rooted rivalry between Arsenal and Tottenham, looking into the history between the clubs and how it has shaped the Premier League and the way fans interact with the game. (Image credit to Gooner News, 2023) The North London Derby has always been a passion-fueled match both on and off the pitch, but where did it start? Arsenal were formed in 1886, in Woolwich and south of the river. The club moved around stadiums over the years trying to find a perman

It’s almost like they never left. Just five years after the demise of the Tom Brady-led Patriots empire, the New England Patriots are seemingly back to their past form. Where it was the quarterback-head coach duo of Tom Brady and Bill Belichick that terrorised the NFL for twenty years, it’s now Drake Maye and Mike Vrabel who are doing the honours.  (Image Credit to Adam Glanzman/Getty Images) In the 2020 NFL Playoffs, Mike Vrabel and the Tennessee Titans eliminated the New En

This article is about the FA Cup 2nd round draw that has recently happened with the Fixtures taking place between the 5th and 8th of December. (Image credits to BCC Sport) The magic of the FA Cup returns to action on the 5th of December as the 2nd round takes place. With the lower leagues dreaming of causing upsets to the higher league opponents that they may face. With each team dreaming of a place in the final at Wembley Stadium in May, this year's FA Cup is set to deliver

After 21 weeks of regular-season CFL action and 2 rounds of playoff football, the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes will face off in Winnipeg for the right to be named Grey Cup Champions.  (Image Credit to the Saskatchewan Roughriders) Before the season started, my projected Grey Cup matchup was Saskatchewan vs Toronto.  While I got half of that matchup right, courtesy of the Saskatchewan Roughriders advancing out of the dogfight that was the West Division,