It’s only a matter of time until the power vacuum kicks in following Arsene Wenger’s leave from Arsenal’s managerial spot, which he’s graced for over two decades. Along with this yet to be filled spot, we have an impressive roster of soccer coaches salivating for Arsenal’s boss position and as we all know to be true in the world of soccer: with great team comes great responsibility.
A vintage N'Golo Kante tackle prevented the world's most feared counterattack from delivering. Liverpool's triumverate of Mo Salah, Sadio Mane and Roberto Firmino has been devastating on the counter all season, and it looked as if they would break through first on Sunday with Sadio Mane charging at a retreating Gary Cahill.
Then N'Golo Kante tracked back and snuffed out the attack.
News of Sir Alex Ferguson’s emergency surgery for a brain hemorrhage was met with sadness and support throughout the footballing community on Saturday as Ferguson’s former club, Manchester United, announced that the legendary manager had undergone a successful procedure and now required a period of recovery in intensive care.
As we get older, the hustle and bustle of life can become overwhelming. Even the most simple of life’s pleasures, like having an engaging conversation with a friend or taking a long peaceful stroll outside, begin to become rarities. And as we get into our elder years, the bustling and noisy outside world can make our lives feel disjointed and isolated. In an effort to improve the quality of life for our seniors, a new form of soccer has emerged. It’s called "walking football."
If you’re a sucker for tradition in soccer, then this concept will sound quite controversial to you. But as is the case in a number of other leagues across the globe, they have playoffs to decide who is crowned the champion of their respective leagues.
Yes, the vast majority of the main leagues in Europe do not follow this format. A team that manages to outlast everyone over the course of the season deserves to be the king of the league, right?
Wishing the happiest of birthdays to the living legend David Beckham, former midfielder for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Preston North End, AC Milan, LA Galaxy, Paris Saint-Germain and, of course, the English national team. Badder than badass Beckham killed the game over his 20-year, god-like career.