Let's Talk Sports, Shall We?
We hear you, Unai Emery, we hear you. The Arsenal manager is still working on his spoken English but he’s got his message across, loud and clear. Emery arrived at the Emirates and wanted to make a point. And boy, he’s put down quite a marker! He has taken people by the scruff of... Continue Reading →
“I have friends who can go and lay on a beach all day long for the whole of their holidays and I envy them...I just can’t do that. I get bored. I need to be doing something. I need a challenge. I have lived and breathed football all these years and it’s a passion –... Continue Reading →
*Opened Twitter, typed Alexis, muttered 'fuck it', unfollowed, closed Twitter* I did that last night as soon as he retweeted that lame-ass video of him playing GGMU. Like really? A piano? But I don't care. The Chilean mercenary is off my social feed. I don't have to suffer his bare-chested gym selfies anymore, nor do... Continue Reading →
Metlife Stadium, 2016: Lionel Messi walked up to take his spot kick. His mates at the centre circle clutched onto each other's shoulders. Their eyes had a hint of nervousness but what could go wrong? Argentina had to score but Messi never misses. The Barcelona superstar placed the ball on the spot and looked up... Continue Reading →
Normally Olivier Giroud is never shy while celebrating a goal. He wins an awkward header, puts it in the back of the net and wheels away towards the crowd. In fact, against Bournemouth last season, he's accused of celebrating too much. Against Bate, he didn't celebrate at all. It was a controversial penalty. Arsenal were... Continue Reading →
A pen. Beautiful, granted, but still just a pen. A Cartier: shiny, a little bit heavier than a biro and emblazoned with the Milan club crest. But still just a pen - the opening lines of Andrea Pirlo's autobiography was stuck inside my head as I examined my pen. It wasn't a Cartier. I never looked... Continue Reading →
“We are fully aware of the attention currently focused on the club and understand the debate. We respect that fans are entitled to their different individual opinions but we will always run this great football club with its best long-term interests at heart." Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick released a statement after a horrid month for... Continue Reading →
Murtaza Ahmadi is one lucky, lucky boy. If you don't know who he is, go to Twitter or scroll down your Facebook timeline. Murtaza is everywhere. He's just six years old but today, he's the biggest sports story of every publication. For those who are still living under a rock, here's some context. Murtaza is... Continue Reading →
Quitter, escapist, loser, timid, traitor -- in the last few days, all these adjectives have been used to describe Lionel Messi. While the Argentine fans have spewed venom out of sheer anger, the rivals have hurled well-timed cheap shots at the greatest footballer in the world. For years, Messi has bored the blame of being... Continue Reading →
Dear Ex, I hope you’re doing well. I know you’re doing well because I can see how happy you are in your new life and I am truly happy that you’ve found someone new. Seriously, I am. Does it hurt anymore? It did for some time, but now, no more. Now, I no longer even ask myself... Continue Reading →
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