Ruud van Nistelrooy appeared in ‘black face’ in 2013. (Image: Getty) Ruud van Nistelrooy has deleted a controversial historic image of himself in ‘black face’ following its re-emergence just hours after Manchester United named him interim manager. The photo, taken in 2013, caused a social media storm shortly after United announced Erik ten Hag’s sacking … Read more
Vinicius Jr missed out on the 2024 Ballon d’Or (Image: Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images) Real Madrid have expressed their disappointment at the decision to overlook Vinicius Jr for the 2024 Ballon d’Or award. The Spanish giants had high hopes that one of their star players would clinch the esteemed award. However, leaked information suggests … Read more
The Ballon d’Or trophy will be awarded tonight (Image: Photo by FRANCK FIFE/AFP via Getty Images) As the chill of winter begins to bite, football’s biggest stars will be putting on their tuxedos and dresses for the Ballon d’Or ceremony. Tonight, one of 30 nominees will be awarded the prestigious individual accolade. England are well … Read more
Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez has been linked with the Man Utd job (Image: Bagu Blanco / Pressinphoto) Manchester United could make seven new appointments if Xavi Hernandez takes over from Erik ten Hag as manager. The former Barcelona boss has emerged as one of the leading candidates to replace Ten Hag – and would likely … Read more
Vinicius Jnr is one of the favourites for the Ballon d’Or. (Image: Getty) The 2024 Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place in Paris tonight and it’s already been guaranteed that a new player will be crowned the world’s best. Lionel Messi won the award for a record extending eighth time last year, but this time around, … Read more
Bukayo Saka and Mohamed Salah both scored in Sunday’s Emirates showdown (Image: Getty) Former Liverpool and Arsenal winger Jermaine Pennant believes that Bukayo Saka can replace Mohamed Salah as the best winger in the Premier League once the Egyptian leaves Anfield. Salah is out of contract at the end of this season and clubs in … Read more
Ronaldo has enjoyed a temperamental relationship with the FIFA ceremony (Image: FIFA via Getty Images) Despite his five Ballon d’Or awards, Cristiano Ronaldo’s relationship with the prestigious ceremony has been far from smooth. The ex-Manchester United and Real Madrid ace has clinched the award in 2008, 2013, 2014, 2016 and 2017 – second only to … Read more
Erik ten Hag doesn’t have any excuses for his Man Utd sacking (Image: Getty) The excuses behind Jose Mourinho’s 2016 Chelsea sacking – that he wasn’t backed and had a reduced pre-season – don’t apply to Erik ten Hag. Ten Hag has, after a drawn-out process that included a crunch meeting, one-year extension and countless … Read more
The Ballon d’Or trophy will be handed out to the winner in Paris on Monday (Image: Getty) The annual Ballon d’Or ceremony takes place this evening on Monday, October 28 in Paris, as football’s biggest stars from the men’s and women’s game come together to celebrate the crème de la crème. For the first time, … Read more
A picture was captured of a VAR official appearing to play Fantasy Premier League (Image: @DaleJohnsonESPN) Claims on social media that a member of the VAR panel was indulging in Fantasy Premier League (FPL) antics during the fiery Arsenal vs Liverpool match have now been quashed. The rumour mill went into overdrive online as screens … Read more