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Footy Times is a concept developed to chronicle the changing times of football, the world's most popular sport. It was born out of a love for football as well as the ambitious project of setting right perspective for millions of football fans.
Footy Times
2d ago
Arsenal bounced back from a disappointing week with a hard-fought 2-0 victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, sending them back to the top of the Premier League table.
The Gunners had suffered a setback in the title race with a loss to Aston Villa and then a midweek Champions League exit at the hands of Bayern Munich. However, Mikel Arteta’s side showed grit and determination to earn a vital win.
Leandro Trossard opened the scoring on the stroke of halftime, easing Arsenal’s nerves after a tense first period that saw Wolves threaten to take the lead. The Gunners controlled the seco ..read more
Footy Times
4d ago
The Allianz Arena, a stadium where Bayern Munich’s aura of invincibility has shown cracks this season, still holds an intimidating power in the Champions League. As Arsenal, resurgent after a seven-year absence from this elite competition, prepare to step onto this hallowed pitch, they face a paradox: a wounded domestic giant seeking European redemption against a Gunners side brimming with newfound belief but haunted by past failures. Their remarkable journey to the quarter-finals underscores the stakes; tonight, under the floodlights, more than just a place in the Champions League semifinals ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
The name Paul Pogba once conjured images of midfield artistry. His towering presence commanded the pitch, his passes splitting defences with surgical precision. His long-range shots rippled nets, sending stadiums into ecstasy. A World Cup winner with France, his career seemed destined for legendary status. But now, a doping ban, a bizarre web of family feuds, and extortion allegations cast a dark shadow over his accomplishments.
Pogba’s rise to stardom was nothing short of meteoric. His first stint at Juventus saw him become a dominant force, racking up four Serie A titles and establishing hi ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
“As the reality of climate chaos pounds communities around the world- with ever-fiercer floods, fires and droughts- the chasm between need and action is more menacing than ever,” – António Guterres (UN Security General).
Would you believe me if I told you that a whole lot of football stadiums across the globe will face annual flooding by 2050? What about the prospect of matches and maybe whole tournaments being postponed or cancelled due to similar extreme weather conditions like heat waves? If you don’t, get ready to, because whether you like it or not, the spectre of climate change is alr ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
Arsenal effortlessly extended their winning streak to seven Premier League games, dismantling a hapless Sheffield United side 6-0 at Bramall Lane.
The Gunners raced to a 3-0 lead within 13 minutes and a commanding 5-0 advantage by halftime.
Martin Odegaard, Gabriel Martinelli, Kai Havertz, Declan Rice, and Ben White found the net for Mikel Arteta’s side, along with an own goal by Jayden Bogle.
This dominant victory keeps Arsenal two points behind leaders Liverpool and firmly entrenched in the title race.
Meanwhile, Sheffield United sinks deeper into distress, remaining 11 points adrift of ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
Manchester City staged a thrilling second-half comeback to defeat Manchester United 3-1, closing the gap on leaders Liverpool to just one point in a gripping Premier League title race.
United’s resolute defence and counterattacking prowess stunned City early on as Marcus Rashford unleashed a spectacular 25-yard strike, beating Ederson and giving the visitors the lead.
City retaliated, with Phil Foden twice testing André Onana with close-range efforts. United’s counterattack remained a threat, Rashford continuing to trouble the home side.
An extraordinary miss by Erling Haaland just before ha ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
Darwin Nunez returned from injury with a dramatic 99th-minute winner, sending Liverpool four points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a victory over struggling Nottingham Forest. The Uruguayan’s glancing header from an Alexis Mac Allister cross sparked jubilant scenes for the visitors, while controversy surrounded the final moments.
In a match marked by tension, Forest’s spirited defense frustrated Liverpool, creating a stalemate that lasted well into the eight minutes of added time. However, Nunez’s late intervention secured a vital win, his first goal since Brentford on Febr ..read more
Footy Times
1M ago
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the football community, Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba has been handed a four-year ban from all competitive football activities following a doping violation. The French international, who is 30 years old, tested positive for heightened levels of testosterone, leading to a provisional suspension that began in September.
The ban, confirmed by Italy’s national anti-doping tribunal (NADO), is the culmination of a series of events that started with a random doping test conducted after Juventus’ first match of the season on August 20th ..read more
Footy Times
2M ago
Andreas Brehme (Andre Brehme) of Germany stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of the game. In a career spanning decades, Brehm’s contributions on and off the field have left an indelible mark on the hearts of millions of fans across the globe. It spans from his early days as a promising talent in the world of football to various crowning achievements. Brehme’s football history is one of determination, skill and unwavering passion. 63-year-old Brehme died last day due to cardiac arrest. Shortly after the death of German football legend Franz Beckenbauer, the news of Andreas Brehm’s dea ..read more
Footy Times
2M ago
Bukayo Saka continued his prolific form with a brace as Arsenal extended their dominant scoring streak by thrashing Burnley. The Gunners’ win narrows the gap at the top of the Premier League table to a mere two points.
Following a 6-0 away victory over West Ham, Arsenal quickly resumed their offensive mastery. Captain Martin Odegaard opened the scoring in the fourth minute with a precise strike into the corner, assisted by Gabriel Martinelli.
Saka doubled the lead, converting a penalty after Lorenz Assignon’s foul on Leandro Trossard. The England forward struck again soon after the br ..read more