At the beginning of October news broke that Eden Hazard has decided to hang up his boots at only 32 years old. Whilst he accomplished more in his career than most footballers his retirement was in a way shrouded in sadness due to how it came about. After 7 years leading the line for Chelsea and considered one of the best players in the Premier League in his time, he moved to Real Madrid in 2019 for a reported 100 million pounds.   These were supposed to be his prime years and he was expected to be one of Real’s crown jewels for the next few years. Sadly, Real didn’t realize that they boug ..read more

It’s no secret that FIFA’s ban against political demonstrations in football is unevenly applied even in the best of times. In recent years, though, the hypocritical imbalance in this rule’s enforcement has become too stark to ignore. Take, for example, the recent match between Ukraine and Italy on November 10. Prominently displayed behind the goal in the bright yellow end of the stadium, as there had been throughout their Euro 2024 qualification campaign and much of the side’s history, were multiple flags adorned in nazi iconography.   Ukrainian ultras held up a banner reading “FREE AZOV ..read more

Brazil’s top flight is back after the final international break of the year – and that can only mean a return of the most dramatic, unpredictable title race you will find anywhere this season. As six clubs prepared to fight for the potentially title-winning twelve remaining points on offer, focus in the national media has been on a disastrous international break for the Seleção, who lost two consecutive qualifying matches for the first time ever over the break – but in a few weeks, one group of Brazilian fans will be celebrating a league championship.    Might that group be the Botaf ..read more

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If you have been a soccer fan for years, you probably have a list of players you feel have been underrated. So, who would you have on your list?   Many great players don’t play for renowned and popular international football clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, but most fans think they should have been in those clubs. Before diving into the list of players we think have been overlooked in some ways, check out the RedStag casino bonus, play the casino games you like the most, and have fun.   1. Jonathan Schmid   Jonathan, a French professional footballer, had Compl ..read more

Club: RB Leipzig Nationality: Slovenia Position: ST Preferred Foot: Right Height: 6’4”/194cm Age: 20 Benjamin Šeško is a diamond in the rough. Rapid speed with good mobility & dribbling for a 6’4” ST. Blessed with a swagger & level of flair. Flicks, tricks, turns & spins. When watching Šeško, it’s easy to forget how tall he is and the way he can turn past his man in style. Šeško is an amazing athlete with an elite range of movement/flexibility which enables his acrobatic improvised finishes. He’s the type of ST who throws his body at the ball to score. Similar to a young Zlatan I ..read more

Breaking the Lines’ Abu Yasin was at Turf Moor to deliver an exclusive BTL match report for Burnley’s match against West Ham.   When receiving the team sheet before the game started, I was aghast at Jarrod Bowen not starting. Not only because it would be bad for my Fantasy team, but also because it would affect the quality of West Ham and the game overall. Unfortunately for me, these fears came true as the 1st half was probably West Ham’s worst performance this season, and the most boring 1st half I watched this season.   Luckily for myself and other spectators, the second half kicke ..read more

Al-Hilal have several world-class superstars figuring in their respective ranks, most notably, after the historical transfer window that the Saudi capital club had last summer. Most of the players who have joined The Blues have brought a valuable addition to the team. Ruben Neves, Aleksandar Mitrovic, Yassine Bono, Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Malcom have all turned out to be some great signings. Even Neymar had some good displays in his handful of games before suffering an ACL injury.   While all of those players are important, who is the most crucial between them? Who is the one who can ..read more

Over the course of the last decade, Borussia Dortmund have popularised the starboy methodology into the business model of the football club. It is merely not just a coincidence that so many diamonds have been unearthed in the colours of Black and Yellow, but it has become an ingrained core value for the German club. The formula for such a successful initiative has been: buy a relatively good prospect, inject self-belief, confidence & a winning mentality, turn into an elite athlete, and sell. Rinse and repeat. As a matter of fact, on Dortmund’s business page ‘BVB Share’, the business strate ..read more

Al-Ahli star defender Merih Demiral has joined The Greens from Serie A club Atalanta in the latest transfer window. The defender has not been fortunate with injuries, as he is yet to make his come-back to feature with the club, and has not had the chance to build a strong relationship with the supporters. The club lovers of Al-Ahli are very special, and although some of them might misjudge a player, either before his signing or after a few games of play, their backing for the players is unique.   Saudi pundit Hassan Abdulkader has mentioned in the “Al-Diwaniya” TV program how a ..read more