Author: bernard ford

Just recently, the likes of Kylian Mbappé and Erling Haaland have been dominating the football scene with their stellar performances. But football, evolutionary as it is, is always open to a new crop of talent who captivates fans, shake up elite clubs and etch their names into the history books. And, of course, you don’t…

Since losing legendary manager Sir Alex Ferguson to retirement in May of 2013, Manchester United have struggled to get anywhere near the heights they enjoyed under the fiery Scotsman. According to the best betting sites UK consumers can choose from, the team are more likely to get relegated this season than finish in the top…

One of the most divisive subjects in modern day football has surrounded the implementation of the Video Assistant Referee.  For many fans, the term VAR is clouded with negative responses, with the main aim of the technology believed to remove the debate surrounding controversial decisions.  However, it is fair to say that it hasn’t exactly…

In a dramatic Champions League encounter that had the fans on the edge of their seats, Darwin Nunez’s crucial assist after coming off the bench may have just saved his season, if not his immediate future at Liverpool—yet again. Coming into the game amid a whirlwind of criticism for his underwhelming performances throughout the season,…

Plenty of fans in the wider world of football had wondered what kind of impact UEFA’s newly revamped Champion League format would have and the kind of entertainment that it would bring to the pitch, and in what was the old ‘Group stage’, the 2024/25 edition certainly lived up to its billing with a host of…

In a way, every football match is a chess game played at lightning speed. Wait! Before you shake your head, let us explain. See, one second a player can be charging down the wing. The next, they are making split-second decisions whether to pass, shoot or take on the defender. There is no pause button…

New Zealand Rugby (NZR) has initiated legal proceedings against British petrochemicals company, Ineos, alleging a breach of contract. NZR claims that Ineos has prematurely terminated its sponsorship deal three years ahead of schedule, something which very few Man United fans would have had in their predictions. In 2021, Manchester United co-owner and chairman of Ineos,…

Football fans have plenty to look forward to in 2025, with an action-packed calendar featuring some of the most anticipated games in the sport.  The last calendar year offered unforgettable moments at Euro 2024, but from high-stakes domestic clashes to thrilling international tournaments, this year could go toe-to-toe with 2024. Indeed, the beautiful game continues…