If you ever listened to the beginning of the Spice Girls' cover of the Christmas classic "Sleigh Ride," then you know that part of the festive feeling this time of year pertains to football. It's most likely Posh Spice (given the David Beckham connection), or it could be Sporty Spice, who expresses her excitement for the yuletide by mentioning how it's football season, and … [Read more...] about Chelsea Team News vs Fulham: Lavia, James, Fofana, Carney, Badiashile
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Top 10 Greatest Football Coaches of All Time and Their Winning Strategies
The world's best football coaches didn't just win championships; they altered football for the better. These strategists brought innovativeness in techniques, built unsolvable strong teams, and motivated many generations. Catenaccio, the bus, pressing, and many more: total football and modern gegenpressing are part of football history. It's time to look at this greatness and … [Read more...] about Top 10 Greatest Football Coaches of All Time and Their Winning Strategies
The Impact of International Leagues on Local Soccer Culture
International leagues are also the modern way of changing popular soccer culture and the connection between continents. It takes elite players, entertaining games or match-ups, and state-of-the-art techniques to your doorstep in different parts of the world. They impact every level, from talent development right from the grassroots to even how fans watch football. For soccer … [Read more...] about The Impact of International Leagues on Local Soccer Culture
Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Tis the season everyone! Festive fixtures, accentuated by the traditional Boxing Day full slate of action, is upon us. Celebrate the Yuletide with our preview of Newcastle United vs Aston Villa, one of the more captivating matches on Boxing Day docket. Villa worked their way up the table last season, to the point that they earned a UEFA Champions League for this campaign. … [Read more...] about Newcastle United vs Aston Villa Starting XI Predictions
Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey
According to Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe, Joelinton will be passed fit to feature for Boxing Day. The forward/attacking midfielder was absent for the 4-0 rout of Ipswich Town, after being hospitalized, due to his being elbowed by Brentford defender Nathan Collins in the EFL Cup Quarterfinals on Wednesday. However, as Howe explained, that rest and relaxation will … [Read more...] about Newcastle vs Aston Villa Team News: Joelinton, Sven Botman, Jacob Ramsey
Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC
What is the bottom for Manchester City this season? Ahead of the visit from Everton FC on Boxing Day they now sit seventh in the table. With all the pre-Christmas fixtures now in the books, City are not just out of the league title race, they're also outside the top four. In fact as it stands right now, they are not even in line for a Europa League berth. Wow! How the mighty … [Read more...] about Man City Starting XI Prediction vs Everton FC
Man City Team News vs Everton: Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias
On Friday, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided a timeline for the return of Ruben Dias. He also confirmed two new injuries, Ederson and Matheus Nunes, ahead of the 2-1 loss at Aston Villa. However, he didn't reveal the injury specifics on either player. The only thing Pep said, in regards to his number one goalkeeper: " Ederson is not here; he does not feel … [Read more...] about Man City Team News vs Everton: Ederson, Matheus Nunes, Ruben Dias
Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Sevilla
When Real Madrid host Sevilla tomorrow they'll do so as one contender in what is now three team La Liga title race. FC Barcelona and Atletico Madrid, the only two sides ahead of Los Blancos, are meeting today. So we'll see the result of that one and how it shapes the title chase. Although it's worth noting that fourth place Athletic Club is only five points off the pace of … [Read more...] about Real Madrid Team News, Starting XI Prediction vs Sevilla
Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC
Tottenham Hotspur versus Liverpool is a very lopsided series. The two sides have met 184 times, with Liverpool winning 90, while Tottenham have emerged victorious 49 times. The two "big six" clubs have stalemated on 44 occasions. Lately the series has been extremely lopsided though with 10 of the last 13. And of three non-wins, only one was a loss. So Spurs just can't seem … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Starting XI Prediction vs Liverpool FC
Tottenham Hotspur Team News vs Liverpool FC: Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner
Timo Werner, who has been battling an unspecified virus, could come back into the Tottenham Hotspur team that will host Liverpool tomorrow. He has been a bit of flop, to be sure, but hey, Spurs could use more bodies in there right now. They don't need any more absences right now. In addition to Werner, fullback supreme Destiny Udogie could be back in action too. He came off … [Read more...] about Tottenham Hotspur Team News vs Liverpool FC: Destiny Udogie, Timo Werner