The much-awaited World Cup 2018 started in goals galore on Thursday evening when the host nation Russia delivered an incredible show and registered a thumping 5-0 win against Saudi Arabia. The inception has already raised the expectations high and the title contenders are thriving to maintain their masterclass in the world’s most prestigious football event. … Read more
(Manchester City’s win over Arsenal was the Sky Blues first trophy since winning the Carabao Cup back in 2016) The “Pepolution” seems to be in full force with Manchester City lifting the Carabao Cup after firing three past Arsenal in a historic night for the Sky Blues at Wembley Stadium. Manchester City’s Carabao Cup win … Read more
T (French international Paul Pogba is reported to have become frustrated with his manager not being allowed license to roam) Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba could be set for a shock exit from Old Trafford following a fall out with manager Jose Mourinho with multiple reports claiming Manchester United’s record signing is becoming disgruntled with … Read more
(Ryan Giggs has signed a four-year contract taking him all the way until the 2022 World Cup in Qatar) Since Chris Coleman vacated the Wales job to take over currently relegation bound Sunderland the Welsh FA have been on the hunt for a new manager. It is a vacancy with surprisingly big boots to fill … Read more
(Coutinho smiles in new Barcelona colours as he seals his long-awaited move, or it could be the fact he doesn’t have to play with the likes of Jordan Henderson and Dejan Lovren anymore) One of my first articles for SoccerSouls was about a talented little Brazilian with dazzling skills and a very large price tag … Read more
(Premier League veteran Mark Hughes needs to improve fast or face the chop) Over the past few weeks in an already eventful Premier League season, Stoke City have not looked anything like a Premier League club, with promising goalkeeper Jack Butland leaking 32 goals this season so far, midfielder Joe Allen leading the number … Read more
Hungary in modern football are compared to the likes of Serbia, Ukraine and many other smaller nations in Central and Eastern Europe with little or no history. Hungary hadn’t qualified for a major tournament in almost 30 years until a few days ago. In fact, there isn’t even a single Hungarian player plying his trade … Read more
Is Indian Super League (ISL) Just A Gimmick? When the All India Football Association announced the proposal to create a high profile city-based football league back in 2012, many, including myself, were both genuinely surprised that an organization so corrupt, so lethargic could plan such a massive competition, and had high hopes from it. AIFF had … Read more
With a sustainable play model and immense fan engagement, the Bundesliga has become a one of the top football leagues followed after the English Premier League. The German World Cup victory against Argentina at Brazil has added more momentum to invest and train the country`s best play makers at home. It has led to a … Read more
The 16th Asian Games produced a triumphant host nation, plenty of footballing endeavour and lots of entertainment. In stark contrast to the continental tournament running parallel, the African Cup of Nations, the Asian Games’ 24 group games didn’t have a single drab nil-nil and better yet not even a single draw. From the North … Read more