Professional soccer players are always looking for ways to gain an edge over their opponents, and sometimes that means using unconventional tactics. One such tactic that has gained attention recently is the use of Vaseline on gloves. Goalkeepers like André Onana have been seen applying Vaseline to their gloves to improve grip, especially in wet
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Dinamo Zagreb’s approach to potentially bring back Luka Modric, the Real Madrid and Croatia legend, is definitely not the standard secretive transfer tactic. In a bold move, Dinamo took out a full-page advert in Marca, Spain’s top sports newspaper, to openly express their desire for Modric to return to his roots. The advert featured a
Manchester United recently announced the signing of Darren Fletcher’s twin sons, Jack and Tyler, to their first professional contracts. These young talents have followed in their father’s footsteps, who had an illustrious career at Old Trafford, winning numerous titles and accolades. Since joining United from Manchester City last summer, the twins have been making waves
Fulham Football Club recently unveiled their plans for a stunning new Riverside Stand at Craven Cottage, set to be completed for the 2024-25 season. The stand will feature a luxurious three-tier “Sky Deck” that offers exclusive access to a rooftop swimming pool, premium food and drink pop-ups, and breathtaking views over both the pitch and
Austria made headlines with a lightning-fast goal scored by Christoph Baumgartner against Slovakia, setting a new record for the fastest goal in Austrian national team history. Baumgartner’s incredible feat of finding the net just six seconds into the match left fans in awe as he weaved past defenders and struck a low finish from 20
This week, the worlds of football and professional wrestling unexpectedly collided as Manchester City striker Erling Haaland teamed up with wrestler and actor John Cena. In a lighthearted skit to promote the Premier League club’s upcoming preseason tour, Cena, known for his larger-than-life persona in the wrestling world, played the role of Haaland’s secret super
Nike has recently unveiled a new collection of international football kits for 2024, just in time for two major tournaments. The designs for heavy-hitters such as Brazil, England, France, Netherlands, and United States showcase a new approach by the brand. Each nation’s traditional identity and regalia have been modernized and reimagined through what Nike calls
With the much-anticipated international break on the horizon and two prestigious tournaments looming large, Adidas has unveiled a plethora of home and away kits for the partner federations participating in the 2024 Copa América and European Championship. The designs for both tournaments share a common thread, aiming to uphold each nation’s footballing identity while infusing
At 37 years old, Martin Cauteruccio of Sporting Cristal in Peru is defying all odds with his incredible form in front of goal. With an impressive tally of 17 goals in just eight matches since the start of the year, he has outshined some of the most renowned Uruguayan strikers in 2024. This includes the
When Lionel Messi won his fourth FIFA Ballon d’Or in January 2013, a young boy by the name of Lionel Messi da Silva was born in Campinas, Brazil a few days later. It was an unlikely coincidence that tied the two events together in a strange yet fascinating manner. Fast forward to February 2013, and