FC Goa and Kerala Blasters played a late-season classic at the GMC Athletic Stadium on Sunday night. Already secured of their respective positions in the league, the two sides shared the points in an eight-goal thriller. Already confirmed of the fourth position – and a playoff spot – Kerala Blasters faced FC Goa at the GMC Athletic Stadium, on Sunday night. Kerala raced into a two-goal lead early in the first half, but were stunned after Goa mounted a comeback in the second – led by substitute Airam Cabrera – and scored four in return. However, Ivan Vukomanovic’s men responded…
Author: Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish
Akshat Mehrish is a football expert who has a keen interest in tactics and player recruitment aspects of the sport.
The burden of defeat in the Euro 2020 Final fell on Bukayo Saka’s shoulders; the youngster missed the spot-kick that gave Italy the cup. However, his club manager Mikel Arteta thinks that that miss turned out to be a blessing in disguise for the forward. Saka scored one and assisted one as Arsenal saw Watford off at the Vicarage Road to go fourth in the Premier League. Those were the Englishman’s eighth goal and fifth assist of the season – such has been his key influence in the current Arsenal side. However, at one point, it looked like the forward…
Former Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is keen on reuniting with his ex-colleagues from his time in London. As per reports, the Lazio boss is eyeing moves for Kepa Arrizabalaga, Callum Hudson-Odoi, and Emerson Palmieri. Maurizio Sarri’s year in Chelsea might have dragged over the finish line, but it ended with a flourish. The Italian led the Blues to triumph over rivals Arsenal in the UEFA Europa League – winning his first professional silverware in the process. Two of those who started the final – along with one who didn’t, albeit due to a long-term injury – are now on his…
Jurgen Klopp is entering the twilight of his Liverpool managerial career, that is, if the words of Klopp himself are to be believed. The German tactician is planning on leaving the club in 2024 – if he does not have the energy to continue anymore. Jurgen Klopp, in a recent media interaction, claimed his plan to leave Liverpool upon the expiration of his contract in 2024 remains in place. The Reds find themselves in a particularly productive period with Klopp at the helm, during which they have won the Premier League, the Champions League, the Super Cup, the Club World…
Owen Coyle’s Jamshedpur FC are within a point of securing their first-ever League Winners Shield. The Red Miners beat Odisha FC 5-1 at the GMC Athletic Stadium on Friday night, with Daniel Chima Chukwu netting a brace. A point from the final round of fixtures will be enough to push Jamshedpur FC over the line. The Red Miners topped the table on Friday night – three ahead of their closest challengers ATK Mohun Bagan – following a five-star performance against a hapless Odisha FC. Daniel Chima Chukwu scored twice for Owen Coyle’s side, making it seven goals in his eight…
Antonio Conte’s press conferences of late have troubled fans and experts alike. The Tottenham Hotspur manager seemed to target his current employers with his verbal attacks before later playing them down as calculated tactics. In his latest media rambling, the Italian appeared to suggest that Spurs have been stuck in a rut for the last 20 years, and that it is impossible for any manager to “change their story” in the short term. “Tottenham’s story is this, many ups and downs, but to be competitive, to try to win something, to try to fight for something important and become a…
Barcelona president Joan Laporta hasn’t given up hope on Ousmane Dembele’s contract extension, yet. As is being reported elsewhere, the Blaugrana are closing in on Franck Kessie as a free signing for the summer. Barcelona President Joan Laporta remains hopeful of re-signing Dembele to a new long-term contract as his current deal runs out this summer. The Frenchman has, so far, refused to commit his future to the Spanish giants, who risk losing him for free at the end of the season. While the talks may have stalled, they aren’t completely dead yet, and with time remaining until the transfer…
The catastrophic attempt to launch a closed European super-club competition the previous year was met with the wrath of fans, with plans withdrawn days after they were released. But, Juventus head Andrea Agnelli believes the competition was not a failure. The European Super League lasted three days, or, at least, the idea that 12 of the continent’s biggest clubs will play in a close competition alongside eight more instead of the Champions League. The launch of the tournament was met with overwhelming opposition from fans, clubs, and football authorities, and, 72 hours later, like a deck of cards, the participant…
ATK Mohun Bagan are through to the semi-finals, yet again. The Mariners confirmed a top-four slot for themselves with a narrow 1-0 over Chennaiyin FC in Fatorda on Thursday night. ATK Mohun Bagan moved up to second in the Indian Super League – level on points, albeit having played a game more than league leaders Jamshedpur FC – with a 1-0 win over Chennaiyin FC. Furthermore, their success in Fatorda on Thursday night helped them qualify for the semi-finals for the second successive year; ATK MB lost the previous year in the final to Mumbai City FC. Meanwhile, the loss…
Newcastle United are set to miss out on key transfer target Sven Botman, who, according to co-owner Amanda Staveley, was eager to join the club in the winter. The Dutchman is reportedly on his way to AC Milan. Newcastle United are facing defeat in the pursuit of Lille centre-back Sven Botman with AC Milan agreeing personal terms with the player, says report. The Magpies chased after the Dutchman throughout the winter window but couldn’t reach an agreement with the reigning Ligue 1 champions over the fee. It is believed that the player had agreed personal terms and was open to…