Manchester City suffered their fourth defeat of the season to Newcastle United in Gameweek 12 of the 2025/2026 Premier League season. Manchester City entered the game aiming to extend their winning run after beating Bournemouth and Liverpool before the international break. However, they were preparing for a game they already expected...
This summer, the heat in Newcastle was intense, not only because of the rising global temperatures but also because of the transfer tension surrounding Newcastle United’s main centre-forward at the time, Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker decided to join Liverpool, and the Magpies attempted to delay the move until the...
The Premier League witnessed one of the most entertaining games of the season so far, with Liverpool securing a crucial last-minute win against Newcastle United at St. James Park after a continuous chase that lasted throughout the game and deep into stoppage time. Liverpool secured their second win of the...
The 2024/2025 season was a historic one for Newcastle United. Their campaign was marked by their first trophy in 70 years in the EFL Cup Final against Liverpool. In addition, a fifth-place finish meant a return to the UEFA Champions League. A successful season such as this led to widespread...
Florentino Luís is a 25-year-old defensive midfielder, currently playing for SL Benfica. He has been one of the most consistent performers in Liga Portugal over the last three seasons. Born in Angola, he moved to the Lisbon region of Portugal with his family at a very young age, where his...
Carlo Ancelotti's appointment as head coach of the Brazilian national team marks a pivotal moment in the Seleção Canarinho’s modern history. This data analysis report explores how one of Europe’s most decorated coaches might rebuild a side that has lost its identity in recent years. Once synonymous with flair and dominance...
Football is embedded in Brazilian culture. Whilst there was once a mystique surrounding the footballing personnel of South America’s largest country for the rest of the world, nowadays, there is a strong contingent of players playing in Europe’s elite divisions, most notably in the Premier League. Brazil is a footballing...
Who Is João Neves? International tournament football tends to propel players' profiles, and the 2022 World Cup in Qatar was no different. As Argentina went on to claim their third title, one player who caught the attention of five-time Premier League champions Chelsea was midfielder Enzo Fernández. Fernández subsequently secured...
During the recent international break, England confirmed its qualification for the 2024 European Championships, to be held in Germany this summer, following a victory over defending champions Italy. While selecting some players into the Euros squad is considered a no-brainer, such as captain Harry Kane and world-class talent Jude Bellingham, other positions...
The name of Lyon’s 24-year-old central midfielder, Bruno Guimarães (182cm/6’0”, 78kg/172lbs), is one that’s been mentioned a lot in recent weeks concerning an upcoming transfer away from Groupama Stadium and Ligue 1, with EPL side Arsenal said to be interested in securing his services. The Brazil international moved to Europe...
