Betting should, for the most part, be seen as an occasional pastime or perhaps a hobby. Some view it as an activity that is fun and adds to the enjoyment of sports, and maybe even life in general. But like most hobbies, it costs money, and whereas you might have to pay a set monthlyRead more
Most football fans would think of James Tarkowski as a solid, dependable sort of defender who can be relied upon each week to deliver a strong 7/10 performance. He is a bit old school, a no-nonsense player who is unlikely to be seen on Instagram showing off a new hairstyle or his latest electric pinkRead more
Leeds United have arrived back in the Premier League this season with a point to prove. For the past two seasons all three of the newly promoted teams have been immediately relegated back down to the Championship. Leeds are determined to reverse that trend and will be aided by the fact they have managed toRead more
There was a time, not so long ago, that the benchmark for a Premier League team’s safety in the top flight was 40 points. Once a club amassed that “magic number” of points, they were almost certainly going to finish clear of relegation. But with the 2024/25 season drawing to a close, it’s notable thatRead more
Following the final six play-off matches, we now know the 48 teams that have qualified for the 2026 World Cup. The footballing extravaganza will be jointly hosted by Canada, the USA and Mexico. It starts on the 11th of June when Mexico host South Africa at the famous Aztec Stadium, with the final set toRead more
Argentina claimed their third World Cup title at the 2022 tournament in Qatar when they beat France on penalties in the final. It gave Lionel Messi the last major piece of silverware he hadn’t already won and further cemented his place as the greatest footballer of the modern era. Four years on, and the globalRead more
For most teams in the Premier League, there are now just eight games remaining. As such, we are very much at the business end of the campaign and results take on greater significance as the number of points still up for grabs dwindles. The battle to qualify for the Champions League next term may beRead more
The Champions League knockout phase playoffs are complete and we now know the 16 teams that will compete for a place in the quarter finals. The draw for the round of 16 will take place on the 27th of February, at which point all six English clubs still in the 2025/26 UCL will find outRead more
When Dominik Szoboszlai smashed in a 74th-minute free kick against Manchester City on Sunday, it was not just Liverpool fans who were celebrating. Arsenal fans were also delighted to see the ball fly past Gianluigi Donnarumma as it looked like their only real title rivals were set to drop more points. Had the scoreline remainedRead more
The league phase of the 2025/26 Champions League is nearing its conclusion, and with just one round of matches remaining, all six English clubs are in with a shout of finishing in the top eight. Ending the league phase as one of the top eight sides would mean immediate advancement to the Round of 16Read more
