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Real Madrid football club is arguably one of the best (if not the very best) team playing the most-sort after sport "football" by history and in this present dispensation under the management of legend player Zinedine Zidane. By history, Real Madrid FC is known for its long reign of dominance in the game of football as a result of the quality of players and coaching crews at their disposal. In simplicity, Real Madrid FC is a club where "Stars", "Legends" from various position come to ply their trade. This is why remarkable names in the World of football have passed through the club; Alfredo Di Stefano, Raymond Kopa, Ferenc Puskas, Ronaldo Delima, Figo, Raul, Beckham, Roberto Carlos, Casillas,  Leo Beenhakker, Luis Carniglia, Miguel Munoz, Del Bosque, Pellegrini, Mourinho, Ancelloti, and now Zidane popularly called Zizou. Noticeably, the reigns of these players/coaches showers accolade on them individually and collectively as well as producing a lot

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, also known as "Neymar Jr." or "Neymar" is arguably one of the best-attacking midfielders in the game of football today destined for greatness from his Santos days up until this present time. Over the years, he has achieved so many if not all (except the most prestigious individual award as the best player in the World) nationally and internationally. Without exaggeration, he has won a lot of trophies/awards as young as he is in Brazil's name, Santos', and Barcelona's (All hopes high, more glory will be recorded in his new home) worthy of reckoning. At home, Brazil, he has won a lot of individual honors - Golden Ball, Silver Ball, Bronze Shoe, Puskas Award, Samba Gold, Young Player of the Year (2011)- while developing as a full-fledged player. Prior to his encounter with Barcelona, he was a crucial team player in his days at Santos leading them to win league titles and also compete in an international level "Fifa C

The English Premier League (EPL) 2017/2018 is almost here and ready to kick start as from 11th of August, 2017. The previous campaign -2016/2017- was one of the most breathtaking season ever in the history of the Premier league where Chelsea FC outshined other rivals with 93points i.e. 30wins out of possible 38 (the first time in EPL history). To the football fans around the World and our loyal readers. Do you think Chelsea FC can do it again? Can they exhibit such winning mentality and team spirit that made last campaign successful? Can they triumph over other rivals this season regardless of their new acquisitions? Can they still remain as the league champion amidst the sale of powerhouse midfielder "Nemanja Matic" and magical Spaniard "Diego Costa"? Can the new trio "Rudiger, Bakayoko, Morata" deliver the expected outcome to the extent of winning the league title? Well, we will find out as the battle begins from very first day until th

Ivory Coast National Team squad that won the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations lost an important defensive midfielder who paired Yaya Toure in the tournament. Former Newcastle playmaker - Cheick  Ismaël Tiote who ply his trade at Beijing Enterprises up until today died while in training.  History holds that numerous players had died on and off pitch from anywhere in the World.    RELATED; EPL Future of the Most Celebrated Sport "Football" Today, Cheik Tiote therefore joined the league of players that died on the pitch. Ivan Krstic - Struck by lightning during a training session, and was killed instantly, Piermario Morosini - Collapsed during a Serie B game against Pescara, Victor Omogbehin - Collapsed during a league match. Alen Pamić - Collapsed during a retreat game for MNK Maružini of a heart attack, Bobsam Elejiko – Collapsed and died while playing for K. Merksem S.C. Shetemi Ayetigbo – Died while playing for Dublin club, Belvedere David Oniy

The much awaited clash between the giants of Spain "Real Madrid" and the Champions of Italy "Juventus" started with lot of impressive performances in the first half leading to two awesome goals. The duo started the game with their preferred style of football; Attack-minded Spaniards and Defence Oriented Italians.  Within the span of 20minutes, current and prospective World Best Player "Cristiano Ronaldo" tapped the ball into the net of the much-respected keeper Gianliugi Buffon. As the game progresses, hungry Italians feed the then Bayern Munich talisman "Mandzukic" with a ball on his chest and surprisingly he converted the pass from a tight corner. The match rolled on through the first half with the two parties being physical, energetic reactive and proactive to balance the sheet. READ ALSO; Unimaginable Height Reached by Real Madrid Talisman "Cristiano Ronaldo" At the start of the second half, it seemed the Juventus of t

The World is awaiting the beginning of a clash between Italian giants "Juventus" under the management of Massimilliano Allegri and spanish Champions "Real Madrid" under the management of young coach - Zinedine Zidane. Kick Starts time ; 7:45 pm Venue : Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales.  Juventus Player Profile ; Giorgio Chiellini, Alex Sandro, Andrea Barzagli, Leonardo Bonucci, Daniele Rugani, Stephan Lichtsteiner, Patrice Evra, Dani Alves, Mario Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala, Gianluigi Buffon, Norberto Murara Neto, Medhi Benatia, Paolo De Ceglie, Emil Audero, Sami Khedira, Claudio Marchisio, Miralem Pjanic, Anderson Hernanes, Juan Cuadrado, Mario Lemina, Kwadwo Asamoah, Stefano Sturaro, Marko Pjaca, Rolando Mandragora, Gonzalo Higuain, Federico Mattiello. RELATED; Unimaginable Height Reached by Cristiano Ronaldo Real Madrid Player Profile : Raphael Varane, Sergio Ramos, Marcelo, Daniel Carvajal, Danilo, Karim Benzema, Keylor Navas, Ruben Yanez, C

The race of 365 days in any realm cometh with lots of drama - joyful moments, heartbreaking moments, and other ups and downs you can ever think of. *sigh* English Premier League (EPL) from the onset have been filled with lots of excitement compared to other leagues in the World. This season was never an exception. Sometimes last year (August 13th, 2016), the race to become Premier League Champion began with a lot of transformation to every team - in terms of coaching crew, players profile which costs management huge sum of dollars. Most teams actually recruited established manpower from the best leagues in the World for the sake of this prestigious title "English Premier League". For the first time in the history of English Premier League, top teams were flooded with award/title winning  coaches - Pep Guardiola of the Invincible Barcelona (now manages Manchester City), Jose Mourinho the self-proclaimed "Special One" (now manages Manchester United), Jur

The long awaited King of English Premier League for 2016/2017 season is finally here.  Join me as I celebrate the London finest "Chelsea" under the stewardship of Antonio Conte popularly called the BEAST. It was indeed a breathtaking season for Chelsea who lots of pundits underrated based on their defeats to arch rivals (Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United) and the presence of World best coaches (Pep Guardiola of Manchester City, Jose Mourinho of Manchester United, Jurgen Klopp of Liverpool and Arsene Wenger of Arsenal). MUST READ; English Premier League - Future of the Most Celebrated Sport "Football"   The praise of this victorious ending goes to all players - who contributed from various positions to the success of today. Specifically, there are some players that were outstanding throughout this season viz; Eden Hazard, Cesc Fabregas, Pedro Rodriguez, David Luiz the Returnee,  Ngolo Kante, Marcos Alonso, Victor Moses. The Brain Behind the

Nigeria national football team (male, female) have made remarkable contributions to the World football in the earliest years as against the witnesses of today. Thus, the attention accorded to Nigeria national teams (then) made them one of the fearful teams (today) due to the Atlanta 1996 triumph over the home of football (Brazil) in the SEMIs before knocking out Argentina in the FINAL. Historical moments in World football is marked with lot of ups and downs depending on which suits the participant of the competition. Obviously, there is only one room for the victor while others follow suit - for ranking purposes.  READ ALSO; The Future of Football In the global face, Nigerian national team (male) won the Olympic 1996, and lately third place winner in Olympic 2016 hosted by Brazil while they face stiff competition from Cameroon (in particular), Ghana, Ivory Coast on their continental soil. Since inception, Nigeria national teams had won the Africa Cup of Nations three time

Definitely we are only few hours away from the English premier league 2016/2017 opening match... There is a general atmosphere of euphoria in the footballing world... Particularly in England: arguably the noise makers of the footballing world. Having the EPL fixtures list is an added advantage...it keeps you abreast of the impending drama... •••• Full fixtures list••••••    AUG 13-15 Arsenal v Liverpool, Bournemouth v Man Utd,  Burnley v Swansea, Chelsea v West Ham,  Crystal Palace v West Brom, Everton v Tottenham, Hull v Leicester, Man City v Sunderland, Middlesbrough v Stoke, Southampton v Watford. AUG 20-22 Leicester v Arsenal, Liverpool v Burnley, Man Utd v Southampton, Stoke v Man City, Sunderland v Middlesbrough, Swansea v Hull, Tottenham v Crystal Palace, Watford v Chelsea, West Brom v Everton, West Ham v Bournemouth.  AUG 27-29 Chelsea v Burnley, Crystal Palace v Bournemouth, Everton v Stoke, Hull v Man Utd, Leicester v Swansea, Man City v West Ham, S