Arsenal FC have encountered some adversity on their preseason exhibition trip to China. We're talking actual, genuine adversity, not the meaningless sports press conference cliche "adversity." The team is currently dealing with both illness and food poisoning during their tour of the Far East. Sead Kolasinac threw up on the pitch and had to come off during yesterday’s 3-2 … [Read more...] about Arsenal FC Dealing With Virus, Food Poisoning on China Tour
Archives for July 2017
Alvaro Morata to Chelsea FC Deal Agreed Upon, Reported £70m
The blockbuster Chelsea FC summer transfer window that we all speculated about in May and June is now taking shape in late July. Many Chelsea supporters were anxious as the club's delay in transfer activity was trying their patience, but things are really cooking now. Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is on his way to Chelsea, claim multiple reports. The fee is reported to … [Read more...] about Alvaro Morata to Chelsea FC Deal Agreed Upon, Reported £70m
Romelu Lukaku Believes Jose Mourinho Can Help Make Him Even Better
Romelu Lukaku got his first start and scored his first goal for Manchester United Monday night, delivering the game winner in a 2-1 win at Real Salt lake. You can view video of the match winning scoring strike at this link. It was just a goal in a meaningless exhibition, but it was still the number one story in global football yesterday morning. Afterward, Lukaku focused … [Read more...] about Romelu Lukaku Believes Jose Mourinho Can Help Make Him Even Better
The Benefits of Wearing Compression Gear While Playing Soccer
By Jake Owen If you are not yet familiar with compression gear – where have you been living, really? – you need not worry as this is the definitive article on the topic. Compression gear is the extremely tightly fitted clothing often worn by athletes in practice or on game day. Alternatively called pressure garments, it includes t-shirts, tights, socks, sleeves or underwear … [Read more...] about The Benefits of Wearing Compression Gear While Playing Soccer
Daley Blind Says Manchester Derby on Thursday Isn’t a Friendly
Daley Blind and Manchester United head to Houston, for the first ever Manchester Derby ever held outside of Europe on Thursday. They'll face Manchester City in an exhibition that will see both sides honor victims of the Manchester Arena terrorist attack. Go here for more on those shirts and the bigger cause that they'll serve. While it will be #OneCityUnited in with the team … [Read more...] about Daley Blind Says Manchester Derby on Thursday Isn’t a Friendly
Jurgen Klopp Not “100% Sure” of Further Summer Transfer Activity
Liverpool Manager Jurgen Klopp knows all too well the enormous pressures and tremendous expectations that go along with being boss of a huge football with a gigantic and zealous following. You can truly see that in action during the summer silly season, when the transfer window dominates headlines. Liverpool Football Club have had a rather quiet transfer window, certainly so … [Read more...] about Jurgen Klopp Not “100% Sure” of Further Summer Transfer Activity
Antonio Conte Gets New Two Year Contract, Chelsea FC Announce
As Chelsea FC departed for their overseas preseason exhibition tour they made a big announcement. They have re-worked the two years left on the contract of Manager Antonio Conte, rewarding him for winning a Premier League title in his very first season on the job. The new deal is not an extension; it's the same original length, but with more incentives added. The augmented … [Read more...] about Antonio Conte Gets New Two Year Contract, Chelsea FC Announce
YouTuber Sneaks Into Anfield at Night, Gets Amazing Views of New Kop
Your first thought upon watching this video of YouTube user Cass Online scaling the Liverpool FC stadium, Anfield, might be: "hey, isn't that illegal trespassing?" Your second thought could then be: "so this guy is broadcasting himself committing a crime for the whole world to see online, is that not such a smart idea?" Your third and fourth thoughts might then be: "wow, … [Read more...] about YouTuber Sneaks Into Anfield at Night, Gets Amazing Views of New Kop
Jay Cutler Will Call His Very First Game in Chicago; Obvious FOX Publicity Stunt
Sports television networks LOVE to bombard the journalists on their email distribution lists with mass mailings they refer to as "news," but which are in reality nothing more than product promotion. Ninety-nine point nine percent of these press releases are instantly deleted, due to their worthlessness, but hey, it's the age of shameless self-promotion, and everyone must to do … [Read more...] about Jay Cutler Will Call His Very First Game in Chicago; Obvious FOX Publicity Stunt
Jose Mourinho Gives Update on Juan Mata Ankle Injury
Juan Mata was one of the eleven changes made by Manchester United Manager Jose Mourinho at halftime of the 2-1 win at Real Salt Lake last night. Mourinho swapped out his entire team at intermission of the international friendly, and they emerged almost completely unscathed from injury. Mata lasted just 15 minutes at the Rio Tinto Stadium, due to his getting hit hard on the … [Read more...] about Jose Mourinho Gives Update on Juan Mata Ankle Injury