Argentina vs Croatia: Can Messi steer his side to a win? – Preview, Stats, Team news, Prediction and more

Argentina were only able to manage a draw against newcomers Iceland but will aim to step it up against a dogged Croatia side who overcame Nigeria. Lionel Messi failing to score from the penalty spot has been the talking point so far. Messi has now failed to score with 21 successive shots in World Cup finals, …

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A goal every 151 minutes – Why Tottenham should sign Celtic’s superstar attacker to complement Kane

Tottenham Hotspur have been consistently competing across all competitions lately. Spurs finished 4th in the Premier League last season, ahead of London rivals Chelsea and Arsenal. In fact, they have managed to secure a berth in the Champions League for the third consecutive season. Tottenham enjoyed a relatively fine season, albeit trophyless, as they reached …

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Why Pochettino must act wise and wrap up a deal for this wantaway Premier League star

Manchester United forward Anthony Martial celebrates after scoring on his debut against Liverpool. (Getty Images)

Anthony Martial began his Manchester United journey in stunning fashion, scoring a goal against Liverpool in a 3-1 win to send Old Trafford into raptures. The deadline-day signing shifted inside from the left, rode a Liverpool tackle and placed the ball into the far corner to give the Red Devils a two-goal cushion. It was a …

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West ham open talks with International midfielder: Why this deal could land them a spot in Europe

There were early concerns over West Ham’s performances last season, with manager Slaven Bilic enduring a frustrating start. He was immediately sacked and former Manchester United manager David Moyes was brought in to rescue the team. Under Moyes’ stewardship, the Hammers finished in the 13th place. But Moyes was eventually let go and West Ham …

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Watford complete £11.5m deal to sign 24-year-old – Why is it a win-win situation for all parties involved

Watford’s latest deal to sign Barcelona winger Gerard Deulofeu, 24, has not only made heads turn but has also given a clear indication that the Hornets are indeed taking initiatives to have a strong foothold in the Premier League. The player impressed greatly at Vicarage Road during his brief loan spell last season and now that …

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Why Pep’s Man City could be unplayable if they complete this mad £88m deal for 27-year-old speed demon

Juventus want Douglas Costa to leave this summer (Getty Images)

Manchester City had one hell of a season under Pep Guardiola. The Cityzens smashed numerous records in their title-winning campaign. City now hold the record for the most points scored in a season, most consecutive wins in a season, most number of wins in a season, most number of goals in a season, and the …

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[Image] Strongest 4-2-3-1 Germany XI that Low could field at the World Cup including Arsenal and Bayern stars

Germany have not had the best of preparations for the defence of the World Cup as they managed to win just once in their last six outings. The Germans returned to winning ways with a 2-1 victory over Saudi Arabia at the weekend in their last friendly match before the World Cup. It was Germany’s …

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Why Reading have done a shrewd piece of business by signing this Champions League winner

Even though it’s still early in the summer, Reading have been quite busy in the transfer market. The Royals have already confirmed the signings of Andy Yiadom, David Meyler and John O’Shea. But out of the lot, only O’Shea’s name appears to stand out for numerous reasons. The arrival of the veteran defender, who played …

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Enough is enough: It’s time for Cristiano Ronaldo to snub a new contract and move away from Real Madrid

Cristiano Ronaldo is undoubtedly the best player to have worn a Real Madrid kit. The striker has been the ultimate catalyst for Los Blancos over the years. The Portuguese international has won numerous trophies and awards in his time at Santiago Bernabeu and has also tasted individual success by lifting the Ballon d’Or a record …

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Why Roy Hodgson must ignore Freedman’s desire to sign Celtic midfielder and land this English midfielder instead

Crystal Palace successfully managed to escape the drop, achieving a total of 44 points to finish 11th in the league. Palace were inspired by the stellar performances of Wilfried Zaha, who was a messiah for the Eagles last season. In a striker’s role, the former Manchester United winger scored 9 goals and provided 3 assists …

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Why Manchester United can count themselves lucky to have missed out on signing this Brazilian ace

Manchester United finished in the 2nd spot in the Premier League last term. The Red Devils were a whopping 19 points behind rivals Manchester City. It was a surprising finish from United, considering their performances were below par. United often struggled in front of goal, as their attackers put up inconsistent displays throughout the campaign. …

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Forget Fekir – Here are 3 ready made alternatives Liverpool could sign including this PSG star

Liverpool have been one of the busiest Premier League clubs in the ongoing transfer window. Since their loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Jurgen Klopp seems determined to make some changes.  The Reds have already completed the signing of Fabinho but have also been linked with a move for Lyon captain Nabil Fekir. There have …

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