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Philippe Coutinho is fast approaching the end of his first year at Barcelona, but how has the playmaker performed since joining the Catalans from Liverpool? Coutinho finally swapped Merseyside for Catalonia at the turn of the year after a long-running transfer saga between Barca and Liverpool, with the La Liga champions investing a club-record £146m in the player. Philippe Coutinho left Liverpool for Barca in January Here, with the help of Spanish football expert Terry Gibson, we look at how the 26-year-old Brazilian has got on at his new club and whether he has lived up to expectations so far at…

Donning the blue of FC Barcelona is a dream come true for any football player. Barcelona are one of the biggest clubs not just in the footballing sense but as a brand as well. The Blaugrana have boasted the biggest players in footballing history on the roster and that trend continues as few clubs can rival the sheer quality that the Catalans possess on their payroll. However, certain players at the Camp Nou are deemed surplus to requirements, past their best or not good enough to play for Barcelona anymore. Here are 5 players who look certain to leave the…

Over the years, fans from across the globe have expressed their love and adoration for the legends of the beautiful game. Becoming a legend in any team takes commitment, a natural talent and sheer quality – to name a few characteristics. In light of this, some Premier League clubs have had football masterminds who transcended the game itself and cemented themselves as one-club wonders in a seemingly effortless manner. Players like Ryan Giggs for Manchester United; John Terry for Chelsea; and Steven Gerrard for Liverpool. Hindsight is indeed a useful tool for highlighting the notable players of the past. However,…

What’s the story? Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has expressed confidence that Los Blancos can win everything despite making a poor start to the season. In case you didn’t know… The Spanish giants currently lie in sixth position after 10 rounds of matches in LaLiga. Also, a 5-1 drubbing at the hands of bitter rivals Barcelona has left the club four points behind the Catalans. Madrid, though, have been on a resurgence since Santiago Solari was appointed to replace Julen Lopetegui earlier this month. Solari has so far led the European champions to four consecutive wins, scoring a whopping 15…

Ahead of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifying match between Nigerian Super Eagles and Bafana Bafana football club of South Africa, Delta State Governor, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa has promised to give the Super Eagles $25, 000 for every goal scored. Governor Okowa gave the assurance while interacting with members of the Super Eagles after watching them train at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The governor who watched the training with some members of the state executive council, said he was very excited to watch the Super Eagles train, adding that he was optimistic that the Nigerian team would defeat their South…

A new research has uncovered novel ways in which marijuana or cannabis affects the developing brain, with the surprising conclusion that using alcohol can damage the brain more than using marijuana. According to the researchers, alcohol alters the structure of gray and white matter in the brain. The findings came from a number of studies that featured at the 2018 annual meeting of the Society for Neuroscience, held in San Diego, CA, according to a report by Medical News Today. The findings reveal, for instance, that exposure to marijuana before birth and during teen years can affect the developing brain in…

Barcelona are one of the most decorated clubs ever and a place where many legendary players have played. Andres Iniesta, Carles Puyol, Ronaldinho, Samuel Eto’o, Deco, Xavi Hernandez are some of the top footballers of recent times to don the jersey of the Spanish giants. There were exceptionally gifted Barcelona players who played at the back, in the midfield, and as forwards. However, in this article, we will look at 3 such strikers who are still active footballers and are killing it at the club they play for. Hence, without further ado, here are the three forwards: #3 David Villa David…

What’s the story? Former FC Basel boss Thorsten Fink has compared Xherdan Shaqiri to five-time Ballon d’Or winner Lionel Messi, tipping the Swiss man to become Jurgen Klopp’s best player. In case you didn’t know… Fink managed Shaqiri between 2009 and 2011 during their time together at FC Basel. Since arriving from relegated Stoke City in the summer, the 27-year-old has impressed in the Red shirt and is working his way into Klopp’s first team, scoring in Liverpool’s most recent game against Fulham on Sunday. While Shaqiri is not a regular in Klopp’s first eleven yet, he is frequently…

Real Madrid outcast James Rodriguez could very well light up the Santiago Bernabeu once again. According to Express, Real Madrid are prepared to call the Columbian ace back at the end of his current 2-year loan spell at Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga champions are going through a lean patch and are suffering under the tutelage of Niko Kovac. The report suggests that the players are not happy under the new manager and this could act as a catalyst in James’ return to Madrid. The report also goes on to add that Florentino Perez remains determined to sign Eden Hazard from Chelsea. The…

The ensuing January transfer window should attract attention from the leading clubs in the world as some of them are going through rough patches. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Manchester United are all struggling to some extent, and it would not hurt to buy a player or two in January. There are some players who have been performing exceptionally well for their respective teams this season and naturally, would attract a lot of attention from the elite clubs. There are some outstanding players in relatively smaller clubs, who might be tempted to go to an even bigger club. Quality players always like…