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25 Sep

Why Do Footballers Get Yellow Cards for Shirt-Off Celebrations?

Freda Boamah Elizabeth0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesIFAB, Shirt-off celebrations

People always ask the question, " Why do footballers get yellow cards for shirt-off celebrations? It seems unreasonable that a player has just scored an amazing goal, and he wants to celebrate it with his fans by taking off his shirt but gets punished for that. That makes no sense, but there are very serious reasons for the existence of that law that prohibits this kind of celebration in modern football. Liverpool forward Hugo Ekitike was a victim of that. He was already on a yellow card and received another yellow card for removing his shirt after scoring the winner…

23 Sep

Why Dembélé’s 2025 Ballon d’Or Win Was the Easiest Call in Years

Felix Opoku Sarfo0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesBallon d’Or, Dembele, Lamine Yamal

The wait was worth it, as the new king of football has been crowned. Ousmane Dembélé was named the winner of the Ballon d'Or trophy for 2025 last night at the Théâtre du Châtelet in Paris. After so many years of struggles and injury setbacks, the PSG winger has finally won the undoubtedly biggest award in football. The ceremony felt different with no major surprises or disagreements. Ousmane Dembélé looked to be on course for the award, which so many fans had predicted after an extraordinary season in France with PSG. Ousmane Dembele from the first match of last season…

22 Sep

Dembélé vs. Yamal: The Ultimate Ballon d’Or Showdown.

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesBallon d’Or, Dembele, Lamine Yamal

Tonight, all attention will be diverted to Paris, where the Ballon d'Or will be awarded to one of the best players from last season. Ousmane Dembélé from PSG faces Lamine Yamal from Barcelona for the ultimate golden prize of football. One has maturity and Champions League glory, and the other comes in with domestic success and individual brilliance. Paris Saint-Germain forward Dembélé should be heading in front after PSG's historic season. They secured their first Champions League title and also claimed the French league and cup. Dembélé was the star in each of the three wins. The French international scored…

31 Aug

RANKED: Top 20 Best Strikers in Football History

Felix Opoku Sarfo0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesBest strikers in history

Football, starting from day one, has produced a lot of excellent players, of whom some are now legends of the game. One position that is always ranked at places where they are paramount is the striker's position. Since they are the people who score the goals that win matches, a lot of football fans admire them more than those players who play in different positions. Therefore, most of them end up becoming legends of their various clubs. Some of them are even regarded as the best strikers in football history due to how influential they are in the game. Every…

23 Aug

10 Best Young Players to Watch in 2025

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsPlayer Profiles

2025 promises a fresh generation of young football stars, from up-and-coming wonderkids to breakthrough talents, ready to showcase their talents to the world. The best young players to watch in 2025 have made the headlines in every European league last season and are ready to continue this season. These youngsters are just not going to be a promising upcoming talent for the world; they are now game changers. From the rising teenage star in Barcelona to a Brazilian wonder for Chelsea, this generation is truly special. They combine technical brilliance with tactical maturity, and their fearless approach is changing the…

03 Jul

Saudi Arabia Tempts Messi with a €300M Offer and World Cup Role

Freda Boamah Elizabeth0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesAl Hilal, Messi

Saudi Arabia tempts Messi with a €300M offer in a bid that could make the Argentine the best-paid player in the history of football. With the offer including business opportunities and a key role in the 2034 FIFA World Cup campaign, the deal is one of the most lucrative ever made and submitted to a player. Still, Messi’s preference to retire at Inter Miami stands as a powerful barrier to the Saudi clubs’ constant approach to bring him to the SPL. Al-Hilal reportedly tempted Messi with a huge offer when he left PSG and decided to join Miami. However, Messi…

29 Jun

2025 Ballon d’Or: Luis Figo Ballon d’Or Prediction Leaves Out Dembele and Yamal

Felix Opoku Sarfo1 CommentPlayer ProfilesBallon d’Or, Dembele, Lamine Yamal, Luis Figo

The legendary Portuguese footballer, Luis Figo, who once lifted the Ballon d'Or himself wayback in 2000 and knows what it takes to win the award, has shared his unpopular opinion about who should win the 2025 Ballon d’Or. In what many fans think is surprising, Luis Figo’s Ballon d’Or prediction for 2025 brushes off all the hype surrounding Lamine Yamal and Ousmane Dembélé being top contenders to win the award. After a successful season for both Yamal and Dembele, the football legend thinks that another PSG player should win the award ahead of the two, though he admires them both.…

28 Jun

Top 5 Most Valuable Players in La Liga 2025

Mensah Ernest1 CommentPlayer ProfilesJude Bellingham, Kylian Mbappe, Lamine Yamal, Pedri, Vinicius Jr

The Spanish league (La Liga) continues to be a perfect and comfortable ground for amazing football talent, and as the 2025-2026 season heats up, player valuations are reaching major heights after having performed wonderfully last season. From young and rising stars to constant, seasoned performers, LaLiga Santander boasts a mix of youth, experience, and world-class players with high market values. In this article, we take a closer look at the top 5 most valuable players in La Liga 2025, based on current market value, last season performance,potential and qualities shown on the field of play as reported by Transfer Market. …

24 Jun

Neymar Jr. has extended his contract with Santos until December 2025

Freda Boamah Elizabeth0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesNeymar, Santos

Neymar Jr. has extended his contract with Santos until December 2025, as reported by Cahemota today. Despite recent rumors, particularly at the start of the FIFA Club World Cup transfer window, about a potential return to Europe, Neymar has extended his contract further to keep him at the club. The Neymar Jr. contract extension means that the Brazilian international will stay at the club for the rest of the Brasileirão season. The new deal will give Neymar the opportunity to reassess his options and decide his future in the January transfer window, which leaves the door still open for a…

10 Jun

Cristiano Ronaldo Makes History As The Oldest Player To Have Ever Played in The Nations League

Mensah Ernest0 CommentsPlayer ProfilesCristiano Ronaldo, Portugal, Spain, UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

Cristiano Ronaldo, 40, made history once again in the just-ended UEFA Nations League as the oldest ever player to have played in the history of the competition. Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates made a tremendous statement in the history of football by winning the Nations League, beating Spain 5-3 on penalties. Despite the Spanish national team taking the lead twice in the game through Martin Zubimendi and Mikel Oyarzabal, Portugal came back to level the scoreline through Nuno Mendes and Cristiano Ronaldo and managed to maintain the scoreline throughout the 90 minutes of extra time. Ronaldo, at 40 and 203…