It’s big and round and it has had a steady impact on the evolution of the game. Let us take a look at the evolution of the Football in the Premier League. Read more »
Manchester United And Adidas: What’s the big deal?
Last week English giants Manchester United confirmed a 10-year kit deal with Adidas worth a staggering $1.3 billion. That puts United’s annual sponsorship earning from this deal alone at about $128 million. The next highest kit sponsorship in World football is Adidas’ deal with Spanish heavyweights Real Madrid, estimated to earn the Madrid outfit an estimated $49 million per year, a paltry sum in comparison. This deal has far and wide reaching consequences not only for Manchester United and Adidas but for many other parties. We take a closer look. Manchester United are obviously the biggest gainers from this deal. A major step up from the annual $41 million that United were receiving hitherto from Nike, the deal adds to the coffers already swollen from the Chevrolet deal that was struck up almost 2 years ago and came into effect this season. The US based auto major GM has committed a deal worth over $600 million for a period of […] Read more »
Arsenal FC – Ospina, Schneiderlin And Mario On The Radar
Arsenal won the FA Cup breaking their 9 year old duck and thus getting the monkey off their back at long last. Since that win, quite a lot has changed Read more »
Have James Rodriguez And Luiz Suarez Committed A Fatal Error In Judgement?
The latest acquisitions of Real Madrid and Barcelona are two world beaters and may also offer the clubs a luxury beyond Ronaldo and Messi. But is this the best move for the players' interest? Read more »
Liverpool FC – Remy, Lovren & The Brendan Rodgers Transfer Plan
Other than the sale of Luis Suarez and missing out on Sanchez, Liverpool FC have had a good summer. Here is a look at Brendan Rodgers' transfer strategy so far. Read more »
Manchester United Fans Shouldn’t Expect A Miracle From Louis van Gaal In 2014-15
Louis van Gaal has brought a renewed sense of hope to Old Trafford, yet the fans should be cautious and not overconfident this season. Read more »
Chelsea FC — What Should Mourinho & Emenalo Do With Romelu Lukaku?
With Romelu Lukaku's future at Chelsea hanging in the balance, TheHardTackle looks at what Jose Mourinho and Technical Director Michael Emenalo can do with the Belgian centre-forward. Read more »
Real Madrid – Are The Right Decisions Being Made?
Kroos and Rodriguez in. Angel Di Maria possibly on the way out. Is Real Madrid really making the right signings? Read more »
Can Jesse Lingard Make The Cut At Manchester United?
Louis van Gaal has given youth a chance at every major coaching job he has landed. Will the Dutchman do the same for Jesse Lingard? . What do Patrick Kluivert, Clarence Seedorf, Xavi Hernandez, Andres Iniesta & Thomas Muller have in common? Well apart from being some of the finest footballers of their respective generations they were all made first team members by Louis van Gaal. The former Netherlands manager is a firm believer in promoting a rising star from the academy and many of Manchester United’s best young prospects must be drooling at the prospect of working under the Dutchman. Manchester United as a club as well is one of the few football institutions in the country who have historically allowed some of their younger talents to replace the established first team members. The mind quickly wanders back to the summer of 1995 when after securing the double of the Premier League and the FA Cup Sir Alex Ferguson […] Read more »
FC Barcelona: A Squad Imbalance Due To Poor Transfer Policy
Barcelona have brought in stars like Neymar and Luis Suarez over the past few seasons, but their desire for the best talents has led to an lack of quality at the back and in central midfield. Read more »
