Paul Pogba is not trying to leave Old Trafford. That's a bold statement, but it's the same one I made right after the season, and then again a few weeks later. I'm sticking with that statement for a few reasons. Primarily because it's the only one that makes sense. Additionally it's because I'm aware of …
Continue reading The complexities behind the Paul Pogba “transfer”
The two biggest financial giants in world football both realized something this year. Manchester United and Real Madrid needed to rebuild. They needed to cut dead weight, they needed to add firepower, and they needed to get younger. Armed with unparalleled revenues and spending power one would assume this shouldn't be a difficult task for …
Continue reading Why Manchester United’s hands are currently tied in the transfer market
Last week you couldn't look at any English publication without seeing headlines about Paul Pogba going to Real Madrid. The way the newspapers were speaking, it almost seemed inevitable (hyperbole is one of the English media's strong suits after all). Over the past five days there's been almost nothing written about Paul Pogba. That's weird. He's …
Athletes live in a strange world. On one hand they're just doing their job. Their job just happens to be showing up to practice a sport most days and then showing up to perform that sport in front of thousands on game day. On the other hand they do live a public life where thousands …
Continue reading I respect Sergio Ramos for his ridiculous Twitter thread
Goal.com: The 34-year-old took plenty of abuse from the stands over the course of 90 minutes and made a point of responding as he reminded those in attendance of his collection of Champions League medals. He also bellowed at those in the mixed zone afterwards : “I have five Champions Leagues, you [Atletico] have none.” I know …
Continue reading Cristiano Ronaldo went full Jose Mourinho this week
Umm hello? Are we being serious here? Anyone who refers to Chicharito as a star I have a question for you. Have you ever actually watched the guy play? I haven't missed a Manchester United match since the beginning of the 2007/08 season, so I have seen every single last appearance Chicharito made with …
Continue reading Can We Please Stop Calling Chicharito A Star?
Manchester United have been rumored to be targeting Gareth Bale for a summer transfer for quite some time, but is it closer to happening then we think?
