Ghana-Uruguay. If you know, you know!

History repeated itself on December 2, 2022 as the Black Stars crash out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

After facing an opening loss to Portugal, Ghana displays a world class performance to beat South Korea in a 5 goal thriller. The decider towards grabbing a spot to the knockouts was a match versus Uruguay.

A match every Ghanaian has waited for so long since the night of July 2 at Soccer City, Johannesburg. Twelve years later, It was time for Ghana to return the favor. But it came with a twist!

For either team to advance, Ghana had to win or draw while Uruguay had to win. If Ghana won, they’d sit 2nd on Group H with 4 points and a goal difference above 0. If Uruguay won, they’d also be on 4 points with a goal difference above -2. We duly apologize if we bored you with the arithmetic but, this is football.

Whoever won would advance, so they thought. Somebody forgot there was a wild card

South Korea.

If South Korea managed to beat Portugal, there was a possibility. A possibility that this time, both Ghana and Uruguay could say goodbye to 30,875 carats of the 18 karat gold World Cup trophy.

At this moment, we sit back, relax, grab some snacks and allow Karma to perform another Oscar award winning movie classic. Hmmm, Drama!

All Ghana had to do, win.

The game was a chance at revenge. Against Luis Suarez. Against Uruguay. A chance to wipe off old memories and bring in a fresh one. A memory that would be indicted in the heart of every Ghanaian. And God did.

Oh yes he did. God gave a chance to Ghana to rewrite their history from the nightmares of July 2, 2010 after Asamoah Gyan failed to convert his chance from the six yard spot against Uruguay and make Ghana the first African nation to ever make the semifinal spot in the history of the game.

Could Karma have ever come in a better way? A moment that showed why Football is not just a sport but a way of life.

Captain Andre Ayew stepped up to take a penalty in the 21st minute. He steps us with the hopes of a nation resting on his shoulders. Indeed, the appropriate way to revenge. Should he slot it in and boy Qatar might suffer an earthquake.

Can Ayew bottle this?

And time stood still as he runs up to strike.

Can he???

Oh No, Rotchet Denies Him!

Ayew fails to convert his chance from the six yard spot and five minutes later, Suarez — the man who remains public enemy №1 in Ghana — smashed a shot on goal that rebounded into the oncoming path of De Arrascaeta for an easy opening goal.

Ghana’s woes from the penalty spot in the World Cup become a trend. They become the first nation to ever miss multiple penalties against a single opponent. It’s impossible to say how the game would have progressed had Ayew scored the penalty, but the possibility is undoubtedly something Ghanaian fans will consider for some time.

With an early lead, would Ghana have been able to advance to the knockouts? Would they have gone on to score 2 or 3 more? One thing I know for sure had Ayew scored, Ghana would secure a victory.

Rochet’s save to deny Ayew from the penalty spot gave us flashbacks of 2010, when Asamoah Gyan blasted one off the crossbar as Ghana lost to Uruguay in the quarterfinal.

O n the other side, Uruguay had received some sort of boost with that goal. And trust me, they weren’t goin’ to stop there.

De Arrascaeta took the stage. After a 28th minute appearance against Portugal, the Uruguayan was called to the starting line up and boy did punish Ghana.

Six minutes after the first goal, Facundo Pellistri lifts the ball towards Nunez and he nods it so Suarez can help it onto De Arrascaeta. He has a quick glance and strikes a low shot past Ati Zigi.

Uruguay go two goals up and it feels like there’s no way out for Ghana.

Well, thanks to the wild card, there was also no way out for Uruguay.

Luis Suarez thought the job was done. The veteran forward exited Uruguay’s final group stage match with a 2–0 lead and received good news from across town: Portugal were tied with South Korea, which, if the results held, meant Uruguay would be through to the knockout stage.

Little did he know, he was about to knocked out :)

When South Korea went ahead 2–1, the updated Group H standings were shown almost immediately on the large in-stadium monitors, with Uruguay on the outside looking in. The camera cut to Suarez, who looked like he had seen a ghost.

Uruguay needed another goal to flip the tiebreaker in their favor and despite some good chances over the game’s final minutes, the goal never came. It wasn’t quite the type of revenge Ghana were looking for — as its own tournament ended in defeat — but twelve years after Uruguay eliminated Ghana in the quarterfinal thanks to Suarez’s famous handball, the Black Stars returned the favor with style.

As the game neared its conclusion, the monitor returned to a live shot of Suarez. He looked like he was holding back tears and by that point the Ghana fans better understood the circumstances. They cheered loudly. Suarez pulled his jersey over his head, retreating like a turtle into its shell in what will likely be the last image of him on the World Cup stage.

And 2–0 it ended. Uruguay won the match but lost the battle.

A true story of revenge, proudly sponsored by Karma. Suarez’s face after full-time, knowing that South Korea’s result had put them out of the World Cup, was quite something to watch.Following an interview after the match, Ghana defender Daniel Amartey:

“We saw on the screen [that Korea had taken the lead]… I just told my team that we need a goal now, but they need a goal now. We have to defend for ourselves. If we don’t go, they don’t go.”

At the end of the day, Ghana headed back home, having finished bottom of Group H. After a fiery, contentious end to their Friday game, Uruguay also headed home, having finished third in Group H on goal difference, behind South Korea.

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Love yourself. Love your neighbour. Love the game.

After suffering an opening defeat to the Dutch, the Lions of Teranga had to win the next two games to secure a spot in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage.

Considering the team was without Sadio Mane (Africa’s current best player), many believed Senegal would have been on the next flight to Blaise Diagne International Airport at Dakar. But thanks to Aliou Cissé’s coaching staff and the resilience of the players, the Lions of Teranga continue their adventure in the Middle East.

The opening defeat to Netherland saw Senegal’s strength and weakness. Senegal head coach Aliou Cisse urged his attackers to be more clinical in front of goal. The attackers failed to utilize their chances when they had to and this led to a 2-nil loss with goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klassen to secure a late victory for the Dutch side. In his words, Aliou Cisse states that “We are disappointed to have not scored, we had two or three very good chances,” Cisse told reporters. “We needed to be more effective in front of goal”.

Playing with Boulaye Dia as a single striker and an attacking trio of Ismaila Sarr, Idrissa Gana Gueye and Krepin Diatta, the African champions had only four of their 15 shots on target.

Ismaila and Krepin are responsible there, but of course, the absence of Mane is a problem for us… Our attackers are good and we know what they are capable of. “It was a challenging game… We need to work on it (scoring goals) with Ismaila and the others. We expect a lot from him and Krepin.” — Aliou Cissé

The defeat to Netherland was the switch Senegal needed to propel in the right course towards advancing to the knockouts.

Next up came host nation Qatar and this was a potential decider for both nations. Qatar had also lost to 2-nil to Ecuador so whichever team won here had a chance to advance.

Aliou Cissé decides to change to a 4–4–2 formation which sees Boulaye Dia and Famara Diedhiou upfront in attack. Dia has support with him here and Senegal had to take as many chances as they could. And they did this well.

Big moments in the game…

• 33 min: Qatar penalty appeals ignored after Akram Afif bundled over by Ismaila Sarr
• 40 min: Boulaye Dia rifled Senegal in front after Boualem Khoukhi’s defensive error
• 48 min: Famara Diedhiou’s stooping near-post header doubled Senegal lead
• 62 min: Almoez Ali registers Qatar’s first shot on target at World Cup but Edouard Mendy saves
• 67 min: Ismael Mohammed forces wonder save from Edouard Mendy
• 78 min: Mohammed Muntari pulled goal back with Qatar’s first-ever World Cup goal
• 84 min: Ahmadou Dieng restored Senegal’s lead

And there you have it! Senegal eliminates Qatar out of the World Cup with triple strikes from both halves to drown the Middle East giant after two matches and now have a chance to advance only if they secure victory against Ecuador, who have not lost any game so far in the Group A.

Matchday 3 of Group A sees Ecuador and Senegal battle for a spot in the round of 16. If the match ends in a stale mate, Ecuador would see themselves advance while this would be the end of the road for the Lions of Teranga.

Match commences at Khalifa International Stadium and we’re off to a good start. Senegal had two chances wasted in the first ten minutes of the game.

In the third minute, Gueye hits side netting with goal gaping in frantic start. In the eight minute, Dia scuffs effort wide when through one-on-one.

If Senegal failed to convert any other chance, Ecuador would punish them duly. Fortunately for the Lions of Teranga, they earn a penalty kick after Sarr is fouled by Hincapie. Sarr steps up and fires one past Alexander Dominguez.

Ecuador 0 - 1 Senegal.

Senegal move into halftime with a one goal lead.

Second half begins and in the 66th minute, Caicedo taps in a cross from the corner to cancel Senegal’s lead. Ecuador are level now.

Can Senegal still get back or is this the come back for Ecuador?

The reply did not take long ’cause three minutes later, Captain Kalidou Koulibaly volleys in a pass to restore Senegal’s lead instantly.

And 1–2 it stays till the final minute!

The Lions of Teranga put in worthy performance to win the battle against Ecuador and advance to the the next round. They become the first African nation to advance in the 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament.

The Lions of Teranga are to face the Three Lions of England in the round of 16 for a spot in the quarterfinals.

Which lions do you think will advance?

Drop your answers in the comment section.

First off, big congrats to Karim Benzema for winning the Ballon d’Or. A much deserved win for the 34 year old Frenchman who bagged 27 goals and contributed 12 assists in 32 matches of the 2021/22 LaLiga season and was awarded the Pichichi trophy. Benzema a.k.a BIG BENZ, also scored 15 goals in 12 matches of the UCL 2021/22 season in which he saw himself rise to the fourth position of the all-time UCL highest goal scorers next to Robert Lewandowski, Lionel Messi & Cristiano Ronaldo. A season which saw Real Madrid clinch a 14th UCL title and 2 major trophies (LaLiga, and Spanish Super Cup) . No doubt that Benzema would be awarded the Ballon d’Or.

A short recap for anyone who doesn’t know about the history of the Ballon d’Or;

The Ballon d’Or (Golden Ball) is an annual football award presented by French news magazine France Football since 1956. Stanley Matthews of England was the inaugural winner of the Ballon d’Or.

Initially, the award was generally known as the continental European Footballer of the Year award in English language and much international media. After 2007, it was still identified with and referred to by that name because of its origin as a European award, until it was merged with FIFA’s World Player award cementing its new worldwide claim.

Liberia’s George Weah, the only African recipient, became the first non-European to win the award in 1995, the year that rules of eligibility were changed for the first time.

Ronaldo of Brazil became the first South American winner two years later. At 21, he received the 1997 Ballon d’Or and remains the youngest recipient of the award.

Lionel Messi has won the award a record seven times, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with five.

Three players have won the award three times each: Johan Cruyff, Michel Platini, and Marco van Basten. With seven awards each, Dutch, German, Argentine and Portuguese players have won the most Ballon d’Or awards.

In 2020, the Group L’Équipe, to which France Football belongs, decided that no award would be given for the year due to the COVID-19 pandemic cutting short the seasons of football clubs worldwide.

Fast Forward to Monday 17 October 2022, the ceremony began with eighteen year old Pablo Gavi of FC Barcelona win the KOPA trophy. Gavi did have a good season. Having made an appearance as a 17 year old in LaLiga Santander, he showed strength, technicality in the midfield of Spain and FC Barcelona. But to be fair, he does not deserve the award.

According to Wikipedia, “The Kopa Trophy is an association football award presented to the best performing player under the age of 21.It is organised by France Football”. Gavi certainly was not the best performing player under the age of 21 last season.

It had to be either Jamal Musiala or Jude Bellingham.

Here’s why; Jamal Musiala is an attacking player for FC Bayern Munich. A club recognized for its attacking prowess. A club which included the world’s best experienced attackers (Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller, Kingsley Coman, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting) at the time. There is ordinarily no way a teenager is finding a spot on the bench here not to talk of regularly being included in the starting line-up. Musiala played 30 games and contributed 10 goals and assists as an eighteen year old in Bayern. That says everything.

Musiala possess speed running over long distances, good control, technical abilities, ambidexterity and versatility. Musiala plays both wings and at all positions of the midfield. According to the manager who gave him his debut at FC Bayern Munich, Hans-Dieter Flick, “He has a great eye and feeling for choosing the right spaces. He is very confident on the ball and can play well between the lines”.

Jude Bellingham on the other hand, was runner-up to Pedri of Barcelona in the 2021 Kopa Trophy, as voted by previous winners of the Balllon d’Or. Possessing a height of 6 ft 1 in, Bellingham’s adroitness (cleverness or skill) in midfield is significant to that of Paul Pogba. The Englishman played a total of 44 league matches with six goals in 2021/22 football season at age 18. As well as winning the DFB-Pokal: 2020–21. He was robbed of this one!

One dominant reason why Gavi shouldn’t have been awarded this trophy is his inexperience during this period. Although he played a lot of games, he only managed 2 goals and accomplished 15 yellow cards. This shows a lack of experience on the field.

Apart from the scandal of the Kopa Trophy, can someone please explain why Manchester City and Liverpool would finish ahead of Real Madrid for the Club of the Year award?

This is an act of detraction and disparagement towards Real Madrid and its supporters.

Man City won the EPL with 93 points with a record of 29 wins, 6 draws and 3 losses and a total of 99 goals.

Liverpool finished 2nd in the EPL with a record of 28 wins, 8 draws and 2 losses and a total of 94 goals. They lost 3 finals in the 2021/22 season which include;

1. UEFA Champions League final vs Real Madrid
2. FA Cup final vs Chelsea
3. EFL Cup final vs Chelsea

Real Madrid won the Spanish League Cup, the European Cup and the Spanish Super Cup with a record of 26 wins, 8 draws and 4 losses and a total of 80 points. Defeating 1st place Man City in the semi-final and 2nd place Liverpool in the final of the UEFA Champions League. A team which included Benzema and Vinicius who both ended as 1st and 3rd on the Pichichi table. A team which included the 2022 Yashin award winner (Thibaut Courtois). A team full of arguably the best footballers in the entire world, finished behind Liverpool and Manchester City.

This is bulls**t!

The system of voting for these major awards should be changed. The people (fans) should have a say in such occasions. Imagine watching football for a whole year and you eventually get to see the people who truly deserve these awards get robbed. Football is a fair game and honestly, this is not fair!

David Beckham was robbed of the Ballon d’Or in 1998, Frank Ribery was robbed of the same award in 2013 and most recently Robert Lewandowski was robbed of it in 2021. This needs to end!

#kickbiasout

LOVE YOURSELF. LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOUR. LOVE THE GAME.

N.B: Wettin be dis- Pidgin translation for “what is this”?

There’s this saying of ‘light being at the end of the tunnel’ and the term is mostly used after a long period of difficulty is nearing an end. For Arsenal, it’s been almost eighteen years since the club clinched English Premier League title, 2004 to be precise (I’m seventeen by the way, lol). So it’s been something every gunner has been looking forward to since April 25,2004.

It has been a very bumpy road since then. The red side of London have struggled to raise the English silverware and every effort towards achieving this feat has been in vain. With almost two decades gone, the club has changed managers three times since Arsene Wenger left on the 20th of April, 2018. It really feels like forever for every gunner out there. But something’s happening. As a football lover, you can tell that something is happening. Mikel Arteta has a plan and it seems to be working. If there’s any chance of a magic trick by Arsenal, it surely has to be now.

Maybe not!

I personally think it’s still early for anyone to predict the outcome of the current EPL season but Arsenal have a chance, don’t they?

It’s been eight wins out of nine games in an erratic premier league season and it looks like there’s a beam of light for the gunners at the end of the tunnel. With back to back home wins against the Hotspurs and an inconsistent Liverpool side, the mention of Arsenal provides a slight phobia towards their next opponents these days which is an irregular scene to watch but a good one though. Not to talk about how they’ve been playing. These guys are actually balling like Arsenal’s invincibles that went unbeaten throughout the 2003/04 season.

The squad has been playing good football from the start of the season but it’s different now. The team is playing with passion, character and commitment. Every touch, every pass, every cross, every block, every dribble, every, every save and every goal as a touch of excellence in it.

It’s like the EPL has been lacking some sort of sauce in recent times and I vowed not to engage this season but bash it! The season is blazing and London’s Reds are not dulling.

One major reason for Arsenal’s presence at the top of the table currently is due to the presence of the three young men. Saka, Jesus and Martinelli.

Since the commencement of the season, the trio has set out to wreak havoc in the presence of their opponents. A nightmare for any defense and a regret for any keeper. With a total of 12 goals and 9 assists among themselves in 9 premier league matches, the trio have performed excellently so far to provide a goal difference of 13 points (the 2nd highest to Man City). And they’re obviously not done yet!

Arsenal on Twitter: "That sound... 😍 pic.twitter.com/6tE4BzeSFY / Twitter"

That sound... 😍 pic.twitter.com/6tE4BzeSFY

As stated earlier, it’s still a bit early to predict the outcome of the season. The FIFA World Cup commences in about 39 days and there is going to be a different atmosphere after that. If Arsenal can maintain this good form up till 2023 then maybe there might be a light shining at the end of the tunnel.

But for now it seems like a beam of light, maybe an illusion probably but Arsenal might have a chance.

Cold nights, bright lights accompanied by 5 star skills together with world class goals filled with drama and uncertainty for Europe’s crown of glory. The UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NIGHT.

Every year the big boys from Europe’s biggest leagues come together to battle for the champions league trophy. The UEFA Champions League is arguably the most prestigious football tournament on planet Earth. With a grand prize of 22.69 million dollars, the champions league is the second most expensive tournament after the FIFA World Cup.

Unlike every other football tournament. The champions league is so much different. There’s a whole lot of sauce and juice in it. And I’ll tell you why.

You ever wonder why it’s called CHAMPIONS league? It’s ‘cause it’s not for kids. Only the big boys (Real Madrid, Liverpool, AC Milan, Bayern, Barcelona etc). Only the top teams of Europe can qualify, and to participate in it means you stand out and can fit in with the big boys. Just to bag a spot in this tournament is a huge achievement. So if you wanna bam bam, if you wanna chill with the big boys, you have to be big!

The UEFA Champions league is also unique because of its history. Initially named the EUROPEAN CUP. It was first took place in 1955/56 with 16 sides taking part. It changed into the Champions League in 1992/93 and has expanded over the years with a total of 79 clubs entering in 2019/2

The first European Cup match took place on 4 September 1955, and ended in a 3–3 draw between Sporting CP and Partizan.

The first team to win the cup was Real Madrid against Stade de Reims. The game ended 4–3.

The Champions league also has one of the most beautiful anthems ever written. Composed in 1992 by Tony Britten, the complete anthem is about three minutes long, and has two short verses and the chorus. The lyrics are in UEFA’s three official languages: English, French, and German. The chorus is set to the exclamations “Die Meister! Die Besten! Les grandes équipes! The champions!”

You can listen to the anthem below

Its been 3 months since the last action of champions league football. May 28th, 2022 saw Real Madrid bag a record 14th Champions League title against Liverpool in Paris.

But tonight, marks a new night for a new battle. A battle for the crown, a battle for the underdogs to taste glory and a battle to retain the throne of Europe’s biggest football stage.

The 2022/2023 UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE is set to take place on 6th September this evening with Dinamo Zagreb hosting the blues of the London, Chelsea and Dortmund taking on Copenhagen by 17:45 WAT. Then a showdown of games follow.

The final is set to take place on the 10th of June 2023 at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium.

Now here are five things you should know about the UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE.

1. Real Madrid has the most Champions League titles since its inception. They hold a record of 14 Champions League titles.

2. Real Madrid is the only side to win the Champions League 5 times consecutively. They won it in 1956,1957,1958,1959 and 1960.

3. The fastest goal ever scored in the Champions League is held by Roy Makaay, who took just 10.12 seconds — to put Bayern Munich ahead against Real Madrid in their 2006–07 round-of-16 tie.

4. Cristiano Ronaldo is the highest scoring player in the history of the Champions League. The 5 time UCL winner has 141 goals in this tournament.

5. Aged 16 years and 18days, Youssoufa Moukoko became the youngest player to feature in the knockout stages of the Champions League.

It’s almost game time and the new 2022/2023 UCL season is about to kick off. Who do you think will win this year. Drop your answers in the comment section?

Love the game. Love your neighbour. Love yourself.

What’d you know ‘bout redemption?

When you come back from defeat, shame and humiliation, that’s redemption!

When you refuse to back down from your loss and continue to give your all no matter what it takes, that’s redemption!

When it seems like all hope is lost but you still keep your head up with your chest out saying to yourself “never give up”, that’s redemption!
The spirit of a Red Devil! Never Say Die!!!

It’s been a long week for Manchester United. A long week for the players at Carrington. A long week for the staffs at Old Trafford. A long week for the Glazer family, and a long week for every devil with a red heart.

Following an opening defeat to Brighton and Hove Albion on the first week of English Premier League football and a humiliating 4–0 thrashing by Brentford recently, the air’s been filled with despair and desolation throughout the week.

The internet was full of trolls throwing shades at every Manchester United fan. Not to talk of the offensive comments towards Erik Ten Hag and his players, it was devastating.

The worst part of the week was knowing who we’d face on our next game. Liverpool. It was as though the end of the world was about to take place on Monday Night. Liverpool also hadn’t won any game as well so it sure was going to be tough.
Was there any chance that United might come out victorious?

Monday night arrives and Old Trafford was fully packed with supporters from both clubs.
The bright lights are on and the sacred pitch is green and beautiful. The weather is cold and the air is filled with optimism and pessimism.
The question on every one’s mind is the same, who’s gonna win this age-old rivalry? Most importantly which side is going to get their first win.

Out of the tunnel comes the players. United looking dapper in the red home jersey as they step into the pitch. Deep breaths being taken by everyone as the game is about to begin.
It’s going to be one hell of a 90 minutes game and it seems everyone came prepared.
The game brings a feeling of the magic trick pulled off by United in 2019 at Les Parc Des Princes against PSG in the second leg of the round of 16 UEFA Champions League game. It was a night of ecstasy as United came back two goals down to secure a place in the quarter-finals of the tournament.

Was there going to be another magic trick? We were about to know soon.

It’s game time and referee Michael Oliver blows the whistle.
10 minutes in and Bruno Fernandes hooks the ball in the path of Anthony Elanga. He opens up his body and fires one past Keeper Allison. He hits the post. That was so close!
Everyone’s at the edge of their seat and boy here we go!

Six minutes later, Elanga plays a one-two with Eriksen to fire a low cross from the left. Sancho gets on the end of it in the center of the box and pulls off a dummy to slot past Alisson!

Goaaalll!! VINDICATION!

Joy in the hearts of Red Devils all over the world!

United were back to business.

Manchester United on Twitter: "Nerves of steel. 🥶 @Sanchooo10#MUFC || #MUNLIV / Twitter"

Nerves of steel. 🥶 @Sanchooo10#MUFC || #MUNLIV

Liverpool continue to press. Long balls in by Trent Arnold and there was Mohammed Salah who was excellent in the first half.
Were they also going to have a goal?

It sure looked like they were in the 40th minute. Firmino’s lay-off sets up Salah in the box, unknowingly Fernandes clumsily whacks it into Martinez on the goal-line! Martinez is able to clear at the second attempt. That was almost a comedy goal for United to concede.

It’s half-time and an unexpected turnaround so far. United have recovered from their woes last week to go in 1–0 up at the break thanks to Sancho’s silky finish. The air is different now. It’s only filled with optimism. It looks like United does have a chance here.

It’s the second 45 and there’s more drama. Elanga’s out and French International, Anthony Martial is in.
Does Ten Hag have a plan here? Once again we’ll see.

More creative play by Liverpool who are trying to get the ball at the back of the net but all attempts turn to be futile.
Thanks to new signings Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martinez who remained solid in defense.

That night in Parc Des Princes, there was a man called Marcus Rashford. He had an excellent performance and his penalty kick took us into the quarters. Rashford hadn’t had a goal since May last season. He was experiencing the worst goal drought in his career but there was about to be a turnaround.

In the 53rd minute, Henderson misplaces a pass and Martial sends the Englishman running through on goal. Rashford has time to pick his spot, and duly dispatches the ball into the bottom left corner of the net.

Check out the second goal by Marcus Rashford here!

Goaall!! JUSTIFICATION!

Surely this time it looked like that night in Parc Des Princes. United were cruising past Liverpool with two goals. Who could have ever thought?

They just had to remain the score-line till the match was over!

It wasn’t over yet. In the 76th minute, the Englishman skips inside past three Liverpool tackles to lash over the crossbar from distance.
Argh! Just a fraction wide. It should have been game set and match.

10 minutes to the end of the second 45 and the ball pops up for Salah who beats the United keeper with a low header at his near post.
Liverpool were also back in it! United just had to hold on a little bit!

And they did. Michael Oliver blows the full-time whistle and United have come out victorious!
What a long night!

There was an overwhelming feeling of great happiness and joyful excitement all around Old Trafford. It was surreal. United did it again. It was another glory glory night for Manchester United.

United displayed an act of reclamation, justification and redemption!

The glory days are not yet over and the reds go marching on on on!

Never Give Up!

“Glory glory Man United”

Glory glory Man United

Glory glory Man United

As the reds go marching on on on!

The famous anthem of one of the greatest football clubs ever, Manchester United. Regarded as England’s most seasoned football club, Manchester United nicknamed Red Devils, was founded about 144 years ago. Formerly known as Newton Heath LYR F.C in 1878, the club changed its name to Manchester United in 1902 following the introduction of the English Football Division.

From competing in the railway station league to becoming one of Europe’s major giants, United has worked its way from grass to glory for over 12 decades. Known as one of the most widely supported football clubs in the world, the clubs success story cannot be told without the dedication, commitment, and that never give up spirit of their players.

With a trophy cabinet of 70 titles dating from the ‘60s up until now which includes a record 20 League titles, 12 FA Cups, 5 League Cups, 3 UEFA Champions League titles and a UEFA Europa League title among others you can imagine how successful Man United is. Did you know Manchester United was the first English club to lift a treble? Yes, they were the first and they did it with style!

Not to talk about the calibre of players that have been associated with the Red Devils’ shirt. George Best, Denis Law, Bryan Robson, Mark Hughes, Eric Cantona, Peter Schmeichel, David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and most recently Cristiano Ronaldo who won a ballon d’or at the club. You begin to wonder if United is some kind of secret society that only offers membership to excellent players.

With this kind of image on the world scene, you’d expect United to remain at the top season after season but the case is not as it seems. In recent years, the club has failed to lift a trophy despite their performance. Most recently last season when they failed to qualify for a Champions League spot. The last time United won a major trophy was back in 2016. The club has faced shame and disappointment all over social media for a series of years since then.

According to a research by SKY SPORTS NEWS in 2022, 8 out of 10 most abused players in the English Premier League are from Manchester United. Its been a major disgrace towards the club and the players and the question everyone is asking is, where did Man United miss it?

What’s going on in the Theatre of Dreams? Is it the players? Is it the management? Why is United failing to progress in the league?

Following a 2–1 defeat against Brighton and Hove Albion yesterday at Old Trafford, my question remains, is this the end of United’s glory days?