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"Some people think football is a matter of life and death. I don't like that attitude. I can assure them it is much more serious than that"(Bill Shankly). Sport and life are intrinsically connected and bind people together in a unique way.
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As the dust settles on Manchester United’s failure to capture the Europa League title against a more resolute and determined Villarreal team, the question has again been raised about where this once mighty club are heading?
The football world as we know it faced its biggest threat to the traditional structure with the announcement of the ultimately short-lived European Super League.
Cameron Smith’s decision to retire brought down the curtain on an incredible career of a record 430 NRL games, 42 State of Origin matches and 56 Tests for Australia along with three premierships with Melbourne and two Dally M Medals.
Eddie McGuire stepping down last week in response to the damning Do Better report has yet again emphasised the intrinsic link between sport and society.
Diego Armando Maradona, who sadly passed away aged 60 from a heart attack, will always be remembered for his genius on the field.
It’s been 20 years since Cathy Freeman’s historic and pivotal gold medal run in the 400 metres final at the 2000 Sydney Olympics, when Freeman became the first Indigenous Australian to win an individual Olympic gold medal.
Lewis Hamilton’s seventh win at the British Grand Prix stretched the defending champ’s overall lead to 30 points in the driver’s championship.
The COVID-19 pandemic as well as the tragic death of George Floyd has challenged the way we both operate and function as a global society.
The return of sport was meant to be a unifying factor in the face of Covid-19 as a sense of normality gradually began to return through the resumption of various sporting codes.
With the return of the German Bundesliga over the weekend, the push for sporting codes to resume worldwide continues to gain traction.
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge the global community in the way we function and connect in this time of social distancing.
The Premier League and its clubs are facing the prospect of losing the community capital that they are built upon, as the pay dispute between players and clubs continues to heighten.
Rugby league in Australia faces an unprecedented challenge as the financial implications of an unfinished 2020 season due to the coronavirus.
The shut-down of the A-League and National Rugby League brought an end to the last sporting codes in Australia that had played on with empty stadiums as society continues to deal with the global impact of the coronavirus.
The #Game Over, movement which has been lead by former Socceroo Craig Foster, looks to help refugees stuck in Port Moresby and Nauru and to resettle elsewhere.
The T20 World Cup is underway and the tournament is already providing intriguing storylines as India upset Australia in the opening match, while South Africa recorded an impressive win over England.
On Sunday morning in the US, the sporting world and city of Los Angeles was rocked after the death of Kobe Bryant and 13-year-old daughter Gianna as well as seven other passengers following a helicopter crash.
Latrell Mitchell has signed a one-year deal with the South Sydney Rabbitohs with an option for a second season, finally bringing to a close the off-season’s biggest saga and speculation about his short-term future.
Alex Volkanovski produced a masterful display to defeat American Max Holloway in Las Vegas on the weekend as he became the new UFC featherweight champion.
Australia has started the summer of cricket with a crushing innings defeat of Pakistan up at the Gabba in Brisbane.
If Manchester United’s standard is Europa League than that is a massive fall from grace. Last year in the Champions League we were completely outclassed and yes I admit finishing 2nd under Mourinho in 2017/18 was a seemingly positive step forward we were way off Manchester City. United’s standards should be to win the Champions League and Premier League and to be honest this is further away than ever. You cannot argue that United’s standards have dipped the last few years and what used to be considered an underachievement is now accepted , not good enough.
The Red Devils are a rabble
This article is not just looking at the start of this campaign but the poor decisions that have been made from the hierarchy since Sir Alex Ferguson’s retirement in 2013. The club has spent a huge amount of money and to be honest most of these signings have not justified their huge price-tag. There has been no thoughtful process or plan in regards to the running of the club which is still waiting on a football director to be employed. I am in fact a passionate United fan and certainly know my football club but the current situation is not a healthy one. I hope the club can turn it around but we are so far off the elite clubs in England and Europe right now.
The Red Devils are a rabble
Hi Alexgibb, in regards to Sarri’s style I would suggest the main weaknesses of the formation is the intensity it must be played at and also the defensive holes it can leave open for teams to counterattack especially with both fullbacks pushing quite high. In regards to the the weekend I believe Manchester United pressed higher and were more aggressive which affected the way Chelsea were able to play through the lines. I do believe as high risk as Sarri’s formation can also be devastating to opposition teams as they look to dominate the ball.
The lost echo of the love of football
94′ – That is Full Time what dramatic scenes as Argentina qualify for the Round of 16 with a gritty 2-1 win over Nigeria.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
90′ – Musa is taken off for Nigeria and replaced by Simy
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
90′ – John Obi Mikel is given a booking for a late challenge
Argentina: 2
Nigeria>: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
89′ – Alex Iwobi is brought on to replace Kenneth Omeruo for Nigeria
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
86′ – Marcus Rojo strikes with a crisp side volley which finds the bottom right hand corner, to give Argentina a 2-1 lead.
Argentina: 2
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
81′ – Ighalo’s shot is blocked by Armani in the Argentina goal to keep Argentina alive
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
78′ – Argentina pressing for the second goal as Sergio Aguero is brought on for Argentina in place of Nicolas Tagliafico
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
74′ – Ighalo’s shot blazes wide for Nigeria as VAR is brought in again after Marcus Rojo header deflects off his hand
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
72′ – Maximiliano Meza is brought on for Angel Di Maria in a tactical substitution for Argentina
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
70′ – Ndidi blazes his shot over after a lovely dummy by Ighalo for Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
68′ – Corner Kicks: Nigeria 3, Argentina 1
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
64′ – Banega for Argentina is shown a yellow card after a meaty challenge in midfield
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
62′ – Shots on Goal: Argentina 3, Nigeria 2
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
59′ – Argentina Substitution Perez off and Pavon on
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
57′ – Possession: Argentina 64%,Nigeria 36%
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Goal
51′ – Victor Moses converts the penalty from the spot to draw Nigeria level.
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 1
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Yellow Card
48′ – VAR is brought into the spotlight again as Macherano is penalised for holding in the box
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
46′ – Substitute for Nigeria as Ighalo is brought on to add an attacking threat in this second half or Iheanacho
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Half Time
45′ – Argentina deservedly lead at the break 1-0 against Nigeria
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Free-Kick
46′ – Nigeria have a free kick which is cleared by the Argentina defense<
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
45′ – 2 added minutes at the end of the 1st half
Argentina: 1
Nigeria: 0
Nigeria vs Argentina: 2018 FIFA World Cup highlights, scores, blog
Take a look at the picture which has been released that is a noose no argument
Sport must follow platitudes with real change