Author: Lukman Ogunwolu

Should VAR be a part of the football future amid recent controversies?

Is there a search for perfection in football? Is football broken? These are many thoughts that run through my mind with the introduction of technology to football. Perhaps it is the great Greek philosopher Heraclitus quote, “Change is the only constant in life” that FIFA and other football governing bodies have taken their clue from in embracing a new change in the game……

2019 Copa América Preview – (First Round, Match-Day 2)

Brazil, Chile, Uruguay have lived up to their favorites tag with convincing outcomes if not performances, however, Argentina with Leo Messi have it all do to ensure they do not suffer an early exit in Brazil. Wildcard entry – Qatar produced the performance of Match-Day 1 in their stunning comeback to force Paraguay to a draw at Estádio do Maracanã……

Who will win Total 2019 Africa Cup of Nations?

The 2019 Africa Cup of Nations features the continent’s best sides in what should be an intriguing tournament. The 32nd edition of Africa’s biennial competition kicks off on Friday with record winners Egypt taking on Zimbabwe. The competition will be hosted in six stadias in four cities – Cairo, Alexandria, Suez, Ismaila.

Eden Hazard: The cornerstone of the new Real Madrid project

A new project is on the horizon at the Santiago Bernabéu with several quality acquisitions – Ferland Mendy joining from Olympique Lyon, Militao from Porto, Luka Jovic from Eintracht Frankfurt, Rodrygo from Santos are the new faces at the White House in addition to Eden Hazard. The Belgian will step out on the pitch at the Santiago Bernabéu for the first time wearing the Real Madrid jersey and will speak to the media in the press room…..

Who will win the 46th Copa América – Brazil 2019?

2019 Copa América is the last to be held in an odd-number year as CONMEBOL has concluded that from 2020, the competition will follow the same calendar as UEFA European Championship. There are 10 CONMEBOL representatives plus two invited countries – 2019 Asian Cup winners Qatar and runners-up Japan are the two invited nations for the competition with Argentina (14-time winners), Brazil (8-time winners) and Uruguay (15-time winners) as favorites to win…..

UEFA Nations League Finals Preview

Hosts Portugal, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands will contest the inaugural Finals of the UEFA Nations League – the biennial international football competition contested by UEFA association members. These four countries have been drawn to face each other for a place in the finals to be played at Porto’s Estádio do Dragão with the winner going home with a trophy and €10.5m while the Runners-up gets €9.0m, Third place €8.0m and Fourth position €7.0m……

2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup: Guide

The eighth edition of the FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off in a few days in France. The competition runs for a month, from June 07 until July 07. Hosts France get the competition under way with their opening group match against South Korea in Paris. Defending champions the United States are the leading favorites. USWNT are seeking a fourth title and are ranked number one in the world…….

Phenomenal Gasperini ǀ Atalanta secure first Champions League

In an era where money has dictated football, with fewer resources and finances, Atalanta has showcased a vivid brand of attacking football to Calcio lovers globally. From a neutral’s point of view, it has been a fairy-tale to witness in modern Italian football. La Dea’s qualification is a breath of fresh air for the Calcio and they are the 10th different Italian side to qualify for the Champions League main competition……..