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The real reason why Robin van Persie is hated by Arsenal fans. Mercenary, Traitor and Glory Hunter are just some of the terms used by Arsenal fans to address Robin van Persie. Arsenal’s once-priced possession is now a subject of hate for the fans. How it started Robin van Persie signed for Arsenal in 2004 as a lanky left-winger. But Arsene Wenger soon helped him develop into a world-class centre-forward. Van Persie became a phenomenal attacker who would go on to score 37 goals in all competitions in the 2011-12 season. This performance would ultimately earn van Persie the ‘Premier league…

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Joao Felix has hit ground running at Chelsea and the Portuguese star has explained why the loan has been a breath of fresh air. Joao Felix explains what Chelsea fans have done which Atletico Madrid never did (Image: Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images) Joao Felix has explained the differences between Chelsea and Atletico Madrid as he enters the third month of his loan at Stamford Bridge. The 23-year-old was heavily linked with a move to Arsenal in the January transfer window but, after the Blues entered the race, he opted for a switch to west London instead of north. Chelsea are believed…

Head down and with purposeful stride, Mikel Arteta marched off the pitch as more than 3,000 jubilant Arsenal fans belted out his name. One more goal, one more win, one step closer to a prize that has eluded them for nearly two decades. Not even VAR could stop the Gunners in their tracks this time as they briefly moved five points clear of Manchester City at the top of the Premier League. A contentious call from Stockley Park saw Leandro Trossard’s first-half strike ruled out, and then Leicester defender Harry Souttar’s shove on Bukayo Saka was somehow missed by those…

Fans back Cristiano Ronaldo to ‘rewrite Saudi league history’ after the Portuguese legend scores the 62nd hat-trick of his career to guide title-chasing Al-Nassr to a comfortable victory. Fans have hailed Cristiano Ronaldo as the Portuguese legend scored his second hat-trick in five matches for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr. The 38-year-old has enjoyed a successful start to life in Saudi Arabia since joining Al-Nassr on a contract worth £175-million-a-year. Ronaldo’s instant impact continued with the former Manchester United star scoring three first half goals against Damac. Ronaldo opened the scoring with a penalty into the top left hand corner, before doubling their advantage with a composed finish from the edge of…

It’s one of the biggest positions of need for the Dallas Cowboys, yet again, and one that will either stabilize with a possible early extension for First-Team All-Pro cornerback Trevon Diggs in tandem with a move or two in free agency and the 2023 NFL Draft, or one that will further destabilize — following a season of uncertainty on the depth chart. Oil was struck when the Cowboys selected Diggs in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, but the subsequent second-round pick at the position hasn’t exactly lived up to his predecessor’s greatness, and things become more precarious…

French professional footballer Kylian Mbappe is widely recognised as one of the best players in the world. His talent has earned him titles and enormous wealth. No doubt that Kylian Mbappe’s salary —  which makes the biggest contribution to his net worth — is so incredibly high that analysts estimate he is set to be the richest-paid athlete very soon. However, money and club plaudits aside, what perhaps makes the French professional soccer player more special is that he is a FIFA World Cup winner — a coveted distinction that has eluded Portuguese icon Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentine legend Lionel Messi, the latter…

LIONEL MESSI and Cristiano Ronaldo have been battling it out on the pitch for the best part of 15 years. Widely regarded as two of the greatest to ever lace up a pair of boots, the pair boast truly astonishing statistics, accomplishing more or less everything there is to achieve in the game. 9Ronaldo and Messi have built incredible empires to go with their startling careersCredit: AFP 9How Ronaldo and Messi compare when it comes to their net worth But it isn’t just their on-field duels which catch the eye these days. Messi and Ronaldo also rival one another when it comes to…

Newcastle are one victory away from winning their first major trophy in 54 years, as Eddie Howe’s side take on Manchester United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday. The Red Devils have yet to claim a significant honour since the Europa League in 2017 and are thus equally eager to bolster their portfolio of trophies at the weekend. United head into the final in fine form having crushed Leicester 3-0 at Old Trafford on Sunday, while Newcastle have struggled for form of late, losing 2-0 to Liverpool at St James’ Park. But the Magpies should not be underestimated having emerged the Premier League’s surprise…

‘When he recognised his mistake he cried’: Kepa Arrizabalaga was left in TEARS after refusing to come off in the 2019 League Cup final, ex-Chelsea goalkeeper coach reveals… four years on from the Spaniard’s infamous bust-up with Maurizio Sarri at Wembley. The idea of a footballer refusing to leave the pitch when substituted is a staggering one in itself. Yet doing so in the dying minutes of a major cup final, and eventually forcing a manager to back down, would usually be inconceivable. It may still be a rarity, but players disobeying instructions when asked to come off the bench…

Arsenal and Manchester City are both fined by The FA after their players surrounded the officials during their top-of-the-table Premier League clash earlier this month… with the Gunners fined £65,000 and the Citizens having to stump up £75,000. The FA has fined both Arsenal and Manchester City after their players surrounded officials during their Premier League game earlier this month. An independent Regulatory Commission has issued the financial punishment for the actions of stars during Man City’s 3-1 win at the Emirates on Wednesday 15 February. The FA announced that the Gunners face a fine of £65,000 for the actions of their players, while Man City will have…

There isn’t much left for Lionel Messi to win in a truly astounding football career that has already seen the Paris Saint-Germain superstar claim just about every major trophy available to him, including multiple Champions League triumphs with Barcelona and that precious and previously elusive World Cup winner’s medal for Argentina. Indeed, the only competition that Messi has played in and not won during his professional career is the Coupe de France, although he’ll have to wait until next season at least for that elusive piece of silverware after Marseille’s win over PSG on Feb. 8 stopped him completing his personal clean sweep. However, since making his senior debut in 2004, Messi has accumulated…

There are many people who don’t believe aliens exist, but there are just as many who do think there are other lifeforms out there, and then there are some folks who feel not only are aliens real, but they are actually living on Earth among us. It might sound a little out there, but some recent security footage could be proof of it. The video comes from Mexico and it seems to capture some kind of entity floating over bushes and landing in a yard. It then moves towards the right of the screen and as it does, it changes shape, shifting and growing into some…

Erling Haaland has revealed his admiration for Kylian Mbappe, declaring that he wishes the Paris Saint-Germain star was Norwegian. WHAT HAPPENED? The Manchester City striker was full of praise for Mbappe before his latest outing in the Champions League against RB Leipzig with Pep Guardiola’s side. The two forwards have been tipped to dominate European football for the coming decade, competing for Ballon d’Or awards and other major individual and team gongs, but Haaland has no issue with talking up the qualities of his club rival. WHAT THEY SAID: Speaking to French TV channel Canal Plus, the Norwegian frontman said: “There are so many good players…

‘That’s what I want to be known for’: Casemiro insists he is desperate to capture titles with Manchester United as the midfielder sets his sights on being remembered ‘as a player who wins championships’ at Old Trafford. Manchester United star Casemiro has revealed he wants to be known for winning titles during his time at Old Trafford. The Brazilian midfielder has been hugely impressive since joining United from Real Madrid, where he won an array of trophies. United have a rich history but haven’t lifted any trophies since 2017. However, they have the opportunity to change that this weekend when they…

Graham Potter reveals he has been sent DEATH THREATS over Chelsea’s miserable form as the Blues boss opens up on receiving vile abuse directed at him and his kids – but insists it will not get him down. Chelsea manager Graham Potter made the shocking revelation on Friday that he has been sent death threats, aimed at him and his family. Potter has come under mounting pressure during his team’s poor run of form but this sinister new development is sure to spark concern throughout the game. ‘As much as I’ve had support, I’ve had some not particularly nice emails come through that…

‘It looks like he could be available’: Mikel Arteta confirms Thomas Partey is on the brink of return for Arsenal ahead of Saturday’s trip to Leicester – as the Spaniard insists the midfielder is ‘REALLY important’ to his side. Mikel Arteta handed Arsenal fans a positive update on Friday as he revealed defensive midfielder Thomas Partey ‘could be available’ to face Leicester at the weekend. The league leaders travel to the King Power on Saturday with a two-point lead over reigning champions Manchester City, who take on Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium later that day. Arsenal, who blinked for the first time this season…

Dak Prescott now has seven years under his belt and will turn 30 before next season. At this point in his career, what can the Cowboys do to get better play from their starting quarterback? Does the front office need to surround him with more talent? Does Mike McCarthy need to provide a better scheme? Or does the new quarterbacks coach need to help Prescott with his mechanics, decision-making, etc.? – Stephen Smith/Coatesvile, PA Nick: All of the above. It’s never just one thing and this one is no exception. Let’s start with talent, because this is the hardest part, especially…

A new team of Marvel characters is forming to take on Kang making up the new Avengers, who are your favorite picks? A list of rumored new Avengers said to be featured in Kang Dynasty has surfaced which is said to include favorite picks from Kevin Feige and director Destin Daniel Cretton. A large batch of Marvel rumors that recently surfaced offers the characters that make up the new Avengers could include Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Captain America, Black Panther, Captain Marvel, Thor, Hulk, Ms. Marvel, She-Hulk, Shang-Chi, and Kate Bishop. However, other rumors offer a different mix of characters. Who does Destin Daniel Cretton want…

There are seven documented wonders known to the world today, and the first one is the mysterious pyramids of Giza. Photo: WitR via Shutterstock The Egyptian pyramids are one of the defining architectural achievements of the ancient world. As an incredible feat of engineering, Egyptologists are still discovering more about these structures with each passing year. The Giza pyramid complex has drawn visitors from around the world since the days of the Grand Tour and children around the world who study the mysteries of ancient Egypt can’t help but associate the pyramids with the grand pharaohs of yesteryear. Still shrouded in mystery, the pyramids…

Chelsea boss Graham Potter has been under pressure in recent weeks, so we simulated the remainder of the season with Zinedine Zidane in charge to see if the Blues’ situation could improve. Weeks of poor results has seen calls for Graham Potter to be sacked as Chelsea manager, and former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly a front-runner for the role. The pressure on Potter has seemingly increased after each game since his arrival at Chelsea, with the Blues currently in a torrid run of form, winning just one game so far in 2023. For now, it appears Potter’s job is secure, but…

Lino Sousa could soon become a first-team member at Arsenal. The 18-year-old has previously made the headlines for having reportedly have impressed the first-team staff at the Gunners, including Mikel Arteta. After all, ex-club youth coach Kevin Betsy even labelled the teenager as ‘outstanding’, which is telling, considering he joined the Premier League leaders as recently as in 2022. Now, it seems like Lino Sousa has a real chance of becoming a first-team player at Arsenal. LINO SOUSA COULD BECOME A FIRST-TEAM OPTION AT ARSENAL Considering just a month ago, the talented left-back was linked with a lan move, this goes to…

Bruno Fernandes sparked a melee between Manchester United and Barcelona players after booting the ball at Frenkie de Jong. WHAT HAPPENED? The Portuguese midfielder was in the thick of the action again on Thursday having given away a penalty controversially in the first half before assisting Fred for United’s equaliser. Visibly frustrated at another decision going against his team, Fernandes struck the ball at pace into a helpless De Jong, much to the anger of Barcelona’s players who jumped to defend their fallen team-mate. CBS Golazo THE BIGGER PICTURE: Fernandes, known for at times trying to wind up opponents, was able to celebrate…

Kylian Mbappe and Erling Haaland are deemed to be the future stars of world football… GOALK. MbappéE. HaalandBorussia Dortmund PSGNorwayFrance The question of who is better between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo has been the hottest topic of debate among fans in the world of football for close to two decades. The two legends boast of incredible statistics in both club and international football and are still going strong in their mid-thirties. Among the younger crop of players, there are quite a few names who have already established themselves as stars as well. Amongst them, the two most high-profile ones are arguably France’s Kylian Mbappe and Norway’s…