Category Archives: Football players

NBA Players and their favourite football teams

By Editor , 09th February 2021 at 12:40 AM (11v11 blog)

Many NBA stars regularly show interest in other leagues and sports around the world, and that is certainly the case where the world’s most popular sport, football, is concerned. The likes of James Harden has even taken his love for football a step further in recent years, acquiring a stake in the MLS and NWSL clubs that play in Houston. Past NBA players such as Kobe Bryant and Steve Nash also enjoyed strong links with football, further highlighting its popularity…

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Biggest names in the football world

By Editor , 21st January 2021 at 10:59 PM (11v11 blog)

It's the biggest sport in the world and the biggest names in world football are known throughout the globe by billions. They provide the masses with their talent and entertain households up and down the land. Over time there have been some absolutely unreal players and some even better characters on the pitch. From the likes of Pele and Cruyff’s raw talent to the cheeky mischievous Maradona and George Best, the sport has provided fans with amazing players who have…

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The Gotze Saga continues with PSV

By Editor , 26th October 2020 at 10:32 PM (11v11 blog)

There is only one Lionel Messi just like there was only one Maradona and one Pele, albeit many have come close to reaching their greatness. One of these contenders was Mario Gotze, the prominent star who was set to replace, or shall we say be a Messi clone. With odds against him, according to various bookmakers, Gotze made it to the high ranks of football, almost, but never quite made the name for himself of reaching the summit. At 28,…

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Overweight footy players who showed that fitness is overrated

By Editor , 11th September 2020 at 5:39 PM (11v11 blog)

It is all well and good notching goals and assists when you have a six-pack, bulging pecs and a 50-inch vertical leap, but try doing all that when you are so out of shape that a light jog leaves you out of breath, or you have not been able to tie your own laces for weeks. These were the obstacles that the players on this list were faced with and yet overcame them to become the greatest overweight footballers ever.…

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Soccer players with best stats today

By Editor , 02nd July 2020 at 4:59 PM (11v11 blog)

For the last 15 years or so, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have been ranked as the world’s best players. Ronaldo is famous for his remarkable longevity in the game, surpassing the expectations of many fans, while Messi's dribbling skills have earned him a place in the history books. Additionally, the Argentina native has remained loyal to Barcelona since the start of his career, making him an almost unique player. While the celebrated duo have earned their place amongst the…

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Come and do the Bosman: the five best free transfers in Premier League history

By Editor , 14th April 2020 at 4:05 PM (11v11 blog)

The sporting-world has come to a halt and given how free betting picks aren't something we see often, we’ve decided to list what we consider to be five of the best free transfers. The initiation of the Bosman ruling in 1995 allowed players to sign for other clubs at the end of their contract for free. Since this, the Premier League has seen some wonderful bargain buys over the years and here are what we believe to be five of…

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The youth of today: five Premier League youngsters sat on the bench or in the stands

By Editor , 29th January 2020 at 1:55 PM (11v11 blog)

The Premier League has forever been a theatre of dreams for youngsters hoping that one day they will christen the top flight. Liverpool, who are currently 1/100 to win the Premier League with the best online sports betting sites, are well known for bringing through players from their academy and have used a number of youngsters in cup competitions this season. Here are five youth players currently finding it difficult to break through to the first-team. Phil Foden Despite Manchester…

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Five European sports stars who could enjoy big money transfers in the January window

By Editor , 19th December 2019 at 10:13 AM (11v11 blog)

The January transfer window will slide open in a matter of weeks, and already the biggest clubs in Europe will be casting their eye over any potential signings. It could be a particularly interesting window, with the likes of Arsenal, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Atletico Madrid, Napoli and Lyon all needing to bring in reinforcements after below-par starts to the season. 'Samuel Umtiti' - Ronnie Macdonald via Flickr (CC BY-SA 2.0) Perhaps the quintet below will be on their post-Christmas shopping…

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Underrated? Five signings who have slipped under the radar this season

By Editor , 28th November 2019 at 11:25 PM (11v11 blog)

Being underrated is sometimes a good thing; it enables a player to get on with their job without the limelight, but it also means less pressure to continue to perform in that manner. With the Premier League 2019/20 season well and truly underway, here are just five of the signings that have gone about their business with little fuss, but with great results. Ayoze Perez - Leicester City Following five years at Newcastle - where he netted 42 goals in…

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The greatest Premier League team of the decade

By Editor , 21st November 2019 at 8:13 PM (11v11 blog)

As we approach the end of 2019, we look at some of the greatest talents to grace the English Premier League from 2010 to the 2019/2020 season. In a league conspicuously deprived of the magical duo of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, we have witnessed some of the game’s biggest talents doing what they do best week after another. As you enjoy betting on the EPL with Betway, check out our selected team of the decade. David De Gea De…

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