If you’re a supporter of Liverpool (or Arsenal, Barcelona, Manchester United, Bayern Munich and a few others), good chance that Marco Reus was named as a...
We aren’t looking to engage in banter of any sorts here, just that Adidas’ marketing team (or the team that handles their YouTube to be more...
There was some talk on Twitter of how Mesut Ozil claimed Samuel L. Jackson was an Arsenal fan, before it was pointed out that he actually...
It was a bit strange when Thomas Vermaelen completed his move to Barcelona from Arsenal. Usually, Gunners fans would be livid when a top European club...
Chelsea striker, Fernando Torres, has become pretty much the symbol of missed opportunities, fluffed chances and down right shite football. So much so that a chance...
A bit of background, for anyone that is wondering exactly what the ice bucket challenge is, as the name suggests it involves soaking oneself (or getting...
Luis Suarez’ absurd ban from all footballing activity was altered earlier this week. While the original 4 month ban from playing remains (and rightly so), he is...
Firstly, for anyone that is wondering exactly what the ice bucket challenge is, as the name suggests it involves soaking oneself (or getting someone to do...
Poor Sky Sports, last week when Pepe Reina’s move to Bayern Munich was confirmed, they ran a stat showing the most number of clean sheets in...
It’s still pretty doom and gloom competitively for Manchester United, as it was last season. The supporters aren’t happy with the board and direction the club...
Gareth Bale was given a heroes’ welcome as he landed in Cardiff, Wales for the UEFA Super Cup game with his Real Madrid side. The ex-Tottenham man who...
As the interviewer in this video will say, André Schürrle is among just some 250 individuals who have won the World Cup. Added to that, from among...
Official player unveilings are always fun to watch. You get to see the new signing in his new shirt, as he then shows of his skills...
As you may have heard, Arsenal emphatically saw off Manchester City with a 3-0 Community Shield victory and secured the first piece of silverware of the...
Chelsea faced Besiktas in a pre-season friendly as we head into the new competitive Premier League season. Some familiar faces were clashing as Eden Hazard was...
Say what you want, selfies are the single most annoying thing of the 21st century. Go on holiday, take a selfie. Go to a restaurant, take...
Having won the World Cup with Germany, Arsenal star Mesut Özil has become that bit more marketable and one of the most recognisable faces in football. The...
It’s tough being a back-up goalkeeper, you rarely ever get a chance at first-team football and the rare opportunity you do, it’s when the first-choice gets...
This won’t go down to well (or maybe it will, maybe no one will bother), but Demba Ba who has recently joined Turkish club Besiktas from...
For the first time ever, EA Sports will have all 20 Premier League stadiums in it’s annual football game, FIFA15, part of the FIFA series. While...
Raheem Sterling is one of the most supremely talented footballers in the game, and one with an incredible potential for the coming years. You’d imagine that...
The Expendables 3 premiered in Cologne, Germany and Arsenal’s World Cup winning star was in his hometown for the event. Lukas Podolski, who is still on...
It’s still all a bit strange isn’t it? Frank Lampard isn’t with Chelsea anymore, after having spent 13 years at the club. He is still though,...
Early on in the transfer window, Manchester City quickly snapped up Bacary Sagna from Arsenal, signing him on a three-year contract. Along with Zabaleta, the defending...
When you’re a global football sensation, getting endorsement deals is a walk in the park. But maintaining an image as your fame enhances, is vital. This...
Japanese-American artist, Steve Aoki, has developed a reputation for (besides his music) throwing cake at fans during his concerts. It’s become his signature move over the...
Mathieu Valbuena was at Marsellie only for 8 seasons but developed legendary status at the French club. Considered by many as an excellent player but never...
Ever since a photo came out of the AS Roma squad after a training session, Ashley Cole has been bearing the brunt of a lot of banter....
With Chelsea being one of the biggest clubs on the planet, they understandably had a lot of representatives at the World Cup. Though an English club,...
One of the most infamous events at the World Cup came in the crucial last group game between Uruguay & Italy. At the time, the South...
Lionel Messi will be wearing the brand new “adizero f50 Messi” for the 2014/15 campaign, and Adidas have come up with an advertisement announcing the new...
Andrea Pirlo is one of the most stylish footballers both on an 0ff the field. The Juventus bearded midfielder is adored by many for his exceptional ability...
It’s tough being a back-up keeper, you hardly ever get games, you’re always on the bench, and the only sustained opportunity you get in the first...
The one thing holding Ilkay Gündogan back in his career is an unlucky series of injuries. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder has been plagued with a chronic...
Current Manchester United boss, Louis Van Gaal, is somewhat of a disciplinarian, a wonderful characteristic to have in your coach. The Dutchman has also previously worked...
In the midst of rumours linking Patrice Evra to Juventus and before the move was made official, Juve boss Antonio Conte left his post in a...
Many footballers have taken to Instagram to document their lives in a photo-blogging style. It has given them the chance to be closer to the fans...
Just how big is James Rodriguez? Big enough to win the Golden Ball award. Big enough to earn a mega move to Real Madrid. Big enough...
If there’s one thing that Social Media has positively done in football, it has brought supporters closer to players (there are many negative things it has...
As the commentator will say in this video, it’s only pre-season, but David Nugent’s goal against Walsall in their friendly was exceptional no matter what the...
Sir Bobby Robson is one of the most respected figures in the footballing world and a legendary name at the likes of Newcastle United. The English...
Every fan knows best, right? Well here is your chance to not only prove that, but also be in the running for your share of £10,000...
This press release was provided Delhi Dynamos. New Delhi, July 30th, 2014: Delhi Dynamos FC, the national capital’s Football Team for the Hero Indian Super League, announced...
Italian side Lazio completed the signing of Feyernoord’s Dutch captain, Stefan De Vrij. The 22-year-old central defender was linked with a move to Manchester United to...
The Arsenal squad is currently in Austria on a pre-season training camp. Some of their World Cup stars were joining up in the past few days...
While advertisements and marketing are a necessity for any brand in the modern World, it poses as a bit of a difficult task for a company...
Brendan Rodgers has spoken to the media at a press conference in Boston as the club participate in a pre-season tour. The Liverpool manager has commented...
Schalke’s pre-season has been in full flow as the team look to get in shape ahead of the Bundesliga season, a league where they’ve now established...
Manchester United embarked on another summer tour with a visit to the US. The squad is in Los Angeles at the moment ahead of a game...
After England’s disappointing World Cup campaign, the captain that led the Three Lions out in Brazil, has retired. Steven Gerrard has cited the focus on club...
Arsenal Football Club will be heading to the US for a pre-season tour and will visit New York for the first time ever. Ahead of the...
Cristiano Ronaldo is an exceptional footballer, he is also well aware that he is an exceptional footballer. This fact is evident in his goal-scoring celebration, which...
This is a press release announced by DEN Networks Ltd., to launch their new Delhi Dynamos franchise, and announce their association with Feyernoord. In this season...
Ashley Cole spoke to the press after having completed his free transfer to AS Roma in Italy. A rare move as it’s not often that an...
Unlike the usual extravagance you notice when a footballer arrives at his new home, Luis Suarez’ arrival at Barcelona was a rather drab affair. The club...
The highest honour any footballer can receive, above a domestic title, above a continental trophy, above a Golden Boot and arguably even above a Ballon D’Or,...
The 2014 World Cup champions returned home to the capital city of Berlin with their 4th World Cup crown. Undoubtedly they received a stunning reception from...
One of the stories of the World Cup has been James Rodriguez, whose performances impressed viewers and attracted admirers. Though he didn’t win the Golden Ball...
After Germany defeated Argentina in extra time to secure their 4th World Cup crown, the celebrations ensued with the German players beginning to realise just what...
The 2014 World Cup has come to a close and though we’ll shift our attention to domestic football, the World Cup certainly leaves a void that...
The FIFA World Cup final has proved to be particularly exciting for Adidas. After Germany & Argentina defeated Brazil & Netherlands respectively, it was also a...
Well, apparently North Korea is. Now before we get a barrage of abuse, we will give you this disclaimer that we haven’t been able to verify...
One day before the biggest game in World football, we had what has been dubbed as the most pointless game at the World Cup with Netherlands...
If there’s one thing that has been different at this FIFA World Cup, besides the on-field success, it’s the role the internet & social media have played....
Pretty much the same apparently. Zebra Kamikaze, made this video with a little bit of editing on it. All seven goals which the Germans scored against...
After weeks of speculation, Luis Suarez has finally left Liverpool and joined Spanish giants Barcelona. Liverpool captain, Steven Gerrard, has since taken to Instagram to make his...
After having completed his long-awaited move to Barcelona from Liverpool, the Catalan club have now revealed with this video below what shirt number Luis Suarez will be...
Yesterday, Arsenal made a massive statement to the rest of the Premier League as they completed the signing of Barcelona’s Chilean star, Alexis Sanchez. After having...
An emotional Neymar claimed on Thursday (July 10) that he could have been put in a wheelchair following his injury in Brazil’s quarter-final win over Colombia....
On the 8th of July, 2014, the world witnessed the greatest semi-final victory margin in a FIFA World Cup. An astonishing scoreline of 7-1 saw hosts...
Despite a move yet to be confirmed but widely expected to take place in the next few days, Luis Suarez Barcelona shirts are already on sale...
As Inter Milan continue to go through a transition phase after falling off from their recent successful past, and looks ahead to a new era with Erick Thohir...
There is no doubt that we will be discussing the bold substitution Netherlands made during their game against Costa Rica, switching keepers right at the end...
The brand new franchise based football tournament in India, inspired by the popular Indian Premier League (cricket), is all set to kick-start post World Cup. Brand...
Often people will tell you football is a simple game, there’s often luck involved, and that tactics & systems aren’t much. They’re wrong, football is complex,...
Last night in Las Vegas, the UFC 175 event took place with some of the most eagerly awaited fights. One of which was the clash for...
Daniel Sturridge has been making a lot of public appearances recently. After appearing at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards in Los Angeles earlier in the...
Brazil star Neymar spoke on Saturday after he was ruled out of the World Cup with a broken bone in his back sustained in the 2-1...
Brazil fans in Rio de Janeiro were expressing their anger towards Colombian defender Juan Zúñiga after his challenge on Neymar saw the Barcelona winger suffer a...
Despite progressing to the semi-finals of the World Cup, Brazil’s football fans are in a dull & gloom feeling. Towards the end of their 2-1 victory...
Undoubtedly the star of this tournament has been the young James Rodriguez as he has pleased crowds and gained many admirers. James crashes out with Colombia...
FIFA’s anti-discrimination chief Jeffrey Webb says world football’s governing body and the Local Organising Committee should have done “much better” in preventing racist and homophobic chants...
This past week, Danish football legend Michael Laudrup, who most recently managed English club, Swansea City, was appointed as the manager of Qatari club, Lekhwiya. The...
USA’s performance at this World Cup has surpassed expectations of most American soccer fans. After Landon Donovan was excluded, their chances looked slim as the side...
Adidas and Funny or Die have put together a World Cup advertisement with stars of the game past & present. Juan Mata, Cafu, Fernando Hierro, Patrick Vieira...
The World Cup pits a lot of club football team-mates directly against each other as the players represent their national sides. Napoli will be the focus...
Tim Howard put in an exceptional performance against Belgium, despite being knocked out eventually. Save after save emerged, some more spectacular than others prompting a Twitter...
For a brief 2-3 minutes during Belgium’s round of 16 win over the US, the game was stopped as a man invaded the pitch. First thought...
Among all the frenzy of the World Cup, one of the greatest footballers of the 21st century to grace the field has shifted clubs as he...
Every four years the World Cup takes place, every four years heroes are born, disappointments occur, darkhorses emerge, and that incredible goal always catches our imagination....
If you’ve missed what’s gone on this past week or so in the World of football, besides Uruguay knocking Italy out and eventually getting knocked out...
As the World Cups have passed we’ve seen how internet, social media & second-screen content in general has had a growing influence on the football world....
When the World Cup ends, no matter the result, people will remember that Julio Cesar put in a heroic effort that knocked Chile out on penalties and...
There are certain aspects of a footballer most supporters adorn. Sometimes it’s their eye for a pass, occasionally it’s their ability to take on an army of men,...
Luis Suarez has issued an apology to Giorgio Chiellini for the ‘bite’ incident in the Uruguay – Italy World Cup game. The Italian defender has now...
In case you haven’t followed, the star of the World Cup isn’t Messi, Ronaldo, Rooney etc. It’s a certain James Rodriguez. It would be extremely foolish...
The Belgian national team is set to play it’s first round of 16 World Cup game in 12 years with the US being their opponents. The...
As Brazil defeated Chile on penalties in one of the most exciting finishes to a World Cup match yet, conversations were going on on Twitter with...
The dust still hasn’t settled on the hold Suarez-Chiellini bite incident with the Uruguayan striker waiting on a potential punishment and ban. Fans & experts have...
The Dutch have surpassed expectations this World Cup, emerging from the group with maximum points and having humiliated defending champions Spain. Captain Robin Van Persie and...
At the end of the 2017-18 Indian Super League season, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot...
Hrishi Anand provides a scout report which analyses India and Chennaiyin’s promising young defender, Jerry Lalrinzuala Indian football has taken...
Kwame Atteen writes a detailed scout report about Houssem Aouar, the Lyon and France midfielder. While we are all so...
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Young Players Team of the Week with the best young...
As the 2017 Brasileirao season has finished, it is time for us at Outside of the Boot to recognize the...
Steven Davies sits down and takes a look at, who in his opinion, have been the best of a bright...
Harry Burford writes about the resurrection of Nicklas Bendtner. Whilst Denmark’s Nicklas Bendtner has all but disappeared from our collective footballing...
Arinjay Ghosh discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished ATK 0-2 Bengaluru Bengaluru FC scored...
Arinjay Ghosh discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished ATK 1-2 Chennaiyin Chennaiyin FC came...
A regular feature on our website is the Talent Radar Young Players Team of the Week with the best young...
Naven Venkat discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Pune City 3-0 ATK Playing the...
Arinjay Ghosh looks at the significance of the Kolkata Derby and why in the ever-changing landscape of Indian football, Mohun...
Vatsal Dani discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Mumbai City 0-1 Kerala Blasters Iain...
Aakriti Mehrotra discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Delhi Dynamos 2-0 Bengaluru When Delhi...
Arnab Ray discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Bengaluru 1-0 ATK With the Indian...
Hrishi Anand discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Chennaiyin 2-2 Delhi Dynamos Chennaiyin FC...
Arinjay Ghosh discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished ATK 1-1 FC Goa FC Goa...
Naven Venkat discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished Pune City 5-0 NorthEast United This...
Om Arvind provides a tactical analysis of the La Liga game that finished Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona Barcelona were 11...
Arinjay Ghosh discusses three talking points about the Indian Super League game that finished ATK 1-0 Delhi Dynamos ATK rode...
