The International News Desk

Why Messi Is Growing Impatient…

The 2022/23 English Premier League has come to a close and the Champions, Manchester City, do not look done just yet. The Citizens have 2 games remaining, both finals, and both are of vital importance to claim their first-ever treble! Manchester City will face off against noisy Neighbours Manchester United…

1 Jun 20 min

How Arsenal ‘Bottled’ The League

The English Premier League is all but completed with the Champions, Manchester City, being crowned league winners once again. This comes after Michael Arteta’s Arsenal ‘bottled’ a substantial lead, after spending 91% of the 2022/23 campaign at the top of the table. Arsenal had a healthy 10-point lead, but a…

26 May 22 min

How Manchester City Can Make History!

The International News Desk is a SL Podcast exclusive which sees former Mamelodi Sundowns and Ajax Cape Town goalie Sean Roberts pick the brain fo Soccer Laduma International news correspondent Kurt Buckerfield. The guys talk all things International football from league to country!

18 May 18 min

Messi To Al Hilal Deemed False?

Lionel Messi's future has been up in the air in recent weeks with the latest reports suggesting that the 2022 Qatar World Cup winner could be heading to Saudi Arabia to play for Al Hilal. The reports claim Messi would earn around €400 million per season during his time. However,…

11 May 18 min

Why Messi Deserves To Be Punished…

In perhaps the biggest story coming out of the International world of football, Lionel Messi has been suspended by Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) after the Argentine disobeyed club orders and by missing a training session. PSG recently lost 3-1 to Lorient in the Ligue 1 with the Parisians going down to 10…

4 May 19 min

Ronaldo’s ‘Unsavoury’ Gesture Explained…

Cristiano Ronaldo has never been shy of intimidating fans, coaches, or even colleagues, but it would appear as though his recent antics have gotten him in hot water. After Al Nassr lost to Saudi Pro-League team Al Hilal, opposition fans were chanting Messi's name as the Portuguese superstar was leaving…

21 Apr 17 min

Bloody Lips And Sunken Ships: The Mane & Sane Debacle

European football, in all its glory, returned this week with mouth-watering matches promising to bring excitement. Real Madrid walked over Frank Lampard's Chelsea and AC Milan proved too strong for Napoli. Perhaps the most exciting matchup this week was Manchester City verse Bayern Munich; the citizens have been in red-hot…

14 Apr 18 min

Coach Sackings, Title Charges and Audacious Decisions!

Chelsea FC has not had the most ideal season since they changed ownership. American business mogul Todd Boehly has pumped millions of pounds into bringing in players, who quite frankly, have been less than impressive. The likes of Enzo Fernandez, and Mykhailo Mudryk, to name a few, make up a…

6 Apr 12 min

Is Cristiano Ronaldo Finished?

The International break is officially over and the domestic leagues return this weekend. During the break, Lionel Messi claimed his one-hundredth international goal for Argentina which sees the little magician become only the third player to reach this milestone. During this International break, the head coach of Portugal, Roberto Martinez…

31 Mar 16 min

Haaland Runs Riot!

Erling Haaland helped Manchester City progress to the quarter-finals of the 2022/23 UEFA Champions League after they beat Bundesliga outfit RB Leipzig 7-0 on Tuesday night, ending the legs with an 8-1 aggregate. In the process, Haaland \had a 5-star performance which saw the 22-year-old net a staggering 5 goals,…

15 Mar 13 min

What’s Next For Messi and Mbappe?

The UEFA Champions League tends to be a competition that separates the strong from the weak. Giants of Europe face off against one another, with the best team emerging as the Champions of Europe. As the competition heads into the business end, the opponents only get tougher, and winning becomes…

9 Mar 29 min

How ten Hag Reclaimed The Untied Fans’ Trust!

Die-hard supporters, neutral fans, and rival teams are seeing Manchester United edging back to the days of Sir Alex Ferguson. The Red Devils are in red-hot form with the players providing high-quality football for the world to watch. It goes without saying that Eric ten Hag has revolutionised the team…

3 Mar 16 min

How Has ten Hag Has Pivoted United?

After a less-than-poor start to the season, Eric ten Hag and Manchester United are looking as if they have returned to the frightening team they once were during Sir Alex Ferguson's days. Teams are now looking clueless when they have the ball against the Red Devil and United is now…

23 Feb 17 min

Messi's Future Revealed?

Lionel Messi's future is up in the air after his father, Jorge Messi, recently spoke out and said the recent World Cup winner will not be heading back to Barcelona. In an interview, he said that he has not spoken with Barcelona's president, Joan Laporta. Keep in mind that Messi…

17 Feb 18 min

The Financial Battles Of Manchester!

Manchester United has been owned by the Glazers since 2005 when the Red Devils were purchased for £790 million. In these 17 years, the United faithful have been treated to countless trophies, domestic and European, but in recent years. Recently, fans have been visually frustrated with the style of ownership…

10 Feb 14 min

How Chelsea Manipulated The Rules...

The January transfer window is officially closed for all English Clubs with close to £1 Billion being spent. London-based club Chelsea FC, under new American owner Todd Boehly splashed the cash having brought in 8 new players worth around £300 million. These transfers have ruffled some feathers with the football…

2 Feb 15 min

Cooking Books, Kasi Flavour And A Superstar Showdown!

During an expedition fixture between Al Nassr and Paris Saint-Germain, Cristiano Ronaldo took the pitch to face off against Lionel Messi for what could be the last time in History. A team combined of Al Nassr and Al Hilal players saw the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Luis Gustavo, and Anderson…

26 Jan 17 min

Magical Messi, Ronaldo’s Antics, and The Manchester Derby

It is no secret that Cristiano Ronaldo has been a massive talking point in recent weeks, especially since his outrageous interview with British journalist Piers Morgan. CR7's European downfall was due to him not getting game time under United boss Eric ten Hag, as the dutchman stood up to CR7…

13 Jan 19 min

Why Ronaldo Should Take This Offer...

The 2022 FIFA World Cup group stages are coming to a close with the majority of qualified teams already through to the next round. Only 4 spots are left. So far, this world cup has brought an immense level of excitement, with results causing shock and surprise throughout - most…

2 Dec 2022 22 min

How CR7 Shot Himself In The Foot!

As we all know, Cristiano Ronaldo has recently been interviewed by an internet troll, Piers Morgan. The Portuguese superstar, unbeknownst to him, shot himself in the foot by unleashing and revealing his hard, and honest opinions on Manchester United and manager Erik ten-Hag. This act of cowardliness has not been…

17 Nov 2022 23 min