Manchester United have managed to make huge leaps forward with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as their manager. They are hungrier, younger, and fitter than previous seasons. However, it took Paul Pogba a single missed penalty to highlight how far this club still needs to go before they are ready to face the elite clubs of the Premier League once again.

Manchester United vs Wolves

In all honesty, a 1-1 draw at Molineux against the Wolves after being defeated 2-1 in the FA Cup and the Premier League last season can be seen as progress for Manchester United. However, there is still a distinct lack of leadership and experience in the young team of Solskjaer with an average age of only 24 years, making United the most inexperienced team in the Premier League at the moment. Due to this, Paul Pogba managed to miss his fourth penalty since the beginning of the previous season, with Rui Patricio blocking the shot during the 67th minute of the game.

A mere eight days ago, Marcus Rashford managed to score from the same spot at Old Trafford during their incredible 4-0 victory over Chelsea in the opening weekend of the Premier League. The successful penalty has assisted Rashford to maintain his 100% record when it comes to penalties for both club and country and has managed to take several pressure kicks during that time for state and club. However, during their spell against the Wolves, Paul Pogba decided to brush him to the side and take the shot himself because he won the penalty kick after Conor Coady fouled him.

Lack of Experience in the Team

If the Manchester United squad were packed with experienced characters and players that were strong enough to intervene, Paul Pogba would have been instructed to walk away, leaving the penalty to Marcus Rashford, especially when you take into account his excellent record when it comes to penalty kicks. Unfortunately, the squad did not have a Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville, Eric Cantona, or Roy Keane in the mix, and no one on the current team had the guts to step up and take the penalty shot for Pogba.

The post-match explanation from Solskjaer on the penalty incident only made things worse, which indicated Manchester United’s lack of principles on the pitch at times. According to the manager, both Rashford and Pogba are the penalty takers for the club, so that means that even he is unable to decide which player should be considered the number 1 penalty shooter and who should be considered the second. The manager leaves the decision up to them at the end of the day, which causes loads of unnecessary confusion on the pitch when a penalty needs to be taken.

Manchester United was unable to control the tempo of the game due to lack of experience, and this is something that needs to be rectified before they face a much stronger and elite team down the road.

It was 43 minutes after midnight when Adrian managed to save the penalty shot from Tammy Abraham to claim the UEFA Super Cup for the Reds. Thirty minutes later, Jordan Henderson and his team lifted the prestigious cup to mark the second European trophy for Liverpool in just three months. It was a remarkable match for both Chelsea as runners-up and Liverpool as the victorious team of the evening.

Winning is undoubtedly a very intoxicating feeling and to see Jurgen Klopp and his team sprint to Adrian at the Vodafone Park after his remarkable save just highlights how much a win means for the Reds. They appeared just as delighted as they did in Madrid after claiming the Champions League trophy against Tottenham Hotspur. However, after the dust settled in this incredible 5-4 penalty shootout victory against Chelsea, Liverpool is starting to realize the exact cost for their recent success.

Liverpool’s Next Match

There’s no denying that the 2019/20 Premier League season is going to be a demanding, challenging, and long road before they reach the finish line. If Liverpool is interested in building on their Champions League victory and finally end a three-decade wait for the glorious Premier League title in May 2020, they will face an even greater battle than the previous season where they nearly claimed the title from Manchester City.

They will first need to recover both their mental and physical fitness in time for the 3:00 pm match against Southampton on Saturday after enduring a 4-hour journey back home to England on Thursday. Chelsea, who managed to restore their pride and showcased unbelievable talent after their 4-0 defeat against Manchester United, will not play their next match until Sunday where they will also be on home turf against Leicester as opposed to travelling once again like Liverpool.

Klopp Needs to Find a Way

Winning the Champions League is only a taste of what Liverpool needs to deliver this season to remain victorious. The Reds didn’t have an easy road last season by any means. However, Liverpool only played a total of 52 games in all competitions. The team didn’t advance in the Carabao Cup and were taken out by Wolves in the FA Cup. This season they have already missed out on the Community Shield against Manchester City and needs to participate in the FIFA Club World Cup before 2020 is on our doorstep. This involves two matches and an 8-hour trip to Qatar and back.

Manchester City placed a total of 61 matches to claim their domestic treble, and the Reds will probably play around 60 games at least this season unless they endure similar draws or losses in their local competitions as they did last year. This will be a tough season for Klopp and his team, especially when you consider the additional energy that each team member needs to give this season to stay afloat. Let’s hope they have what it takes.

Manchester City and Liverpool, the winners of the opening game at Wembley, showed absolutely no signs of giving up while playing against each other. They looked far more determined than ever before, especially given the fact that they were playing against each other. Each side provided their best performances ahead of the Premier League season, even though this was considered a friendly between the two teams.

The iconic stadium played host to over 77,000 spectators to witness the glorious 1-1 draw which was eventually settled by a 5-4 penalty shootout which went to Manchester City. However, the overall score was nothing when compared to the overall performance and abilities that were displayed by both sides.

Mohamad Salah

The desire from each team to succeed was noticeable if you paid any attention to Mohamad Salah, who only made his return to Liverpool after a postseason break where he only played for 45 minutes against Lyon before participating in this cruelling test against Manchester City. He was continually speeding around defenders, showing fast feet and shrugging off markers to get a total of 10 shots on goal. Two shots managed to hit the post, while another was cleared from the line which is much more than Manchester City could produce.
This was also visible during the 93rd minute when the Egyptian seemed quite satisfied to have claimed victory for Liverpool with a fantastic header, only for an incredible scissor kick on the goal line from Kyle Walker to avert the danger before it went into the back of the net. Those high acrobatics during this friendly encounter tells you everything about the refusal and ruthlessness of Manchester City. The most intense factor of the game didn’t even occur on the field, but in the technical area where the managers were screaming and dictating the play from the sidelines.

Pep Guardiola

The Manchester City manager paced throughout the game in frustration where he furiously pointed to spaces on his side that were not being exploited enough to his liking. He placed his hands over his head in disbelief when his team missed golden opportunities or even when a pass was missed. He was also found leaning against advertising boards after Sterling missed the perfect opportunity when he only needed to beat Allison to score a goal.

Pep Guardiola was so worked up during the match that he even created a red-card situation when Joe Gomez and David Silva challenged the referee for a high ball incident where the defender from Liverpool got to it first. Pep Guardiola was furious with the fourth official, stating that the Liverpool defender went in on his player with dangerous force. He continued with this outcry until he received a yellow card. And this all occurred in a friendly between these two teams, so can you imagine what it will be like in the Premier League season this time around?

Manchester United are finally back on home soil following a successful pre-season tour to the Far East and Australia. So what exactly did we learn from their pre-season abroad? The team managed by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ended their glorious summer with a victory 0-1 victory over Kristiansund, a 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur, a 2-0 win over Perth Glory, and additional victories against Inter Milan and Leeds United. The Man Utd boss only has one game remaining against Milan before starting his 2019/20 Premier League season against Chelsea on 11 August 2019. Solskjaer also provided a few hints surrounding how his team will look like during the 2019/20 season, and we decided to share some of these hints with you.

Additional Signings Required

The Man Utd manager has been timid when it comes to new signings for the team. He continued to state that the squad is working on a few plans to improve the overall performance. However, things are quite complicated with the situation surrounding Romelu Lukaku. Should he leave before the new season gets underway, Solskjaer needs to replace him quickly to keep the goal tally he wants, and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Moussa Dembele, Mauro Icardi, and Paulo Dybala are linked to this improvement.

Anthony Martial Used in the Middle

Anthony Martial initially started his career at United as a central striker under Louis van Gaal but spent the last three years as the left-wing. Most people exacted Marcus Rashford to be the first choice for the club manager as a centre forward, but Martial has been running down the middle for most of the pre-season tour. This makes perfect sense as Martial is a far more natural finisher than Rashford who has more discipline out wide. Hopefully, we will see more of Martial in the middle during the upcoming Premier League season.

Daniel James is Fast

Daniel James has never played in a Premier League match before. However, the player from Swansea has been enjoying a lot of time on the field during the pre-season games which suggest that he will be thrown into the deep end during August. Thankfully, the 21-year-old is going to make quite an impression as he is lightning-fast on the field. He looks like an Olympic sprinter against other players on the ground. He merely needs to work on finishing, but there’s loads of time for that this season.

Jesse Lingard Needs to Step Up

Lingard had a tough summer after a vacation video was posted on social media which received unwanted attention. There are reports that the player is currently keeping his head down at the camp and hasn’t discussed the video with any media outlet as of yet. Lingard needs to focus on the upcoming season and perform like never before to keep his fans and the team happy. HE should spend more time practising and improving instead of making videos where he sings about beans.

Extreme sports provide the most left-threatening and thrilling experiences you’ll ever have in your lifetime. They come with a high risk of injuries due to extreme stunts, heights, speeds, and sometimes even death. This is the primary reason why adrenaline junkies participate in these sporting events. Some of the most popular extreme sports include:

• Parkour
• Cave Diving
• BMX Racing
• Snowboarding
• Bungee Jumping
• Skateboarding
• Base Jumping
• Surfing

Injuries associated with each of these sports can be fatal, and the most common injuries usually occur with inexperienced athletes or professional extremists.

Sprains/Broken Bones

You will notice that broken bones are possible in nearly all extreme sports, ranging from BMX racing through to skateboarding. These injuries often occur when athletes attempt to break a fall or fall from high heights or in a weird position. Sprains and bone breaks can be quite painful, taking extended periods to recover.

Brain/Head Injury

Brain or head injuries are considered the most life-threatening of all injuries on our list. This type of injury can have huge implications on your daily life and mental health. Head trauma caused by a sports injury can have long term effects, and some of the most common head injuries include brain contusion, cerebral oedema, skull fracture, bleeding, concussion, and hematoma. Extreme sports are the leading cause of head and brain injuries, so you must always wear protective gear, especially when it comes to your head.

Spinal Injury

Spinal injuries are far less familiar with extreme sports. However, there are still loads of instances where it can quickly occur if you are not careful. If you ever have a spinal injury due to sports, it might be the last time you ever enjoy the game as spinal injuries will have implications on your spinal discs and nerves. You might not be able to move or walk again after a spinal injury.

Lacerations

Lacerations are undoubtedly the most famous injury type when it comes to extreme sports. Tears can occur with surfing, skateboarding, BMX racing, and others. It takes a few sharp objects in your environment and an unexpected fall to receive several lacerations across your hands, knees, and other areas of your body depending on how you fall or the objects around you. Injuries can also lead to infection if you do not take care of them immediately with proper care.

Neck Injury

Extreme sports require a high level of movement, regardless of the competition. This can lead to neck injuries as you are always moving your head around to see where you are going and to determine your next move. Several parts of your neck can be injured in an accident. Any tension or muscle strain can cause your throat to become stiff, leading to severe pain in the process. Whiplash is a widespread neck injury that can last for weeks if you don’t recover properly. Sometimes you might even need physical therapy before its resolved.

An indoor arena is essentially a circular-shaped or overall design that is used to provide sporting events or musical performances and is usually an enclosed area. A stage often has an ample open space that is surrounded from every side with multiple tiers that house seats for fans and spectators. The most prominent feature of any arena is the massive free space at the lowest point of the arena to provide maximum visibility to spectators. One of the oldest and biggest stages in the world is the Colosseum situated in Rome. Apart from the Colosseum, there are a handful of indoor arenas across the globe.

The Philippine Arena

This arena is considered the largest multipurpose indoor arena in the world with a 55,000 seating capacity that covers more than 140 hectares, which are located in Bocaue. The indoor arena is currently owned by the INC institution which forms part of the New Era University. The structure’s construction began in 2011 and was only completed in 2014 at the cost of over $200 million. The Philippine Arena comes equipped with four floors and reaches a height of 65 meters. The indoor arena is renowned for its safety features as it withstands earthquakes and typhoons every year.

Paris La Defense Arena

This indoor arena was initially constructed for the Olympic Games that will take place in 2024 as the sporting event will be hosted in Paris, France. The indoor arena is situated in Nanterre and can take up to a maximum of 40,000 spectators. Apart from musical events, the indoor arena can also host various sporting events, including Paris Motorcross, rugby matches, and basketball games.

Romexpo

This structure is a massive indoor arena that is situated in Bucharest, Romania. The indoor arena can comfortably seat up to 40,000 spectators and has been in use since the early 1960s. The indoor arena is also regularly used for a wide range of other events, such as large expos and several sporting events.

The Saitama Super Arena

This arena is considered the second-largest multipurpose and indoor arena in the world, which is located in Saitama City in Japan. The indoor arena comes with a maximum seating capacity of more than 37,000 spectators and comes equipped with large moveable sections where seating capacity can be reduced to make smaller events much more intimate. This is the only arena that you’ll find in Japan that can host American football games. The stadium is home to the Saitama Broncos, a professional basketball team from Japan.
SC Olimiyskiy

This sports complex also referred to as the Olympic Stadium, is an indoor arena situated in Moscow, Russia. It’s considered the third largest arena across the globe and has a seating capacity of up to 35,000 spectators. It was initially constructed back in 1980 and can host a wide variety of events, including musical concerts and sporting events. In 2014, the indoor arena was auctioned, were an oil company bought more than 65% at $108 million.

Floorball is regarded as an indoor sporting event that is very similar to the game of hockey. The sport is played in an area of 20 x 40 meters that is bordered 0.5 meters high on all sides. A team that participates in a competitive game of floorball has a total of 5 players that each play with sticks along with a goaltender who doesn’t carry any special equipment. The goaltender has a stick and can be recognised through a distinctive jersey. The ball used in floorball needs to have a circumference of between 8.7 inches and 9.1 inches, while the stick needs to measure between 37.8 inches and 45.5 inches in length.

Floorball Origins

The earliest development of this sporting event began during the 1960s or 70s in Sweden. These days, the game of floorball is viral in countries like Finland, Denmark, Latvia, and Estonia. Each of these countries has managed to develop the sport over a long-time period, which makes the sport quite developed and accessible in European countries.

Floorball is also gaining immense popularity in several other countries around the world, including Ireland, Malaysia, and the United States. In 2014, more than 300,000 people registered as floorball players from across the globe. You will also find several floorball tournaments that take place every year, including the Sweden Svenska Superligan and the Finland Salibandyliga. , and both women and men participate in leagues around the world.

The makeup of a Team

Each team in a game of floorball needs to have two defenders, a goaltender, and three attackers. The goaltender is allowed to hit the ball with any part of their body and can hold the ball for a maximum of three seconds. When a game rule is broken, the player needs to leave the field temporarily.

When a match is underway, a player cannot get his the ball with their head or hand. A player is also not allowed to jump during a game or receive the ball while both feet are off the ground. Players will get a 2-minute penalty if a shot is taken with a stick that is above the waist. You will also receive a penalty when the ball is encountered above knee level. You are also not allowed to disrupt your opponent with the floorball, and you should measure shoulder-to-shoulder among players.

Rules of Floorball

The basic rules of the game were first introduced during 1979, following the inception of Sala IBK within Sweden. This club was considered the first team in the world of floorball when the sporting event was initially established. Three years after that, the official rules of the sport managed to take effect. However, the laws of the game can still vary significantly from one country to the next. For instance, in one country a goaltender may hold a stick, while in other countries this is not allowed. Floorball will form part of the Summer Olympics in Tokyo during 2020.

For the longest time, sports were only associated with men due to the high energy and gender discrimination when it came to women in sports. However, the popularity of female games and their participation has grown significantly over the years, especially during the 20th century. This incredible growth reflects the necessary change in modern society, emphasizing gender equality. Women’s sports are not accepted across the globe. However, you will still notice that performance and participation vary from one country to the next. Canada and the United States are renowned for producing top-tier competitions and tournaments for women’s team sports. In North America, several women sports leagues receive the right media and television coverage, along with attendance and participation.

Canadian Women’s Hockey League

The CWHL is considered the highest hockey league within Canada. Established in 2007, the association has a total of 7 teams from Boston, Alberta, Quebec, and Ontario. The league was initially formed by players who participated in the former National Women’s Hockey League. The Canadian Women’s Hockey League is responsible for ice rental cost, player travel, and other equipment. However, the players do not receive a salary. The teams compete for the championship trophy and get recognized for the most outstanding rookie, top goaltender, and most valued player.

National Women’s Soccer League

The NWSL is operated by the US soccer federation, representing the highest level of the sport in the country. The league was initially established back in 2012 and replaced both the Women’s United Soccer Association and the Women’s Professional Soccer league. The NWSL held their first match in 2013 and only featured eight teams. However, the league has managed to grow since and now features ten organizations across the United States where three teams have been crowned champions since the league started in 2013. The female soccer teams enjoy matches at ten different stadiums and recorded the highest attendance back in 2016 when 23,400 spectators watched the game.

National Pro Fast pitch

National Pro Fastpitch is a women’s professional software league within the United States. The association was initially known as Women’s Pro Softball League when it was established back in 1997. However, the league was cancelled four years later and was only rebranded and revived in 2004 when the name was changed to National Pro Fastpitch. The league consists of 5 teams that compete for the prestigious Cowles Cup. In 2004, the association also received a new organization and enjoyed a total of 174 games.

Women’s Flat Track Derby Association

Formed in 2004, the WFTDA is an association for the flat track roller derby league for women. It was initially created as United Leagues Coalition. However, the name was changed back in 2005 and was registered in North Carolina as a league organization. The WFTDA assists and promotes the growth of flat track roller derby for women. The league initially had 20 teams, but now boasts with 30 different teams in the league.

On 31 January 1971, the Apollo 14 embarked on a nine-day quest to travel to the moon and back. Apollo 14 was considered the 8th human-crewed mission within the prestigious Apollo program and was regarded as the third mission for humans to land on the moon. The quest was also the final of the H-missions within the Apollo program. To give you more insight into the H-missions, it was a precision landing sequence where humans would spend two days on the lunar surface where they would perform two moonwalks.

The Mission of Apollo 14

While the astronauts spend time on the moon for two days, Mitchell and Shepard were to fulfil a wide variety of mission objectives that the Apollo 13 quest was unable to complete at the famous Fra Mauro formation. The primary goals were to collect and survey samples at the Imbrium Basin, activate and deploy the ALSEP (Apollo Lunar Surface Experiments Package), and take several photos for any future explorations sites that might occur.

However, because the last mission was unable to make a successful landing on the moon, improvements were made ensuring that a more significant amount of scientific data and lunar material could be collected from the moon. This was made possible thanks to the addition of a MET (modular equipment transporter). The carrier was a collapsible cart with two wheels that could easily transport tools and samples across the surface of the moon.

This quest was fundamental because an accident occurred with Apollo 13 that forced the crew to return to earth without landing on the moon in April 1970. The Apollo 13 was supposed to be the 3rd mission of humans on the moon. Thankfully, Apollo 14 didn’t experience any problems during its journey. While Mitchell and Shepard landed on the moon on 5 February, Roosa stayed in orbit within the command module to perform various scientific experiments and take photos to provide more documentation on the moon.

The Very First Lunar Olympics

While Mitchell and Shepard were spending time on the moon’s surface, they had to perform two extravehicular activities that lasted over 9 hours in total. It was during the 9 hours that Shepard decided to play some golf on the moon. He managed to achieve this as he previously decided to take a six iron with him to the moon. It was only a six-iron head, so he had to attach it to a handle from one of the lunar tools.

Utilizing two golf balls, Shepard took a total of 3 one-handed swings of the club, missing the golf ball on his initial try. He then managed to make contact on the following two swings and stated that the balls travelled for miles once he connected his shots. Michell, on the other hand, decided to use a scoop handle and throw it like it was the sport of javelin.

Baseball teams in Major League Baseball have relocated for several reasons. For instance, an organization might relocate due to financial troubles, low spectator attendance, or even unexpected issues that arise at the local stadium. You will even find teams that have decided to relocate due to heavy competition from another group in the same area. You will also see teams in the MLB that have relocated from East Coast cities to the Sunbelt region and the Midwest. With that in mind, let’s take a look at MLB teams that have relocated.

Milwaukee Brewers

The Milwaukee Brewers were the first professional baseball team in the American League that was established in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The Brewers were undoubtedly not the last team to be created in Wisconsin, nor the last team to relocate to Milwaukee. The Brewers played here between 1894 and 1901. They initially started as a minor league team that formed part of the Western League. The 1901 season was the only season that saw the Milwaukee Brewers play. After they finished in the last place, they decided to move to St. Louis, where they were known as the St. Louis Browns during 1902.

Baltimore Orioles

Once the American League was reorganized entirely, it received three new teams, and one of them was the Baltimore Orioles during 1901. The team got its name from the state bird in Maryland. In 1903, the team was relocated to New York City where they changed their name to New York Highlanders after finding a stadium which they called home. However, in 1913, the team changed their name again and is now known as the New York Yankees after they relocated to the Polo Grounds.

Boston Braves

The Boston Braves are regarded as the first baseball team to have been formed in Boston. The team is also considered the founding members of the National League. The baseball team was initially established back in 1871 as was then known as the Boston Red Stockings. In 1912, the team was renamed the Boston Braves. In 1901, the Boston Red Sox formed part of the American League. In 1953, the Boston Braves decided to move to Milwaukee where they decided to rename the team to the Milwaukee Braves.

St. Louis Browns

During 1902, the Milwaukee Brewers decided to relocate and change their name to the St. Louis Brewers that formed part of the American League. However, the St. Louis Cardinals were also a hugely successful team in the same city that developed part of the National League. Unfortunately, the St. Louis Brewers were less successful than the St. Louis Cardinals which saw the Brewers play their last season during 1953. During 1954, the team decided to make another move to Baltimore where they eventually became known as the Baltimore Orioles. Of course, this marked the second MLB team in the city of Baltimore. This was quite a unique relocation as well as it features a Midwestern baseball team relocating to a team on the East Coast.