2019 in preview: Check out 4 stunning things that will likely happen this year as far as football is concerned

It came as a surprise to some football fans around the world considering the fact that Luka Modric ended the dominance of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in the Ballon d'Or.

The resignation of Frenchman Zinedine Zidane at Real Madrid also came as a big surprise to many football lovers considering of how he resigned after winning the 2017/18 Champions League title.

However, the year 2019 has started, and it is a year many sporting activities will happen most especially in the round leather game.

Here we bring you four surprising things that will likely happen in 2019 as far as football is concerned.

1. Liverpool winning the Premier League title

Football fans around the world will agree that Liverpool are in their best form this season in the Premier League as they have played 20 games without a defeat.

Jurgen Klopp's men are also the only side with the lowest number of goals conceded this season which is 8.

Last season, the Reds made it to the final of the Champions League before they lost against Real Madrid, but this term, their focus is on the Premier League title which they won last in 1990.

2. Victor Moses could come out of retirement

It came as a shock in August last year when Chelsea star Victor Moses announced his retirement from international football after the Super Eagles' campaign at the 2018 World Cup.

The winger played 37 times for the Super Eagles of Nigeria scoring 12 times since making his debut in 2012.

But there are news that he could change his decision to come out of retirement and play for the Super Eagles at the 2019 African Cup of Nations.

3. Super Eagles to win the 2019 AFCON title

After missing out in the last two editions of the African Cup of Nations, the Super Eagles have qualified for the 2019 championship even as the qualifiers is not yet concluded.

The Super Eagles could surprise many by winning the title just like they did the last time they won the AFCON trophy in South Africa under late coach Stephen Keshi.

4. Real Madrid appointing Jose Mourinho as next manager

Jose Mourinho is currently without a job after being thrown out at Manchester United, but after he left, the former Chelsea boss has been linked with a return to Real Madrid.