Clubs
Epic Manchester United: Incredible Details of the Triumphant ’99 Season
On the 10th of June 2023 in Istanbul, Pep Guardiola led Man City saw off a stubborn Inter Milan team …
Europe’s Greatest Underdog Story: When Red Star Belgrade Won the European Cup
When people think of underdog European runs resulting in unprecedented victories, the last and biggest shock for most would be …
The Rise of Wimbledon’s Crazy Gang
Rarely does sport throw up rags-to-riches stories to match that of Wimbledon FC in the late 80s and early 90s. …
People
Raul: Bio, early life and stats of Real Madrid’s legendary number 9
Raul is considered one of the greatest players of his era, having played 17 years as a striker with Real …
Emilio Butragueño: Real Madrid’s Bird of Prey
When we think of great Real Madrid strikers, many names come to mind. Raul, Di Stefano, Hugo Sanchez, Cristiano Ronaldo, …
Tomás Carlovich: The Amateur Player Better Than Maradona
What if I told you one of South America’s most beloved and well-respected players, only appeared in 4 senior professional …
Development
History and Interesting Facts About English Premier League
Watched in over 212 territories and almost a billion homes, the English Premier League holds the record for the most …
Why Ronaldo Almost Missed The 1998 World Cup Final
Heading into the 1998 World Cup, Brazil looked damn good. Ronaldo was coming into France ’98 off the back of …
1950 Maracanazo: The Day Uruguay Silenced the Maracanã
The 1950 FIFA World Cup was a tournament that defied expectations and left an indelible mark on the history of …
Facts
1966 Ballon d’Or Winner: Bobby Charlton. A Battle Of World Class Legends
The 1966 Ballon d’Or remains one of the closest contests in the award’s history. It pitted World Cup winner Bobby …
1965 Ballon d’Or Winner: Eusebio. The Black Panther. The Black Pearl
Eusebio is a name synonymous with footballing greatness and a man who sits amongst the elite legends of the game. …
1988 Ballon d’Or Winner: Marco van Basten. Total Dutch Domination
In 1988, Netherlands forward Marco van Basten won the first of his three Ballon d’Or titles. He became only the …
