After waiting more than fifty years, Estudiantes de La Plata won their first domestic and international trophies. This represented a watershed moment in Argentinian soccer, as El Pincha becomes the first of the country’s “lesser lights” to make a mark on the world stage. Throughout the 1960s, the unglamorous Estudiantes de La Plata team harvested … Read more
Despite never being outplayed, outfought, or outsung, England was knocked out of the 1998 World Cup quarter-finals. As at Euro 96, as at Italia 90, the tyranny of penalties has brought England down again, repeating itself in the cruelest way possible. So it seems every time England vs Argentina, there’s an unforgettable story. However, those … Read more
Algerian soccer fans had their own Zidane, long before Zinedine Zidane burst onto the scene in France. Djamel Zidane was an inspiration to the illustrious Frenchman in his formative years. His Kabyle ancestry explains his two-footed appearance. A great deal like his French namesake, he is equally dangerous with the ball and equally comfortable in … Read more
Disability soccer is defined by the American Disabilities Act (ADA) as those with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities. People with disabilities can receive long-lasting benefits from playing and participating in soccer at any level, both on and off the field. The soccer community supports six international … Read more
Dino Zoff, the former goalkeeper made 570 appearances in Italy’s Serie A from his debut on 24 September 1961 up until his retirement on 2 June 1983. An unassuming man, he enjoyed a hugely successful career at both club and international level. Zoff also made 332 consecutive Italian top-flight appearances for Juventus, without a single … Read more
Brazilian soccer player Claudio Taffarel played as a goalkeeper. He played professional soccer for five clubs in Brazil and Europe during an 18-year career. His senior career began with Internacional in 1985, while his later clubs were Parma, Reggiana, Atlético Mineiro, and Galatasaray. After a second stint with Parma in Italy, his career ended in … Read more
Chile started the 2010 World Cup in a refined style, winning the first two group games 1-0 against Honduras and Switzerland. These six points were enough to qualify for the round of sixteen knockout stages. However, in the final group game, Chile lost 2-1 to Spain, who would go on to lift the World Cup … Read more
The grave of Charles Miller lies more or less hidden in the corner of a Sao Paulo cemetery. No plaques denote this man’s impact on Brazil’s rich cultural history, no sign to remind visitors that he was even that important. Few people visit, few know who he is, but Charles William Miller could be one … Read more
1890 FA Cup Final Score: Blackburn Rovers 6 Sheffield Wednesday 1 Venue: Kennington Oval Date: Saturday 29th March 1890 Scorers: Blackburn Rovers – Walton, John Southworth, Lofthouse, Townley 3. Sheffield Wednesday – Bennett Blackburn Rovers Team: Johnny K Horne; James Southworth, John Forbes, John Barton, Geordie Dewar, Jimmy Forrest, Jo Lofthouse, Harry Campbell, Jack Southworth, … Read more
1888 FA Cup Final Score: West Bromwich Albion 2 Preston North End 1 Venue: Kennington Oval Date: Saturday 24th March 1888 Scorers: West Bromwich Albion – Woodhall, Bayliss. Preston North End – Dewhurst West Bromwich Albion Team: Bob Roberts, Albert Aldridge, Harry Green, Ezra Horton, Charlie Perry, George Timmins, Billy Bassett, George Woodhall, Jem Bayliss, … Read more