Amid a Peruvian golden age, one player stood out above the rest. A player so talented, the great Pelé declared him the heir apparent to his throne. Teófilo Cubillas announced himself on the global stage at the 1970 World Cup, and over the next 19 years, his star would shine bright even in the face … Read more
Tele Santana da Silva was born in Itabirito, Southeast Brazil on the 26th July 1931. The son of a local football team’s coach and president, Santana showed initial promise as a center forward. Fluminense FC signed him at the age of 20. The coach, Zeze Moreira, thought Santana’s talents would be best served on the … Read more
This is a surreal Superclásico. Nothing could stop it from taking place. Recently, Plaza de Mayo was the scene of riots, repression, and death. “Pickets and pans, the struggle is the same one.” Looting. State of siege. President De la Rúa fled office by helicopter. Argentina has witnessed a superminister (Domingo Cavallo), the IMF, the … Read more
Celtic vs. Rangers, Everton vs. Liverpool, Arsenal vs. Spurs are just some of today’s biggest inter-town rivalries. If history had turned out differently, there might have been another: Sunderland AFC vs. Sunderland Albion. Albion was one of the many soccer clubs that flourished briefly in the 1890s only to fold before firmly establishing themselves in … Read more
From cutting his teeth in the Bundesliga to reaching a consistently world-class level at Tottenham, Son Heung-min’s rise has been meteoric, but the South Korean star is not one to bask in the limelight. Surrounded by the Premier League’s glitz, glamour, and extravaganza, Son is a steadfast beacon of hard work and humility. The Golden … Read more
The feat of Arsenal in avoiding defeat in their 38 Premiership matches during the 2003-04 season has rightly been acclaimed as a marvelous achievement. However, it is not a unique achievement in senior British football for five other clubs that have previously passed through a season without meeting with defeat in league competition. In England, … Read more
Soccer is the most popular sport in the world. There is no doubt about it. However, it continues to struggle for the limelight with more popular sports in the United States of America. As per statistics, Soccer in the US is the fourth most popular sport. The country hosted the FIFA World Cup in 1994, … Read more
Soccer Tennis is a sport that is played with a soccer ball and a net. As the name suggests, this sport works as a hybrid of Soccer and Tennis. A soccer tennis game consists of a court divided by a net and two teams occupying each side. Teams can consist of one, two, or three … Read more
You could barely see anything when Martín Palermo scored the winner against Peru in the 93rd minute. As the manager of his beloved Argentina, Maradona manufactured another epic chapter of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers by bringing in the 35-year-old Titán in the second half to save La Albiceleste’s qualifying chances. Only soccer in South … Read more
The role of the soccer fullback position is one of great complexity. For decades it had limited strategic importance on the pitch. But as formations evolved, so did the position. As a result, fullbacks are now expected to possess a deep understanding of the game, provide width, and supplement the attack in addition to their … Read more