Aidan Russell For all the glory and fame, fortune and acclaim the world of football can bring, every player who has played and who will play the game all at one point or another comes from humble beginnings. In mainland Europe, you’ll seldom be able to walk through a city street or a small town without seeing … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo is among the greatest players ever to grace a football field. The Portuguese superstar holds a plethora of records and won over 35 individual trophies for club and country. Some of them include: Golden Boot Winner; Euro Cup Winner; 5 Time Ballon d’Or Winner. With so many titles to him, he is constantly … Read more
Alan Kelly Jnr is a former international goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland and is now a goalkeeping coach who has been involved in over 1,000 matches during his career. Contentsshow 1Where It All Began 2Bittersweet Promotion 3A Premier League Move 4International Call-up 5Shoot out Success 6From Playing to Coaching Where It All Began He … Read more
Real Madrid legend Hugo Sánchez had already begun to capture the imagination of European football’s elite long before his sensational move to the Bernabeu. Spending his youth in native Mexico, he scored nearly a century of goals for UNAM and then spread his wings to play in North America. The Mexican soon headed for La … Read more
Luis Figo, over his 20-year playing career, established himself as not only one of the best Portuguese players to grace the pitch but as a footballer in general, though with his success came a whole heap of controversy. Attesting to his talent, he is his nation’s fourth all-time appearance holder, having made his international bow … Read more
At the beginning of this year’s tournament, it’s time to take a look at the performances of last year’s Champions League. Some of the top players delivered top-scoring performances. Take a look at the top scorers of the Champions League season 2022/23. Champions League 2023/24 has just begun, and it’s an exciting season already. As … Read more
In the year 1980, the football world witnessed the crowning of a true legend, as Karl-Heinz Rummenigge claimed the Ballon d’Or, solidifying his status as one of the sport’s greats. Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, born on September 25, 1955, in Lippstadt, West Germany, was a forward renowned for his sublime skills, remarkable pace, and astute understanding of … Read more
Forwards are judged on goals. As such, making gambles is part of the role. Knowing when to time your runs as a centre forward is in many ways like knowing when to hit or stick in top online blackjack games; for which you can check out this meticulously crafted guide. But, while many strikers find … Read more
Ever wondered which country is the best at producing Ballon d’Or winners? Well, wonder no longer, they’re all here in an easy-to-read list! Like with points and goal difference in a football table, the number of Ballon d’Or wins for each country is the main determiner, but for draws, the number of unique winners decides … Read more
The Bernabéu is one of the football world’s places of worship. A mecca. A temple. A monument to perhaps the most illustrious club around the globe. Real Madrid’s Bernabéu is one of the great theatres of football, standing alongside arenas such as the San Siro, the Nou Camp and the Maracana. Madrid’s Bernabéu has a … Read more