Aidan Russell 
The Ballon d’Or is unarguably the most prestigious individual accolade to win in all of men’s football. The trophy which has been won by 45 individual players to date, has seen the likes of Lionel Messi, Hristo Stoichkov, Alfredo Di Stefano and many other greats of the game claim the coveted prize. Yet, as you marvel at … Read more
Zico is one of Brazil’s greatest ever footballing superstars, and had the nickname “The White Pele” besides being known as the best ever Brazilian never to win the World Cup. He also holds the record for scoring direct from a free kick, totalling a mind boggling 101. Following the end of his playing career he … Read more
Managing a football team requires all kinds of talents and a wealth of knowledge of the game. As well as being tactically astute, managers should also be able to work with players as individuals to train, educate, motivate and “rein” them in. Their instructions must be effectively communicated and must anticipate the physical and psychological … Read more
Miroslav Klose is the scorer of the most World Cup goals of all time. He scored sixteen times for Germany over 4 WC tournaments. (2002, 2006, 2010, and 2014) The striker played in 24 World Cup matches, winning 17 times. The German football player scored one hat trick on his World Cup debut and scored … Read more
eSports refers to competitive video gaming tournaments with competing teams or individuals, usually from around the globe. Due to its sets, eSports players battle against other gamers to reach specific goals in the game. Esports games have recently gained immense popularity, with millions participating in and watching these events worldwide. The esports industry is projected … Read more
In 1996, the football world was stunned as the likes of Ronaldo Nazario, Alessandro Del Piero, George Weah and Eric Cantona among many others were beaten to the coveted Ballon d’Or by Matthias Sammer. Hardly a household name, Sammer’s 96 season was like the second coming of Franz Beckenbauer, as the Libero would prove pivotal … Read more
Final Score: Tottenham Hotspur 3 Burnley 1 FA Cup Venue: Wembley Stadium, London Date: Saturday 5th May 1962 Attendance: 100,000 Teams Tottenham – Bill Brown, Peter Baker, Ron Henry, Danny Blanchflower (capt), Maurice Norman, Dave Mackay, Terry Medwin, John White, Bobby Smith, Jimmy Greaves, Cliff Jones Manager – Bill Nicholson Scorers – Greaves 3, Smith … Read more
Soccer, also known as football, is a popular sport played by millions of people worldwide. However, the origin of soccer can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where similar games were played using a ball and some form of goal. This article reviews five old games played before modern soccer was introduced. The American Indians … Read more
When football fans are asked who is the greatest team ever, a lot will say Brazil, usually because of their 1970 side with Pele in his pomp, or West Germany/Germany, Italy or even France, but few, if any, will say Hungary. Between 1950 and 1956, the Hungarian national team played 51 games, winning 43, drawing … Read more
When Lionel Messi hoisted the World Cup trophy aloft at Qatar 2022, to all intents and purposes the Argentine superstar had completed football. Having won just about every major honour available to him at the club level, the most glittering of medal hauls now boasted international mementoes. Having helped to inspire a Copa America triumph … Read more