Aidan Russell For Brazilians, only the 1950 World Cup is more traumatic than the 1982 World Cup, hosted by Spain. The World Cup in Brazil went into football history books for coining the expression Maracanazo, or the Maracanã blow, referring to the 2-1 defeat suffered by the hosts to Uruguay in a packed-out Maracana Stadium. The 1982 … Read more
The 1986 World Cup saw the rise of another football immortal. Until that year, Diego Armando Maradona was only an excellent Argentine midfielder with rare skill, a track record of indiscipline, and a controversial figure. However, after June 1986 in Mexico, Dieguito became a myth. For everyone, a genius with his left leg; for many, … Read more
Richarlison, Nikica Jelavic, and Romelu Lukaku are the latest in a long line of deadly strikers that have shown off their talents at Everton. Here is our tribute to some of the greatest Everton forwards in the club’s long history. Everton Forwards Before The War Edgar Chadwick (270 matches, 97 goals) One of only eight … Read more
The former Irish goalkeeper Shay Given played professionally as a goalkeeper. The Republic of Ireland’s second-most capped national team player with 134 caps. Given was regarded as an agile, athletic, committed, and courageous goalkeeper with exceptional reflexes. His Premier League teammates nicknamed him Lazarus because he never misses a game or picks up injuries and … Read more
When the 1990 World Cup was again hosted in Italy, 56 years after the Azzurra’s first title, a lot had changed in the country and the world too. If in 1934, winning the title under the watchful eyes of Dictator Benito Mussolini was practically a matter of life and death, the Italians were favorites in … Read more
Land of basketball, baseball, and American football, the United States succumbed to soccer, as they call the world’s most popular sport, and hosted the 1994 World Cup. Doubts over how involved the population would get spread: the 1994 World Cup had the biggest crowd in the FIFA event’s history, 3,587,538 spectators, and other equally impressive … Read more
Ferenc Puskas was goalscoring royalty during his reign in the 1950s and 1960s. It’s no wonder he was destined to become a legend who, in making Europe his kingdom, became one of the greatest footballers of the 20th century. This is his awe-inspiring story. The Hungarian Wonderkid On the 1st April 1927, Ferenc Purczeld Biró … Read more
1906 FA Cup Final Score: Everton 1 Newcastle United 0 FA Cup Final Venue: Crystal Palace, London Date: Saturday 21st April 1906 Everton Scorer: Alex Young Everton Team: Billy Scott, William Balmer, Jack Crelly, Harry Makepeace, Jack Taylor, Walter Abbot, Jack Sharp, Hugh Bolton, Alex Young, Jimmy Settle, Harold Hardman Newcastle United Team: Jimmy Lawrence, … Read more
Steve Bull is remembered as nothing short of a hero by the supporters at Molineux. Stephen George Bull spent 13 seasons leading the line for Wolves, banging in a record 250 league goals and netting more than 300 times in all competitions for the club. The Early Years On the 28th March 1965, Steve Bull … Read more
When the inaugural professional league commenced in 1994, the untested teenage Li Xiaopeng was recruited by his home side Shandong Luneng and began an illustrious twelve-year association with the club. A rare player in the modern era, Li played for only one club during his career, helping Shandong to a league and cup double in … Read more