Aidan Russell Jimmy Payne (James Bolcherson Payne) Born: Bootle, Liverpool, 10 March 1926. Died: Kendal, Cumbria, 22 January 2013. Clubs: Liverpool (Nov 1944 to Apr 1956): FL 224 Appearances, 43 goals, FA Cup runners-up medal (1950) Everton (Apr 1956 to cs. 1957): 5 Appearances Senior Debut: Liverpool vs. Bolton Wanderers, 11 September 1948 Despite most of his … Read more
Jorkyball is a form of two vs. two soccer that takes place in a 32 feet (9.80 meters) by 16 feet (4.80 m) Plexiglas cage on synthetic artificial turf with the possibility to pass, dribble, and score goals using the walls just like in squash. Played on a four-walled court with a net above, the … Read more
A hat-trick is a common term in sports, and it means achieving a particular positive feat three times in a game. In soccer, it usually refers to a single player scoring three goals in a single game. The goals need not be consecutive, and goals scored in penalty shootouts aren’t considered. The term is used … Read more
So you ask what club has the best soccer stadium in the world? If you randomly asked 100 soccer fans today, you’d probably get 60-80 different answers. This article will review 10 of the best soccer stadiums that everyone soccer lover should visit in their lifetime. 1. Karaiskakis Stadium The Karaiskakis Stadium in Piraeus, located … Read more
The recent growth in women’s soccer has further led to the emergence of a generation of superstars. In this feature, we are going to look at the best women’s soccer players in 2021. The rise in popularity of women’s soccer has been quite evident in the last couple of decades. The FIFA Women’s World Cup … Read more
The name Lily Parr, who played football, may be familiar to people. Most people do not know her story or influence, or, more importantly, how it pertains to the story of women’s soccer. Born in St. Helens in 1905, Lily Parr was a striking figure and a remarkable woman who led a remarkable life. With … Read more
Borussia Dortmund was formed on 19 December 1909 by a predominantly youthful group of steelworkers and miners. The decision was a spur-of-the-moment affair and the name an equally spontaneous choice. “Borussia” was appended to the front because it was the house beer served in the pub where the meeting took place. So the club is … Read more
Having played in three World Cups over the course of his 16-year career, Marc Wilmots epitomizes the fine crop of Belgian talent that succeeded the legendary Mexico 1986 squad. Although he proved to be a divisive figure before retiring at the age of 34, he was an icon of Belgian football during the 1990s. Following … Read more
The FIFA World Cup Trophy is arguably one of the most iconic prizes in the sporting world. One can also claim that it is arguably the most coveted piece of metal after an Olympics Gold medal in the sporting world. The World Cup trophy has featured in some of the most memorable photos in international … Read more
29 June 1950 was a particularly depressing day for British sport: The West Indies won a cricket test match for the first time when England was beaten, at Lords, by 326 runs. The last British tennis player went out of the singles at Wimbledon. In their first soccer World Cup, the inventors of the modern … Read more