Europe’s Greatest Underdog Story: When Red Star Belgrade Won the European Cup – History Of Soccer

When people think of underdog European runs resulting in unprecedented victories, the last and biggest shock for most would be Porto’s run in 2004. A run that propelled Jose Mourinho into the footballing stratosphere. For a team in a league outside the top 5, even if it was just outside in 6th, this victory was … Read more

The History of The Bernabéu – History Of Soccer

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

Real Madrid Number 9: The Greatest Madridistas To Wear The Shirt – History Of Soccer

An incredible array of extremely talented forwards have been gifted Real Madrid’s iconic number 9 shirt across more than a century of the Spanish club’s rich history. The jersey has been worn by a long list of exceptional goal scorers who even today are considered amongst some of Los Blancos’ all-time greats. Contentsshow 1Why Is … Read more

The History of Santos FC – History Of Soccer

Santos Futebol Clube, Santos, Peixe. The home to two world-renowned superstar players – one of whom was named “Athlete of the Century” and is widely regarded as the greatest footballer of all time – has several names, but how did the São Paulo based team come to be, and what have they been up to … Read more