The oldest Football League clubs kicked off in 1888-89 with twelve teams. The original twelve clubs forming “The Football League” were Wolverhampton Wanderers, West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City, Notts County, Derby County, Aston Villa, Preston North End, Everton, Burnley, Bolton Wanderers, Blackburn Rovers, and Accrington. However, some prospective candidates had missed out; therefore, a second-tier … Read more
The grave of Charles Miller lies more or less hidden in the corner of a Sao Paulo cemetery. No plaques denote this man’s impact on Brazil’s rich cultural history, no sign to remind visitors that he was even that important. Few people visit, few know who he is, but Charles William Miller could be one … Read more
Chile started the 2010 World Cup in a refined style, winning the first two group games 1-0 against Honduras and Switzerland. These six points were enough to qualify for the round of sixteen knockout stages. However, in the final group game, Chile lost 2-1 to Spain, who would go on to lift the World Cup … Read more
Despite never being outplayed, outfought, or outsung, England was knocked out of the 1998 World Cup quarter-finals. As at Euro 96, as at Italia 90, the tyranny of penalties has brought England down again, repeating itself in the cruelest way possible. So it seems every time England vs Argentina, there’s an unforgettable story. However, those … Read more
South Africa soccer class of 1996 was crowned champions of the CAF African Cup of Nations at Johannesburg’s Soccer City, reaching the highest summit of African soccer for the first time. Jomo Sono, a former teammate of Pele and Beckenbauer, may have been the only South African soccer player to achieve substantial international recognition until … Read more
While the eastern region of Asia usually steals the headlines with its Champions League success, it is in the West where you will find arguably the continent’s most heated rivalries. For example, the Tehran Derby, contested between Iran’s premier clubs Persepolis F.C. and Esteghlal F.C, is an unmissable spectacle. The first derby took place in … 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
On 16 March 1872, fewer than 2,000 people attended the first FA Cup final at the Oval. The Wanderers won 1-0. In 2022, the Football Association will celebrate the 150-year history of the first FA Cup final. Although it will not be the actual 150th final (due to years lost from the war), this season’s … Read more
North Korea, recognized as Korea DPR by FIFA, has participated in two FIFA World Cups so far. Their first appearance came at the 1966 World Cup, and then at the 2010 event. Their absence from the top soccer event doesn’t look like ending anytime soon as the Eastern Asian country has pulled out of 2022 … Read more
In this article, we will explore the FA Cup final stadiums and venues history from the first tournament back in 1872 until the present day. The most important action taken in this era by the English Football Association was to start a Cup competition. The interest in the newly formed FA Cup led to a … Read more