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
From Ademir to Zico, we celebrate and remember the best forwards in soccer’s greatest tournament since its inauguration in Uruguay in 1930. This Hall of Fame represents a shamelessly subjective selection that will inevitably provoke disagreement. Few would question the places of great forwards in soccer such as Pele, Diego Maradona, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge, or Ronaldo, … Read more
It is easy to look back at the World Cup history and assume that the good teams have always been good, the great teams have always been great, and very little has changed. Yet, despite this, there are some surprises when it comes to teams scoring the most goals in World Cup. Germany And Brazil … 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
Soccer cleats, also known as football boots, are arguably the most important and recognizable accessory used by modern soccer players. Soccer cleats have undergone years of evolution to develop into their present form. In modern soccer, cleats present significant sponsorship and advertising opportunities to sports manufacturers. Thus, thanks to modern major footwear companies such as … Read more
Have you ever asked yourself who has scored the most World Cup goals? More than 2,000 goals have been scored in the FIFA finals. This does not include penalty shoot-outs. Since French player Lucien Laurent scored the first goal at the 1930 FIFA World Cup soccer tournament, more than 1,250 soccer players have scored goals. … 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 want to know how long is a soccer game? We can help you. The standard adult soccer game is 90 minutes in playing time. The soccer game consists of two half of 45 minutes each. Between the two halves is a 15-minute break. No other breaks are permitted. When soccer is played in … Read more
Buying new soccer cleats can be a bit daunting for first-time buyers. There are multiple factors involved, and good cleats are not cheap. There are also numerous brands present in the market, which can further confuse buyers. Hence, it is essential to do the necessary homework before taking a plunge. In this guide, we answer … Read more
Few stadiums in the world can rightly claim to be genuinely historical monuments as well as sporting arenas. But the Maracana Stadium, or popularly known as the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, with its enormous expanse, colossal seating capacity, and majestic architecture, is one of them. Where Is The Maracana Stadium Inaugurated for the 1950 FIFA … Read more