Facts

The influence of star athletes, especially soccer stars, on various areas of culture is undeniable. The casino industry caught on […]

In a sport where late challenges and most physical contact are penalised, it’s hard to tell whether soccer is a

Football is an incredibly demanding, physical sport, requiring players to be at the absolute peak level of fitness possible. It’s

When a successful footballer’s son manages to make it as a player at a high level, interest spikes in what

Modern football is host to a much larger set of roles than there were 60 years ago. As new formations

Football is a fiercely competitive sport. Any little win a country or club can get over a compatriot is celebrated

1971 saw Dutch maestro Johan Cruyff finally receive much deserved recognition for years of consistent brilliance.   The 24-year old became

There are a total of 34 games in a Ligue 1 season. Teams face each other twice during a campaign

The legendary George Best is considered one of the greatest footballers the game has ever witnessed. In 1968, he became

In 1960, Spanish midfield maestro Luis Suarez won the Ballon d’Or’s fifth-ever edition. He became the first Spain-born player and