In Cup finals, the general rule of thumb is to keep it tight, play smart and pick the right moment to create chances. But most importantly, don’t concede early on. It’s rare teams can overcome quick goals, with a fast strike a sucker punch to morale. It’s usually really hard to get going again, after … Read more
If, like me, a chunk of your younger years was devoted to playing FIFA then the first time this thought would’ve come into your mind was probably following an opposition attack – the keeper has the ball in hand, but no passing options. A small, yellow symbol with a 6 inside it appears at the … Read more
Zinedine Zidane was always a player that oozed class. So composed and skillful on the ball, the player is, in my eyes, France’s best-ever footballer. But, despite his talent, his most memorable moment lies in a split second of madness and disgrace. Zidane’s legacy will always be tainted by a decision he took in the … Read more
In 1996, the football world was stunned as the likes of Ronaldo Nazario, Alessandro Del Piero, George Weah and Eric Cantona among many others were beaten to the coveted Ballon d’Or by Matthias Sammer. Hardly a household name, Sammer’s 96 season was like the second coming of Franz Beckenbauer, as the Libero would prove pivotal … Read more
Soccer is, without a doubt, the most popular sport in the world. FIFA estimates that more than 240 million people worldwide play soccer. We explain the basic soccer rules if you are new to the game. Soccer originated 3,000 years ago in ancient Mesoamerican cultures when people played with rocks and sacrificed the losing team’s … Read more
From Yashin to Buffon via Zoff and Higuita: here are the ten best soccer goalkeepers in the history of the World Cup because soccer isn’t just about goals. In strict chronological order (years of activity in brackets) so as not to offend any of these great players in the history of football. Lev Yashin (Soviet … Read more
Since hosting the inaugural FIFA World Cup in 1930, the competition has witnessed players grace the tournaments at different stages of their soccer careers. The FIFA World Cup has also seen young and old players spectacularly find the net on the grandest stage of world soccer. Below, we chronicle the 10 oldest soccer players to … Read more
When Lionel Messi hoisted the World Cup trophy aloft at Qatar 2022, to all intents and purposes the Argentine superstar had completed football. Having won just about every major honour available to him at the club level, the most glittering of medal hauls now boasted international mementoes. Having helped to inspire a Copa America triumph … Read more
Among the best-known English football clubs of all time, Aston Villa has produced many stars who have become legends in the game. They were one of the five English clubs to win the European Cup and one of the founding members of the Premier League in 1992. In this article, we review the Aston Villa … Read more
There are a total of 38 games in a Premier League season. A total of 38 games are played between each team, twice at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion. Has The Number Of Games Ever Changed In The Past Yes, … Read more