The Ballon d’Or is unarguably the most prestigious individual accolade to win in all of men’s football. The trophy which has been won by 45 individual players to date, has seen the likes of Lionel Messi, Hristo Stoichkov, Alfredo Di Stefano and many other greats of the game claim the coveted prize. Yet, as you marvel at … Read more
Owen’s goal-scoring prowess and ability to consistently perform at the highest level made him stand out in 2001, winning him the Ballon d’OR in the process.. His electrifying pace and clinical finishing made him a formidable opponent for any defence, and his contributions to Liverpool and the England national team did not go unnoticed. Contentsshow … Read more
We’ve all seen it – the referee moves his hand to his pocket after the first booking and you already know what’s coming. Or worse still, the curveball after a dodgy challenge that completely blindsides both the home and away sides. The Red Card, a small, bright red rectangle of dismissal, designed in such a … 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
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
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