Sunil Chhetri is an Indian professional soccer player, captain of the Indian national team since 2011, considered by many to be one of India’s greatest players. He currently plays for Bengaluru FC in the Indian Super League and is also …
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Soccer, or football as it’s commonly known outside of the United States, is the world’s most popular sport. It’s played and loved by millions of people across the globe, including the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. Soccer has …
Soccer in the Middle East and North Africa: A Beloved Regional Favourite Read More »
When we think of players with uncanny longevity, most would think of names such as Ibrahimovic, Gianluigi Buffon or of course Stanley Matthews. But none can compete with the playing career of Football’s oldest professional player. Most incredible of all, …
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Over 100 years ago, Philippine-born Paulino Alcantara burst onto the scene with his creative genius and sparked the Futbol Club Barcelona golden era. His contribution to the game was truly spectacular! Revolutionary Voyage In August 1896, the Philippine Revolution (Spanish …
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Goalscoring in the Chinese Super League during the 2000s followed a familiar theme: foreigners dominated it. The media and fans were not immune to reminiscing about Hao Haidong, who finished in the top three on the scoring chart year after …
Hao Haidong: China Greatest Striker Now Removed From History Read More »
In 1977, Yasuhiko Okudera made history when he signed for Cologne, thus becoming the first Japanese player to play professional soccer in Europe when the game was still amateur in Japan. We examine the soccer career of the first Asian …
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Soccer supporters across the nation were fascinated by one man whose meteoric rise caught the country’s eye when South Korea emerged as a powerhouse of Asia in the mid-1980s. In 1984, Kim Joo-Sung scored his first international goal against Indonesia …
Kim Joo Sung: 2nd In Asian Team of the 20th Century Read More »
From cutting his teeth in the Bundesliga to reaching a consistently world-class level at English Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur, the rise of Son Heung-min has been meteoric. The South Korean soccer player is not one to bask in the …
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