Soccer dreams are often measured in terms of World Cups. From just participating in it to being one of the few special ones to win it, the life of everyone involved in the beautiful game is determined by this major … Zaire 1974 World Cup Woes Read More »
“Of the three ingredients that soccer offers, the most essential to its success is neither the ball nor the players but the flag. . . .” Soccer captures “the clan (football club), the temple (the stadium), the war (the enemy … The Beautiful Game: The Flag, the Temple, and Eternity Read More »
The recent growth in women’s soccer has further led to the emergence of a generation of superstars. In this feature, we are going to look at the best women’s soccer players in 2021. The rise in popularity of women’s soccer … Best Women’s Soccer Players In 2021 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 Oldest Soccer Players To Score In The World Cup Read More »
United States nationals plying their trade across the pond is not a new development. From Steve Cherundolo, DaMarcus Beasley to Michael Bradley and Clint Dempsey, the list is endless. But a new generation of Americans is being lured abroad in … US Soccer Players Abroad (The European Dream) Read More »
While the eastern region of Asia usually steals the headlines with its Champions League success, it is in the West where you will find arguably the continent’s most heated rivalries. For example, the Tehran Derby, contested between Iran’s premier clubs … The Tehran Derby: Iran’s Most Heated Rivalry Read More »
On 16 March 1872, fewer than 2,000 people attended the first FA Cup final at the Oval. The Wanderers won 1-0. In 2022, the Football Association will celebrate the 150-year history of the first FA Cup final. Although it will … The First FA Cup Final: Royal Engineers vs. Wanderers (1872) 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, … The Life and Times of the Oldest Footballer Kazuyoshi Miura (King Kazu) Read More … 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 … History of Soccer Cleats Read More »
When football fans are asked who is the greatest team ever, a lot will say Brazil, usually because of their 1970 side with Pele in his pomp, or West Germany/Germany, Italy or even France, but few, if any, will say … When Hungary were the best team in the world – almost! Read More »
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