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 »
Diego Simeone, one of Argentina’s greatest football stars, has had an illustrious playing career spanning two decades. As manager of Spanish club Atlético de Madrid, Simeone has written a new and enchanting chapter in the club’s history. ‘El Cholo’ Diego … Diego Simeone: Atletico Madrid Coach For More Than A Decade Read More »
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Are you a soccer quiz guru? Here is your chance to test your soccer knowledge against our football questions and puzzles. Take Our Soccer Quiz Below are ten quizzes about association football (soccer). Please select one or try them all. If you manage to obtain the maximum score for any of the quizzes, take a … Read more
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 »