There cannot be many, if any, football fans out there who do not instantly recognise the name Pierluigi Collina. The 63 year old’s bald head is almost as synonymous as the memory his names creates given his lengthy and often spoken about career as a professional, and top top quality, referee in the beautiful game. The … Read more
The most popular sport in India in 2024 is cricket, followed by kabaddi and association football. Football (soccer) is now the fastest-growing sport in India and more popular than ever thanks to the Indian Super League (ISL – the top tier of men’s professional football in India) and the I-League (the second tier). Let’s dive … Read more
Brazilians utterly adore football, which has led to a football club being on almost every street corner. It can be impossible to keep track of which clubs come from which cities, especially when so many teams can reside in a single area. We’ve made it easy for you to stay on top of which team … Read more
With Real Madrid’s rich and successful history, there are many strikers that, while appreciated during their playing time, have flown somewhat under the radar since then. Morientes was one such name. A clinical finisher with a powerful strike and a lustrous head of hair, Morientes was every bit an archetypal elite Spanish forward. Born in … Read more
English football is as competitive as it has ever been, making the fact that there are two major domestic cups to compete for a blessing. While most countries only have one, major domestic trophy, England’s two-cup system has been going since 1961, when the League Cup (currently known as the Carabao Cup) was first introduced … Read more
Following the excitement of the 2018 World Cup, European football fans were desperately excited for the 2020 European Championships, but none anticipated the tournament more than England and France. After a great World Cup with England, with their best performance at a major tournament in almost 20 years, manager Gareth Southgate had become a hero … Read more
On a sweet British summer night, Italy and England faced off at the summit of the 2020 European Championships, the year delay building levels of anticipation up to a palpable mist that hung in the air, clinging to the players as they walked out of Wembley’s tunnel. The atmosphere was electric, albeit permeated by English … Read more
When a successful footballer’s son manages to make it as a player at a high level, interest spikes in what that player’s whole family tree is up to. As a result, it’s no surprise that such an interest has been taken in Erling Haaland’s relatives. Following in father Alf Inge Haaland’s footsteps in playing for … Read more
Blades or studs? It’s a modern conundrum featuring discourse full of opinion and personal preference. For more than a century, studs ruled supreme, boasting a total monopoly over the underside of boots, but as of 2005 and the release of the iconic Addidas Predator boots, a war of the cleats broke out. When we buy … Read more
Since its inception, Charlotte FC has captured the hearts of soccer fans across the United States with its remarkable journey in Major League Soccer (MLS). Established on December 17, 2019, as the league’s 28th franchise, the club quickly made its mark both on and off the field, showcasing a blend of talent, passion, and ambition … Read more