For all the glory and fame, fortune and acclaim the world of football can bring, every player who has played and who will play the game all at one point or another comes from humble beginnings. In mainland Europe, you’ll seldom be able to walk through a city street or a small town without seeing … Read more
Football fans are used to the game being tinkered with and changed, but FIFA’s plan for the 2030 World Cup go well beyond even their own usual madness in the search for even more money from paying fans and corporate sponsors. The proposed plans by FIFA for the competition in seven years suggests that it should be … Read more
Alan Kelly Jnr is a former international goalkeeper for the Republic of Ireland and is now a goalkeeping coach who has been involved in over 1,000 matches during his career. Contentsshow 1Where It All Began 2Bittersweet Promotion 3A Premier League Move 4International Call-up 5Shoot out Success 6From Playing to Coaching Where It All Began He … Read more
Cristiano Ronaldo is among the greatest players ever to grace a football field. The Portuguese superstar holds a plethora of records and won over 35 individual trophies for club and country. Some of them include: Golden Boot Winner; Euro Cup Winner; 5 Time Ballon d’Or Winner. With so many titles to him, he is constantly … Read more
Hristo Stoichkov was the first ever Bulgarian to win the Ballon d’Or. He was also only the third Barcelona player in the competition’s history to claim the trophy following Luis Suárez in 1960 along with Johan Cruyff in both 1973 and 1974. Stoichkov enjoyed an incredible 1993/94 season with Barcelona – full of amazing performances … Read more
In the diverse landscape of American sports fandom, the passion for soccer has found a special place, with Premier League teams capturing the hearts of fans across the United States. While American football, basketball and baseball continue to reign supreme, the popularity of English Premier League (EPL) soccer has steadily grown, fostering unique connections between … Read more
Ever wondered which country is the best at producing Ballon d’Or winners? Well, wonder no longer, they’re all here in an easy-to-read list! Like with points and goal difference in a football table, the number of Ballon d’Or wins for each country is the main determiner, but for draws, the number of unique winners decides … Read more
Forwards are judged on goals. As such, making gambles is part of the role. Knowing when to time your runs as a centre forward is in many ways like knowing when to hit or stick in top online blackjack games; for which you can check out this meticulously crafted guide. But, while many strikers find … Read more
In the last few years, Australian football has taken a quite sudden uptick in popularity, capturing the imagination of Aussies all over the shop. Much like the emergence of lots of new online casinos in the Australian market, Australian football has exploded with popularity as more and more players join top European teams from the … Read more
The 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is a unique event in the history of women’s football. For the first time in history, the tournament is being co-hosted by two nations – Australia and New Zealand. This ground-breaking decision marks a significant milestone in the sport’s evolution, reflecting its growing global popularity and the increasing recognition … Read more