Sponsorship. It’s inescapable in modern football. From an abundance of weirdly niche Rainham Steel advertisements plastered around grounds, or reading about gambling websites that accept Paypal on your favourite football history site, sponsorship has been elevating English football and all the businesses it creates to new financial heights for over 50 years. But how did … Read more
The World Cup trophy is the biggest accolade in international football and a dream title for every player on the planet. Only rare ones get a chance to lift it and even a smaller portion of the greatest ones play a big role in the process. It takes something special for any team to go … Read more
Michel Platini was one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and arguably France’s greatest player. He was the main reason they won the 1984 European Championships, and his nine goals is still the record for one tournament. He also held the French scoring record and was the first player to win the Ballon d’Or … Read more
Mesut Ozil is a name synonymous with both elegance and vision on a football pitch. His affiliation with the ‘assist’ came to define him as a true generational figure in the European game. Across 427 appearances he provided a stunning 262 assists within an incredible eighteen-year career. Contentsshow 1Developing A Love Of Football 2Schalke Senior … Read more
In the realm of football management, certain figures stand out as revolutionaries. Pioneers who not only change the sport for good through their success and innovation but through the exquisite football they play. With an unwavering commitment to attractive, attacking football, Zalgallo’s football made a statement that swept across the sport. Football was art, and … Read more
Luka Modric is the epitome of finesse, skill and unparalleled vision on a football pitch. The Croatian has risen from relative obscurity to become one of the most revered players of his generation. A true footballing icon with a multitude of honours and a remarkable legacy. Contentsshow 1Humble Beginnings 2Rise To Prominence 3Style Of Play … Read more
Lassana Diarra is perhaps one of the more underrated midfielders of early 21st century football. Whilst he is destined never to be held in as high a regard as some elite household names, the Frenchman fought hard in grafting his way towards the summit of the European game and is still fondly celebrated to this … Read more
James Rodríguez is a prime example of how promising young footballers can take full advantage of the game’s biggest stage and propel themselves into the realms of superstardom. A humble South American boy who rose through the game with hard work, determination and a raw talent that went on to capture the world’s imagination. Contentsshow … Read more
The MLS has been attracting a lot of big names though many dub it a “retirement league”. Players like Thierry Henry and Steven Gerrard moving over to the States to retire after pretty incredible club careers in Europe. More recently, players like Gareth Bale have moved over from Spain to play for Los Angeles FC … Read more
Like a plethora of countries around the globe, football has managed to consume itself in the respective cultures; and the story of Brazil, home to just over 200 million human beings, is no different. The Beautiful Game has become an integral part of Brazil’s identity, with many of the sport’s greatest players deriving from the … Read more