Two goals by young star Kylian Mbappe for France versus Argentina at the 2018 World Cup in Russia made him the first teenager to score twice in a World Cup match since Pele in 1958. Mbappé is far from the … Youngest Player To Score In FIFA World Cup: The History Read More »
One of the FIFA World Cup’s classics is the expectation of what the World Cup jerseys of the selected participants will be like. But before the tailoring was studied to the millimeter, some stories were as curious as they were … World Cup Jerseys: Curious Stories Throughout The History Read More »
In the season 1953/1954, Wigan Athletic retained the championship of the Lancashire Combination (for the third time in four years), won the Lancashire Junior Cup, and finished off a treble with the Lancashire Combination Cup. Impressive enough in the non-league … Wigan Athletic FA Cup Run: 1954 Third Round Against The Toon 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 »
Soccer is the world’s game, and the World Cup is the pinnacle of the sport. A four-yearly celebration of the world’s best players, in which every soccer nation on Earth has the chance to compete for the famous golden trophy … Most Shocking World Cup Moments: Throughout Soccer History Read More »
Newcastle United have had some wonderful centre-forwards over the years. Legends of the game such as Jackie Milburn, Les Ferdinand, and course the Premier League all-time top goal scorer Alan Shearer have all pulled on the black and white stripes and terrorised opposition defences. Today though we are going to evaluate the career of a more recent goal-scoring hero for The Toon. Aleksander Isak. The sky is the limit it seems when it comes to … Read more
Roberto Baggio has never gotten the respect he deserves. Nobody would argue that Roberto Baggio is not a legendary player, a player most would put in their top 20 attackers to grace the sport. Still, even these plaudits are too little for a No.10 as gifted as Roberto Baggio was. We have covered his career … Read more
Tottenham Hotspur have had some fantastic footballers lace up their boots and play for them over the years. The list could go on and on, including the likes of Glenn Hoddle, Gareth Bale, Luka Modric, and Paul Gascoigne. Of course, in more recent times, Son Heung Min and Harry Kane would be the standout names … Read more
Lionel Messi’s brilliance on the pitch is unmatched, cementing his status as one of football’s all-time greats. But how many World Cups has the Argentinian maestro graced with his phenomenal presence? This article tells the story of Messi’s journey through football’s biggest tournament. From teenage prospect in 2006 to eventual champion in 2022, relive Messi’s … Read more
When the United States hosted the World Cup for the first time back in 1994, the tournament barely registered on the country’s radar. Some locals didn’t even realize the US was hosting a major tournament, let alone following it. Quite a contrast to the present day, with soccer slowly becoming the juggernaut many predicted it … Read more