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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
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
Despite being the capital of Norway, Oslo-based sides seem to be averse to success, to the point where in the 2023/2024 season there isn’t a single Oslo-based side playing in the top league. This begs the questions; “Where are they?” and “Has it always been like this?” as the likes of Rosenborg, Molde and Bodo/Glimdt … Read more