Sara Whalen has one of the richest tales in all of American soccer, and if it’s not always a happy story – a devastating injury finished her career at 26, she nearly died in the aftermath, and she still harbors “feelings of sadness” in how it all played out – the former US Women’s National … Read more
Rivellino was born in the Sao Paulo suburb of Aclimacao on New Year’s Day, 1946 but grew up in the neighboring district of Brooklin Paulistana. In the 1950s, Sao Paulo was still a city of open spaces. As a kid, Rivellino played his pelada at Ponte do Morumbi, an open area of full-sized pitches on … Read more
Since its founding, Real Madrid CF has been owned and run by its members, also known as socio. Like a limited liability company, these members elect the Real Madrid President by ballot. In addition to signing contracts with players and staff, the President is responsible for managing the club. Traditionally, in Spain, the Real Madrid … Read more
There have only ever been five Real Madrid English Players in the history of the most famous football club in the world. Those Englishman are: Laurie Cunningham 1979-1984 Steve McManaman 1999-2003 David Beckham 2003-2007 Michael Owen 2004-2005 Jonathan Woodgate 2004-2007 Real Madrid English Players In Review Laurie Cunningham (1979-1984) Laurence Paul Cunningham was born in … Read more
Nine Presidents have served FIFA since its foundation in 1904. From Frenchman Robert Guerin to the incumbent Gianni Infantino via Jules Rimet, world football has progressed under each President. In our article, we review the accolades of each of the Presidents of FIFA. Robert Guérin Robert Guerin (1904-06) Born 1876, Died 1952 Robert Guerin, a … Read more
Formerly known as Christie Rampone, Christie Pearce was regarded as one of the best defenders in women’s soccer. She has been leading the United States Women’s National Team for almost two decades. Pearce has won three Olympic gold medals and two FIFA Women’s World Cup titles. In addition to playing in four Olympics women’s football … Read more
1914 FA Cup Final Score: Burnley 1 Defeated Liverpool 0 Venue: Crystal Palace, London Date: Saturday 25th April 1914 Burnley Team: Ronnie Sewell, Tom Bamford, David Taylor, George Halley, Tommy Boyle, Billy Watson, Billy Nesbit, Dick Lindley, Bert Freeman, Teddy Hodgson, Eddie Mosscrop Liverpool Team: Ken Campbell, Ephraim Longworth, Bob Pursell, Thomas Fairfoul, Robert Ferguson, … Read more
Michelle Akers was the most dominant player on the United States Women’s National Team from 1985 until she retired in 2000. In 1999, she was named the FIFA Women’s Player of the Century, as the top female soccer player in the world. In 2001, Michelle and her teammates from the 1991 Women’s World Championship were … Read more
Carin Gabarra, formerly known as Carin Jennings, brought unique skills to the US Women’s National Team. Nobody was better on the ball or the dribble than the blonde Southern Californian they called “crazy legs.” History confirms that her masterful showing in the first Women’s World Cup was pivotal in the Americans’ quick vault to the … Read more
The Canadian national soccer team doesn’t have a long World Cup history. The so-called Les Rouges have participated in it only once thus far, not with the best result. 1986 World Cup The first and only time Canada qualified for the World Cup was 36 years ago. Then, led mostly by players who haven’t set … Read more