With the 2014 World Cup returning to Brazil, the country had much to prove since it had suffered two consecutive quarterfinal exits in the preceding competitions. The Brazilians were eager to abandon Dunga’s defensive play to return to their natural attacking style of football. Brazil went further in the 2014 World Cup but couldn’t beat … Read more
Spain and the Netherlands contested the 2010 FIFA World Cup Final on 11th July 2010. The venue for the final was Soccer City, based in Johannesburg, South Africa. To reach the final, the Netherlands finished first in Group E, winning three matches, then defeated Slovakia in the round of 16, Brazil in the quarterfinals, and … Read more
Although it may seem like yesterday to some, it is over 50 years since the 1970 Brazil team wrote itself into the history books by winning the Jules Rimet trophy for the third time. Not only did they win the World Cup, but they also did it in considerable style, producing some of the most … Read more
1913 FA Cup Final Final Score: Aston Villa 1 Defeats Sunderland 0 Venue: Crystal Palace, London Date: Saturday 19th April 1913 Aston Villa Team: Sam Hardy, Tom Lyons, Tommy Weston, Tommy Barber, Kimmy Harrop, Jimmy Leach, Charlie Wallace, Harold Halse, Harry Hampton, Clem Stephenson, Joseph Bache. Sunderland Team: Joe Butler, Charlie Gladwin, Harry Ness, Francis … Read more
This name Vinnie Jones may well cause a few sniggers and certainly, look significantly out of place compared to other soccer legends. Yet, legendary status shouldn’t be attributed solely based on pure footballing ability, which was fortunate for Vincent Jones since he lacked a lot of that. During his 15-year career at the top, he … Read more
The game’s most prestigious individual award will take on a new, modern look in 2016. The name should reflect the organization’s mission to bring football to the forefront. They call this award The Best FIFA Men’s Player. To reach out to the soccer world directly, the idea is to connect with them directly. Those who … Read more
Taylor Kornieck (pronounced Core-knee-eck) is a professional soccer player who is a midfielder for the National Women’s Soccer League club San Diego Wave FC and the United States Women’s National Team. She scored her first international goal at 18 while on the U-19 national team and was brought up to the US National Team in … Read more
Norwich City Football Club was formed at a meeting at the Criterion Café in White Lion Street, Norwich, on Tuesday, June 17th, 1902. They played their first competitive game in an FA Cup preliminary round away at Lowestoft Town on Saturday, September 20th, 1902, losing 5-0. There was mention of a Norwich Football Club as … Read more
North Korea vs Portugal has played each other twice in World Cup tournaments. Both times Portugal has been victorious. Both occasions have been unique matches. 1966 World Cup: Portugal 5 – North Korea 3 If England were the winners of the 1966 FIFA World Cup, it was Portugal who boasted the tournament’s outstanding individual performer. … Read more
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is underway in Qatar. Despite the human rights controversy, Qatar 2022 is now the first winter World Cup ever. And the last finals tournament as we know it. For FIFA, planning for the next tournament is already underway. And the next World Cup will be mightily different. We already know … Read more