We review the breaking stories on this day in soccer history for February 22. 1958 Two weeks after the tragic Munich Disaster, Manchester United returned to the pitch for the first time. Assistant manager Jimmy Murphy takes control, and Alex Dawson helps them to a 1-1 draw with Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. With Sir … Read more
On the exterior of the world-famous La Bombonera stadium sit two outstanding murals by painter and sculptor Pérez Celis. They give a telling insight into the beautiful world of Boca Juniors fans and what heroes of yesteryear and the struggles of the support mean to the raucous fans of the Argentine club. They force you … Read more
Some of the best players in the World Cup have helped to propel their teams to victory and have walked away with World Cup medals for their efforts. Pelé won three and is the only player to do so, while Maradona, Zidane, Bobby Charlton, and Andres Iniesta secured winners’ medals for their time at the … Read more
This pioneer of soccer Arthur Kinnaird was born at 35 Hyde Park Gardens on 16 February 1847 and baptized at St. James’s, Paddington, being educated at Cheam Preparatory School in the 1850s. His parents moved to Pall Mall East, and he was a fifth-former at Eton in 1862. But, unlike his family, he found a … Read more
Harpastum, also known as harpustum, is a game devised from the Greek game of episkyros. It was a social ball game played on a rectangular field. It became popular when the roman empire ruled Europe. It’s hard to provide a … The Ancient Game Of Harpastum Read More »
AIK Fotboll, or Allmänna Idrottsklubben, is a Swedish soccer club that competes in the top flight of Swedish football, Allsvenskan. The club’s full name is Allmänna Idrottsklubben, which translates to “Public Sports Club.” The other sports played under this team name are ice hockey, bandy, handball, floorball, bowling, badminton, athletics. AIK Fotboll’s history is filled … Read more
The 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup Canada Finals was the experience of a lifetime as the eyes of the world were on Canada for the 30-day final tournament, from June 6 to July 5. Canada was an outstanding host, running a flawless tournament, delivering a professional environment, and of course, welcoming the round ball with … Read more
A lot more talent was discovered or brought to the world’s attention during 1960s football. Due to the tremendous changes in football during the 1950s, the following decades were sure to reap the rewards of the alterations in style, tactics, and appreciation. It was during the 1960s football decade that the game began to grow … Read more
Following more than a decade of dictatorship, Brazil adopted a new democratic constitution in 1946. It was confirmed that in 1950 the country would host the fourth World Cup, the most significant international event to take place within its borders. Brazil had first expressed its intention to put on the tournament in 1938. However, the … Read more
1899 FA Cup Final Score: Sheffield United 4 Derby County 1 Venue: Crystal Palace, London Date: Saturday 15th April 1899 Scorers: Sheffield United – Walter Bennett, Billy Beer, Jack Almond, Fred Priest. Derby County – John Boag. Sheffield United Team: Willie Foulke, Harry Thickett, Peter Boyle, Harry Johnson, Tom Morren, Ernest Needham, Walter Bennett, Billy … Read more