Few iconic stadiums in the world can rightly claim to be genuinely historical monuments as well as sporting arenas. But the Maracana Stadium, popularly known as the Estadio Jornalista Mario Filho, with its enormous expanse, colossal seating capacity, and majestic …
Maracana Stadium: The Capacity, Unusual Facts And Records Read More »
Pelé is widely recognized as the greatest soccer player the world has ever seen, yet he played in just a handful of games in England and never at the country’s home of football, Wembley Stadium. Pele’s first game in the …
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The recent growth in women’s soccer has further led to the emergence of a generation of superstars. Recently we asked our readers who they felt were the female football stars of the season. Thank you to the 1,646 readers who …
Best Women’s Soccer Player: The Stars Of Season 2023 Read More »
So you ask, what football club or national team has the best soccer stadium in the world? If you randomly asked 100 soccer fans today, you’d probably get 60-80 different answers. This article will review 11 iconic soccer fields and …
Best Soccer Stadium In The World: 11 Famous Football Arenas Read More »
Every soccer team has a unique look jersey. There are innumerable iconic soccer jerseys, from Real Madrid’s royal white to Argentina’s legendary stripes. Still, few are synonymous with success and history as Brazil’s canarinho: the unmistakable vibrant yellow base with …
Brazil Soccer Jersey: The Peculiar Story Of The Canarinho Read More »
You could barely see anything when Martín Palermo scored the winner against Peru in the 93rd minute. As the manager of his beloved Argentina, Maradona manufactured another epic chapter of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers by bringing in the 35-year-old …
Soccer In South America: An Imperfect, Brilliant Competition Read More »
The role of the soccer fullback position is one of great complexity. For decades it had limited strategic importance on the soccer pitch. But as formations evolved, so did the defensive position. As a result, fullbacks are now expected to …
Redefining The Soccer Fullback Position For The Modern Game Read More »
The mighty Pelé often overshadowed Brazilian players of bygone generations. Still, there were some whose stars shone just as bright and sometimes brighter than their legendary teammate. One of these iconic athletes was Mane Garrincha, a tricky speedster who defined …
Mane Garrincha: The Forgotten Brazilian Soccer Superstar Read More »
Beach Soccer is a form of football played on a beach or some form of a sandy surface. Across the world, beach soccer is also known as ‘beach football,’ ‘sand football’ or “beasal.” [1] The origins date back to the …
Beach Soccer: The History, Rules, World Cups And Tournaments Read More »
While most coaches prefer strong defense and tight marking, Tele Santana guided his players to seek attack and goals. As a manager, Telê was a master at attacking football. The Brazilian national team only needed a draw against Italy, in …
Tele Santana: Brazil’s Successful Offensive Minded Coach Read More »
