The illustrious career of Kazuyoshi Miura is, no doubt, one of the most unique careers in the history of football. The Japanese forward, born in 1967, has enjoyed a remarkable career that has lasted over 40 years, making 705 appearances (at the time of writing). Miura also inspired a very popular anime, selling over 90…
As I dashed around my room with extreme speed seconds after guiding Manchester United back to the pinnacle of English football with two games to go, I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror. Was I embarrassed that I, a grown man, could get this much joy from a video game? No. I was…
In football, surprises often come from the unlikeliest of places. FC Vaduz, a club based in the small principality of Liechtenstein, is a prime example. Despite playing in the Swiss football league system and currently residing in the second tier— the Swiss Challenge League—Vaduz frequently finds itself competing in European tournaments. This peculiar scenario stems…
The World Cup is the biggest sporting event in the world, bigger than the Super Bowl and the Olympics. Over the years, it has produced some of the most memorable moments in sports history. From Maradona’s “Hand of God” to Zidane’s headbutt, the World Cup has seen it all. However, one of the biggest mysteries…
Antonio Conte once famously said: “Just one regular day of Barclays (Premier League), that’s all I ask. It will never happen”. As the Italian tactician testified, an uninteresting day in the Premier League is pretty hard to come by. The Premier League offers so much more than just great football, it also offers up some…
2023 is the year that marks the end of the greatest footballing era of all time. As Ronaldo, Messi, and more leaves European football.
The role of a commentator is an essential aspect of watching sports on television. With the correct tone, choice of words, and overall enthusiasm, a commentator can vastly enhance the viewing experience. The carefully selected words in football’s iconic moments can stay ingrained in fans’ minds. Take Martin Tyler’s commentary for Manchester City’s 2011/12, for…
What is the WM formation? How has Guardiola used a century-old tactic to turn around his side’s fortunes this season?
With his face painted while playing games, Dario Dubois struck fear into the opposition. Here is the story of this unconventional footballer.
