The penalty kick, a moment of high tension and drama, has become one of football’s most iconic features. Yet, few know the story behind its invention or the man responsible for its introduction to the game. The idea of awarding a penalty for foul play inside the box was proposed in 1890 by William McCrum,…
Brighton are renowned for their recruitment when it comes to South American talent, and they are showing no signs of slowing down. Valentin Barco was the latest young wonderkid the club decided to bring in, after they had already signed the likes of Julio Enciso and Moises Caicedo in the last number of years. Diego…
There are few things in life that are universally agreed upon. The toilet paper either goes over or under (it’s over); Marmite is either delicious or repulsive (it’s delicious); you either wash your legs or let the suds do the work (I’m all about the suds); Pineapple on pizza (I refuse to confirm nor deny…
In the eighteen months since his tearful farewell to Manchester United, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is yet to have found a new project. Speaking recently for the first time since his departure, he said: “It has to be something special. A new culture. Or a club that really excites me.” In a year marred by a…
2023 is the year that marks the end of the greatest footballing era of all time. As Ronaldo, Messi, and more leaves European football.
