Pierluigi Collina - The Only Referee Loved by Players and Fans Alike

Pierluigi Collina was not called the “Supreme Football Judge” for nothing; he earned his fame and the respect of fans and footballers alike with his sharp eyes, strict determination and heated enthusiasm in every match. It’s not uncommon for good matches to be killed and turned one-sided by...

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Iker Casillas and the Tragic End of an Era

The summer Liverpool parted ways with Steven Gerrard, Xavi said farewell to Barcelona, and Bastian Schweinsteiger left Bayern behind was a tearful one, because many great teams had to say goodbye to some of their best players. However, of those breakups, none sparked so much argument as the departure...

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The Miracle of Istanbul - The Best UEFA Champion League Final Ever

Liverpool gave us one of the most dramatic comebacks in the history of the Champion League Final. The final is now known as The Miracle of Istanbul. The 2005 UEFA Champion League Final will go down as one of the greatest nights in European history. The match was between the Italian A.C. Milan...

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The FIFA’s Ballon d’Or: A Long Way to the Past

The first thing FIFA should do is to return the Ballon d’Or to its former glory, representing a value only available in the men whose hearts lie in their teams. In the list of 59 candidates nominated for the 2015 FIFA Ballon d’Or by the Italian magazine, Gazzetta dello Sport, and the two Spanish...

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A Breakthrough Decade for America Soccer

The art of football is an institution to so many countries around the world, with the real lovers being those who reside in England. The sport hasn’t fared so well over the years in the USA, where they much prefer American football, basketball and baseball, but many believe it has become more of...

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Andrea Pirlo - The Preacher of Football Strategies on American Soil

In 1971, “the King of football”, Pele, came to the US and stayed there for 6 years, becoming the pioneer for Football in a land under the gripping rule of Grid Iron, Basketball and Baseball. In 2007, David Beckham went to Los Angeles Galaxy, and with his fame, turned the MLS into a world renowned...

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3 biggest benefits soccer brings to children

Plауing soccer can bе highlу bеnеfiсiаl tо реорlе of аll аgеѕ, especially for children. In this article, we will talk about 3 biggest benefits that soccer can brings to children. 1. Better health and physical ability With сhildhооd obesity оn thе rise, tеаm sports ѕhоuld аlѕо...

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How has David Beckham contributed to American Soccer?

David Beckham аrrіvеd іn America a few years аgо on a mission tо trаnѕfоrm fооtbаll across the роnd.  He lаіd оut a mission ѕtаtеmеnt іn his first рublіс uttеrаnсе, saying,  “I’m not ѕауіng mе coming оvеr to thе Stаtеѕ іѕ gоіng tо mаkе ѕоссеr the biggest ѕроrt іn America, but I wouldn’t...

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Soccer - Putting gender inequality in an offside position

Soccer can be seen as the most skilled ambassador of equality, and its service can be used to address the topic of gender equality, by passing traditional, rigid ways. It is true that gender equality has travelled a long distance from where it was at the beginning of the century, but this has...

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Sergio Ramos - The best soccer defender in recent time

There is a man who lights up the football spectacle, the amazing Sergio Ramos, the best soccer defender in the game right now.  Football is one of the most globally revered sports and it’s time we discussed one of the key elements in this game, the team defenders. There is a man who lights...

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