North America’s Major League Soccer division is in its infancy compared to its European counterparts. The league was established in 1993 as the United States made its bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but its inaugural season didn’t commence until 1996 with only ten teams. Despite suffering countless setbacks, sixteen years later, the … Read more
It’s the biggest soccer show on Earth and this year’s World Cup promises to be bigger than ever. The best players on the planet will converge on Qatar in November to do battle for the coveted golden World Cup trophy in search of personal and national glory. While the modern World Cup is a global, … Read more
Senegal’s performance in the 2002 World cup was their best performance in the competition yet, and they advanced to the quarterfinals. They also played in the 2018 World cup. In 2018, they were the first team in the FIFA World Cup’s history eliminated using the fair play rule; they tied with Japan in the first … Read more
Question: Can anyone name a soccer player that divides opinion more than Paul Pogba? The Frenchman, who is leaving Manchester United this summer, is the cause of many arguments among fans and pundits. Some believe he flatters to deceive, whereas others believe his lacklustre time at United was down to the fact the Red Devils’ … Read more
While English teams have fared well in Europe over recent years, it is easy to forget that there was a time when they completely dominated. Yes, we may have since seen greats such as Ronaldo and Messi bring a spark to European football, but before this, it was ruled by English greats. No team has … Read more
It’s that time of the season again, as we enter the endgame and prepare to crown new champions in the world’s biggest tournaments. Could it be a brand-new winner of the Champions League in 2022 or is it more likely that we’re going to end up with a team that has been there and done … Read more
Sports are popular around the world and something many people like to get involved with. While this can often mean actively playing them, it can also encompass watching them. This is certainly true for soccer, where top leagues such as La Liga and the MLS always give fans something to shout about. While real-world sports … Read more
It’s not unusual for people to aspire to become a soccer manager one day. Whether it’s a former player who unfortunately had their career cut short due to a severe injury or a fan with a passion for the tactical side of the game, the chance to emulate modern-day heroes like Sir Alex Ferguson and … Read more
Whether you play for fun, as a semi-pro or even as a full-time professional, constant improvement is a wise goal to set. Over the years, these constant little improvements will help you to become a much better player. The key thing to do is determine where you might not be so strong and work out … Read more
To make it to the pinnacle of soccer — such as a club championship final like Europa League — it takes more than on-pitch skills. There’s a certain mental edge needed, too. As you’re probably well aware of, the sport can wear you down. The constant practice, the wins and losses, getting chewed out by … Read more