1968 Official Ball of the European Championships – Telstar Elast

Above picture provided by Jacques Barralon
The ‘free kick’ is a staple of soccer’s rules and regulations. It was a concept first introduced by England’s football association as both standard practice and law in 1872. There are two variations of a free kick labelled ‘direct’ and ‘indirect.’ But what is the difference between them? Here are direct vs indirect free kicks…
Holders, Man United has progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup tonight in London, earning a hard-fought 5-3 penalty shootout win over the competition’s most prolific winners, Arsenal — in a huge battle between the fierce rivals. Taking a second half lead against the run of play, United bombed down the right wing…
Australia has produced a number of talented soccer players throughout the game’s history. Some ‘Socceroos’ have certainly excelled, outgrowing the Australian Leagues whilst makinga significant impact on Europe’s biggest competitions and even showcasing their class on the international stage. So who are the best Australian Soccer players of all-time? 7. Archie Thompson Across a fantastic…
The term Offside in Soccer is much easier to understand if you have played the game than if you have simply watched it. For those that have only watched it and or are new to the game, it can be quite confusing to downright confounding and often infuriating! What then is a simple definition of…
According to the bookies this evening, Man United’s rumored pursuit of a third stint for former midfield maestro, Paul Pogba is all but dead in the water — with MLS side, Inter Miami FC now closing as betting favorites to sign the Frenchman. Pogba, a former star in the United midfield, has been linked heavily…
The Premier League remains one of the most competitive and grueling leagues across the entirety of European soccer. As each campaign begins, a handful of teams become possible contenders for relegation with the bottom three clubs destined to play in the Championship the following season. Here are 7 favorites to be relegated from The Premier…