2014 Final In the signature star pattern that has become an icon of the UEFA Champions League, this is the official match ball of the 2014 finale. This is the ball that will be used in the 2014 finale at the Estaˇdio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal on May 24th. In addition to the star … Read more
Adidas Official Match Ball for the 2017 UEFA Champions League Round of Sixteen Stages Similar design at previous Champions League balls Graphics include a Welsh Dragon in blue and gray colors as a symbol of Wales Cardiff’s National Stadium of Whales will be the location of the 2017 UEFA Champion’s League final The ball features … Read more
The FA Cup is the oldest and most cherished cup competition in English football. Established in 1871, it has been in existence for over 150 years. In fact, it happens to be the oldest national football competition on the planet, hence its appeal among football fanatics. There is a huge sense of allure towards the … Read more
In the wake of a continued summer of spending, Manchester United have been priced as decent runners to mount a title challenge in this season’s Premier League – as they look to land their first championship win since Sir Alex Ferguson’s finale back in 2013. Under Dutch coach, Erik ten Hag last season, United finished … Read more
Left-footed centre backs in soccer are somewhat of a rarity. Through the course of soccer history there have only been a handful of elite defenders to have played in central areas and who primarily used their left foot. These are the best left footed centre backs. Yet having them in a team can open up … Read more
The ability to jump high into the air and effectively meet the ball has always been a valuable skill in the world of football. Traditionally the job of a stocky centre forward or towering defender, the skillset is often considered a lethal weapon, typically resulting in goals from crosses or penalty box scrambles. As the … Read more
Often the age of a soccer player has a significant impact on performance with the majority of professionals retiring in their mid-thirties. However, there are a small number of professional soccer players who continue playing at a high level well into their forties and beyond. These select professionals are some of the oldest soccer players … Read more
One of the most crucial elements in soccer that helps a team score goals is the assist. One of them is credited to a player who passes the ball to the goalscorer whilst creating a significant opportunity for a goal to be scored. Assists are recorded and tracked by various soccer organisations worldwide including FIFA, … Read more
Soccer stadiums are often more than mere sporting venues, many becoming iconic structures in various cities and countries around the world, whilst representing fan admiration and love for the game. Within the Southern Hemisphere in particular, there are a number of huge and incredibly impressive soccer stadiums that have hosted club matches, national team games … Read more
Referees hold undoubtedly one of the most important roles in soccer. A ‘ref’ is crucial in controlling the overall running of any game whilst ensuring rules or regulations are followed by both players and managers alike. Rightly or wrongly, there continues to be varying levels of quality in refereeing across the sport as a whole. … Read more