Author: Toby Pearson

Exploring the evolution of Adidas’ soccer balls, this article scrutinizes the issues faced in the past, particularly during the 2010 South Africa World Cup, and anticipates the technological advancements for the upcoming 2026 World Cup.  Adidas Jabulani: The 2010 South Africa World Cup Ball’s Issues and Criticisms The Adidas Jabulani, used in the 2010 World…

While eyebrows were raised when Manchester United took the decision to move on from David de Gea, plenty came back down once his successor was identified. Having been crying out for a goalkeeper that is good with his feet for several years, Andre Onana looked to be the perfect fit for an ambitious outfit at…

Rewind to the start of 2023 and you’ll remember Tottenham Hotspur were completely in the doldrums. They didn’t have a permanent manager, with Christian Stellini and Ryan Mason sharing the honor on an interim basis, and started the new year with three defeats in four games – conceding eight goals into the bargain. By May,…

With two games remaining, Manchester City advanced to the playoff stages of the UEFA Champions League with a 3-0 triumph over Young Boys at the Etihad Stadium in early November. Pep Guardiola’s City appeared to be in fine form as they defeated the Swiss side in their most recent 3-2 thumping of RB Leipzig, which…

The Premier League is widely considered the best football league in the world, and for over 30 years, it has been imbued with drama and tension. It leaves fans gripped and it invariably provides value for money. Many games will have been shrouded in controversy, but there will be plenty that will have been goal-laden….

Dedicated soccer enthusiasts and casual players of the iconic sport can easily live their entire lives without ever questioning why soccer fields are painted and marked to look the way they do. The answer may feel so obvious that asking the question may feel foolish or silly. What many soccer fanatics might not realize is…

As the January transfer window edges ever nearer there is one England international in the Premier League who could be making a move to a different club. Manchester City maestro Kalvin Phillips may be seeking game time elsewhere after failing to capture the heart of Pep Guardiola at the Etihad Stadium. Making Premier League predictions in the…

Manchester United did enough, last season, to qualify for the apex club competition in Europe; the Champions League. However, their campaign into the new continental season could definitely have started better. Group A of this season’s tournament has seen the Red Devils falter, but all hope is not lost as they still have opportunities to…

The nominations, schedules, and everything else you need to know about the 2019 FIFA Best Awards. The FIFA Football Best of the Year Awards return in 2023 with a slightly altered structure. The biggest icons from several eras will be at the seventh annual celebration honoring the most deserving players and coaches. While the women’s…