England has a long and storied history in international football, but in recent years, the team has struggled to achieve the kind of success it has enjoyed in the past. Despite boasting some of the best players in the world, the Three Lions have consistently underperformed in international tournaments, only managing to advance beyond the…
Soccer is experiencing an astronomical rise in popularity, countries and cultures who have historically favoured other sports or previously shown little interest, now obsessed with the planet’s most watched game. Viewing habits have changed beyond recognition with less reliance on traditional TV and an ever increasing number of supporters choosing to access soccer via online…
The most prolific Ballon d’Or victor in the famous ‘Golden Ball’s’ prestigious history; Lionel Messi, is the current outlying favorite to win the award for a whopping eighth go round, after guiding Argentina to a FIFA World Cup win in Qatar against holders, France. Messi, who captained his national side to FIFA World Cup glory…
Statistically, Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans across seven continents. The global game is indisputably important to its worldwide audience with significant numbers of supporters passionate about watching their teams live. Clubs are eager to accommodate adoring fan bases, typically spending multi-million pound sums on stadium…
Rank: Player: Nation: Confederation: Caps: First Cap: Last Cap: 1 Bade Al-Mutawa Kuwait AFC 196 4 September 2003 14 June 2022 2 Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal UEFA 196 20 August 2003 10 December 2022 3 Soh Chin Ann Malaysia AFC 195 19 November 1969 18 October 1984 4 Ahmed Hassan Egypt CAF 184 29 December 1995…
After a brief cameo at this year’s FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Benfica forward, Goncalo Ramos has been tipped to become the first addition to Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United in a cagey January transfer window – replacing Portuguese compatriot, Cristiano Ronaldo. Ramos, who netted his second, third, and fourth international goals for Portugal earlier…
Rule changes in football are nothing new. In fact, they are commonplace. Whether it be a minor alteration to existing regulations which often go unnoticed or more significant adaptations that directly impact players along with managers and fans alike. The early 1990’s and Football’s governing body FIFA had fashioned a new regulation that would eventually…
With domestic football set to return after the Christmas festive period next week, defending Premier League champions, Manchester City remain distinct betting favorites to land their first UEFA Champions League title victory this season, ahead of a February last 16 return. Sitting second in the Premier League table behind rivals, Arsenal by five points, City,…
Mustering a valiant and rallying effort to push Argentina all the way during last weekend’s 2022 FIFA World Cup final in Qatar, France remain betting favorites to clinch the Coupe du Monde in four years’ time in the tournament’s return to North America. Attempting to become the first side to retain a FIFA World Cup…
Blasting their way to this weekend’s FIFA World Cup final against holders, France, Argentina currently sits as minute betting favorites to clinch the Coupe du Monde in Qatar – landing their third trophy. Argentina, led by former Barcelona star and Partis Saint Germain talisman, Lionel Messi – fired their way through to the final earlier…