Soccer’s rules that leave almost all fans befuddled
Soccer’s rules seem fairly straightforward, right? Kick the ball into the opponent’s net. Prevent the opponent from kicking the ball into your net. Do not use your hands. Throw-ins …
Author: Julian Delicata
Nacho proves diabetes is no obstacle for World Cup greatness
It is the demanding environment of a World Cup tournament and a professional footballer’s life that makes Spanish defender Nacho’s story so impressive and heart-warming, especially on the back …
Dubravka proves winter bargain for Newcastle United
Over $600 million dollars were spent by English Premier League clubs during the winter transfer window. Signing players in January has always proven to be tricky. Even more true …
Oumar Niasse goes from outcast to savior at Everton’s Goodison Park
“We made a fast decision about Niasse and others who will find it difficult to be part of the team. If Niasse likes to play football, he needs …
How soccer continues to unite us during an era of difficult times
Clubs in the English Premier League alone have spent a record £1.4 billion on transfers of players. In one of these transfers, Liverpool coughed up £35 million on Alex …
The rise and fall of Adriano, the greatest player Zlatan ever played with
Take a second to consider these footballers: Alessandro Del Piero, Andrea Pirlo, Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, Xavi, Henrik Larsson, Clarence Seedorf, Javier Zanetti, Pavel Nedved and Patrick Vieira; the …
Stiliyan Petrov’s fight against leukaemia
The date June 23, 2016 will go down in history as the day the people of the United Kingdom voted to get out of the European Union. As the referendum …
England vs. Slovakia preview: Hodgson still searching for his best starting XI
The supposedly conservative England manager Roy Hodgson surprised many when he picked five strikers – alongside offensive midfielders Adam Lallana, Raheem Sterling, Dele Alli and Ross Barkley – in …
Leicester prove you don’t need mind games, money and ruthlessness to be champions
The world is one dour place, is it not? News headlines are riddled with incredible social injustices while we have also faced injustices and tough times in our personal …
19 amazing facts about Premier League darlings Leicester City
Hundreds of column inches have been written in recent months on Leicester City’s monumental rise from relegation fodder to title favorites in the space of twelve months. Nevertheless, it still …