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For over a decade, PSG has dreamed of winning the Champions League, the ultimate prize in club football. The clubâs owners, Qatar Sports Investment, have spent heavily on big-name stars and head coaches but to no avail. However, the evidence so far from season 2024/25 suggests that the team from the French capital could well […]
Arne Slotâs appointment as Liverpoolâs new head coach in 2024 marked a huge moment for the club. Slot came in to replace the iconic Jurgen Klopp, and heâs done so in style, taking a good Liverpool team to the next level. But just how has the Dutchman achieved this feat? Tactical Evolution and Flexibility Slotâs […]
Manchester United are one of the biggest and most successful football clubs in the history of the English game. When they have been successful in the past, the clubâs passionate fans have backed them loyally, whether that be by chants or songs about their favourite players. Here are some of Unitedâs most popular songs or […]
In the last decade, Manchester City have been one of the most successful clubs in the English game. The Citizens fans have given their fans lots to sing and cheer about in recent years. However, what are some of the favourite Manchester City songs amongst the supporters? Blue Moon The song was written by Richard […]
Do you want your son or daughter to become the next Lionel Messi or Marta? If so, then they need to be playing with the right ball. Not doing so could be monumental in preventing them from developing and may lead to injuries. So, hereâs a guide to what football to buy for your children […]
Arsenal Football Club is one of the most successful teams in the history of English football. The north London giants have a large and passionate fanbase who make themselves heard when their team really needs them. From their old ground, Highbury, to the Emirates Stadium, the Arsenal fans sing and chant in support of their […]
Do you fancy the idea of playing five aside football with your mates every week? Yeah, me too. But we all have the same problem. Trying to organise it. If you put plans into the group chat, it can feel like drawing blood from a stone trying to get participants and when you finally do, […]
Everton are one of the most historic football clubs in the history of the English. The Toffees have spent more seasons in the English top flight than any other club, missing just four top-flight campaigns since the league was first established in 1888. One of Evertonâs biggest assets throughout the years has always been the […]
In football atmosphere at games can make or break a football club. More commonly than not, the atmosphere at games usually gives an idea of how the club are faring. If a team is playing well, then the atmosphere at certain grounds can be electric. This is usually illustrated by singing or chanting songs. Most […]
They may not have been to everybodyâs taste, including a certain Mr Brian Clough, but Leeds United, under Don Revie in the late 1960s and early 1970s, were amongst the best teams of their time in the English top flight. Much of the teamâs success was due to the manager, Don Revie. Like his team, […]
In football, some teams get off to a flying start by attacking early and scoring an early goal. These goals can shape the momentum of a game and have a significant impact on the outcome of the results. However, which players have scored the fastest goals in the history of the beautiful game? Gavin Stokes […]
If you are reading this article, then you love football. Of course we usually talk about actual football on this site but while playing a game of table football recently with some friends in a bar it made me think where does this game actually come from. While most of us love to have a […]
There have been many outstanding European football teams over the years. However, one team that sometimes gets overlooked is Bela Guttmannâs Benfica team of the early 1960s. An impressive record in the Portuguese top-flight The story of Benficaâs historic campaign in 1960/61 actually began the season before, as Guttmann guided the Eagles to the Portuguese […]
British football has been relatively successful in European competition, with several clubs winning the continent’s biggest trophies in recent decades. While England has been the most successful of the UK nations in European competitions, it was the Scottish giants, Celtic, who were the first British team ever to win the European Cup in 1967. Jock […]
When people talk about some of the greatest club teams ever in the European game, Arrigo Sacchiâs great AC Milan team of the late 1980s should always be in the conversation The Rossoneri team, in that short spell, had everything a great team should have and influenced football for years to come with their tactics. […]
There is a long-running debate amongst football fans of a certain age vintage about the greatest international team that never won the World Cup. The likes of Belgiumâs original âGolden Generationâ in 1986 will sometimes get a mention. Then, there will be the inevitable talk about Johan Cruyffâs Netherlands team of the 1970s, specifically the […]
In the 2003/04 season, Arsene Wengerâs Arsenal did the unthinkable and went a whole season unbeaten in the Premier League to claim the English top-flight title and write a small piece of history. It was a massive achievement for the club from north London and earned the Gunners the nickname âThe Invinciblesâ. While it was […]
There are many details about football clubs that fade into the obscurity of myth and history. Many football clubs have mottos that date back decades or even a century and a bit. One of the most famous mottos in the English game is at Everton, whose motto is the Latin phrase âNil Satis Nisi Optimumâ, […]
The Premier League is stacked with quality players, and managers in the top flight are paid to pick the best players from the start of games. However, sometimes managers need a plan B and turn to their substituteâs bench in their quest for a goal. Some players were adept at scoring, having stepped off the […]
This season, the UEFA Champions League saw its biggest overhaul in a long time as the competition format changed. The competition, along with the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Conference League, used a âSwissâ style for this yearâs competition, with 36 teams participating instead of 32 in a new league format. How has the format […]
