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Kick around about all things soccer; explore football's storied history, current events in the soccer sphere, the intricacies of the game and more.
Why do I Write?
I could not have told you when I was younger, but I like writing today because of the ability to tell stories. That comes across as simple enough, but I promise there is more to it. When I was in elementary school we were encouraged to read because we could go anywhere that our imaginations could take us. This was supposed to develop our curiosity and enhance our learning.
By Justin Higgins5 years ago in Cleats
Power Ranking: The Eight Best
The 2020/2021 season has officially come to an end, and what a unique one it has been. Empty stadiums became normality, underdogs really came to play, and two players gave us a justified warning that they are ready to take over the decade long reign of the Messi v Ronaldo battle. I think it’s a fair assumption that this season won’t be lost in history.
By Arman Bashiri5 years ago in Cleats
What the Century-Long Success of the Football “Village Boys” Can Teach You
How, against all odds, a middle-sized port-town generated continuous world-class talents during the last century? How their local team can compete with the giants from the capital, a city with nearly thirty times more residents and stadiums three to five times larger?
By Borba de Souza5 years ago in Cleats
Top 5 Football Coaching Strategies To Win Every Game
What Is A Coach? Football coaches are in charge of coordinating, instructing, motivating, and organizing football teams. They may work with children, adults, non-professionals, or professional players, depending on their experience, qualifications, and interests. Football coaches train players, devise game plans and tactics, and inspire them.
By Stephanie Snyder5 years ago in Cleats
In the shadow of Stalin
A Soviet fighter jet launches itself from the stand over the away team’s bench. Players warm up amid heavy artillery. Tanks patrol the car park and, legend has it, there’s a top secret metro line to the Kremlin down below. Amid the rusting military hardware there’s an eerie hum from a PA system long out of use. Welcome to Moscow’s forgotten stadium.
By Andy Potts5 years ago in Cleats
Hebburn Town's transformation
When Hebburn Town run out at Wembley on Monday in the FA Vase Final, it will be the latest memorable moment in a remarkable sporting turnaround. Less than five years ago, the Tyneside club was on the brink of collapse and the future seemed bleak.
By Andy Potts5 years ago in Cleats
European Super League. Top Story - April 2021.
As I write this, the news of the pending formation of a new “European Super League” is now hours old. Many of you may or may not be aware of the formation of this new league. But for those of you out there oblivious to the world of football (soccer) let me enlighten you about the impact of this announcement and breakdown its impending implications for football as a whole.
By Sam Hazelwood5 years ago in Cleats
Europe's Biggest Football Teams Plan The Creation Of New European Super League
Twelve of Europe's biggest football clubs have come up with a joint agreement to form a new European Super League which is meant to be an alternative or replacement to the UEFA Champions League. The Premier League's so-called 'Big Six' joined Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, Juventus and the two Milan clubs as the 12 of the 15 'founding' members of the new 20-team breakaway league. The tournament would be an elitist event which would be held every year which would have no forms of promotion or relegation.
By Ashish Prabhu5 years ago in Cleats
