Key Takeaways Wayne Rooney’s tenure as England captain was marked by disappointment, but he remains one of the best goalscorers in history. Harry Kane, the current skipper, is the most successful England captain in modern history, breaking records and leading the team to major finals. Bobby Moore remains England’s greatest ever captain, being the only…
Wales have managed to produce some seriously talented footballers down the years. Midfielder greats such as Aaron Ramsey and Terry Yorath, and strikers including Ian Rush and Mark Hughes have all hailed from the British nation. Wales’ greatest ever players have come from all over the pitch, but on the wings is where they have…
The University of West Florida football team got back on track on Saturday, and in a big way. The Argos snapped a two-game losing skid with a 31-0 shutout over Mississippi College, returning to a .500 record both overall (2-2) and in Gulf South Conference play (1-1). It was UWF’s first shutout since the 2019…
Key Takeaways Hard work beats natural talent – many promising stars suffered unfulfilled careers due to a lack of dedication. Stars like Adriano and Balotelli didn’t reach the expected heights despite seeming to possess all the talent in the world. Personal demons and lifestyle choices – from wasted potential due to attitude issues to substance…
Key Takeaways Poachers have been a fundamental part of the beautiful game since it’s inception. German legend Gerd Muller was the master poacher, netting hundreds of goals for club and country. Modern legends Ruud van Nistelrooy and Erling Haaland also feature. The poacher, the ‘Johnny-on-the-spot’, the ‘fox in the box’. Whatever you want to call…
Britain is home to a fine tapestry of football grounds, many of which possess rich history and generate spectacular match-day experiences – be it in the Premier League, Scottish Premiership or elsewhere across the United Kingdom. However, not all grounds are created equal and there are, equally, stadiums that frequently struggle to meet the standard….
Key Takeaways Full-backs for England and Scotland dominate the British list. Manchester United’s Gary Neville features after glittering career at Old Trafford. Liverpool duo Andy Robertson and Trent Alexander-Arnold also included. The role of a full-back has evolved dramatically over the years, with many different iterations of the position requiring different attributes and tasked with…
Key Takeaways Cultured midfielders excel in technical skill, passing, and spatial awareness – the essence of their gameplay. World football has showcased top cultured midfielders, like Xabi Alonso, Juan Roman Riquelme, and Andrea Pirlo. Mastery of space, intelligence, elegant technique, and creativity define a cultured midfielder’s playing style. The most cultured midfielders in football history…
Key Takeaways The coach is an integral asset within every sport, from both team-focused games to individual competitions. The likes of Bill Belichick and Phil Jackson have dominated their respective sports’ scenes for prolonged periods. Glenn Mills and Roger Mayweather could be accredited for much of the work in training worldwide stars like Usain Bolt…
Northern Michigan University’s Teun Van Gansewinkel, center, gets to the ball before Thomas More’s Tim Stolz, left, and Yalcin Apaydin during their college men’s soccer game played at the NMU Soccer Field in Marquette on Saturday. (Photo courtesy Cara Kamps) MARQUETTE — The Northern Michigan University men’s soccer team is off to its best start…
