Have you ever wondered what the Ballon d’Or trophy is made of and how much it’s worth? Each year, footballers compete for one of the most prestigious and glamorous individual awards in the sport – the Ballon d’Or, presented by France Football during an annual gala. While its name translates to “Golden Ball” in English,…
Carlos Miguel was only seven years old when a group of men broke into his family’s home. The reason for the intrusion remains a mystery. Nearly 20 years later, no one knows for sure what their intentions were, though it’s believed to have been a robbery gone wrong. The incident ended in tragedy. Carlos’s parents,…
Carles Puyol is regarded as one of Spain’s finest defenders, and today we take a look at his journey. Carles Puyol was born on April 13, 1978, in Pobla de Segur, Catalonia, Spain. Early Years Puyol began his football career at his hometown club as a goalkeeper. However, after a shoulder injury, he transitioned into…
The career of Manchester United’s new signing, Joshua Zirkzee, has taken him through several major clubs. Let’s look back at his journey to his debut among the top players. Five years ago, an 18-year-old Zirkzee featured in some of the early matches under Hans-Dieter Flick at Bayern Munich, during a season when the Bavarian giants…
Mikel Oyarzabal, a 27-year-old central forward for Real Sociedad who has been with the club for 9 years since joining in 2015, became the quiet hero of the Spanish national team when he came off the bench to score the decisive goal that secured the European Championship title. Born in Eibar, a modest and charming…
In 1976, Czechoslovakia clinched their first European Championship title by defeating West Germany in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout. Antonín Panenka created one of football’s most iconic moments during the spot kicks. The final in Belgrade began explosively for Czechoslovakia. Early goals from Jan Švehlík and Karol Dobiaš in the 8th and 25th…
Football in the final decade of the 20th century was a vastly different experience from what we see today. Back then, the players’ hair was longer, the kits looser, and the wages far less astronomical. Yet the stadiums were packed, and the passion from both fans and players was undeniable. With the internet not yet…
The following article will take you back 30 years in football history. We will revisit a match that many consider to be a pivotal moment, sparking the significant changes in the birthplace of football, England, at the close of the 20th century and the dawn of the new one. We’ll delve into a different era…
Let’s explore the remarkable partnership in the attack for the “Squadra Azzurra.” “No one has done more for Italy’s reputation than you,” Benito Mussolini told Giuseppe Meazza, captain of the national team, while shaking his hand at a reception in the “Palazzo Venezia.” The “Azzurri” had returned from Paris with their second consecutive world title,…
We’ve all heard and referred to the home of “Manchester United” as “The Theatre of Dreams.” But where does this nickname actually originate? “Old Trafford” is one of the most iconic stadiums in the world. For many years, it has been the stage for epic battles, witnessing the significant triumphs and devastating losses of the…