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Constructing the Perfect Football

It goes without saying, but the footballs of today are miles more advanced than those that were used in the early days of the beautiful game. But as advanced as they are, there are still some kinks with even the best and most advanced soccer balls out there. But what if the perfect football could…

Championship Play-Off Final Preview: Hammers and Seasiders seek immediate Premier League return

When you get relegated from the Premier League, it’s not easy to get back there quickly. And sometimes, it gets worse before it gets better. Just ask Southampton, who are headed back to the top flight after seven years away – and after being in League One only last year. Or Coventry City, who’ve never…

2012 Europa League Final Preview: Which revived Spanish side will triumph in Bucharest?

Coming into this season, many expected the UEFA Champions League final to be an all-Spanish affair between Barcelona and Real Madrid. That hasn’t come to pass, as Bayern Munich and Chelsea had other plans. However, La Liga is still assured of having a European champion this season, as domestic foes Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid…

History of Footballs

Given the very modest origins of the football, it’s amazing to think about what a modern-day one can do. More often than not, we think and talk about the people using it, which is understandable. Look at football as art. The footballer is the painter, his body is the paintbrush, the pitch is his expansive…

Famous Football Families

Here’s a look at the most notable football family connections, past and present. Fathers and Sons The Ayews: Abedi Ayew, known more as Abedi Pele is considered the greatest player in Ghanaian history. He was a big part of Marseille’s success in the early 1990s, captained Ghana for six years, and scored 33 goals for…

2012 Fa Cup Final: Chelsea v Liverpool Talking Points

Manchester City and Stoke City are vying to make history on Saturday as they contest the 2011 FA Cup final at Wembley, having beaten more fancied rivals in Manchester United and Bolton Wanderers in the semifinals to get here.

Eco-Friendly Footballers

Contrary to popular belief, not all athletes have air or rocks for brains. In fact, there are quite a lot of athletes who defy the stereotype. For example, the late Brazilian legend Socrates earned a medical degree during his playing career, and after retiring, he made full use of the degree. There are also a…

10 Most Overpriced Footballers

There are many, especially those who don’t have very much of an interest in sport, who think that top athletes are overpaid to do nothing more than ‘play a game’. However, there are many like Lionel Messi, Tom Brady, Derrick Rose, and others who are the best or among the best in their respective sports…

10 Great Footballing Chokes

Everyone remembers the winners. Most know that Brazil have won a record five World Cups, that Real Madrid have won the European Cup/Champions League a record nine times, and that Manchester United have captured a record 19 English First Division/Premier League titles. But how many people can name every runner-up in those competitions directly from…

7 Spectacular Non-Football Chokes

It isn’t often that you’ll see a team throw away a three-goal lead in the second half as Chelsea did earlier this season in their 3-3 draw with Manchester United. But as wild as this English Premier League season has been, from 8-2, 1-6, 3-5, and beyond. But as disheartening as it has to be…