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Famous Sportsmen and women, and the football teams they support

Football truly is a global game, and the biggest teams have millions of fans throughout the globe. However the draw of the Premier League does not end with Joe Public, as numerous famous sportspeople from other disciplines follow the beautiful game. Here is a list of famous athletes and personalities from the world of sport…

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…

It’s not over til it’s over – Football’s greatest comebacks

When players are being taught the basics of the game as youngsters, one of the key messages is to play until the final whistle. If your team goes a couple of goals down more often than not the result will not be in your favour, but sometimes the spectacular can happen. Following Manchester United’s recovery…

Player Rivalries: Best of Enemies

Club rivalries are passed down through the generations; every Spurs fans knows that Arsenal are the enemy, Barcelona look at Real Madrid with contempt, whilst River Plate and Boca Juniors fans were born to fight each other. However player rivalries also exist in the game, as team-mates fallout, international selection decisions breed derision and players…

Footballers and the continued connection to horse racing

Ownership of a horse is a sign of wealth and affluence, with modern day footballers some of the richest people in sporting circles both in the United Kingdom and further afield. With the money attached to horse racing and betting, leading figures in football stand to make more money than their already inflated wages. The…

Ten Reasons why Football is better than Horse Racing

Despite the allure of horse racing amongst spectators, punters and race-goers alike, nothing beats a Saturday afternoon and a game of football. Horse racing is building in popularity and, especially with the betting on bigger races, is becoming a main sport in British society. That said, it has a long way to go to match…

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…

Footballers that have had cosmetic surgeries

Fame, wealth, respect and status – the modern day footballer has it all. However some things are pre-set, like a person’s appearance. Liposuction, plastic surgery and beauty enhancing treatments are all the rage in Hollywood, and it appears that the footballing world is following suit, with a number of players spending their mega-wages on making…

Some times the beautiful game is, well, quite ugly

Footballers have it all – fame, fortune and the chance to play the game that they, and we, love. Many prospective talents never make the grade, and the chosen few who play in the Premier League must be regarded as some of the luckiest people on the planet. However, some things can’t be changed; we…