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Farewell Tribute to Gabi
414 games in Atlético colours. 414 games, 10 years giving his body and his life to his boyhood club. Many think of Atlético de Madrid and only one player springs to mind – the man who represents the club mindset better than anybody. El Capitán, born on July 10th 1983; Gabriel Fernández Arenas. On July…
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After a long journey away, football might be coming home
England and football: Two words that have shared so much history over the years. The combo has gave rise to excitement, patriotism, ecstasy, but on the other side, far too often this generation, sadness and disappointment, Despite all of that, the 2018 World Cup has given England fans plenty of reason to smile. After consecutive…
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Paulinho to Guanzhou Evergrande: A Normal Return or Money Laundering?
DISCLAIMER: It is important to note that FC Barcelona have denied any wrongdoing in regards to the Paulinho transfer. ADELTE group have also issued a statement denying the relation between a project in China and the Barcelona transfer deal. A year ago, Paulinho signed for Barcelona from Guangzhou Evergrande, and the world laughed. However, after…
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2013 Azzurini: Where Are They Now?
In the song ‘The Greatest Love of All,’ which was originally recorded by George Benson and then made famous by Whitney Houston, the opening verse is, “I believe the children are our future.” It is such a simple yet understated line, and it can be applied to jobs, situations, or circumstances in which one generation…
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Russia’s Cellar Dwellers: #5-Poland
Coming into the World Cup after an impressive Euro 2016 and qualification campaign, much was expected from Poland in Russia. Grouped in arguably the most even group in the tournament alongside Colombia, Japan and Senegal, Adam Nawalka’s men were at the very least expected to make it to the round of sixteen. Instead, what transpired…
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Russia’s Cellar Dwellers: #6-Iceland
After a quarter-final berth against all odds in France two years ago, Iceland’s fairy tale run came to a crashing halt in Russia, returning Heimir Hallgrímsson’s men back to reality. Considering they were grouped against some of the tournament’s most experienced outfits, this was to be expected. It all started wonderfully for the Nordics on…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Francisco Calvo
Although Costa Rica did not set the World Cup alight in the same way they did in 2010; when they knocked out both Italy and England, finishing top of their group above Uruguay, they certainly did their nation proud. With a population of just 4.85 million, only 1 million more than minnows Panama, Costa Rica…
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Destroying a Dream through Fair Play Rules
The World Cup. Football’s greatest competition. 32 national teams coming together to compete for the sport’s biggest trophy every four years. A spectacle watched by billions of people around the world. A chance to drive one nation to sheer ecstasy. Why on Earth is this footballing extravaganza ruined by ludicrous rules and regulations? For national…
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Russia’s Cellar Dwellers: #7-Egypt
When Mohamed Salah scored a 95th minute penalty to send Egypt to its first World Cup since 1990, the entire nation rejoiced, and every Egypt fan fell into a child-like state of joy and hope. Egypt had just barely squeezed its way into the World Cup, and when the group stage draw was revealed two months…
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Scouting World Cup Stars: Edgar Bárcenas
Panama may have been the worst team at the World Cup, but as the now viral video of Panamanian television broadcasters crying as Panama’s anthem was played at a World Cup for the first time reminds us, the World Cup is about so much more than winning. This tournament was a just reward for the…
