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What if the Kalmar Union Had a National Football Team?
When is the last time you thought about the Kalmar Union? Yeah, I thought so too. Well, let me rectify that with today’s video where we take a look at a hypothetical national team. A team that is so packed with attacking talent that it could blow away any opponent on a good day, but…
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The Wacky and Wonderful World of English Football Club Nicknames
Every club needs a few things to have an identity, to become more than a collection of yahoos running after a ball: namely a badge, a couple of colours and of course a couple of nicknames. The nicknames are arguably what make certain clubs feel alive. The best ones, the Reds, The Gunners, the Rossoneri…
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The Best Footballers That Became Politicians After Retirement
The post-playing career of a footballer can take many different turns. Some of them end up becoming coaches, others decide to become agents, whilst others decide to become involved in footballing associations. However, there are quite a few retired players who decide to abandon the world of football entirely and instead pursue a career in…
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The History Behind Italian Football’s Biggest Derbies
The Italians just make everything sound better don’t they? Something as bland as a cloud becomes a beautiful nuvola. The drowsiness encountered after a big meal might already make you feel bloated just hearing about it, but when you call it abiocca, all of a sudden you’re lounging in the sun, without a worry in…
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Johan Cruyff: The Architect of Barcelona’s Legacy
It was the 1992 European Cup (now Champions League) final at Wembley Stadium, London. The showdown was between Spain’s Barcelona and Italy’s Sampdoria. From today’s perspective, it’s easy to assume Barcelona was the favorite. But avid football historians know that Barcelona of 1992 wasn’t the powerhouse it is today. For both teams, the match…
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Casa Pia: The Geese Soaring High in Portugal’s Top-flight
When it comes to Portuguese football, three clubs typically dominate the attention of fans and outsiders: Benfica, Porto, and Sporting. After all, since the advent of Portugal’s top division in 1934, the championship has been won by one of these ‘Three Giants’ — with the exception of Belenenses 1945/46 and Boavista 2000/01. However, there is…
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The Best Penalty Stoppers in Premier League History
In the 53rd minute of their match vs. Everton, Manchester City were awarded a penalty. Erling Haaland stepped up to the spot, seeking to break his goal-scoring duck, and fired a low and powerful effort that was saved by Jordan Pickford. Bernardo Silva headed the rebound towards the path of Haaland who headed home, only…
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Which Players Have Scored in Each of Europe’s Top Five Leagues?
Only a couple of players in football history have managed to score in each of Europe’s top five leagues — but which men have belong in this special group? We’re taking a look: Although the Portuguese and Dutch leagues have certainly done their share to close the gap in recent years, Europe’s top five…
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Why Thierry Henry is the Greatest Premier League Player of All Time
Thierry Henry’s stats and achievements: -360 goals -168 assists -1x World Cup winner -1x UEFA European Championship winner -1x UEFA Champions League winner -2x Premier League winner -2x La Liga winner -2x FA Cup winner -1x Ligue 1 winner -1x UEFA Super Cup winner -1x FIFA Club World Cup winner -6x PFA Team of the…
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The Rise and Fall of Girondins de Bordeaux
It was the 30th of March, 2010. Girondins de Bordeaux had a date with destiny, a chance to make their second ever Champions League semi final and their first in 25 years. Juventus had been the team to deny them a final appearance on that occasion in 1985, beating them 3-0 in the first leg…
