Goalkeeping is perhaps the most unrewarding position in a soccer field. The man in charge of stopping shots is asked for perfection, because the slightest mistake could become a goal. They are rarely acclaimed as the star in a game; nevertheless, they are strongly...
Winning the World Cup is every footballer’s dream. In the almost nine-decade long history of this grand event, only one player has won three titles: Brazilian star Pelé; meanwhile, other greats of the most widely practiced sport in the planet were never able to lift...
The most convincing indication of a football referee doing a good job is when little is said or written about his performance on the pitch. In the history of the FIFA World Cup, there have been excellent officials, with vast knowledge and lots of personality, although...
What is the World Baseball Classic? Similar to the FIFA World Cup, the World Baseball Classic is an international professional baseball tournament held every four years. The 16 top-ranked national baseball teams worldwide were chosen to participate in the competition,...
Over the years, some excellent footballers have come out of Mexico. And many of them have made their way into Europe to play their trade. While the number isn’t huge, there have been a few who have gone on to play in the most renowned football division on the planet,...