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Kick around about all things soccer; explore football's storied history, current events in the soccer sphere, the intricacies of the game and more.

Why Brennan Johnson looks like the Premier League’s next star
Last weekend, Brennan Johnson was the star of the show as Nottingham Forest beat Leicester City. It was a comfortable 3-0 for Forest, and an enjoyable match for Johnson, who gelled well with fellow forward Morgan Gibbs-White. He scored twice – against international teammate Danny Ward – and looked confident and assured in his play. Though only 21 years old, he has taken the transition to Premier League football in his stride, asserting his place as one of Forest’s best players this season.
By Tom Knox3 years ago in Cleats
How Maradona inspired modern football
Diego Armando Maradona was born on October 30, 1960, in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He began his professional career with Argentinos Juniors at the age of 16 and quickly established himself as one of the most promising young players in the country. In 1982, he moved to Barcelona, where he helped the team win the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup. However, his time at Barcelona was plagued by injuries, and in 1984 he was transferred to Napoli, where he would go on to have the most successful period of his club career. With Napoli, Maradona won the Serie A title twice, the Coppa Italia twice, and the UEFA Cup once.
By Baris Ovali3 years ago in Cleats
The Virtue of Patience
I said on Friday that if Tottenham Halfspur lost this match that we'd be a very glum group going into the new week. Defeat to Arsenal sees us lose crucial ground for top 4. Fulham away and City twice on the horizon? The picture might look very different in a month's time and not in a good way. The FA Cup is a winnable prize, so long as our betters are too engrossed in their fight at the top of the table. And February provides us with a chance to pad our wallets in Milan. Arsenal have avenged their heartbreak in May; they've resigned us to near-apathy. Let's skip the wallowing (and try not to kick Aaron Ramsdale in the head too many times) and get straight into it.
By Matthew Curtis3 years ago in Cleats
FOOTBALL HISTORY
Football, also known as soccer in some countries, is a sport played between two teams of eleven players. The game is played on a rectangular field with a goal at each end. The objective of the game is to score by getting the ball into the opposing team's goal.
By Mahalakshmi C3 years ago in Cleats
Nottm Forest vs Leicester City
Nottingham Forest vs Leicester City: A Matchup to Watch in the English Football League The English Football League is home to some of the most exciting and competitive matches in the world, and one matchup that always generates buzz among fans is the clash between Nottingham Forest and Leicester City. These two teams have a rich history and a passionate fanbase, making for an electric atmosphere whenever they take to the field.
By Mohammed Haneef3 years ago in Cleats
Tottenham vs Arsenal: Calm Before the Storm
What can I say about Tottenham? Arsenal have a word for us, but I won't repeat it here. Are they right? On occasion. Gennaro Gattuso, a man Tottenham fans took to social media to reject as a potential manager, ironically might have had us sussed out the best; sometimes maybe good, sometimes maybe... what Arsenal said.
By Matthew Curtis3 years ago in Cleats
A Tribute to Lionel Messi: A Look Back At His Incredible Career
Lionel Messi is widely considered to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time. This blog post looks back at his incredible career, from his early days playing in Argentina to his current success with Barcelona. It highlights his many accomplishments, both individual and team awards, and how he has impacted the world of soccer. Finally, it looks at what makes Lionel Messi a legend and what the future may hold for him.
By G Fraust3 years ago in Cleats
The Life and Career of Lionel Messi: How He Became The Greatest of All Time
Lionel Messi is considered by many to be one of the greatest soccer players of all time. In this article, we'll take a look at his life and career, from his humble beginnings in Argentina to his many successes with FC Barcelona. We'll also highlight some of his individual achievements, including winning a record six Ballon d'Or awards. By the end of this article, you should have a clear understanding of the life and career of Lionel Messi, and why he is considered the greatest of all time.
By G Fraust3 years ago in Cleats
Lionel Messi
Lionel Messi About Lionel Messi is a professional footballer who plays as a forward for Barcelona and the Argentina national team. He is widely considered one of the greatest footballers of all time and has won numerous awards and accolades throughout his career. Messi led Argentina to victory in the tournament two years later, and he received the Golden Ball award. His success continued at the 2022 World Cup. There he guided Argentina to the finals, where he scored two goals—and made a penalty kick during the shootout—to help defeat France. Messi won the World Cup’s Golden Ball, becoming the first male player to receive that award twice.
By AMIT SETHI3 years ago in Cleats
The downfall of Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro, also known as "CR7", "Ronaldo" and "Cristiano Ronaldo" has just joined a new team Al Nassr from Saudi Arabia. But how did he end up in this situation?
By Miksu3 years ago in Cleats
Lionel Messi V Cristiano Ronaldo
Last night saw yet another epic El Classico where Lionel Messi and Cristano Ronaldo continued their ongoing battle for World supremacy. Barcelona and Real Madrid played out a spectacular 2-2 draw with Ronaldo and his arch nemesis Messi scoring all of the goals. These two players are taking the art of a footballer to whole new levels, but whilst there is no denying that they are the stand-out talents of their generation, and perhaps of all-time, the ongoing question is 'who of the two is the greatest?' Whilst there is no definitive correct answer to this, the widely held view over recent years has been that Messi is the King and Ronaldo the very talented Prince. However, the gap between the magical Argentinean and the Portuguese adonis appears to be closing, with some feeling that Ronaldo now deserves the crown of 'World's Best Player'.
By Artical Media3 years ago in Cleats
FIFA World cup history: Italy 1934
Why Italy? The decision to hold the 1934 World Cup in Italy was made by the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of soccer. At the time, Italy was seen as a strong and influential footballing nation, and the country had a long history of hosting major sports events, including the 1906 Olympic Games and the 1927 European Athletics Championships.
By Undefined3 years ago in Cleats