Founded in 1902, Real Madrid are arguably the biggest and most successful football club on the planet. They’ve won a record 14 Champions League trophies and 35 La Liga titles. Most of the world refers to them as ‘Real Madrid’, but did you know that there are five nicknames that they also go by. In…
Every season, the three teams that finish in 18th, 19th and 20th place are relegated from the Premier League to the Championship. These teams are replaced by the two teams who finish in 1st and 2nd place in the Championship as well as the play off winner from the four sides who finish in 3rd,…
How much does it cost to buy a football club? If you’ve ever wondered how the cost for football clubs is calculated, this article is for you. Club takeovers are hotly debated topics in the world of football, and our aim is to break down this topic to outline how much it costs to buy…
Photo Credit – Ben Sutherland (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic In the top 6 English football tiers, there are several claret and blue football teams. If you’ve ever noticed this, you’re not alone, this is a traditional, yet common football kit colour combination, but why is it so popular? Aston Villa…
Photo Credit – El Coleccionista de Instantes Fotografía & Video (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic You may have heard the term ‘loan’ commonly used in the sport of football, but how exactly do football loans work? There are a number of reasons why football clubs use the loan system, as it…
One of the most debated topics in football has been the ‘Xavi or Iniesta?’ one, and it’s easy to see why. Xavi and Iniesta are two of Spain’s greatest ever players who played in the same coveted Barcelona side, and they are incredibly hard to compare. It’s hard to mention one of these players without…
Photo Credit – Joscarfas (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic. Because Lionel Messi is referred to as the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) of football, he is one of the most regularly discussed players. His height, in particular, has been of interest to sports fans. People want to know what Messi’s height…
Photo Credit – Prelvini (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. The San Siro Stadium, also known as the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, is one of the most famous stadiums in the world of football. Located in the heart of Milan, the stadium has been the home of two of the biggest…
Photo Credit – Shai Pal (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported Sergio Busquets is a household name in the world of football. He has been an integral part of FC Barcelona’s success over the years and is widely considered as one of the best defensive midfielders in the world. He’s also played…
Photo Credit – Oleg Dubyna (no changes made) under Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 2.0 Generic Licence Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the most famous footballers of all time. The Portuguese forward has played all over the world, making him a global superstar. His Instagram account has the most followers ever, and he has an honours list…