International football has been blessed with some incredible goalscorers over the years. Names like Romelu Lukaku and Neymar are currently on the exclusive list of the top 30 international goalscorers in history. The top 10 players include Robert Lewandowski, Ferenc Puskas, Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo. International football is an entirely different proposition to playing … Read more
Many of the best footballers to grace the hallowed turf were prominent in the 21st century. Europe, in particular, produced lots of wonderfully gifted players who had significant impacts on world football. Luka Modric, Xavi and Cristiano Ronaldo all feature among the top 10 European players of the 21st century. The 21st century has seen … Read more
An elusive list awaits you with some of the greatest players to ever play the game, across Europe, and the world. The list includes iconic players such as Ronaldo (R9), Zidane, Cruyff, Beckenbauer, Pele, and Maradona, each with their own legacy and contributions to the game. Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi occupy the top two … Read more
Lamine Yamal has already drawn comparisons to the iconic Lionel Messi despite only being 16 years old. The youngster’s father posted an image of Yamal as a baby, with Barcelona legend Messi. This is one of a few images of the pair taken in 2007 for a charity calendar. Fans were left shocked when Mounir … Read more
Since Arsenal were denied a memorable victory over Manchester City last Sunday, when John Stones scored a 98th-minute equaliser, much of the post-match reaction emanated from the City camp. Stones, Bernardo Silva, and Manuel Akanji have all voiced their displeasure at the Gunners’ alleged use of ‘dark arts’, while Erling Haaland’s frustration was clear as he threw the ball at … Read more
Lionel Messi’s performances in MLS are removing doubts about his ability to succeed outside of Barcelona. He has transformed Inter Miami’s fortunes, reaching the club’s first final and boosting their global ranking. Messi’s numbers since joining MLS have proven Sir Alex Ferguson wrong. He has scored 9 goals in 6 games, showing his impact and … Read more
The Italian media have handed glowing reviews to ex-Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay after he made his full debut for Napoli on Saturday. While his former side were being held to a 0-0 draw at Selhurst Park, the 27-year-old found himself in a similar stalemate as he managed his first 90 minutes of the domestic season in a stalemate against Juventus.McTominay’s … Read more
In 2012, Lionel Messi was unstoppable.With Barcelona and Argentina, the 33-year-old forward delivered the greatest goalscoring year by any footballer in history.In his 69 appearances for club and country, Messi scored a record-breaking 91 goals, beating Gerd Muller’s previous record of 85 with West Germany and Bayern Munich in 1972.That record will likely never be … Read more
The likes of Pele, Diego Maradona and Zinedine Zidane created an aura around the number 10 shirt. Some of the best modern-day number 10s combine finesse with physical prowess. Lionel Messi’s powers may be waning, but he remains one of the world’s most talented 10s. When Argentina went to the 1982 World Cup as defending champions, they … Read more
Intelligent strikers are a vital part of football and have had a huge impact on the game over the years. Premier League legends Luis Suarez, Dennis Bergkamp and Thierry Henry all make the list. Ajax star Johan Cruyff and Brazilian icon Pele feature highly. Scoring goals in football is one of the most challenging elements … Read more