WAG of the Week: Lorena Bernal – Wife of Mikel Arteta

This weeks WAG of the week comes in the lovely shape of Lorena Bernal, the wife of Arsenal‘s Spanish midfielder Mikel Arteta. Although Mikel is unlikely to be enjoying his time at Arsenal in recent weeks, we imagine he’ll still be enjoying his time away from the pitch with Bernal, once voted as the sexiest… Continue reading WAG of the Week: Lorena Bernal – Wife of Mikel Arteta

Scout Report: Sweden

Former Celtic striker Henrik Larsson is presented to the media as the boss of newly promoted Falkenbergs FF

Background The Swedish First Division, Allsvenskan, has been in its current format since 1924, after taking over from the Svenska Serien, the original Swedish First Division. In 2001, the Allsvenskan trophy was named the ‘Lennart Johanssons Pokal’, after the former UEFA President Lennart Johansson. Johansson held his post as UEFA President between 1990 and 2007,… Continue reading Scout Report: Sweden

Scout Report: USA

Sporting Kansas City lift the 2013 MLS Cup after an enthralling penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake

Background Major League Soccer (MLS) is the highest level for professional football teams in the United States and Canada. The MLS concept was created in 1993 after FIFA requested that the United States establish a professional football league in order to host the 1994 World Cup, with the first season taking place in 1996. At… Continue reading Scout Report: USA

What ever happened to… Luís Boa Morte?

From Arsenal, via the Portuguese national team, to South Africa, this is the story of Luís Boa Morte, currently playing in the 12th tier of English football for for Hampshire Premier League Division One side Four Marks. Boa Morte started his youth career at Sporting Lisbon in Portugal, the country of his birth. His parents were from  São Tomé and… Continue reading What ever happened to… Luís Boa Morte?

Scout Report: Argentina

Velez striker Luciano Vietto is a target for many of Europe's giants

Background When Argentina is mentioned in a conversation, attention turns to the Argentine players that have lit up the world with incredible talent over the years. Alfredo Di Stefano played for Real Madrid in the 50’s and 60’s, Diego Maradona for Napoli in the 1980’s, and Lionel Messi is currently breaking record after record in… Continue reading Scout Report: Argentina

What ever happened to… Junichi Inamoto?

[divider] JUNICHI INAMOTO Factfile Full name: Junichi Inamoto Date of birth: 18 September 1979 (age 34) Place of birth: Yusui, Kagoshima, Japan Height: 1.81 m (5 ft 11 1?2 in) Playing position: Midfielder Playing career summary A part of Arsenal’s 2001/02 Championship winning squad, albeit with no league appearances, Inamoto was a great hope back… Continue reading What ever happened to… Junichi Inamoto?

Ryan Giggs turns 40

Manchester United stalwart Ryan Giggs turns 40 today, 23 years since he signed his first professional contract at the club. Giggs looks set to become only the forth outfield player to play in the Premier League at the age of 40, following in the footsteps of Gordon Strachan (40 years, 83 days), Kevin Phillips (40… Continue reading Ryan Giggs turns 40

The Premier League to an American: Volume 1

Football pubs in the US are on the rise

One of the truly American sports traditions out there is the art of tailgating. For the uninitiated, tailgating is the practice of grilling, eating, and drinking various foods and liquids in anticipation of a sporting event. It is common practice prior to American Football games and is used also for MLS games and car races… Continue reading The Premier League to an American: Volume 1

Is Gareth Bale worth £50 Million

There’s been many rumours circulating in the past few days that Tottenham Hotspur’s brilliant wide man Gareth Bale has signed a new contract to keep him at the club for the next 5 years, but with a release fee of £50 million. The deal is apparently going to be paying Gareth as much as £150,000… Continue reading Is Gareth Bale worth £50 Million