Scout Report: Ukraine

Shakhtar's Teixeira celebrates his goal against Real Sociedad in this season's Champions league

Background Before 1991, Ukraine was part of the USSR, and their domestic clubs played in the Soviet Championship. But since then, Ukraine has gained independence, and the Ukrainian Football Federation was formed, alongside the national league, The Supreme League. Then in 1996, The Supreme League joined forces with all the professional football leagues in Ukraine… Continue reading Scout Report: Ukraine

Thrilling Merseyside Derby Ends In Draw

An exquisite 90 minutes of football was on display this afternoon at Goodison Park where Everton and Liverpool combined for 6 goals, split all square at 3 apiece in this year’s 1st installment of the Merceyside Derby. The match got off to an absolutely flying start with Philippe Coutinho giving Liverpool the lead after only… Continue reading Thrilling Merseyside Derby Ends In Draw

Top 5 goal scoring keepers

[dropcap]I[/dropcap]n the last few weeks, football has seen a number of goalkeepers, including Stoke’s Asmir Begovic, score. Footyblog.net takes a look at 5 of the greatest goal scoring goalkeepers. 1) Rogério Ceni  Penalty’s, free kick’s you name it, this guy was the expert. Arguably the top scoring goal keeper of all time with over 110… Continue reading Top 5 goal scoring keepers

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Scout Report: Denmark

Background The last 23 years has been a historical period for Danish football, internationally, and nationally. It was 22 years ago, in 1992, that the former domestic football championship was rebranded the Danish Superliga, and it’s been 21 years since the national side remarkably, against the odds, won the European Championships. The country has produced… Continue reading Scout Report: Denmark

Are Football’s Governing Bodies Doing Enough to Tackle Racism?

Racism in football has always been a problem and there have been many campaigns to kick it out which have received the full backing of football’s governing bodies. However these campaigns have not had the desired effect on football because even in recent times there is still incidents of racism, to name a few: Luis… Continue reading Are Football’s Governing Bodies Doing Enough to Tackle Racism?

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