Background The Portuguese first division, the Primeira Liga, has been in establishment since 1934, and is currently in its 80th season. Before 1938, the Portuguese league was not considered the most important competition for club sides; it was in fact the Portuguese knock out cup that was more important, with the winner being crowned Portuguese… Continue reading Scout Report: Portugal
The Pros and Cons of ‘Safe Standing’
Yesterday was a landmark day for British football after Bristol City were the first team to incorporate a section of ‘rail seating’ at Ashton Gate. It has to be noted that this new idea for ‘safe standing’ has yet been approved for use at football matches because regulations prohibit this. ‘Rail seating’ is of popular… Continue reading The Pros and Cons of ‘Safe Standing’
Fact of the day – Luka Modric and Mark Viduka are cousins #madrid #leeds
Here’s one for your mates down the pub, did you know that Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is cousins with former Leeds man Mark Viduka?
Scout Report: Sweden
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
Become a Football Blogger
You may have seen recently that Footy Blog was offering football journalism internships for students, well now we’re also looking for part-time football bloggers. We’re looking for people who are interested in gaining experience working as a football writer, perhaps someone looking for a career within the sports journalism industry. This will be a completely… Continue reading Become a Football Blogger
Fact of the day – Andrea Pirlo’s family own ELG steel #pirlo
Today’s fact of the day is that Andrea Pirlo’s family own ELG steel. Pirlo has a stake in his fathers business, which consists of 2 ironworks in Brescia. Another fact coming up tomorrow!
Fact of the day – Maynor Figueroa has three toes on his left foot #hull
Did you know that Maynor Figueroa has three toes on his left foot? Well, you do now! Another fact coming up tomorrow!
VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores fantastic solo goal
Lionel Messi hit back at his Ballon D’Or snub this week by scoring a fantastic solo goal for Barcelona against Getafe in the Copa Del Rey. The goal by Messi, his second of the game, put Barca into a 2-0 lead, a scoreline which they saw through to the end. Messi will be hoping for… Continue reading VIDEO: Lionel Messi scores fantastic solo goal
Fact of the day – Dani Alves has more assists than Zidane
Probably my least favourite fact considering Zidane is a legend of mine but here goes… Dani Alves has more assists than Zidane. Another mind-boggling fact at the same time tomorrow!
Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo
Although the argument has been raging for years, there never really seems to be a clear-cut answer to the which footballer is better, Lionel Messi or Cristiano Ronaldo? So we’ve decided to take a look at the stats of both of these, undoubtedly world-class footballers to try and find out which is the best. Personally… Continue reading Lionel Messi vs Cristiano Ronaldo