Human Interest

Feel Your Cold, Dead Heart Unthaw As Loris Karius Receives A Standing Ovation At Anfield

To say Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius has had a rough go of things in the past few months would be a grand understatement. His errors in the Champions final that expedited Madrid’s trip to the trophy made him an international laughing stock. Things got so bad that Liverpool police were forced to investigate death threats made against the shot-stopper in the days after the performance.

How Religion Influences Paul Pogba On And Off The Pitch

Paul Pogba is one of the most famous footballers on the planet. He plays at perhaps the biggest club in the world and just won the World Cup with France. But Paul Pogba’s religion might be his most defining characteristic.

Pogba stands out on a pitch. Whether it’s unique hairstyles, uncommon flair on the ball or endless dabbing, the 6-3 midfielder is one of the most recognizable players in the world. He set the all-time transfer fee record in 2016 when he joined Manchester United, where he plays in front of tens of thousands in person and millions worldwide. 

¿Por qué amamos el fútbol? ¿Por qué es el mejor deporte y cómo llegó a serlo?

Puede ser difícil, ser un fanático del fútbol en los Estados Unidos. Es la tierra de la libertad - la libertad de ver incontables eventos deportivos de diversa calidad. Justo el otro día, el juego de cornhole (sí, el juego de césped que se juega principalmente en los bastidores) estaba en ESPN. Así que con todas las opciones disponibles, es importante recordar por qué el fútbol es el mejor deporte. 

O, al menos, por qué nos encanta el fútbol. 

Why Soccer Didn’t Catch On In The World’s Most Populous Nations

Ever wondered why soccer failed to catch on in the United States and the other most populated countries in the world? This video from the brain4breakfast YouTube channel does a brilliant job of explaining why.

How Many Players On A Soccer Field: A History

Soccer has a pretty extensive history, dating back to the original rules cobbled together in 1863. One would expect the basics to have always been the same, but the rule on how many players on a soccer field at any given time hasn’t always been set in stone.

The Return Of Belfast Celtic

The north of Ireland has been the epicenter of a religious struggle between Protestants and Catholics for centuries.

Explaining Why Soccer Players Flop, Why It Isn’t Cheating And Three Ways To Stop It

Why soccer players flop. It’s a question that arises every World Cup, every club campaign, every Champions League season. It’s a debate that will rage on until VAR is universal. As we’ll explain, the reason why soccer players flop comes down to one simple factor — but we have three ways to stop the flop. 

Flopping, or simulation in official FIFA terminology, is the process of embellishing a foul or pretending to be fouled when none was committed in an attempt to deceive the referee. A referee who spots simulation can punish the offender with a yellow card. 

Watch Cruz Azul’s Elías Hernández Score Liga MX Best Goal Of The Season

Think it’s a little early to announce the Liga MX best goal of the 2018 season? Look at this Elías Hernández goal and think again.

On the first week after resuming Liga MX, Cruz Azul’s Elías Hernández scored what will very possibly be named the goal of the season.

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Can A Cruz Azul Estadio Azteca Homecoming End 22-Year Curse?

Can a Cruz Azul Estadio Azteca homecoming end the infamous 22-year curse known as Maldición Celeste?

Cruz Azul is one of the most popular and most successful teams in Mexico.

A Glorious Past At Estadio Azteca

Much of their greatness comes from the 1980s, when the team became an absolute winning machine in Mexican football.

Russian Club Rescinds Defender’s Contract Amid Protests Over His Race

It’s the type of headline that sounds as if it’s from 1950s, but alas, here we are in 2018 and we face the reality that incidents such as these do indeed still happen.

Moscow club Torpedo Moscow decided to cancel Erving Botaka-Yoboma’s contract after supporter groups expressed their discontent with the new player. On signing day, which should be a positive one for any professional and club, Torpedo Moscow organization higher ups and Botaka-Yoboma were met with these words:

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