Human Interest

Kazuyoshi Miura, Oldest Player To Score Professional Goal, Signs New Contract For 34th Season

Kazuyoshi Miura, the oldest player to score in soccer in a professional match, will get a chance to improve upon his Guinness World Record with the J2 League kicks off the upcoming season.

Miura signed a new deal with Yokohama FC in Japan’s second division on Thursday. King Kazu, who will turn 52 in February, has been a part of the club for nearly 15 years. 

Paul Pogba Quote

I have to keep working hard and playing well because I don’t like to be second or third: they’re the worst places to be. You would be proud, of course, because it means you’re on the way, but you want to finish first.

Neymar Hair Through The Years: The Latest Is Either His Best Or Worst

Professional footballers are well known for having wild hairstyles, from David Beckham’s fauxhawk to whatever Paul Pogba decides to do with his hair today. Brazilians in particular have a history of outlandish haircuts, such as Ronaldo’s bizarre ’do at the 2002 World Cup. But this latest Neymar hair is really something.

Cesc Fàbregas Receives Emotional Sendoff From Stamford Bridge

More than 15 years after Arsene Wenger brought Cesc Fàbregas to London at the tender age of 16, the Spanish midfielder played what was likely his final match for an English club. It was a little emotional.

After eight seasons with Arsenal and 4.5 more with Chelsea (with a brief stint at Barcelona in between), Fàbregas said farewell to the London fans, who gave him a heartfelt sendoff late in Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup on Saturday at Stamford Bridge.

The 2-7-2 Formation: Why It Isn't As Crazy As You Think

When looking at some of the world’s best teams, football’s future looks very bright. Manchester City for example is a testament to modern progressive football: back-to-front play in quick succession and starting attacks from the goalkeeper. Many European sides have adopted the tactic, as it encourages more open play.

It begs the question: Where is football heading in the next decade?

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