Although the World Cup is still in the group phase, once it reaches the knock-out rounds then dreaded penalties may come into effect. Historically one in five knock-out games has been deiced in such a
During the Second World War, the Netherlands was invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany. Major cities like Rotterdam were heavily bombed, thousands lost their lives or were wounded or displaced, whilst the country’s Jewish population
Despite the domination of cricket throughout the Indian subcontinent, it is not the most popular watched or played sport throughout the continent of Asia. Like much of the rest of the world, that remains the
Introduction Although boots are an essential piece of equipment for any footballer, their design and composition has changed over the many years that the game has been played. In part, this is due to outside
Concluding the brief series about footballers who excelled at other sports. (For Part One click here; Part Two click here; and Part Three click here). Curtis Woodhouse Curtis Woodhouse was once a very promising footballer.
Continuing the series about footballers who excelled at other sports. (For Part One click here; and Part Two click here). Paolo Maldini Paolo Maldini is regarded as one of the greatest defenders of all-time. The
Continuing the series about footballers who excelled at other sports. (For Part One please click here). Petr Cech As a boy growing up in the Czech Republic, Cech loved ice hockey and played it as
Some players when they are growing up are just natural athletes. They excel at multiple sports and are often forced to make a decision about which sport they want to follow professionally. At one stage
Concluding the series that looks at those thankfully rare times in football history when fans went to a football match but never made it home afterwards. For Part One click here; Part Two here; Part
Continuing the series that looks at those thankfully rare times in football history when fans went to a football match but never made it home afterwards. (For Part One click here; Part Two here; Part