Football Doping Bans: 6 Players Who Got Suspended for Taking Banned Substances
Here is six players who received football doping bans. From doing cocaine to accidentally taking pregnancy pills, there are quite a few stories.
How Many Manchester United Academy Graduates Play In The Premier League
Manchester United have one of the most prominent and successful academies in England, but as we know not all of that success is measured by how many players break through from the academy into the first team at Old Trafford. The players playing for other clubs, whether that be across Europe or in the Premier…
Mohamed Aboutrika from Egyptian Icon to Egyptian ‘Terror List’
Aboutrika’s name frequently stands out as the most obvious figure when talking about Egyptian football legends. Mohamed Aboutrika was more than just a football player; he was considered a hero in Egypt, admired for his skill on the pitch and his meaningful actions outside of it. His path took an unexpected turn when he became…
Preki: The Player Everton Signed From An Indoor Football League
In modern-day football, scouting departments of professional clubs have a knowledge that spans six continents and nearly 200 countries. We have seen Premier League clubs sign players from Africa, Asia, North America, South America, and even Oceania who have become important players. However, not many teams decide to scout in a different sport, but this was the case with Everton in 1992.
Predrag Radosavljević, more commonly known as Preki, was signed one month before the start of the inaugural Premier League season for £100,000.
Al Ahly: How They Became Africa’s Most Successful Club
Founded in 1907 in Egypt, Al Ahly Football Club has entrenched itself as the most successful football club in African and Egyptian Football history, but this success took a lot of time to materialize and did not come without controversy between Africa’s most successful club and its federation: CAF. A History Filled With Trophies Al…
Athlone Town: When Match Fixers Bought A Football Club
When you think of a mid-table, second-division League of Ireland club, the last thing that should spring to mind is match-fixing. Unfortunately, this is not the case with Athlone Town. In late 2016, the League of Ireland’s oldest club was subject to an investment from a Portuguese firm called PRÉ SEASON, owned by Lisbon-based businessman…
Triestina: Too Important To Be Relegated
In modern football, it is a rare occurrence for a team to face relegation and subsequently be granted readmission to the top flight. Particularly within Europe’s top leagues. This seems to be more common in the lower divisions, where financial issues can cause clubs to fold due to administration. While this is a relatively rare…
The Breno Borges Story: A Bayern Munich Career That Went Down in Flames
In football, nothing is certain. And nothing epitomises that more than the many failed wonderkids that are touted as the next Ronaldo, Messi, or even Brazil’s Lucio. Breno Vinicius Rodrigues Borges’, more simply known as Breno, was destined to lead a successful life. At 18 years old, he was linked to Real Madrid and Chelsea….
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Alfajores: A Messi Affair
There are few things in life that are universally agreed upon. The toilet paper either goes over or under (it’s over); Marmite is either delicious or repulsive (it’s delicious); you either wash your legs or let the suds do the work (I’m all about the suds); Pineapple on pizza (I refuse to confirm nor deny…
Who is the Richest Football Player in the World? Faiq Bolkiah
When you think of the richest football player in the world, the names that typically come to mind are some of the world’s biggest stars. You’d first think of players like Cristiano Ronaldo, David Beckham, Neymar, and Lionel Messi. Players who are renowned for their ability as well as for their astronomical earnings from football…