The possible introduction of blue cards and sin-bins will further bring the beautiful game into disrepute.
The G.O.A.T
The 2022 World Cup in Qatar has been an amazing spectacle. Most spectacular of all has been the continued mercurial show performed by one Lionel Messi, the greatest of all time.
2022
What 2021 taught me about myself and society and how we can utilize lessons from the beautiful game to work together to achieve success in 2022.
Return of the King
The 2021-22 transfer window was another phenomenal spectacle. With that said, the return of Cristiano Ronaldo to the Premier League will deservedly be plastered across the cover of papers far and wide. The return of the king will create a majestic atmosphere throughout the Premier League as he makes his rounds to a new away ground every other week. With that said, the measure of success will be dependent upon Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s ability to get the most of his star-studded Manchester United squad and most importantly be judged by the composition of the trophy cabinet come 2022.
Football, bloody hell.
“Football, bloody hell” exclaimed Alex Ferguson as Manchester United came back to win the 1999 Champions League, scoring two goals in injury time against the indomitable Bayern Munich. UEFA Euro 2020 in 2021 has had so many “Football, bloody hell” moments and I found pleasure in writing about a few. The exciting part is, there’s more to come.
My Euro Moment.
Paul Gascoigne’s magical goal vs. Scotland in Euro 1996 at a packed out Wembley is my favorite Euro moment. Not to mention the brilliant improvised dental chair celebration that followed.
Jamie Vardy.
Jamie Vardy is one of the most underrated strikers in the world constantly playing on the shoulder of the world's greatest defenders and causing havoc. He plies his trade for Leicester City, a club most of the world hadn't heard of prior to 2015, the year they completed the greatest Cinderella story in sports history by winning the Premier League title.
Super League Dead.
The proposed Super League, an elitist replacement of the Champions League, died a quick death today. I outline the details of the Super League, the failure of it to gain buy-in and momentum and what needs to come next.
Retro Football.
The fashion, style and substance of soccer players and supporters in the 80's and 90's was something similar to a move. Absolutely magical. This is a real life story of my first hand experience in such an atmosphere.
Champions League - Epic.
The emotions that the Champions League can bring out are unparalleled. This post is a walk down memory lane through some of the most epic moments in the World's Greatest Tournament.
