Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Tostao | 1970 Mexico

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The 1970 FIFA World Cup was held in Mexico. It was the first World Cup to be televised in colour, staged outside of Europe or South America, and allowed for in-match substitutions. Red and yellow cards were introduced for the first time in…

Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Amarildo | 1962 Chile

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The 1962 World Cup in Chile is one of the least fondly remembered tournaments in the history of the World Cup. The lack of infrastructure, widespread poverty, and unemployment issues, in addition to the poorly addressed Valvadia Earthquake,…

Eden Hazard Joins Premier League’s Hall of Fame

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Eden Hazard’s brilliance has finally been immortalized. On Wednesday, the Premier League officially inducted the former Chelsea star into its Hall of Fame, recognizing his unforgettable impact during seven dazzling seasons in England. The…

Unsung Heroes in World Cups: Didi | 1958 Sweden

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The 1958 FIFA World Cup in Sweden was the first time that video technology in the World Cup seemed good enough to match the spectacle. And a spectacle it was. From Fontaine’s record goal-scoring spree to Garrincha and Pele’s self-exposition…

Chelsea and Manchester City Advance in EFL Carabao Cup

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It was a thrilling night of Carabao Cup fourth-round football as Chelsea and Manchester City sealed their places in the quarter-finals, while Liverpool suffered a shocking home defeat to Crystal Palace. At the Molineux Stadium, Chelsea…

Atlético Madrid Bounce Back with 2–0 Win Over Real Betis

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Atlético Madrid returned to winning ways with a crucial 2–0 victory away to Real Betis on Monday night, responding strongly after last week’s 4–0 Champions League defeat to Arsenal. Goals from Giuliano Simeone and Alex Baena in the first…