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Why Did I Care?
The 2022 UEFA Women’s EURO competition has set attendance and viewing records. It’s been accompanied by a commendable and long-needed rise in campaigning against misogyny and online abuse, including Not Her Problem and Her Game Too. These are fantastic strides in the right direction, and send an overwhelmingly positive message to future generations of players and fans, of any gender, that they are welcome participants in the world’s most popular sport. It’s wonderful to see how far we’ve come in respecting women as athletes. But this progress also serves as a stark reminder to me of my participation in a shameful culture of holding women back.
Madeleine NortonPublished 7 months ago in Cleats
Charlotte FC is Ready to Party
When Major League Soccer became the prominent professional soccer league in the US in 1996, no one could have imagined it would grow into the multi-billion-dollar league it is today. At the start average attendance numbers rarely exceeded 15,000, eight of the ten teams were renting stadiums from NFL teams, and the league lost an estimated 250 million dollars in its first five years of existence. A stark contrast to the 28-team league we have today.
Connor JaramilloPublished 2 years ago in CleatsWhy Maradona Is God , And Messi Isn't
Somewhere around 2013, I was at the gym, finishing my workout on the treadmill, when I glanced at the door and saw a short, chubby man walk in the door, followed by a bleach-blond woman 30 years younger and a personal trainer three times his size. His attitude was that of someone who owned not just the gym, but the whole city.
Taru Anniina LiikanenPublished 2 years ago in CleatsReconciling With Mistakes: A Football Point of View
2021 had a lot of football moments. The 2020 Euro Cup alone saw more own goals than the whole history of the tournament. And, in most cases, these own goals led to the defeat of the team. This made me think about the mental health issues faced by the players and the ways in which they deal with their mistakes on the ground.
A ElizabethPublished 2 years ago in Cleats
The Life and Times of Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Menama Lukaku Bolingoli, aka Romelu Lukaku, was born in 1993 in Antwerp, Belgium to parents of Congolese descent, and when he played his first game for a senior club for Anderlecht at age 16 in the Belgian Pro League there was little sign that he would one day move to Chelsea Football Club in Kensington, London for a club-record £97.5 million ($135m USD).
Hamish AlexanderPublished 2 years ago in Cleats
THE MESSI EFFECT
After two decades at Barcelona Messi said goodbye to the team where he became the alien and went to the billionaire team of Paris Saint Germain for two seasons with the right to one more.
Dalmy AlvesPublished 2 years ago in Cleats
The proud lineage of Johan Cruyff's radical ideology that redefined football
The theories that Cruyff espoused with such stunning effect in Barcelona had their roots in the first international played by Scotland and England in Partick in 1872, a century ago. Undoubtedly, he was a radical, but he was a radical who understood that he was a part of a great lineage.
At Long, Long Last, the Champions League Final
The Champions League final between Manchester City and Chelsea to crown the best soccer team in Europe — even though the two sides both hail from the UK — was always going to be hyped as one of those games where both sides overthink things.
Hamish AlexanderPublished 3 years ago in Cleats
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Debt Owed
After five sons, when a daughter was born, her parents named her Nirupama with great affection. Such a fancy name has never been heard before in this group. Almost only the names of Thakurdevata were common - Ganesha, Kartika, Parvati, for example.
Vote: Who are the best players to play in Scotland in the last 30 years?
Many top stars have played in Scottish football over the years, from Champions League winners to Ballon D'Or nominees. Some have arrived in the top flight with already bulging trophy cabinets and reputations, many have made their name in Scotland, while others have become legendary players after leaving for bigger leagues in multi-million pound deals.
Emery's expectations: Villa's journey at Spurs, injury update and search for improvement
As the football buzz intensified, Aston Villa's head honcho, Unai Emery, took center stage in a pre-match media address ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Sunday. In a candid conversation, Emery shared a team update, the challenges posed by Tottenham and insight into his team's ambitions for the game.
Sports WorldPublished 2 days ago in Cleats
Oregon Ducks Football
The 2023 Oregon Ducks football season has been one for the ages. The team has defied expectations, overcoming numerous challenges to emerge as one of the Pac-12's top contenders. With a 10-1 record and a Pac-12 championship in sight, the Ducks have their sights set on a potential College Football Playoff berth.
Ducks in Flight: Oregon Soars Towards Pac-12 Glory
In a season marked by tenacity and skill, the Oregon Ducks have etched their name in the annals of college football history. Their recent 31-7 victory over Oregon State not only exemplified their dominance but also paved their path towards the coveted Pac-12 Championship. With the energy of 59,987 fans at Autzen Stadium propelling them, the Ducks concluded their regular season with an impressive 11-1 record, marking the fourth time in school history that they've achieved such a feat.
Stenly TenevPublished 4 days ago in Cleats
"Dolphins Triumph Over Jets: Holland's 99-Yard Interception Highlights Miami's Resilience"
In the heart of East Rutherford, New Jersey, a football game between the Miami Dolphins and the New York Jets unfolded with a memorable play that will linger in the minds of fans for years. In a moment of sheer brilliance, Jevon Holland of the Dolphins intercepted a potential game-changing Hail Mary pass by the Jets and returned it for an extraordinary 99 yards, a play that was immediately christened the "Hell Mary" by the astounded Jets fans. This was not just a spectacular moment caught on camera; it encapsulated the Jets' ongoing struggles and shone a spotlight on the Dolphins' remarkable season.
Stenly TenevPublished 4 days ago in Cleats
Fan Perspectives: The Cultural Significance of the UEFA Champions League
The UEFA Champions League, an epitome of football excellence, stands not just as a tournament but as a cultural phenomenon. This article delves into its profound significance from the lens of fans, highlighting the role of the UEFA Nations League table in shaping global football culture. The UEFA Nations League table serves as a representation of national pride and identity, as it showcases the performance of each country's national team. It fosters a sense of unity among fans as they come together to support their respective nations and celebrate their successes on an international stage. Additionally, the table acts as a platform for global connection, as it allows fans from different countries to engage in friendly rivalries and discussions about the sport.
Noah WhitmanPublished 7 days ago in CleatsAdvanced Science in the Future
In the near future, significant advancements in quantum computing had revolutionized various industries, yet the full extent of its capabilities remained untapped. Dr. Olivia Reynolds, a brilliant physicist driven by insatiable curiosity, envisioned quantum computers as the key to unlocking the universe's mysteries. She developed a groundbreaking quantum algorithm capable of simulating the conditions of the Big Bang. The passage describes Dr. Olivia Reynolds as a brilliant physicist motivated by insatiable curiosity, with a visionary approach to the potential of quantum computers. She sees these advanced computing systems as the key to unlocking the mysteries of the universe. In particular, Dr. Reynolds has developed a groundbreaking quantum algorithm, a set of instructions for performing a task on a quantum computer, with the remarkable ability to simulate the conditions of the Big Bang. This revelation is significant on several levels. 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Technology blogPublished 7 days ago in Cleats
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