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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 10 months ago in CleatsCharlotte 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 CleatsThe 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 3 years ago in CleatsTHE 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 3 years ago in CleatsThe 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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Mikel Arteta clarifies Arsenal's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Porto
Mikel Arteta clarifies Arsenal's dramatic penalty shootout victory over Porto Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta was full of praise for his players after they overcame FC Porto on penalties to reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in 14 years.
Henry DuongPublished about 9 hours ago in CleatsLiverpool added teenage defender to Europa League squad after Ibrahima Konate was dropped
Liverpool added teenage defender to Europa League squad after Ibrahima Konate was dropped Liverpool hold a comfortable lead in the Europa League second leg against Sparta Praha at Anfield, but Jurgen Klopp's side are short on numbers on the field.
Henry DuongPublished about 22 hours ago in CleatsClassic Movie Review: 'The Damned United' Starring Michael Sheen
The Damned United (2009) Directed by Tom Hooper Written by Peter Morgan Starring Michael Sheen, Timothy Spall, Colm Meaney, Jim Broadbent
Sean PatrickPublished 7 days ago in CleatsIPL 2024 Match Schedule Today: Navigating Your Way to the Excitement
If you're a cricket enthusiast, especially a fan of the Indian Premier League (IPL), you understand the anticipation that comes with each match. IPL isn't just about cricket; it's a celebration of sportsmanship, entertainment, and passion. However, to fully immerse yourself in the IPL experience, you need to stay updated with the match schedule.
From Concept to reality: Building your Virtual Workspace in the metaverse
In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the concept of the metaverse has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping various aspects of our lives. Among its many applications, the metaverse virtual office stands out as a revolutionary approach to redefining how we work and collaborate. With the rise of remote work and the increasing demand for immersive digital experiences, the metaverse virtual office represents the next frontier in workplace innovation.
Donna LenkPublished 11 days ago in CleatsCHENNAIYIN FC SET TO SIGN FEW TOP INDIAN PLAYERS IN NEXT SEASON
One of the more well-known teams in the Indian Super League, Chennaiyin FC, is preparing for the next season by adding elite Indian players to its roster. The team is apparently in talks with Gurkirat Singh and has its sights set on a number of important players, including Kiyan Nassiri, Lalrinliana Hnamte, and Mandar Rao Desai. These possible additions might greatly improve Chennaiyin FC's roster and sharpen its advantage over other teams in the league.
Metaprolane: Powering the meaverse virtual city experience
In the vast expanse of the digital universe, a revolutionary concept is taking shape – the Metaverse. It's not just a virtual reality; it's an interconnected network of virtual worlds, environments, and communities where people can interact, create, and explore. At the heart of this digital revolution lies the concept of virtual cities within the Metaverse, offering inhabitants an immersive experience like never before.
Donna LenkPublished 14 days ago in CleatsOne little thing Wales could do that would have a huge impact
Having worked in journalism for more than half my life, days seem to come and go without the dates really registering with me... it applies to birthdays, even my own, Christmas and all sorts of other anniversaries that should have significance but don’t as I struggle to even remember what day it is let alone the date.
Steve HarrisonPublished 18 days ago in Cleats
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