Author: Tom McGarry
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5 Best Players Set to Play At Women’s Euro 2022
UEFA Women’s Euro 2022 is due to get underway on Wednesday, with the continent’s best players set to gather in England for what promises to be a feast of football. A total of 31 matches will be played across 26 days, but only one of the 16 teams that have qualified for the finals will…
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Padel – One of Europe’s Fastest Growing Sports
You will be forgiven if you have never heard of Padel, but now could be the time to brush up on your knowledge of one of the fastest growing sports in Europe. It’s fun, fast and easy to play and judging by the growth of the sport over recent years, there could well be a…
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5 Greatest Chelsea Players of the Premier League Era
Chelsea have emerged as one of the world’s biggest clubs over the last 30 years, and it is fair to say they have boasted some of the game’s best players during that period. Having won five league titles, two Champions Leagues, seven FA Cups, four EFL Cups, two Europa Leagues, two Club World Cups and…
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Goalkeepers That Love Saving Penalties
The goalkeepers on this list are mainly made up of players from the 21st century, as there are no firm records for how many penalty saves the likes of Lev Yashin and Gordon Banks made during their distinguished careers. One thing that is not in doubt, is any penalty taker coming up against these goalkeepers…
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Harry Maguire in Profile
Manchester United and England defender Harry Maguire is one of the country’s best-known footballers, and we have taken a closer look at his career to date. The 29-year-old’s form at Old Trafford this season may have been called into question in some quarters, but there is no doubting his qualities, while he has certainly come…
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5 NBA Stars That Changed the Game
The NBA has had its fair share of superstar players over the years, but only a select few can be defined as real gamechangers. These players have not only dominated in terms of points scored and Championships won, but their influence has also stretched off court as they have helped redefine a sport that remains…
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The 5 Best NBA Franchises That No Longer Exist
The NBA is the biggest basketball league in the world and currently consists of 30 teams, with the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers and the Boston Celtics boasting supporters that span the globe. These franchises are among some of the richest and most powerful sports teams on the planet, but what about the ones…
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Top 5 Argentinians to Play in the Premier League
Argentina is a country renowned for producing football talent and we have taken a look at the five best players to have graced the Premier League that also hail from the South American country. A total of 71 players from Argentina have played in the Premier League since Horacio Carbonari and Juan Cobian made their…
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Which Countries Are in the Running to Host the 2030 World Cup?
It is set to be a fiercely contested battle to stage the 24th edition of the tournament, particularly as it will be taking place in the centenary year of the first World Cup in 1930. While no official bids have been launched as of yet, there is speculation that nations from around the world will…
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Boxing Day Classics From the Premier League
Boxing Day is always one of the most iconic days in the English football calendar and the Premier League has thrown up plenty of festive classics over the years. The tradition of playing football on Boxing Day is a staple of the festive programme and while supporters up and down the country are recovering from…
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Top 5 First Division Goal Scorers of All Time
Contrary to popular belief, football did exist prior to the introduction of the Premier League in 1992, and while Alan Shearer is the leading scorer in the history of that competition, we have taken a look at the players that were banging in the goals long before his trademark celebration came into existence. Shearer’s total…
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The 5 Oldest Premier League Goal Scorers Ever
The Premier League is one of the most competitive and high-energy leagues in the world, but that does not mean you cannot enjoy success in the division once you reach the twilight of your career. Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Manchester United this summer at 36 has proven that age really is just a number. The…
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Scotland’s Five Greatest Footballers of All Time
Scotland have produced a number of world-class footballers over the years and we have taken a trip down memory lane to uncover the five greatest players to hail from the country. Much of Scotland’s success both at club level and on the international stage came during the1960s, 70s and 80s, and while modern-day players such…
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5 Reasons to Be Cheerful for Newcastle United Fans
Newcastle United may be heading into the first international break of the new season still awaiting their first victory of the campaign, but there are certainly still plenty of reasons for supporters to be feeling optimistic about what lies ahead. The Magpies are embarking on their fifth season since earning promotion back to the Premier…
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The 5 Greatest World Cup Finals of All Time
The World Cup final remains the biggest and most iconic match in football and there have certainly been some classic encounters since the tournament’s inception in 1930, but which games have made it onto this list? West Germany 4-2 Hungary – 1954 The 1954 World Cup was supposed to belong to Hungary, who were regarded…
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All You Need to Know About the Europa Conference League
The inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League is taking place this season and, with qualifying having already commenced, we have taken a look at the ins and outs of Europe’s newest club competition. Fans of the Premier League, La Liga and the like may be wondering why a new competition has been added to the already…
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5 Moments in the Olympic Games that Changed the World
The Olympic Games is the pinnacle of elite global sport and it is fair to say there have been some iconic moments over the years that have seen individuals involved in actions that have seen them go down in history for their achievements The delayed Tokyo Olympics are due to get underway later this month,…
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Five of the Worst Penalty Misses in Football
In theory, taking a penalty should be relatively straightforward for a professional footballer but the pressure and expectation that can surround a spot kick can lead to even the most talented players fluffing their lines. We have taken a look back through the history books to uncover some of the worst penalty misses of all…
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The Five Oldest Grounds in Professional English Football
The modern game of association football was first established in England in the mid-nineteenth century and some of the grounds from that time remain at the focal point of the sport to this very day. We have delved into the history books and discovered which are the oldest grounds still being used in the top…
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The Five Best Goalkeeper Goals in English Football
It is not often we see a goalkeeper getting on the scoresheet, but when we do it is usually in spectacular and dramatic fashion, with some of the most important goals in English football history having been scored by the player more accustomed to keeping the ball out of the back of the net. We…
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Super Bowl Stats & Facts
Super Bowl Sunday is just around the corner with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hoping to make home advantage count when they take on the defending champions the Kansas City Chiefs at the Raymond James Stadium. The Bucs, led by legendary quarterback Tom Brady, will become the first team in NFL history to host a Super…