Author: Samarth Parekh

Reading Time: 2 minutesFans, players and managers always focus on the goal which was scored. Yet, few people watch each player’s celebration after the goal. A player’s celebration shows their passion, and their excitement of scoring a goal. We saw Ronaldo rip off his t-shirt after scoring a simple penalty in the 2014 UCL final, but it was the meaning and importance the goal had for Ronaldo. It meant another trophy for Ronaldo, and compensation for missing a penalty in 2008 and against Bayern a few years before. Celebrations are also a time for players to give a tribute...

Reading Time: 2 minutesThrough the years we have seen some of the most astonishing and thrilling goals. From Zidane’s volley in ‘02 to Ronaldo’s rocket against Porto, to Van Persie’s flying header in the World Cup, all had fans standing on their feet applauding the player. Besides these, some goals are etched into every soccer fan’s memory, giving them an ecstatic energy when they rewatch those moments. This is a list of the top 3 iconic goals that surely everyone will remember. Number 3: The third place spot on this list goes to one that may have been rather...

Reading Time: 3 minutesEvery few years,  journalists, scouts, managers, the media all try to find the “next big thing”. The next Ronaldo or the next Messi. Most of these players are just coming out of school, and are being urged to sign pro contracts worth up to a few million dollars. They are seen as the next generation, yet it’s only a small margin. The others are shamefully cast aside, and regarded only as “what could have been”. This article will look at the 3 players who could have been the “next big thing”. Joe Cole Brought up in England,...