Football/Soccer

Speaking to Ibrahim, founder of International Ballers Academy, we spoke about how he got where he is today, from the start, talking about the challenges and the opportunities he’s had throughout the year. (Image credit to International Ballers Football Academy) For Ibrahim, football is more than just a sport, it is a foundation for growth, discipline, and community. As a devoted Liverpool FC fan, he channelled his passion into building a football academy that focuses not only

FC Barcelona faced off against Osasuna in a title defining game on Saturday May 2, 2026. With the potential to win the Spanish League if Real Madrid lost their game on Sunday against Espanyol, making this match an important one. (Image Credits to @fcbarcelona on Instagram) The starting ten for FC Barcelona included Joan Garcia in goal, Cancelo, Cubarsi, Gavi, Pedri, Lewandowski, Fermin Lopez,Gerard Martin, Rooney, Olmo, and Eric. While Raphinha rejoined the squad on Saturday

Turkish Intercontinental Derby, take it or leave it! In the life-or-death matchday 31 of Turkish Super League, the reigning champions and league leaders Galatasaray hosted their fierce local rivals Fenerbahce in RAMS Park. (Image credit to transfermarkt.com) The historic and world-wide-known rivalry between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce kindles once again, as we’re getting closer to the end of Turkish Super League 2025/2026 season. In the modern history of Turkish football, the

Lenna Gunning-Williams. Actress now a professional footballer at the highest level in English women’s football. All you need to know about Tottenham's number 18 (Image credit to @lennagw on Instagram) Lenna Gunning-Williams is a twenty-one year old footballer from Enfield London who plays as a forward for women's super league side Tottenham Hotspur. Lenna made her senior debut for Tottenham on the 27th of November 2022 in a league cup (which has now been renamed the subway

The 19th of April the KNVB cup finale was played in De Kuip in Rotterdam which was filled with fans. AZ Alkmaar and NEC Nijmegen faced each other in this important match, because winning this meant a spot in the Europa league, which would be good for AZ who are supposed to play in the conference league play-offs. (Image credit to AZ.nl) AZ Alkmaar arrived in Rotterdam still having the memories of last KNVB cup final, where they lost due to a last minute penalty,but they also

Port Adelaide AFL star, Zak Butters has found himself in hot water after an on pitch incident with umpire Nick Foot after being accused of using “abusive and insulting language” follow this article to explore the different accounts of the incident and how the outcome has affected the AFL. (Image credit to CODE Sports) During a Round 5 loss to Saint Kilda, umpire Nick Foot alleged that Butters asked him “how much are they paying you?” after a free kick was awarded to the St. K

On the 9th of April, FC Shakhtar Donetsk and AZ Alkmaar met in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Conference League. For both teams, these matches are very important, because it can give them a spot for the semi-finals. The match took place in Henryk Reyman Municipal Stadium in Kraków, Poland. (Image credit to goal.com ) AZ Alkmaar arrived in Poland excited for this match after their recent success in Europe, but they found it difficult to find the right place to sco

The first leg of the champions league quarter finals between FC Barcelona and Atlético Madrid took place on Wednesday this past week on April 8, 2026 at Barcelona’s Camp Nou. The match saw Atlético Madrid victorious with a 2-0 finish against FC Barcelona. (Image credit to @juliaanalvarez on Instagram) FC Barcelona had a strong start with multiple attempts on Atlético’s goals with the closest one being in the first half when Marcus Rashford scored an assist from Lamine Yamal.

In memory of the late Mircea Lucescu (1945-2026)… Only 8 left to be Europe's best and a rematch rises to the occasion. In the first leg of the Champions League Quarter-Finals, Paris Saint-Germain hosts Liverpool at Parc des Princes. (Image credit to si.com ) Despite not playing against each other on many occasions, PSG and Liverpool are no strangers to one another. In the 4 games they battled, the teams won 2 for each. Their most recent match was also in the Quarter-Finals of

Following Newcastle being knocked out of the Champions League in the Final Stage, how did their season play out? (Image credit to @nufc on Instagram) The journey would start as it would go on to end. Their first match of the Champions League was against Barcelona, the team which would ultimately bring an end to their journey, held at St James’ Park. After a quiet first half of the match with only 2 minutes of extra time, the score remained as it started. However, after 58 min

After the exciting international break, the Turkish Super League returns with a thrilling showdown. In a vital weekend regarding the top spots of Türkiye’s top flight, Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor face each other on matchday 28. (Image credit to beinsports.com.tr ) Galatasaray, Fenerbahce, Besiktas and Trabzonspor are seen as Turkish football’s “Big Four” considering the amount of their domestic success and continental reputation. These same four teams ar

Aston Villa FC (Villa) is a club that will go down in history, winning their first FA cup in the 1886–87 season and then later on winning the European Cup in 1982and then becoming one of the founding members of the FA Premier League. (Image credit to https://www.footballhistory.org/club/aston-villa.html ) Aston Villa was founded in 1874 by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel, Handsworth, who are said to have "met under a gas light on Heathfield Road" to work on launc

Two nations, one game, only one step left to reach football’s grandest stage. In the finals of the UEFA Play-Offs Pathway C, Kosovo hosts Türkiye in Fadil Vokrri Stadium. (Image credit to ntv.com.tr ) On a special night at Pristina, two friendly and familiar teams face each other to book their ticket to the World Cup. Türkiye is searching for a return, after 24 years of absence since their historic run in 2002. Meanwhile, after a decade since their recognition as a national t

Two nations that vow to end their World Cup drought face each other at the semi-finals of the European Qualifiers Play-Off round. Türkiye hosts Romania at Besiktas Park. (Image credit to primevideo.com ) Turks and Romanians are no strangers to one another in football. In fact, Romania is Türkiye’s first and also most common opponent with 26 matches in 103 years. Statistics favour the “Tricolours” with 14 victories, 7 games ended in draws and Crescent Stars could only win 5 of

As both teams fought for a space in the finals, we were left wondering who will be the next team in the finals to face Australia? Here's everything you missed. (Image credit to Seoul economic daily) First Half As we kicked off the semi final, Japan started off kicking the ball straight back to their goalkeeper, Japan owning the ball, with Korea Republic starting off slow but making sure to try and press Japan players. An amazing quick turn from Japan trying to find the back o

Talent, fame, Champions League winner at 18, everything you have missed about Arsenal women’s defender Katie Reid. (Image credit to @ katie.re id26 on Instagram) Katie Reid is a nineteen-year-old footballer who plays for Arsenal Women’s team. Katie, who is a defender, primarily a centre back, is often compared to Lionesses captain and Arsenal vice captain Leah Williamson. Mostly due to her amazing defensive skills, and both being childhood Arsenal fans (gooners). Katie made h

An absolute roaring game at Western Sydney Stadium saw the young underdog team from Bangladesh go against the unbelievably fast and tactical North Korean team. Non-stop VAR calls, defensive counter-attacks, and yet another day of Australia’s summer heat made for an unforgettable game between the two Group B sides. (Image credit to The AFC) The game kicked off with a slow start, both teams fighting over possession and running back and forth across the pitch. The first bit of

As the quarter finals kicked off, who made it or who did not in the match between the China PR and Chinese Taipei? (Image credit to Gettyimages) First Half The match kicked off, both teams wanted a place in the semi-finals. China PR took off with a different style of lineup from what we had seen this tournament, pressuring each other. China had full control of the midfield, and Chinese Taipei was put to the test with China’s pressure on them. In the 16th minute, China took a

A tough game with Japan wanting to get more trophies kept their title while the Philippines tried to book their place in the semi finals. (Image credit to The AFC) The game kicked off, both teams wanted to get a place. The sunny pitch had an amazing atmosphere. Both teams seemed to be spending a lot of the time on one half of the pitch. An amazing delivery from the Philippines, but Japan got fast control, taking a strike within 3 minutes, but was knocked away. Japan had stron

After being eliminated from the quarter-finals, these teams were allowed to find their place in the 2027 Women’s World Cup. Read ahead to find a recap of the game and what it means moving forward towards the World Cup. (Image credit to The AFC) A slow start to the game had both teams fighting each other for control of the ball and, in turn, the pitch. The Philippines were able to lead possession by a fraction, keeping Uzbekistan on their toes, but not far enough to be able to