I actually support Man City but I'm wondering why Arsenal fans seem to hate Bendtner so much? He scored an important goal for them against Cardiff... And he's probably Denmark's best striker ever.
In fact both player DO HAVE their own unique characteristics both are really a brilliant players . However, for me, if it is like to live or die choice L. Messi is the better
It's the question no-one in the world can seem to agree on, a little bit like that whole smooth vs chunky peanut butter thing (I'm on the side of chunky by the way).
The problem people have in deciding, is simply because they are both outstanding players. One of a kind - except there are two … Read more
Meet Marta Vieira da Silva (like so many Brazilian soccer players - she just goes by one name: Marta).
She's 25 years old, plays for American club Western New York Flash and represents the Brazilian national team too.
She is widely regarded as one of the best female soccer players in the world, and commands a … Read more
I think the answer has to be a combination of Yes and No!
I would say yes because you can argue that their success has been the fruits of labours embarked upon over a decade ago. In 1998 and 2000, Germany's national team suffered major disappointments in the World Cup and European Championships - in both … Read more
There are two main theories for why the heated matches between local sports teams is referred to as a derby:
1) Like the English horse race The Derby, it's named after the 12th Earl of Derby - who lent his name both to the equestrian contest, and a local rugby match between Wigan and St. Helens.
In … Read more
I think it's widely accepted that Manchester United have already got this season's 12/13 Premiere League title in the bag.
Their closest rivals Manchester City are currently 15 points behind (with only 8 games to go - including tonight's derby (08/04/12).
However, although Man Utd may become the "technical victors" of the competition - I'm of the … Read more
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Arthur Wharton is the guy you're looking for. The goalkeeper - who was born in Ghana (and was of half-Grenadian, half-Scottish descent) - played for Newcastle and District in the 1880s.
Who was the first black player to play for Newcastle United?
Arthur Wharton is widely regarded as one of the first black players in … Read more
Tony Cunningham... Les Ferdinand? You're having a laugh!!
Phil Neal played most Consecutive Premier League Games 417 from 23.10.1976 to 24.09.1983 .
Soccer players probably wear normal briefs or fitted boxer shorts - which would be the most sensible type of underwear for a guy to wear whilst engaging in any physical activity.
What kind of underwear do footballers wear?
Although I haven't had the privilege of seeing many hunky football players in their underwear (apart from … Read more
Actually, football is more popular than fishing. This is because there are many leagues in the UK. FA cup, Premier league you name it.
As of the 2011-2012 season, Barcelona have won the Spanish League on 21 different occasions.
The only team to have exceeded this record is Real Madrid, with a stunning 32 Spanish League medals to its name.
How many times has Barca won La Liga?
Barcelona are one of the most successful teams in the world. … Read more
When it comes to the most decorated African player in footballing history, one name rises above all the rest: Samuel Eto'o.
Eto'o is a Cameroonian international currently plying his trade at Russian side Anzhi Makhachkala.
Although many Nigerians protest that Nwankwo Kanu has achieved more, they'll be disappointed to learn that Eto'o has a slightly … Read more
As far as number of trophies won, Liverpool is the most successful team in English club history with 44 trophies (to date).
To find the most successful team in English club history, though, it really depends on what kind of success you are talking about.
Most successful club in England
England is home to … Read more
The player with the most amount of goals in one single World Cup tournament is Just Fontaine of France. He scored a whopping 13 goals in the 1958 World Cup hosted by Sweden.
The player to score the most goals over several World Cup tournaments is the Brazilian forward Ronaldo with 15 goals.
Most goals … Read more
The most-capped player for Scotland is former Liverpool and Celtic legend, Kenny Dalglish. Kenny managed to play for his country one hundred and two times, in what was a highly-successful playing career.
The most capped player in Scottish football
Dalglish is still the only player in Scotland's history to amass one hundred caps for his … Read more
