Tag Archives: Goals

In 1916 conscription saw hundreds of thousands of British men leave the country and head into battle. But from this emerged a tale that would have Joey Barton reeling. The knock-on impact of thousands of men leaving their homes and towns was women flooding into munitions factories and dockyards to …

Named after the legendary Athletic Bilbao striker Rafael “Pichichi” Moreno, the Trofeo Pichichi or the Pichichi Trophy recognizes the top goalscorer of a La Liga season. The trophy, which has been awarded annually since the 1952-53 season, has gone to some of the finest players in the history of the …

Lionel Messi’s son Mateo’s remarkable five-goal display for Inter Miami’s Under-9s team, coupled with his emulation of his father’s iconic celebration, highlights the bright future of the Messi football dynasty. Lionel Messi’s son Mateo is making waves in the football world as he showcased his talent by scoring five goals …

Following Monday night’s humiliating 6-0 defeat by Arsenal there has been a lot of chatter asking if Sheffield United are the worst team in Premier League history? And the answer to that question is: Yes, no and maybe.  Obviously football did not start in 1992 but the Premier League did …

The role of a goalkeeper is constantly changing and evolving. Even the term itself sounds somewhat outdated these days. Goal keeper basically means net minder and traditionally, that was always the role of the player who stood as the last line of defence. And when formations are quoted, be it …

As the war in the Gaza Strip ended its third month on Sunday , with top diplomats touring the region to try to stop the conflict from spreading, Israel said it had broken up Hamas’s command structure in northern Gaza and signaled that it would not change its objective of …

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo concluded 2023 as the world’s top scorer. The Al-Nassr superstar, who will turn 39 in February, scored an astonishing 54 goals for club and country throughout the year. Bayern Munich powerhouse Harry Kane and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) ace Kylian Mbappe finished joint-second, with both …

Launched in 2015, the initiative set out a 15-year plan to realize 17 interconnected targets, known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Since then, the ambitious goals have shaped national action plans, from building resilient cities and reducing inequalities to taking climate action and forging strong public and private sector …

Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the game’s greatest goalscorers. The Portuguese forward has broken all sorts of records in an unbelievable career – and scored some stunning strikes along the way. In a professional career spanning more than two decades, Ronaldo has played in Portugal, England, Spain, Italy and Saudi …

There is much more to Lionel Messi than goals. The Agentine attacker is a creator, a playmaker and a visionary. Put him in any position and he would be the best. But ultimately, he will remembered for the goals. Leading scorer for Argentina and Barcelona, Messi’s career is filled with …