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 …
Read More »Goalkeepers who scored goals
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 Even the term itself sounds somewhat outdated these days.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 …
Read More »Manchester United make Bundesliga striker who scored twice vs City their top target for January transfer window: report
Manchester United have reportedly identified a young Bundesliga striker as their top target for the January transfer window. The Red Devils have been linked with a series of forwards over the last few months and remain keen to strengthen their attack this winter, despite the signing of Rasmus Hojlund last …
Read More »Bellingham Among 7 Midfielders Who Have Scored Most Goals In Europe
The midfield is probably the most important component of a soccer team. The link between attack and defense, midfield is where attacks are brewed and threats nullified. To top it off, midfielders are also expected to dictate the tempo of the game with their passing, which makes it tougher for …
Read More »Burnley 1-4 Chelsea: 3 things that have happened since the Blues last scored 4 goals in a Premier League match
Chelsea beat Burnley 4-1, making it the first time the Blues last scored more than three goals in one Premier League game in almost two years and a lot has changed since then. Chelsea romped to a third consecutive win, second in the Premier League which is a big achievement …
Read More »Provedel: 4 goalkeepers who have scored in the Champions League including Vincent Enyeama
Lazio goalkeeper Ivan Provedel becomes only the fourth goalkeeper in history to score a UEFA Champions League goal but who are the others and how did they score? Scoring with the last kick of any game is an incredible feeling, even more so when the goal is an important one …
Read More »Ronaldo & Messi Are Among Top 5 Players With Most Penalties Scored In UEFA Champions League History
Although it may not seem like it, scoring a penalty is one of the most difficult tasks in soccer. Yes, scoring a goal from open play requires more awareness and agility, but winning the mental battle against the goalkeeper during a penalty kick is not any easier. Things get infinitely …
Read More »Quiz! Can you name every player to have scored three or more Premier League hat-tricks?
10 minutes on the clock, 40 players to guess. Remember to tweet your scores @FourFourTwo and share with your mates. THEN TRY Quiz! Can you guess 10 correct answers in our Eric Cantona quotes quiz? We use Kwizly for our quizzes – find out more here Gary Lineker once told a story of how he was scored a hat-trick in …
Read More »Mikel Arteta defends Kai Havertz and says Arsenal ‘should’ve scored seven’ vs Fulham
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has defended under-fire attacker Kai Havertz following another disappointing display for the German and says the Gunners ‘should have scored seven’ in Saturday’s 2-2 draw at Fulham. Havertz has been criticised by fans following his move from Chelsea and three games into his Arsenal career, it …
Read More »Jonathan Walters looks back on the game where he scored two own goals, kicked the ball off his own face AND missed a penalty
When Stoke City hosted Chelsea at the Bet365 Stadium in January 2013, the game looked like a potential banana skin for the Blues as they chased down Premier League leaders Manchester United. What transpired, though, was a comfortable match in which they ran out 4-0 winners – largely courtesy of …
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