Pre-1992 Football History

21 Nov

Dick Advocaat, 78, Makes History as Smallest Nation Curaçao Qualifies for 2026 World Cup

Dick Advocaat, 78, became the oldest World Cup manager ever as Curaçao, population 165,000, qualified for the 2026 tournament—making them the smallest nation ever to reach football’s biggest stage.

20 Nov

Celebrity Marathon Times Revealed as 2025 London Race Battles Record Heat

Spencer Matthews clocked 3:07:25 as celebrities battled record heat in the 2025 London Marathon, with Joel Dommett fainting at mile 17 but finishing, and Romesh Ranganathan raising funds for Teenage Cancer Trust.

25 Oct

Martin Kemp Swears by Anti‑Snoring Nose Strip as Sleep Savior

Martin Kemp says a simple anti‑snoring nose strip lets him sleep like a baby, while son Roman battles sleep apnoea. Family health, home changes, and tour life intertwine.

18 Oct

Bristol Zoo Names Infant Gorilla Juni After His Parents

Bristol Zoo named its infant western lowland gorilla Juni after his parents, highlighting conservation efforts and detailing his care as the troop awaits relocation to a new forest habitat.

12 Oct

Matt Rife Announces 2026 Australian Stay Golden Tour Dates

Matt Rife's Stay Golden Tour hits Australia Jan‑Feb 2026 with six major shows. Presales start Oct 1, 2025; tickets expected to sell fast.

4 Oct

Taylor Swift’s ‘Father Figure’ Track Sparks Mentor‑Power Debate

Taylor Swift’s new track “Father Figure” from The Life of a Showgirl sparks debate over mentor power dynamics, with fans linking it to her feud with former label boss Scott Borchetta.

27 Sep

Assata Shakur: From Prison Escape to FBI Most Wanted Terrorist – What We Know

Assata Shakur’s path from Black Panther activist to the first woman on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorists list spans a 1973 shootout, a life‑sentence conviction, a daring 1979 prison break, and decades of exile in Cuba. The FBI kept her on the list for over a decade, offering a $2 million reward, until Cuban officials announced her death in September 2025.

6 Sep

Chelsea Under-21s vs Man City live stream: how to watch free, kick-off, tickets

Chelsea Under-21s open their Premier League 2 season against champions Manchester City at Kingsmeadow, Monday 18 August, 7pm UK. The game streams free worldwide on Chelsea’s website and app for registered users. New head coach Calum McFarlane leads the Blues. Free tickets are available to members, season ticket holders, and under-20s; others cost £4. Highlights drop Tuesday 19 August.

30 Jul

Livescore Soccer|IDN ISL, EPL, UEFA CL Live scores?

Hey there, my football-loving friends! I bring you the latest and greatest from the world of soccer, covering everything from the Indonesian Super League (ISL) to the English Premier League (EPL) and the UEFA Champions League (CL). Get ready to be swept off your feet by real-time live scores, because who needs suspense when you can have instant gratification, right? So, whether you're rooting for your local ISL team or you're a die-hard fan of an EPL or UEFA CL club, I've got you covered! Let's dive into this soccer score fest and may your favorite team always be in the lead, unless it's against mine, of course!

26 Jul

Do Americans like soccer?

From my research and observations, it's clear that Americans have a growing fondness for soccer. Though it may not hold the same historical weight as other sports like American football or baseball, soccer's popularity is steadily rising, especially among the younger generation. Major League Soccer's increasing attendance and viewership serve as a testament to this trend. Yet, it still has a long way to go before it can rival the entrenched sports in the nation. Nonetheless, the trajectory suggests that soccer is slowly but surely making its mark in the American sports landscape.