Rutuja Dumbre
Rutuja loves to dabble in the sports world and craft passionate stories about it. With previous experience as a football player, she brings firsthand expertise to her articles.
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23
Jul
With the Summer Olympics looming right around the corner, this guide is packed with all the information about the men’s Olympics Football 2024, including the selected teams, groups, fixtures, schedule, and more.
Olympics Football: History and Rules
Paris has a special connection with football as it was in this exact city in 1900 when football debuted in the Olympic programme at the games of the II Olympiad. And since then, it has continued to feature in the programme, except for the 1932 Games just for the promotion of the newly introduced FIFA World Cup.
The men’s Olympic football matches follow the same...
11
Jul
The UEFA Euro 2024 has been nothing short of entertaining, enticing, and adrenaline-inducing. What began on June 15, has neared its end as the book is about to be closed with a final chapter that promises to be nerve-racking for the last two standing nations.
As the mystery about the final vanquisher slowly unfolds in the final match, hundreds of fans will wait with bated breath to see which country will wear the crown of victory and emerge as the European champion.
Now, if the suspense is too much for you to handle, let us inform you that even we are...
08
Jul
As the summer heat intensifies across Europe, so does the excitement surrounding EURO 2024. We've witnessed drama, skill, and intense matches in equal measure, but now the stage is set for two semifinal clashes that promise to deliver football of the highest calibre.
Four giants of the European game — Spain, France, Netherlands, and England — have battled their way through a surprising tournament to reach this penultimate stage. Each team carries the weight of a nation's hopes on their shoulders, knowing they're just two victories away from etching their names in footballing history.
As we approach these encounters, let's preview...
08
Jul
On July 24, the 2020 Olympic Games, Tokyo, were scheduled to take place. But the outbreak of COVID-19 shook the world and this monumental event had to be postponed to July 2021. And although it was the first time in history that the event was postponed, the task was not so easy to carry out. There were massive anti-Olympic protests for the Games to be cancelled due to the loss of lives because of the pandemic.
However, against all odds, the games kicked off amidst a lot of restrictions and precautions. With continuous tests, no spectators, and athletes leaving the...
02
Jul
Do you remember the good old days when driving was actually fun? Back when you didn’t have to get stuck in the bustling London traffic for hours together, you could enjoy a smooth driving experience. But if you are looking for that and your need for speed is just yearning to try those incredible stunts that racers pull off, the London Motorsport Academy is here for you!
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Less than an hour from central London is the sprawling race track in Hertfordshire, where anyone can enjoy the thrill behind the wheels. The London Motorsport Academy (aka London Motor Circuit) is an...
02
Jul
The year is 1966 and there’s utter chaos in a World Cup match between England and Argentina. The referee sends off players due to foul play, but there’s no clarity. And Ken Aston, in charge of the referees, ponders how to resolve this dilemma when he’s on Kensington High Street. Then, he has his eureka moment and thinks of football cards while looking at the traffic lights!
Sitting right in his car, he thinks that red would completely halt a player's game, while yellow could be a warning sign. Fast-forward to the 1970 World Cup, where these cards are tested...