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One of the first things you're taught in football growing up is how invaluable it is to not have a weak foot.But no matter how often your mum or dads makes you kick a ball against the wall with your left peg, it doesn't get anymore fun. While it would be great if the beautiful game was full of well balanced, two footed wizards, one footed players bring another level of expertise and craft to the pitch.Rather predictable, but always fun and usually full of flair. Being one footed hasn't stopped players from going to the very…

Representing the country's national football team is something often taken for granted in England.The fans dismiss any international football that isn't a tournament, and club managers spend each day nervously waiting to get their players back in one piece. Even the players that go as regulars can get caught in the moment and not quite appreciate the gravity of the situation; the national team is the country's pinnacle of excellence (more often than not).There is always only so many spots, though, meaning talent is always…

The legendary Dutch player and manager Johan Cruyff once remarked: "the Italians can't beat you, but you can certainly lose to them."The Azzurri, with their successes at four World Cups and a European Championship spanning more than 70 years, have been one of the most decorated men's national teams throughout history. Yet, a nation renowned more for their defensive solidity rather than goalscoring prowess.However, alongside the scores of defenders - who range from bruising to balletic - Italy can boast some of Europe's…

From sunshine-filled days to idyllic beach getaways, summer is the perfect time to take things slow and enjoy the great outdoors before the colder temperatures creep back in. But, for many of us, summer is also the time when tons of unhealthy foods—like oversized frozen cocktails, sugary carnival treats, and deep-fried seafood—make their way onto our menus, leaving us stuffed and bloated. But we're here to help you with that. With all the fresh fruits and…

Well, after 120 minutes of scintillating action plus penalties we finally know the identity of one of the teams in the final of Euro 2020. This one had everything, with some even tipping it as one of the best games ever played at the new Wembley. Football. ??#VivoAzzurro #EURO2020 #ITA #ITAESP pic.twitter.com/AaMc0ZCVK1— Italy ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@azzurri) July 6, 2021That is going to hurt but Spain and Luis Enrique have done themselves proud. So many positives to take from this tournament with an exciting group of players, who will…

No matter how much EA Sports try to make FIFA Ultimate Team the top dog, Career Mode will always have a cult following that cannot be broken.Despite this, the lack of investment and time innovating the game mode year on year can lead to things becoming pretty stale very easily. A way to change that is by moving out of the comfort zone; no, not breaking the game and uploading wrestlers and TV characters into teams, but instead by creating saves with completely new football clubs.That's right. Bin off the one sporting your…

Football matches are often among the most viewed television broadcasts in a given year in the UK, especially when England are playing in a major international tournament.Knockout games will typically command the biggest audiences, rather than group stage games, as the hype and interest will develop as a tournament progress.Club games usually don’t have the same uniting characteristics and are only watched in the 10s of millions for big finals. Historically most games weren’t available to watch live on television and more…

Addis Ababa (Axadle) – Xisbiga uu hoggaamiyo ra’iisul wasaare Abiy Ahmed ee Prosperity Party (PP) ayaa ku guuleystay kuraasta ugu badan ee doorashooyinkii baarlamanka Ethiopia, waxaa sidaas ku dhowaaqay guddiga doorashada. Guushan la shaaciyey, ayaa ka dhiggan in Abiy Ahmed uu xilli labaad ku guuleystay xafiiska ra’iisul wasaaraha. Xisbiga Abiy ayaa ku guuleystay tiro ay adag tahay in la rumeysto oo ah 410 ka mid ah 436-ka kursi ee baarlamanka,…

Gareth Southgate has appealed to England fans in the Euro 2020 final not to bid on the Italian national anthem on Sunday night, urging them to "respect the opposition." The Football Association was fined £ 25,500 by UEFA after fans chanted the Danish national anthem, set off fireworks in the stadium and lit a laser pen in Kasper Schmeichel's eyes before the decisive penalty kick in Wednesday's semi-final victory. And when asked about his position on renting the national anthem during Saturday night's press conference,…

Waa fiidnimo Axad ah oo ay yeedhayso heesta calamada England iyo Italy. Waa waqti ay tobannaan kun oo taageereyaal ahi ka qaylinayaan garoonka Wembley Stadium ee magaalada London, waana xilli ay fool ka fool iskaga hor imanayaan xiddigo uu hoggaaminayo Giorgio Chiellini iyo ciyaartoyda xulka England.Giorgio Chiellini waxa uu ciyaarayaa tartankiisii ugu dambeeyey ee Euro ah, waxaanu rajaynayaa  in uu koobka kor u qaado isagoo ah kabtanka xulka Talyaaniga, laakiin waxa uu u baahan yahay dedaal dheeraad ah iyo nasiib isku…