Whenever you take the family on holiday, football is never far from the mind. And with the beach on everybody else’s agenda – why not try and find a way to merge the two? It’s a win-win! Football Clubs by the Beach Football clubs are often deeply rooted in their local communities, reflecting the culture, history, and geography of their surroundings. And some of them… Read More »4 Football Clubs Right Next to the Beach
We saw a number of brilliant rookies strut their stuff in Portugal for Euro 2004, and a number of these players are now some of the best to look at for football collectors of any kind! Remembering Euro 2004 My first ever World Cup was 2006, and I’d love to say I remember Euro 2004 just as well. But in reality, a lot of my… Read More »5 Brilliant Future Stars from Euro 2004
I still have nightmares about Victor Ibarbo to this day. And I really wish I was joking – I woke up in a cold sweat the other day thinking he would ruin my Ultimate Team record again! FIFA 14, one of the most beloved editions of EA Sports’ iconic football video game series, featured numerous players who became legends in the virtual world. Among these… Read More »Why Victor Ibarbo was Unstoppable on FIFA 14
As football fans, it’s difficult to separate your love for the game and the love of your life, but with these different date ideas, maybe they can be the same thing – if not for even a brief moment. The Best Date Ideas for Football Fans Every couple wants something to unite over, don’t they. And as far as I’m concerned, football is one of… Read More »6 Cute Date Ideas for Football Fans
A promising talent on the pitches of Football Manager 2008, Henri Saivet was a wonderkid who captured the imaginations of players on computer screens the world over! Despite his real-life career not reaching the dizzying heights predicted by the game, Saivet’s legacy in the Football Manager community remains indelible. Myself included. Henri Saivet’s emergence in Football Manager 2008 came at a time when the game… Read More »Henri Saivet: The French Prodigy of FM 08
Let me set the scene: you’re a British football fan going to Spain this summer and you want to wear a familiar name on your back with a local shirt. Well, do I have news for you! The Best British Players at Real Madrid Real Madrid, one of the most prestigious football clubs in the world, has a history of attracting top talent from around… Read More »The 4 Best British Players to Play for Real Madrid
Sometimes you need that kind of ‘utility player‘ to provide your squad with the cover it needs to sustain its talent. And Anthony Vanden Borre is a case which blows this low-cost thinking out the water! When you think about it, the concept of a ‘utility player‘ is an inherently negative one – as it seems to suggest that the reason for one’s inclusion in the team… Read More »Anthony Vanden Borre: The Ultimate FM Utility Man (2007)
Collecting football cards is one thing, but the process of grading football cards is an entirely different beast. In fact, it’s a part of memorabilia hunting that is still undergoing serious (and constant) change. The Process of Grading Football Cards In the world of football card collecting, PSA grading holds significant weight, determining the value and desirability of a card within the market. As do… Read More »5 Key Factors for Grading Football Cards
Take me back to the days where I got home from school, had a few slices of toast and loaded up FIFA Street until my eyes went fuzzy. Life was so much simpler back then, wasn’t it. How good was FIFA Street? The FIFA Street series, known for its vibrant street football gameplay and arcade-style mechanics, has captured the hearts of football fans worldwide. And… Read More »FIFA Street vs. FIFA Street 2: Which is Better?
For football enthusiasts and kit collectors, the allure of a ‘mystery football shirt’ adds an element of excitement to the already passionate world of shirt collecting… and hoarding. What is a ‘Mystery Football Shirt’? It is pretty self-explanatory, isn’t it? You just have to break the word up, to be honest. It’s the football shirt world’s answer to a surprise Hello Fresh or Simmer subscription… Read More »Should I Buy a Mystery Football Shirt?
