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Football has evolved over the years and each year has it's own wonders. Free kicks are awarded after a defender fouls an opponent. There are different types of free kicks; direct which the taker can opt to shoot direct to the goal and indirect where the taker passes the ball. I will expound the indirect one. 52 years a go, a mad genius free kick was taken when Everton played against Coventry City. This was October 1970 when Coventry City by then were regular top flight team. Everton were on the receiving end when Coventry used this undiscovered trick. By the look of things, this free kick seemed to be planned and practiced during training session before Coventry City unleashed it against Everton. As the wall lined up, Coventry's Willie Carr stood over the ball innocently and suddenly gripped the ball between his heels and flicked it into the air. Striker Ernie Hunt swung back and smashed a volley that found the back of the net. What a genius

People love football with passion in France but they hate these 5 Footballers with venom. Some of the people loved in France include Zizzou-Zinedine Zidane who will live in the fans' hearts after his tireless efforts to bring home the coveted FIFA World Cup trophy. Today, I have a lost of 5 players who are hated in France: 1. Marco Materazzi The Italian defender is arguably the most hated footballer in France after the Fifa World Cup finals in 2006 when he was headbutted by Zinedine Zidane in an old fashioned arguement. Materazzi revealed that “After the third clash, I frowned and he retorted: 'I'll give you my shirt later'. I replied that I'd rather have his sister than his shirt." Said Marco Materazzi. This is what led to the headbutt and Zidane was sent off the pitch. Later, France lost the final to Italy! 2. Herald Schumacher The Germany goalkeeper is the second most hated player in France. Being nicknamed the Butcher of Seville, dur

Viviane Corazone Aquino Odhiambo alias Corazone Aquino is a Kenyan female footballer playing as a midfielder for Tanzanian giants, Simba Queens. She was born on 2nd October 1998 currently she is 23 years old. Before joining Simba Queens, Corazone Aquino was playing for Kenyan Women Premier League side, Gaspo Women Football Club helping them cling 40 points for the last season's campaign. Due to her ball control and positioning prowess, Corazone had calls flowing in from Tanzania. Simba Queens gave her a deal. During her first season as a Simba Queens player, Viviane has achieved a lot including winning the Player of the tournament of the just ended Cecafa women for clubs which was won by Simba Queens. Corazone Aquino has been vital for the 'Wekundu wa Msimbazi' Simba Queens title triumph bagging the lone goal which enabled Simba Queens edge past Ugandan She Corporates from the penalty spot. Despite of her football life, Corazone Aquino has been giving men sleepless nights d

Arsenal have really thrived under Mikel Arteta and they have shown great flexibility in tactics. One of the key tactic that Arteta has been struggling to use is the inverted fullback and temporary fullback approach. Arsenal lacked players who could play this tactic and that's the main reason Mikel Arteta signed Oleksandr Zhinchenko. The Ukrainian midfielder-turned fullback can be deployed as an inverted fullback. Let me expound this tactic into detail: Inverted fullback explained: An inverted fullback is either right back or left back who plays as a midfielder when the team is in possession. This tactic is widely used by managers who utilise the total football or tiki taka approach.  Temporary fullback explained: This is a midfielder who plays as a either right back or left back when his team is in possession. Most football teams prefer a midfielder to drop and collect the ball deep in their defence but this gives more numerical advantage in the midfield.  Advantages of this tactic

It is a taboo for an African married couple living with their parents. Most of our cultures would not take that kindly. Even the scriptures say it all. 'Man shall leave his parents homestead and together with his wife so that the two may be one.' Unfortunately, for Cristiano Ronaldo, it is totally different. Perhaps, he chose to go against the scripture and the African culture. Ooh... He ain't an African. Almost forgot that! Cristiano still lives with his mother despite having kids and his wife, Georgina Rodriguez. In a press interview, Cristiano Ronaldo opened up about many things that makes him live with his mother. We are going to discuss all of them. No stone will remain unturned. "My mom raised me and sacrificed her life for me. She would go to sleep hungry for me to eat." Cristiano remembers their life before football. His mother used to work as a cleaner so that the family could have something to eat. The Portuguese talisman remembers how his mother worked

Despite of Mohamed Salah bagging goals week in week out, the Egyptian superstar has left many people puzzled due to his humble being. The Pharaoh's captain likes peace keeping and you will never find him being angry or quarreling with any player. He just wears his evergreen smile. Mohamed Salah is among the top influential Muslim figures in the world right now. His scoring ability has won so many hearts. According to report released by one news outlet in England, since Liverpool signed Mo Salah, crime rates in Merseyside have really dropped. Back in Egypt, Mohamed Salah is loved and adored by many. They reckon him as their greatest ever professional footballer ever seen coming from their soil. They even voted for him during their presidential elections! Mo Salah became second during the election despite of his name not being on the ballot. Egyptians wrote his name and canceled all other aspirants. So, you can refer to him as President Mohamed Salah. Sometimes back, people thought t

Once Eric Cantona said, "You can change your wife, house and everything. But you cannot change your favorite football club!" Indeed it is true that football fans will be ready to suffer  heartbreaks but still support their clubs. Here are 8 World class footballers who support their rival teams: Vinicius Jr The Young Brazilian has been a Barca fan since he was a child. Vinicius even cried when Barcelona made a come back against PSG in the famous 'Remontada'. Since Neymar was playing for Barcelona by then, Vinicius just fell in love with the club. Real Madrid wanted to sign Neymar but it is Barcelona who won the Brazilian signature. Real Madrid's president Florentina Perez, swore to sign any Brazilian wonder kid and got Vinicius. Luka Modric The Croatian soccer magician was a Barcelona fan since he was a child. Even at his time at Tottenham Hotspurs, the Croatian playmaker was on the verge of joining FC Barcelona. Eventually, Real Madrid won his signature. Ivan Raki