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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...