Only Upward for Curacao Football

Only Upward for Curacao Football

When considering the ‘big’ teams in Caribbean football over the past decade, a name that has increasingly merited its inclusion in the conversation is that of Curacao. Between 1954 – 2010, Curacao formed part of the six Dutch islands of the Netherlands Antilles....
The Dark Side of Football

The Dark Side of Football

Over the last couple weeks, news circulated surrounding the fine given to Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham over his critical comments of referee Felix Zwayer, in the derby match versus Bayern Munich. Bellingham stated in a post-match interview following...
Then vs Now: The Fall of The Soca Warriors

Then vs Now: The Fall of The Soca Warriors

As the 2022 edition of the World Cup edges closer, local football fans find themselves reminiscing on the moment when Trinidad and Tobago qualified and played in the competition frequently viewed as the biggest stage of them all.  On November 16th 2005, Trinidad...
VAR: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

VAR: The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

THE BEAUTIFUL GAME AND VAR  The beautiful game, as it is commonly termed among football fanatics, experienced a historic change following the meeting held at FIFA’s headquarters on March 3rd, 2018. To many, this day may seem indistinguishable from any other but...
The Embarrassing Capitulation of Juventus at Stamford

The Embarrassing Capitulation of Juventus at Stamford

It was shocking to no one really. Even to die-hard Juventini fans. The veracity of the first goal aside (looking at you VAR), this west-London performance was almost perfectly clinical and ruthless against an uninspired and lacklustre shell of a team. The fact that...
Ballon “Sham”?

Ballon “Sham”?

In the last few days there were reported leaks suggesting that the Ballon d’Or committee had already informed the winner of this year’s edition. Those leaks went on to reveal that Lionel Messi will allegedly win a record extending 7th of the famous golden...