Former England striker Michael Owen visited Guizhou province, China, to play in the viral "Village Super League" (Cun Chao). The league, featuring amateur players, has gained massive popularity, drawing tens of thousands of spectators and inspiring similar initiatives across China, though experts question its long-term organic growth potential.
Andy Robertson's journey from a humble start in Scottish football to captaining Scotland in the World Cup, highlighting his influence, consistency, and humble leadership.
Lyon La Duchère's promotion to National 2 is linked to a refereeing shortage affecting amateur football. Alès lost points for fielding too many "mutés" players, benefiting La Duchère, which struggles to meet its own referee quota.
I’m now at a time of life where a rib injury can feel like a ruptured spleen but playing still trumps watching, so we go again. AgainI woke up a few weeks ago with a searing pain under my left ribs. I ruled out heart attack relatively quickly – I haven’t read about your heart sagging as you enter deep middle age, or whatever your late 40s is. Breathing was uncomfortable, but not short – there were no stabbing pains. Inhaling ached, and it turns out you inhale all the time.Once I was confident of seeing out the remainder of the day, I started Googling other potential ailments in this region, confidently seizing upon ruptured spleen. It sounded impressive enough to put in a WhatsApp group. And so I went with it. Continue reading...
