The French captain who killed for Adolf Hitler! ⚽️☠️
Alex Villaplane was the captain of the French national team in the first FIFA World Cup in 1930. He was a promising player, and earned a boatload of money before football was even professionalised in the country. However, his interest and skill in football lasted only a few years.
But in 1935, his name came up again, this time for fixing horse races in Paris, and he was put in prison.
During World War II, he teamed up with local criminal Henri Lafont, and they set up a gang called the French Gestapo. The gang wanted to get rich, and so they provided the Nazis with whatever they wanted. In June 1944, for example, they shot 11 resistance fighters dead.
While this went on for a while, in August 1944, the French Army got hold of the gang, and they were put on trial and sentenced to death. In December the same year, the gang members, including Villaplane, were taken to the outskirts of Paris and shot to death.

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After Kaoru Mitoma's sensational goal against Chelsea, Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher said, "The touch is as good as any you will see in the Premier League this season. Wow! Messi-like. And I don't say that lightly.". But this got us thinking. Which are the top three Premier League players with the greatest touches?

At number 3, it has to be Riyad Mahrez. Generally, when an aerial ball comes to a player, they tend to trap it in the air and take another touch to direct it. But Mahrez was different. He used to trap aerial balls on a bounce, which allowed him to control and direct the ball with a single touch. By saving an additional touch, he was able to put his head up and look for the next move. Simply amazing!

At number 2, we have Dimitar Berbatov. Anyone who has played football even once in their life can tell how amazing touches Berbatov had. He used to trap aerial balls coming from 50-60 yards so easily as if it was a game of kids. Interestingly, when you used to watch Berbatov, he looked very slow and lazy. But that's the quality of great players. They make the game look easy and effortless.

At number 1, we have Arsenal legend Dennis Bergkamp. If you don't know him, go and watch his highlight videos. During the time when grounds were not that great and footballs were not that scientifically made, he did everything that players of today cannot even imagine. If you have less time and want to see how great he was, just watch his pirouette goal against Newcastle United.

Did we miss anyone? Let us know in the comments!

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What is a Trequartista in Football?

Trequartistas are creative players who slot in just behind the striker and are the fulcrum of the attack. They assume the number 10 role, playing between the opposition's midfield and defence. Roberto Mancini once succinctly said: "The magic of the number ten comes from the trequartista’s feet; the player of inventiveness, the one who is capable of wrong-footing everyone with a piece of skill perhaps even he is not fully aware of."

"Trequartista" is an Italian word, meaning "three quarters." Essentially, these playmakers come to life in the final third with their supremacy on the ball and are not expected to contribute much defensively. As an example of a Trequartista in modern football, one cannot look past the sublime Lionel Messi, who's assumed a few different attacking positions over the years, but in his prime years at Barcelona, this is the role that suited him perfectly.Another example, perhaps the first of the most popular players in this position, is the great Johan Cruyff in the great Ajax and Dutch national team. Who are your favourite Trequartistas? Let us know in the comments!

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Did you know that Shah Rukh Khan once almost bought an Indian football club? ⚽🤯

Shah Rukh Khan's love for sport isn't a secret. The mega movie star has a hefty stake in four cricket teams around the world, including the Kolkata Knight Riders.

In 2012, after Kolkata had just won the IPL, reports surfaced of Shah Rukh's growing interest in getting a 50% stake, worth 30 crores, in one of the oldest and most prestigious football clubs in India, Dempo Sports Club.

The Chairman of the Dempo Group of Companies, Shrinivas Dempo, confirmed in June 2012 that there had been several meetings between Khan and the Goa-based club. However, there was a clause in the agreement that stated that Khan would have to attend “8-10” matches annually, especially the ones against bigger teams, and the superstar couldn’t commit to that owing to his busy schedule, meaning the agreement was eventually called off.

Do you think SRK could have made a significant impact on the development of Indian football? Let us know in the comments!

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From playing in the KDB Cup to playing alongside Kevin De Bruyne himself, this is the story of Chelsea's young sensation Romeo Lavia. KDB Cup is an under-15 international youth tournament started by Kevin De Bruyne in 2016 to provide young footballers with a platform to show their talents. In 2019, fifteen-year-old Romeo Lavia participated in it, representing the eventual champions, Anderlecht. However, one huge name was in the audience that year. On a special invitation from Kevin De Bruyne, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola came to watch the KDB Cup. He was so impressed with Romeo Lavia that he signed him up for City the next year. One year after playing for the Manchester City Academy, Lavia started training with the first team alongside Kevin De Bruyne. Due to limited first-team opportunities, he signed for Southampton in 2022. And finally, 12 January 2023 was a special day when Lavia came face-to-face against Kevin De Bruyne, playing for Southampton in the EFL Cup quarterfinal match against Manchester City. And that's not all! Lavia's Southampton defeated De Bruyne's Manchester City 2-0 with a star performance from the teenager.

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When we think of Wembley Stadium, it often conjures images of iconic matches and historic moments. For Tottenham Hotspur fans, it served as their home ground between August 2017 and March 2019. However, Spurs weren’t the first club to adopt Wembley as their temporary home. That honour belongs to Arsenal. 🏆

Arsenal played all their UEFA Champions League home games at Wembley during the 1998-1999 and 1999-2000 seasons. But why did the Gunners trade their beloved Highbury for England’s largest football arena? The decision boiled down to two key reasons. 🤔

Firstly, UEFA's advertising requirements exceeded what Highbury could accommodate at the time. But the second reason tells a more compelling story. Arsenal was planning a new home stadium and needed to convince their financial backers that the club could consistently attract crowds exceeding 60,000. Wembley provided the perfect opportunity to prove this. The plan was a resounding success, with over 71,000 fans attending every home game Arsenal played at Wembley. 🤯

Despite their success off the pitch, Arsenal’s record at Wembley left much to be desired. Over two seasons and six matches, the Gunners managed just two wins. Ultimately, they were eliminated from the Champions League on both occasions. 🫣

Wembley may not have been a fortress for Arsenal, but it played a significant role in shaping the club’s future. It showcased the potential of their fanbase, laying the groundwork for the Emirates Stadium—a modern home fit for one of football’s most storied clubs. 🙌

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A Day at Wembley: Discovering the Iconic Stadium ⚽🏟️

Today, we’re at the legendary Wembley Stadium to share a fascinating story about this architectural marvel. Known as the official stadium of the Football Association (FA), Wembley is a crown jewel in the world of football. With a staggering capacity of 90,000, it’s not just the largest stadium in the UK but also the second-largest in Europe, following FC Barcelona’s iconic Camp Nou.

Wembley hosts some of the most prestigious matches in English football, including the FA Cup Final, the Championship Playoff Final, and the Community Shield. Despite its grandeur, Wembley isn’t home to any specific football club. However, between August 2017 and March 2019, Tottenham Hotspur made history by playing all their home games here.

This temporary move came after Spurs demolished their beloved White Hart Lane to make way for their state-of-the-art Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. As a London-based club, sharing any of the capital’s other major stadiums proved impractical, leaving Wembley as their only viable option.

Although their stint at Wembley wasn’t marked by much on-field success, Tottenham remains only the second football club in the world to call this iconic venue their temporary home.

Can you guess which other club played their home games at the Wembley Stadium? Let us know in the comments!

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Mo Salah: A true example of champion mentality and a true passion for football ⚽🙌

If chasing your dreams feels exhausting and the finish line seems far away, you need to hear Mohamed Salah’s incredible journey. Widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of his generation, the Liverpool star’s path to success is nothing short of inspiring. 😇

Born on June 15, 1992, in the small Egyptian city of Basyoun, Salah’s story began with humble roots. At just 14 years old, he signed his first contract with Al Mokawloon Al Arab SC, a club based in Cairo. The challenge? Cairo was far from home, and being too young to relocate, Salah had no choice but to commute. For 3 to 4 years, he travelled an exhausting nine hours daily, five days a week—relentlessly pursuing his passion. 🤯

This unwavering dedication and champion mindset laid the foundation for the legend he would become, long before the world took notice. Mohamed Salah’s story is proof that true greatness is forged through perseverance and an unshakeable love for the game. ❤️

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Today, we’re at Loftus Road Stadium, home of former Premier League club Queens Park Rangers (QPR) 🏟️—a club with a fascinating connection to India! 🇮🇳

Owned by Indian steel tycoon Lakshmi Mittal, QPR is one of the few football clubs with Indian-origin owners. But here’s a story you might not know: Indian football legend Sunil Chhetri was THIS close to playing for QPR in the Premier League! ⚽

In fact, he signed a 3-year professional contract with the club. However, he couldn’t play because he didn’t meet UK visa requirements at the time. Back then, a player’s home nation needed to be ranked in FIFA’s top 70—and India wasn’t. 😔

Imagine if Chhetri had made his Premier League debut… Could it have changed the future of Indian football forever? 🌟

Share your thoughts in the comments! 💬

#IndianFootball #PremierLeague #SunilChhetri #QPR #football #soocer

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Paul Scholes retired from football in 2011 at the age of 36 after winning the Premier League with Manchester United. Six months later, The club was struggling with a midfield crisis. What happened next was truly fascinating.
He won the league again next season and said goodbye to football for one last time as a player. Hats off to one club player and a true legend of the game.

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