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Football

04/08/2023
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‘LOST LIONESSES’ 1971 ENGLAND WOMEN’S TEAM

‘LOST LIONESSES’ 1971 ENGLAND WOMEN’S TEAM CELEBRATED IN FAN LED INITIATIVE The 1971 England Women’s Team, known as the ‘Lost Lionesses’, last night (03.08.2023) were presented with upcycled caps and a hand-crafted bespoke Mitre football to commemorate being trailblazers of Women’s Football at the National Football Museum.  The team, managed by Harry Batt, travelled to Mexico for a World Cup in 1971 – launching them to fame and stardom as they played in front of crowds of up to 90,000.  With Women’s Football still banned at the time, on their... Read More

02/06/2023
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WEMBLEY AWAITS ALL MANCHESTER EMIRATES FA CUP FINAL

WE’RE LIVE ALL DAY ON SATURDAY, UNITED V CITY, ULTIMAX, HISTORY IN THE MAKING It doesn’t get much better than this. An occasion that sees Manchester City and Manchester United compete for the Emirates FA Cup for the first time in 142 years, and the Ultimax ball once again having the honour of playing its part of this competition’s supreme heritage.The blue half ascend, having last won the trophy in 2019. They are of course on the quest to complete the same treble as their great rivals managed in 1999.... Read More

23/03/2020

ALL YOU NEED IS A BALL

With our stadiums, terraces and pitches stood empty, it’s easy to feel a little lost without our beloved game. It’s having an impact on all our lives in a way that we could barely have imagined just a few weeks ago. But, remember, all you need is a ball. All you need is a ball to keep you entertained, keep you active, keep footy in your heart…and if there’s no one there to kick it back, we are (albeit virtually)! Get kickin’ in the garden, keepy-uppies on the patio, jumpers... Read More

Sunday league football 30/01/2020

15 phrases you’ll hear during Sunday League football

Every Sunday morning, thousands of amateur footballers battle against any combination of hangovers, dubious fitness levels and scandalous playing surfaces in a vain attempt to demonstrate that they’ve “still got it”. While the skill levels will inevitably be lacking, one aspect of the Sunday League game is as strong as the topflight.

Futsal, what is Futsal? Futsal of Football? 03/01/2019

What is Futsal?

  What do football legends Pele, Xavi, Ronaldinho, Messi and Ronaldo all have in common? Each played Futsal in their youth to nurture their incredible skills. So, what’s all the hype about? Firstly, what exactly is Futsal? Less rules (including no offside rule!), a faster pace, smaller pitches and only 5 players-a-side has created a game that relies on incredible technical skill and close control of the ball. Individual skill is prized over old-school formations and tactics. Recognised by both UEFA and FIFA, Futsal originated from South America in the... Read More