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Sir Stanley Matthews' world-class, game-changing ability was only matched by his humility and respect. https://t.co/IEusu8Itfp #SCFC pic.twitter.com/A0QePZA3HV
— These Football Times (@thesefootytimes) October 12, 2016
The story of Stanley Matthews is full of lessons. And, much like those loyal to football’s past, I have come to find that Stanley Matthews the person was equally as intriguing as Stanley Matthews the footballer. Players of the magnitude and longevity of Matthews are rare, but at his core the man simply loved his football and in some obscure yet uncomplicated way, Matthews’ zeal for the game exists in every young footballer kicking about in the back gardens and in slick streets around the world. The enthusiasm he had for the game is perhaps the dominant driving force that makes his story the stuff of legend.
Many of Europe's big teams are well-placed to qualify for Russia 2018. Some, though, need a spark. https://t.co/gKDge7YLI6 pic.twitter.com/60sOUEmUd6
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 13, 2016
How are your faves doing in the Road to Russia 2018?
You gotta see this incredible goal from Argentina's San Lorenzo https://t.co/r52xaHBKLH
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) October 13, 2016
You can’t even really be mad at a first touch like that. Really slick goal.
October friendlies and the coming weeks leave Klinsmann with much to ponder before USA vs. Mexico (by @brianstraus) https://t.co/k62drHvrHD pic.twitter.com/pH08XbM9z0
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) October 13, 2016
Hopefully he’s thinking about how FREAKING wrong he is about Bill Hamid, who he has like seventh on his depth chart. #fireklinsmann
You now Man City, but what about Melbourne City? Or Perth Glory? And don't forget about the Newcastle Jets!https://t.co/NsJwhiDy3v pic.twitter.com/QcOAiNqO2y
— Unusual Efforts (@UnusualEfforts) October 13, 2016
The A-League! That’s right, the league that you always pick teams from in order to play FIFA against your eight-year-old nephew so that you don’t just score sixteen billion goals against him in the first 30 seconds.
How did @mikepiazza31 wind up owning an Italian club? He explains his soccer ties in a podcast with @GrantWahl https://t.co/eUk50W2yOy pic.twitter.com/EDuRFKdKul
— Planet Fútbol (@si_soccer) October 13, 2016
Wait, is this about baseball or soccer? Am I in the wrong place?
The diminished value of a British pound could hurt the Premier League, but it's unlikely in the long run. @Marcotti: https://t.co/3tOB74gUOP pic.twitter.com/gv4EaCupNA
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) October 13, 2016
More speculation about currency, Brexit, and the impact the of the foregoing on grown men playing games for a living. SPROTS!
RUMOURS: Drogba set for Europe return? https://t.co/P2GFoRlLDW
— Goal (@goal) October 13, 2016
Needs to score a couple more against us, obvi.