Inspiring

Let’s talk about mental health. It’s just a bit too taboo for my liking. Why? Because if people aren’t in visible physical pain, then they aren’t hurting. And this extends to our beloved footballers, who are expected to be 100 percent at everything they do at any given time. But what do I know, I’m just an intern. 

People around the world are dealing with varying stages of the Covid-19 lockdowns blues. Some places are much worse off than others … not naming names.

Because of the novel coronavirus pandemic, many American sports leagues have opted to return to play by forcing players and staff into a “bubble” of sorts, containing all essential personnel in a Covid-free zone to ensure their safety.

Ndubuisi Egbo, the Nigerian coach of Albania's KF Tirana, has become the first African coach to lead a European team to a league title and qualification for UEFA Champions League. This came after the team was almost relegated last season.

Meet, Ndubuisi Egbo

The first African coach to lead a European team to win a league title. He won the Albanian league with FK Triana last weekend, at the same time qualify the club for the UEFA Champions League. He's from Amurri Nkanu in Enugu state.

Editor’s Note: This article contains story and gameplay spoilers for The Last of Us and The Last of Us Part II. We’ll provide additional warnings when we get to the bigger spoilers for each game.

By most measures, 2020 has been a really suck year for humanity; I don’t need to remind you of all the shit going on in the world. While the novel coronavirus has dramatically changed everyone’s lives, it’s always nice to remember that things could always be worse. Take, for instance, the world of The Last of Us, Naughty Dog’s video game masterpieces. 

In the NWSL Challenge Cup bubble, most players wanted coffee to fuel their bodies.

And the NWSL delivered! A coffee truck was quickly brought on scene for players to enjoy. Thank goodness.

Ali Krieger and Ashlyn Harris, teammates on the USWNT and Orlando Pride, are the hottest couple in soccer. Last year they got engaged, won a Women’s World Cup together and then got married at a beautiful wedding in Florida. 

When compiling a list of the best American soccer players right now, it’s paramount to consider the sporting impact of COVID-19. For example, Megan Rapinoe received the 2019 Ballon d’Or as the best female footballer on the planet, but she’s played a total of 366 minutes in 2020 and probably won't add to that. 

With this list, we’ll celebrate the players that obviously stayed physically and mentally strong throughout quarantine before channeling that professionalism into a strong return to the pitch — whether that’s in the Bundesliga, Premier League or NWSL Challenge Cup.

Dreams came true on Monday for 38-year-old footballer Adebayo Akinfenwa and League One side Wycombe Wanderers as the club was promoted to the Championship for the first time in its 133-year history.