30-Somethings Rejoice: Soccer Says You Are Now At Your Athletic Peak
“Obsession is a young man's game, and my only excuse is that I never grew old.” — Michael Caine
Opinion
First-Ever Adidas Predator Artist Collaboration Is A Sparkling Masterpiece
Continuing with its celebration of the intersection of art and football, adidas has revealed the first-ever artist collaboration on the legendary Predator boots after handing over the keys to London-based illustrator Reuben Dangoor.
The viral Instagram artist is really damn good…
The Best Places To Watch Matches In The ‘New Normal’
There was a time when the absence of live sport in our lives was an unbearable gulf that could only be bridged by the athletic prowess of good boys Olive and Mabel. At The18, we spent hours crafting articles of Search Engine Optimization to answer “when will soccer return?” and we didn’t do it just for you — we did it for ourselves.
Mission Accomplished For Manchester United, But How Do The Red Devils Take The Next Step?
Manchester United's 14-game unbeaten run to end the Premier League season, culminating in Sunday's 2-0 win at Leicester City, pushed Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side into the Champions League spots but now the club faces a crucial transfer window.
The Norwegian delivered on United's main goal for this season — they were never expected to challenge Liverpool or Manchester City for the title — but being back in Europe's elite competition is just part of the journey back to the top.
Jordan Henderson Is Now The ‘Green Book’ Of Footballers
Jordan Henderson was named England’s Footballer of the Year for 2019-20 by the Football Writers’ Association on Friday. So, congratulations Hendo, on becoming the “Green Book” of footballers, honored while more deserving players are snubbed.
Birmingham City Retires Number 22 For Player That Played One Season
The hype and excitement around 17-year-old Jude Bellingham reached its apex when Borussia Dortmund made it official that the teenager was leaving Birmingham City to join the German giant.
Bellingham is full of talent, especially his ability on the ball and propensity to evade players. His highlight reel emphasizes his skill with the ball at his feet. The midfielder caught the eye of several big teams with Dortmund snatching him up for a Birmingham City record fee of nearly $26 million.
After 361 Scoreless Challenge Cup Minutes, Crossing Is Pronounced Dead
June 3, 2020: Megan Rapinoe is sitting out the NWSL Challenge Cup? That’s OK, that’ll give rising stars a chance to shine!
July 22, 2020: I would sell my soul to see Rapinoe cross the ball.
This Cheez-It/House Wine Combo Box Pairs Well With Watching Soccer All Day
Here’s the plan, gang. On Thursday, July 23, at 2 p.m. EST, we buy as many limited-edition boxes of House Wine Rosé/Cheez-It White Cheddar as we can. We expedite the shipping — we make sure that it arrives by Sunday at 11:00 a.m. EST.
The People Running Southampton's Twitter Deserve Huge Raise After Amazing Mario Video
In ‘The Last Of Us’ Video Games, Soccer Is So Much More Than A Forgotten Pastime
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.