Posted on 28th November 2013
This is a story from the FSF archive – the FSF and SD merged to become the FSA in 2019.
And finally… is sometimes drawn towards the darker things in football – terrible fouls, diving strikers, that sort of thing – but let’s not forget that fair play hasn’t disappeared from the game. This clip warms the heart, see a genuine display of sportsmanship below.
This summer, the FSF is supporting the Woodland Trust and the National Football Museum’s new initiative, For Club and Country, which aims to create lasting living memorials to footballers who made the ultimate sacrifice in World War I.
Katarzyna Kiedrzynek had a rough match for PSG in the Women’s Champions League final, receiving several knocks and a head injury during the match. The pressure was on though, as the match went to penalties…
Sad news came from China this week that former Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tioté had died from a heart attack aged just 30. During his 139 appearances for the Magpies he scored only one goal – you don’t need us to explain the backstory, just enjoy it once more. Rest in peace, Cheick.
The USA met neighbours Mexico in a World Cup qualifier this week. Finishing 1-1 the game got off to an excellent start with this fantastic long-range lob from Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley, who you may remember from a three game loan stint at Aston Villa in 2011. No?
