Tag Archives: World Cup

The Sports Archives – How to be a Real Soccer Fan

Posted on July 5, 2018 by thesportsarchives

With World Cup fever reaching its height and the whole world being interested in soccer like never before, even people who’ve never really had much of an interest in the sport are starting to get a little excited by all … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top Sports Bets in the UK in 2018

Posted on March 22, 2018 by thesportsarchives

Plenty of sports fans like to make a little money on the side betting on their favourite teams and players. It is, of course, never an exact science and punters should always tread carefully when betting, but it can be … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Origin of Football (Soccer)!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Football, or Soccer as we say in America, is the world’s most popular sport.  The game, which originated as a folk custom in eleventh century England, has evolved steadily and now transforms the entire globe into a battle for bragging … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Richest Football (Soccer) Stadium In The World?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by thesportsarchives

When the winner of the bid for the 2022 World Cup tournament was announced as Qatar in 2011, everyone already expected a lot. Qatar, ranked as the world’s richest country in 2012, is synonymous with opulence and a certain amount … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Positive Effects Of World Sporting Events!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Olympic Games How long did it take for the ballyhoo of the Summer 2012 Olympic Games to die down? Days, weeks, months? It seems us Brits were all still talking and reminiscing about it well into 2013, whether we … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – A List Of Some Of The Most Popular Sports Teams In The World!

Posted on May 30, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Sports are a favourite pastime of people all over the world. Whether you are an athletic person who loves to participate in sports or you prefer to just watch sporting events as a spectator, there are plenty of sports teams … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Top 10 Biggest Sports Stadiums in the World!

Posted on March 26, 2013 by thesportsarchives

10. Melbourne Cricket Ground The Melbourne Cricket Ground, in Melbourne, Australia, can hold 100,000 spectators for cricket matches and other sporting events. The ground opened to the general public on the 30th of September, 1854. At that time, 130,000 people … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Will Brazil 2014 Will Be the End of the Road for England’s ‘Old Timers’?

Posted on March 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The old guard, it seems, is coming to an end. Next year’s World Cup in Brazil – assuming England qualify of course – will surely be the last hurrah for a handful of football stalwarts who have carried the weight … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 2011 ICC Cricket World Cup Has Arrived!

Posted on February 19, 2011 by thesportsarchives

In the United States, when people mention the Cricket World Cup, most probably visualize a circus soccer tournament played by insects…and why not? Elephants play soccer. But, the truth of the matter is that Cricket is gaining more respect and … Continue reading →

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