Clubs
Who is Maidstone United, Darlings of the 23-24 FA Cup?
(Photo at top by Skyshark Media via Shutterstock) Who is Maidstone United? Lots of non-British people are asking this question these days, as this club from England's sixth tier, the National League South, has made the 5th Round of the FA Cup. They are the first team from that far down the English league pyramid…
Getting to Know the Napoli-Roma Derby del Sole
What was once a strong brotherhood between two clubs outside of Italy's powerful north, the Derby del Sole is now one of the most hostile rivalries in Europe. The Derby del Sole refers to the matches of this rivalry being played in the sunny southern region of Italy, but first we’ll start with a very…
Getting to Know the Lazio-Roma Derby della Capitale
One of the fiercest derbies in Italian football, the Derby della Capitale, or Capital Derby, between Lazio and Roma is widely considered one of the best intra-city derbies in Europe. First, we’ll start with a very brief history of each club, both based in the capital city of Rome. Lazio History SS Lazio, or simply…
We Are Now Selling Athletic Bilbao Tickets!
We are happy to announce that one of our ticket agency partners is now an official reseller for Athletic Bilbao, which means we can offer Athletic Bilbao tickets for all their home games. (Above photo by imagestockdesign via shutterstock) Athletic Bilbao are a very interesting club who are known for having tremendous local support and…
Getting to Know the Athletic Bilbao-Real Sociedad Basque Derby
(Above photo by imagestockdesign via shutterstock) One of the oldest derbies in Spanish football, the Basque Derby between Athletic Bilbao and Real Sociedad is one of the few derbies where rival fans coexist and even sit together. First, we’ll start with a very brief history of each club. In case you didn’t know, the Basque…
Groundhopper Guide to Athletic Bilbao
(Above photo by imagestockdesign via shutterstock) Athletic Bilbao are best known for three things: A large and passionate fan base; only signing players with Basque heritage; and being in the amazing city of Bilbao in Spain's Basque region. So let's get to know Athletic Club, one of the most successful clubs in Spain and one…
Groundhopper Guide to RCD Mallorca
(Above image by Artesia Wells on Shutterstock) Groundhopper Guide to RCD Mallorca In a set of islands probably known better for tourism and partying, the largest city of Palma hosts Real Club Deportivo (Royal Sporting Club) Mallorca, an American-owned club that has split most of its time between the top two divisions of Spanish football.…
Groundhopper Guide to UD Las Palmas
(Above photo by ZenHP on ShutterStock) Groundhopper Guide to UD Las Palmas Fútbol probably won't be your primary reason for visiting the Canary Islands, but if you are headed that way for sun, outdoor fun and relaxation, you should take an evening to explore the real local culture by seeing Los Amarillos of UD Las…
Dates For The 2024-25 Premier League Season Have Been Released
The Premier League has released the key dates for the 2024-25 season. The Premier League has confirmed the start and end date for the 2024-25 season. The season will begin on August 17, 2024 and end on May 25, 2025. The league will also continue the tradition of playing all games on the final weekend…
Why Are There No Away Fans at the Old Firm Between Celtic and Rangers?
There will be no Rangers fans permitted to attend the Old Firm Derby at Celtic on December 30, due to a ticket dispute between the clubs. But why have there been no away fans at the Old Firm for two seasons? As reported in the BBC, After several ticketing disputes over fan safety, Rangers away…
