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Eight Exciting Facts About the FIFA World Cup Competition

The FIFA World Cup remains one of the best competitions in the world of sports. It is the biggest, most popular sporting event worldwide. Billions of people watch the competition and root for one of the 32 teams to lift the trophy. The story started in 1930, and since then, it has only improved. 

UEFA competitions are the only ones that come close in soccer, but even those are smaller in comparison. You might find many people engaging in making Europa League predictions. However, more people are looking to win big with the FIFA games. The exciting thing is that for 28 days, everyone around the world remains occupied. 

It is a sensational event that would see us enjoy some incredible experiences. We can always retain our excitement with the growing popularity. And like you would make Europa League predictions today, you can get involved in predicting World Cup games. You might just be lucky to catch the upsets. 

As we follow the 2022 FIFA World Cup and look forward to a country making history, let’s check out some facts about this event. These facts can even help you with your predictions, like when you follow trends to make Europa League picks. So, without wasting time, let’s get into it.  

Only Two Continents Have Produced FIFA World Cup Champions

Since the start of the FIFA World Cup, only South America and Europe have produced champions. The first champions came from South America, but Europe has more champions. Italy, Germany, Spain, England, and France are the champions of the FIFA World cup from Europe. For South America, the champions are Uruguay, Argentina, and Brazil. 

Fontaine, With 13 Goals, has the Best Goal Scoring Record

Throughout World Cup history, France’s Fontaine has the most FIFA World Cup goals in a single competition. He scored 13 in 1958, and since then, no player has been able to break it. We would expect it to get broken at one point. However, Fontaine is fourth on the list of the players with the most goals at the FIFA World Cup.  

Six Players Have Represented Two Countries at the World Cup

Today, it is impossible to see a player play for two different countries at the World Cup due to the recent regulations from FIFA. However, it was a thing of the past. Luis Monti was the first player to represent two countries. He played for Argentina and Italy. Aside from Monti, the following players represented two nations.

  • Robert Prosinecki – Yugoslavia and Croatia
  • Robert Jarni – Yugoslavia and Croatia
  • Jose Santamaria – Uruguay and Spain
  • Ferenc – Hungary and Spain
  • Mazola – Brazil and Italy

The Last Host Nation to Win the Competition

Uruguay, Argentina, and many more are nations to have won the competition as the host. However, the last time a team hosted the tournament and won was in 1998. France was the last country to host the competition and win it. Korea, Germany, and Brazil all got to the semifinals of their respective competitions, but they couldn’t win the competition as hosts. 

Goalkeeper With the Most Clean Sheets

Fabian Barthez and Peter Shilton hold the record for the most clean sheets in FIFA World Cup history. These goalkeepers both have had ten clean sheets over the years. They both had incredible careers with exciting moments. Unfortunately, neither of these players was able to lift the trophy. But they did well in the tournament.

Best Teams at the World Cup

Although the nations competing at the FIFA World Cup continue to produce brilliant moments, some teams have had a more consistent performance. Brazil remains one of the best teams in the tournament. Italy, Germany/West Germany, Argentina, and Spain follow Brazil.

First Match at the FIFA World Cup

Unlike now, the host nation didn’t kickstart the FIFA World Cup tournament in 1930. The first-ever World Cup match was between France and Mexico. The match ended in favor of France, winning the game 4-1. Lucien Laurent scored the first goal of the tournament. 

Qatar Becomes the First Nation to Lose an Opening Match

Before Qatar, every host had never lost the opening match. It either ended as a draw or a win for the host nation. Everyone expected that tradition to continue, but it didn’t when Qatar faced Ecuador in the opening game. The game ended with Enner Valencia scoring two. It could’ve been three if Valencia’s second-minute goal was not chopped off.

Maluma and Nicki Minaj FIFA World Cup song Tukoh Taka released via 360 MAGAZINE.

FIFA – TUKOH TAKA

Featuring three global superstars from around the world and uniting their diverse cultures through one smash hit song, today, FIFA confirms Nicki MinajMaluma, and Myriam Fares will release their new single “Tukoh Taka” on November 18 via Universal Arabic Music / Universal Music Group / Republic Records. “Tukoh Taka” is the official song of the FIFA Fan Festival and a single from the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 Official Soundtrack. Fans have been eagerly speculating and anticipating the collaboration over the past week, as snippets of the track have been teased online.

“Tukoh Taka” makes history as “the first FIFA World Cup™ song featuring English, Spanishand Arabic.” This cross-continental banger features a high-energy collaboration between Nicki Minaj, Maluma, and Myriam Fares, as they rap and sing about uniting fans all over the world and celebrating together. “Tukoh Taka” brings cultures together for one undeniable global anthem. Stay tuned for the premiere of a cinematic music video to accompany the track on November 18, as “Tukoh Taka” soundtracks victory in 2022.
 

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ABOUT MALUMA:

Maluma is one of the leading voices in Latin music and a bona fide global youth idol. Born Juan Luis Londoño in Medellin, Colombia, he formulated his artistic moniker Maluma from the first two letters of the names of his mother, father, and sister. The 2018 Latin GRAMMY award winner for Best Contemporary Pop Vocal Album (for F.A.M.E.) is one of social media’s most popular artists with over 25 million Facebook fans, 8 million Twitter followers, and a whopping 63 million Instagram followers, making him the leading Latin male artist on Instagram and the first and only one to surpass 50 million followers. His official YouTube/VEVO channel has more than 28.1 million subscribers, having earned him a YouTube Diamond Play Button Award. With his Maluma World Tour, he has achieved unparalleled success, having sold over one million tickets in 105 worldwide concerts in 2017 alone and becoming the top concert-selling Latin artist in the world. In 2018 and 2019, he broke records achieving full houses in all of his shows throughout the United States and Europe selling out Madison Square Garden (New York), the American Airlines Arena (Miami), and two The Forums (Los Angeles), among others. With his 11:11 World Tour, he also sold out Israel’s largest venue, Yarkon Park in Tel Aviv (60,000+ audience); made history at the 18th annual Mawazine Festival in Rabat, Morocco, setting an all-time attendance record with his headlining concert in front of 200,000 people; and performed for the first time ever in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia in front of 25,000. He continued to take over throughout 2021 and 2022 with sold-outs in the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East. Since joining Sony Music Latin in 2015, Maluma has released seven albums Pretty Boy Dirty Boy (2015), F.A.M.E. (2018), 11:11 (2019), Papi Juancho (2020), 7DJ (2021), The Love & Sex Tape and The Love & Sex Tape Deluxe (2022)Maluma is the youngest artist to simultaneously hold both the #1 and #2 spots on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart and only the sixth act to ever achieve the feat he has now repeated three times. To date, Maluma has had twenty-two #1 singles on Billboard’s Latin Airplay chart.

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ABOUT MYRIAM FARES:

Myriam Fares is a Lebanese singer, producer, entertainer, and actress. She first appeared on the Arabic music scene with her debut album Myriam in 2003, and she has since become one of the icons of the Arabic world, with her concerts becoming celebrations and her title of “Queen of Stage.” Myriam Fares is renowned for her unique art, which has combined all Arabic cultures and dialects with a modern and unique style. Google appointed Myriam Fares as their only ambassador in the Middle East and North Africa area due to her popularity and her ranking as the most searched celebrity per Google’s search engine. She has appeared in several movies and TV shows, and in 2021, Netflix published a documentary about her life. In May 2022, Myriam’s dance challenge on her famous song “Goumi” surpassed 10 billion views on TikTok alone, making it the most viewed dance challenge globally.
 

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FIFA new song Tukoh Taka by Nicki Minaj and Maluma via 360 MAGAZINE.
FIFA new song Tukoh Taka by Nicki Minaj and Maluma via 360 MAGAZINE.
AREA15 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES via 360 MAGAZINE.

AREA15 IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES


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AREA15 ANNOUNCES IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCES, PROMOTIONS
FOR NOVEMBER 2022

AREA15, the immersive art and entertainment district located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, invites guests to enjoy an array of brand-new events, promotions and experiences this November.

When the Lights Go: Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 4
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $22.95 per person. VIP table packages for up to eight guests are also available. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Attendees are invited to immerse themselves in 360-degree projections and the sounds and rhythms of Grammy-nominated producer Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs during the When the Lights Go Tour inside AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal.

LMF Las Vegas – Episode 1
Dates: Friday, Nov. 4 and Saturday, Nov. 5
Time: Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Location: A-Lot
Cost: To attend the event, guests can donate a dollar amount of their choice. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit global humanitarian organization In Place of War. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. Click here to secure your space. 
Description: Following a successful kick-off event a few years ago, LMF returns to the United States at AREA15. Known for its electronic music festivals across the globe, guests are invited to the first U.S. season of LMF in Las Vegas. Guests can look forward to performances by 15 iconic DJs from Croatia, including Dallerium, Damir Ludvig, Dancelectric, DJ Jock, Elena Mikac, Joe 2 Shine, Kosta Radman, Kraundler, Marina Karamarko, Tom Bug, Tomo In Der Mühlen, Vedran Car, Wekingz and Yakka.

Satori & the Band From Space: Live in the Portal
Date: Thursday, Nov. 10
Time: Doors open at 8 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $17.95 per person. Money raised from ticket sales will benefit global humanitarian organization In Place of War.  Must be 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Prepare for an immersive experience as Satori & the Band From Space create an evening of dance euphoria for a one-night show in AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal. Satori treats each performance as a blank canvas, making his performances dynamic and eclectic. Now, Satori continues his latest endeavor where he is joined by the Band from Space to give his music a new approach and a new life. This event is also the launch of international music charity In Place of War’s Around The World in 80 Raves global tour. Funds raised from the concert will benefit the work In Place of War does within the community of violence-stricken Medellín, Colombia.

Mr. Carmack: Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 11
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $15 per person. VIP table packages for groups of eight or more are also available. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to
consume alcohol. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Mr. Carmack will bring the bass to the projection-mapped Portal for the Forward Thinkers 10-Year Anniversary Tour this fall. Constantly translating personal experience into his craft, Carmack finds inspiration from a range of sources, including his friends, fellow musicians, travels and numerous sold out tours. These influences, combined with a hunger for discovering the newest, most cutting-edge sounds on sites such as Soundcloud, are some of the elements in the Los Angeles-based producer’s distinctive creative process.

Triloka Three Worlds Tour
Date: Saturday, Nov. 12
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person. Must 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to awaken their third eye and prepare for a transcendental experience with the Triloka Three Worlds Tour featuring Desert Dwellers, Random Rab and Bluetech. The ethereal experience will take place in AREA15’s projection-mapped Portal to offer psychedelic visuals along with captivating performances.

East Forest Ceremony Presented by Numinus LV
Date: Tuesday, Nov. 15
Time: Doors open at 6 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: General admission begins at $75. Must be 18 or older to attend. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: AREA15 invites visitors to the East Forest Ceremony presented by Numinus LV. This multi-level experience, where concert meets ritual, merges live music and guided meditation. This unique event allows participants to sit or lay down on blankets and yoga mats to experience a deep dive into the rich sonic landscapes of East Forest for a truly immersive experience.

Two Feet: Live in the Portal
Date: Friday, Nov. 18
Time: Doors open at 9:30 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $19.95 per person. Must be 18 or older to enter and 21 or older to consume alcohol. To purchase tickets, click here.
Description: After a multi-year hiatus from Sin City, Two Feet brings his soulful atmosphere to the Portal, a 360-degree projection mapped theater. Two Feet’s hazy and mellow sound provides a nod to contemporary artists such as Chet Faker, but the core of his new EP is inspired by Harlem influences. Tracks such as “Quick Musical Doodles and Sex” bleed with an unabashed blues heart with flitters of guitar provocatively stacked against an unrelenting electronic backbone.

Little Miss Nasty: Rock and Roll Burlesque in the Portal
Date: Saturday, Nov. 19
Time: Doors open at 9 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: Tickets start at $24.95 per person. Must 21 or older to enter. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: In true Vegas fashion, guests can prepare for an evening “off the leash” with the seductive, rock and roll burlesque show Little Miss Nasty. The evening will feature an electrifying spectacle of dancers, performers and over-the-top visuals in the 360-degree projection-mapped Portal.

2022 FIFA World Cup Live Viewing Parties
Date: Nov. 21, 25, 29
Time: Doors open at 10 a.m.; viewings begin at 11 a.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $99 World Cup Explorer Pass (includes drink in The Portal and Explorer Pass to AREA15)
Description: Bundle this 360-degree viewing experience of the 2022 Qatar World Cup matches with AREA15’s best attractions and receive a complimentary drink at the sPortal bar. Fans are invited to catch all the action during immersive viewings of the USMNT 2022 FIFA World Cup matches in the sPortal, where they will enjoy this immersive viewing experience on three 23-foot-tall walls with state-of-the-art sound as well as a full bar with specials and a restaurant menu from The Beast by Todd English. Guests are invited to come early to grab the best seats and great food ahead of each game.

Immersive Movie Night: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Date: Thursday, November 24 through Thursday, December 29
Time: M-F at 8 p.m. Sat/Sun at 12, 2, 4, 6, & 8 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $40 for adults (includes one specialty cocktail or non-alcoholic beverage); $20 for children (ages 12 and under).
Description: Returning for the second year in a row is the immersive, projection-mapped screening of Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas.” Guests can enjoy the timeless holiday classic enhanced with choreographed light and sound elements synced to the cult classic movie. While the experience is suitable for all ages, the 8 p.m. showings on Thursdays and Saturdays are reserved for guests 21+. Refreshments and themed souvenirs are available for purchase during every show.

AREA15’S RADIANCE WELLNESS PROGRAM INSIDE THE PORTAL:
Guests are invited to explore mind, body and soul at Radiance, AREA15’s new wellness program featuring a variety of ongoing programs including:

Frequency Breathwork
Date: Nov. 22
Time: Class begins at 7 p.m.
Location: The Portal
Cost: $35 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.
Description: Guests are invited to a guided conscious breathwork experience by Frequency Breathwork inside The Portal, AREA15’s 3D projection-mapped room. Attendees can immerse themselves in this deep psychedelic experience through the power and safety of their own oxygen supply. While practicing breathwork, guests will be surrounded by immersive visuals wrapping around the space to round out the experience.

Yoga and Wellness with Dray
Dates: Nov. 12 and 26
Time: Class begins at 11 a.m. 
Location: The Portal 
Cost: $25 per person. Click here to purchase tickets.  
Description: Tap into a higher version of yourself with an immersive yoga class taught by Dray Gardner in The Portal. Build strength, create awareness and bring your mind and body connection to a new level. Enjoy a class experience like no other, surrounded by state-of-the-art sound and 360-degree projections that will envelop participants during the session. Participants are required to bring their own mats.

Dray Gardner was once crippled by a life-threatening automobile accident and his doctor suggested back surgery, however, Gardner insisted on a more holistic approach. Yoga allowed his mind and body to have brand-new experiences – teaching him balance, discipline, focus, determination, strength, flexibility and peace of mind through meditation.

AREA15 “AL1V5” Beverage Menu at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Dates: Tuesdays and Saturdays following AREA15 Radiance events
Location: Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge
Cost: Price varies
Description: Following every Radiance Wellness Program event, attendees can mix and mingle underneath the twinkling branches at Oddwood Bar and Sanctuary Lounge, located in the heart of AREA15. The AL1V5 (pronounced “alive”) menu features wellness-inspired beverages and craft mocktails designed to replenish nutrients and refreshment after class. Guests can try a variety of options including the Ginger Cooler made with orange and lemon juice, almond syrup, egg whites and ginger beer or stay hydrated with the wellness shots such as the Stay Golden made with pineapple, turmeric, lemon and coconut water.

ONGOING EVENTS, ENTERTAINMENT AND PACKAGES:
“O’Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers”
Dates: Select dates and times will be available throughout November
Location: The Portal
Cost: Click here to purchase tickets. 

  • General admission tickets for guests 13 and older are $30.
  • Discounted tickets for children under 13, seniors, Nevada locals and military are $23.

Description: “O’Keeffe: One Hundred Flowers” is a timed digital art exhibition encompassing 35 minutes and mapped specifically to fit the nearly 7,000-square-foot Portal.  In this vividly immersive experience, O’Keeffe’s paintings come to life in a virtual garden revealing her most celebrated pieces – including a few which are not publicly displayed. Set to an anthemic 12-song soundtrack of notable all-female artists, including Nina Simone, Cyndi Lauper and Andra Day, guests can experience the art as if looking through a magnifying glass.

AREA15 Industry Mondays
Dates: Every Monday throughout November
Location: Select venues throughout AREA15
Time: 8 p.m. to closing
Description: Guests are invited to the recently relaunched Industry Mondays at AREA15. Feel the beats from a variety of DJs on the decks and underneath the glow of Oddwood Bar. Locals will enjoy a 25 percent discount on select activations, experiences and libations inside AREA15 with a local ID every Monday night. Discounts during Industry Night apply to “Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite,” Museum Fiasco, Five Iron Golf and Dueling Axes, as well as food and drinks at The Beast by Todd English and Oddwood Bar. More information at www.AREA15.com/events. After 10 p.m., AREA15 is 21 years or older only.

“Leaves of Light” Drink Specials at Oddwood Bar
Dates: Every Thursday throughout November
Location: Oddwood Bar
Time: 7 to 8 p.m.; 10 p.m. to closing
Description: Every Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m. at Oddwood Bar, guests can enjoy $5 rotating select cocktails. Later in the evening from 10 p.m., reverse happy hour specials are available and include 50 percent off wine, draft beers and house cocktails, $5 bottled beer and 25 percent off specialty cocktails. Live DJs will also be spinning tunes throughout the evening.

AREA15 Block Party Weekends
Dates: Every Friday and Saturday throughout November
Location: LIFTOFF Bar and Ride
Time: 8 p.m.
Description: Every weekend, guests are invited to enjoy LIFTOFF Bar and Ride’s Block Party. The Block Party includes drink specials, food trucks, outdoor games, rides on LIFTOFF, a panoramic skyline experience, and sounds provided by live DJs. Drink specials include $20 buckets of beer and Casamigos tequila flights. Additionally, AREA15’s Block Party will transform into a winter wonderland beginning on Friday, Nov. 25. Guests can look forward to a winterized experience, including fire pits, photo moments and festive décor for the new season.

Insider Package
The most exclusive way to explore AREA15 is through the Insider Package. AREA15’s Insider Package must be booked at least three days in advance. This three hour package is available for four to 16 guests. Additional tickets, upgrades and add-ons are available upon request at an additional cost. The Insider Package can be booked here.

AREA15’s Insider Package includes:

  • Expedited entry into AREA15
  • AREA15 Ambassador greeting and welcome
  • Admission to LIFTOFF and LIFTOFF Lounge
  • One 20-ounce AREA15-branded souvenir Pathwater per person and one 24-ounce premium specialty beverage per person
  • Family-style meal at The Beast by Todd English
  • One premium cocktail or beverage per person included during meal
  • Expedited admission into Wink World: Portals to the Infinite
  • Expedited admission into Museum Fiasco

Experience Passes
For guests seeking to enter other dimensions, touch the sky, fly like a bird, discover alternate realities and transport into portals beyond their imagination all in one day, AREA15 offers three exclusive Experience Passes, including the Seeker, Explorer and Voyager Pass bundles.

AREA15’s Seeker Pass includes entry to four experiences, including Birdly, Brainstorm, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. The Explorer Pass offers admission to seven experiences, including Birdly, Brainstorm, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite. AREA15’s Voyager Pass includes access to Army of the Dead, Birdly, Brainstorm, Illuminarium, LIFTOFF, Museum Fiasco, OZ Ride, Particle Quest and Wink World: Portals Into The Infinite.

Experience Passes can be redeemed daily from noon to 9:30 p.m. For bundle pricing and to purchase tickets, click here.

ABOUT AREA15 LAS VEGAS
AREA15, located minutes from the Las Vegas Strip, represents the world’s first purpose-built immersive entertainment district offering live events, distinctive attractions, interactive art installations, extraordinary design elements, unique retail, ground-breaking technology, bars and eateries and much more. AREA15’s curated mix of dynamic destinations—including Meow Wolf’s Omega Mart, Lost Spirits Distillery, Illuminarium, Dueling Axes, Five Iron Golf, The Beast by Todd English, Wink World: Portals Into the Infinite, Museum Fiasco, Virtualis VR, Emporium Arcade Bar and many more—represents what’s next in experiential entertainment. With a robust, ever-changing roster of concerts, events, immersive art exhibitions, out-of-this-world nightlife and boundary-pushing production shows, AREA15 attracts visitors of all ages.

AREA15 has received numerous accolades, including being named “Best Immersive Art Experience” by USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice Travel Awards, one of “The 10 Most Innovative Urban Development and Real Estate Companies of 2020” by Fast Company, “Best Place for Your Instagram Shot” as well as “Best Attraction” for two consecutive years by Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Best of Vegas Awards, “Best Arts Hub” by Vegas Magazine, claiming the No. 1 spot in Blooloop’s “World’s Top 11 Immersive Art Experiences” and being included in Las Vegas Magazine’s Hall of Fame.

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Which Is the Best Football League In the World?‍

Football is a beautiful game; it’s fast, it’s furious, and it’s filled with moments of magic that can leave even the most ardent skeptic dumbstruck. The sport has evolved in recent years, with many leagues now prioritizing attacking football as opposed to being a cagey and defensive-minded spectacle. The world of football is now a more exciting place than ever before and there are numerous competitions vying for attention.

The days when only a select few could enjoy the sport are long gone, but which league is the best in the world? Which league offers the most quality? Which league has the highest standard of football? This article will look at why some people think that one league stands above all others: The English Premier League (EPL).

The Case for the EPL

Let’s start by taking a look at the case for the EPL and how it impacts this website. First and foremost, it’s incredibly popular. The EPL boasts the highest attendance of any football league in the world, with the average attendance figures well exceeding the 70,000 mark. The EPL also boasts the highest average TV viewership, with the League’s matches drawing in over 2 billion viewers each season.

The EPL is also one of the most profitable leagues in the world, with an estimated revenue of over £3 billion. And then there’s the money: the EPL boasts the highest wage bill of all the football leagues in the world. The average wage of an EPL player is over $5 million per year, with some players earning as much as $25 million per year. The EPL is also the most lucrative football league in the world when it comes to transferring deals.

The EPL has seen the highest-ever transfer fee paid for one player in football history, with Paul Pogba moving from Juventus to Manchester United for $116 million. The EPL also has the highest-ever transfer fee paid for a defender, with Aymeric Laporte moving from Athletic Bilbao to Manchester City for $78 million. In terms of transfer deals as a whole, the EPL has seen the highest-ever total amount spent on transfers: $5.5 billion.

The Quality of Football is Outstanding

One of the biggest arguments in favor of the EPL is that it has the highest quality of football of any league in the world. The EPL boasts some of the most talented players in the world, with the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Neymar all plying their trade in England. The EPL’s quality is reflected in its average goals per game: 3.21.

This figure is higher than the average goals per game of every other major football league. The EPL also boasts the highest average number of shots per game: 22.12. This figure is also higher than the average number of shots per game of every other major football league in the world. There’s no denying that the EPL is home to some of the most skillful players in the world.

People Love Watching the Best Players

It has the most expensive players in the world. It has the most recognizable players in the world. It has the best teams in the world and is also home to the most avid followers. Football is a sport that is all about passion and the EPL has fans of every club who live and breathe the game.

These fans turn up in droves to watch their sides play at home, and they also tune in in their millions at home to watch the games on TV. The EPL is also a global brand, with clubs such as Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal having a high-profile following. Some clubs’ fans even travel to watch them play away from home, such is their passion for the sport.

The Stakes Are Incredibly High

Another reason why people like to watch the EPL is that the stakes are incredibly high. The EPL is home to some of the richest clubs in the world and these clubs are willing to splash their cash in order to acquire the best footballing talent. The EPL’s massive salaries and high transfer fees ensure that the competition is fierce, which means that each match is a real spectacle.

The EPL’s biggest teams are always vying for the title, and they usually have to scrap for it at the end of the season. The EPL also has the highest number of draws of any league worldwide. This is largely down to the fact that the teams are so evenly matched that they are unable to break each other’s resolve.

It’s a Global Brand

EPL is a truly global brand. It has become the most popular football league in the world, with a huge number of people tuning in to watch the games. It’s not just people in England who like to watch the league; people around the world enjoy following the EPL. This is partly due to the fact that many of the league’s clubs are extremely wealthy and can therefore attract the best players from around the world.

Conclusion

There are many reasons why the English Premier League is the best football league in the world. It boasts the highest attendance figures of any league in the world, it has the highest average TV viewership of any league in the world, it’s the most lucrative league in the world, and it has the highest average number of shots per game of any league in the world.

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Men’s vs. Women’s UEFA Champions League Finals

While sports in the United States are slowly beginning to return to normal, the Champions League in Europe has been in full swing since August, and next Sunday Manchester City will play Chelsea in the UEFA Men’s Champions League Final. What most of you probably don’t know, and what even most soccer players don’t know is that last Sunday the Women’s Champions League Final was held, and Barcelona’s Womens team beat Chelsea’s Women’s team 4-0.

Barcelona has a very impressive record in the Women’s Champions League with 26 games played and 26 games won. This is Barcelona’s first Champions League win, and it is well deserved. Barcelona’s Womens team went all regular season without losing a single game. An achievement like this would be on the front-page news if it were Barcelona’s men’s team, rather than its women’s. There is an evident disparity in the advertisement of the men’s and women’s championship game, the commentating and reporting of the game, and most obviously the viewership.

The 2020 Men’s Champions League Final featuring Bayern Munich vs. Paris Saint-Germain had an astounding 2.05 million American viewers, the highest viewership in 5 years. In comparison, 1.7 million viewers tuned in to watch the 2020 Women’s final where Olympique Lyonnais won over Wolfsburg, the highest viewership a UEFA Women’s final had ever seen. The 2013 Men’s Champions League Final had the most fans watching with over 21.6 million people tuning in to watch Bayern Munich beat Real Madrid. That is more than twelve times the viewership for the most watched UEFA Women’s final. The 2013 Champions League final was broadcasted on Fox and streamed free for all fans while the women’s game was shown on DAZN and through select paid streaming programs. With a more popular network boosting the viewership and the ease of access offered for the men’s championship, it is no wonder the women’s game received substantially less viewers.

The 2013 Men’s final included live game commentary and updates with famous reporters such as Warren Barton, Brad Friedel, Eric Wynalda, Stuart Holden, and Alexi Lalas. All of whom are former professional players with years of experience reporting soccer matches and established esteemed reputations. The women’s champions final was hosted by television sportscaster Clive Tyldesley, who is not a player but has been reporting on soccer matches for years. Despite Tyldesley’s knowledge and experience, five voices reporting the men’s final is a huge different from one, and it seems more emphasis and effort were put into the commentating and reporting of the Men’s Champions League final.

There is also a major difference in the pre- and post-game reporting by outside sources and news outlets. News stations, soccer websites, fans and fan accounts, papers and sports magazines are all responsible for spreading awareness of up-coming matches and high stakes games. When a game is reposted on social media by friends and family, included in the daily news report, or even scrolled across while surfing channels you are more likely to tune into the match. The women’s final received much less pre-game exposure on social media, news sites and sports pages in comparison to the men’s games. A simple Google or Wikipedia search of “Men’s Champions League final” and “Women’s Champions League final” will demonstrate the obvious difference in coverage and reporting.

The main reason for the disparity in commentating, after game reporting on news sites, and in papers and the actual televising of the game is based on money. With more viewers comes more in game advertisements and more revenue, which leads to more games televised and more exposure for male athletes. The male athletes thus increase in popularity and earn more sponsorships, subsequently earning more money. As these male athletes become more popular and receive more airtime, the cycle continues leaving women’s sports in the dust. Unable to compete with the popularity male sports and male athletes have, coupled with the stigmatization that female sports are “boring” to watch and feature far less athleticism and strategy, women’s sports have a few hurdles to overcome before it receives the recognition it deserves.

However, this negative perception of women’s sports is beginning to change, the U.S. Women’s National Team is one of the more popular sports teams in the world and even more so within the United States. Having won four World Cup trophies (1991, 1999, 2015, and 2019) and four Olympic Gold medals (1996, 2004, 2008, and 2012) the women’s team regularly outperforms the U.S. Men’s National Team which has participated in 10 FIFA World Cups and four Olympics, and yet to take home a trophy or gold medal. The Women’s National Team is a rare example of a women’s professional game that receives higher praise and fan involvement than a men’s professional team and shows how far women’s sports have come. The sports world is filled with powerful, successful female athletes and professional women’s teams: Serena Williams, Mia Ham, Abby Wambach the Brazilian Women’s National Team, and many more. These athletes are less recognized than their male counterparts in most scenarios and when prompted to name 10 male athletes and 10 female athletes most would struggle to complete the second part of the task. To continue to build the female sports world there needs to be an increase in the fanbase, viewership and sponsorship of female athletes and female athletic teams.

With more networks and streaming platforms streaming women’s professional sports matches, the games will be more accessible to the public and the viewership rates will increase. This will increase the advertising dollars earned from women’s games and help to expand their programming. With more viewers supporting women’s teams the teams and athletes will make more money minimizing the wage gap that exists between female and male athletes. With more reporting of the game and increased exposure before the match begins, we can maximize the awareness of the game and ensure viewership is high. As the popularity of female athletes and female professional sports teams increases, we will begin to see equity in all aspects of the sports world when it comes to men’s and women’s sports.

So, the next time you see a women’s professional sports game on TV, WATCH IT.

To watch game highlights visit UEFA’s website.

To watch the Men’s Champions League Final on May 29, tune in to CBS or TUDN live, or watch the live stream on Paramount+. All area available with fuboTV’s 7 day free trial.

U.S. Soccer Foundation’s “It’s Everyone’s Game!” 25th Anniversary Celebration

Nearly 500 supporters of the U.S. Soccer Foundation came together at the Banc of California Stadium in Los Angeles – on the pitch of Major League Soccer’s LAFC – Monday evening to commemorate the organization’s achievements of growing the game and providing youth recreation opportunities in underserved communities throughout its 25-year history.

The U.S. Soccer Foundation’s 25th anniversary celebration featured many of the women and men who have been a part of the organization throughout its history and supporters from the most storied soccer teams in American history, including members of the “‘99ers,” the World Cup-winning 1999 U.S. Women’s National Team. The Foundation and its supporters also used the 25th anniversary celebration to highlight the contributions of five national leaders who are bringing soccer to underserved communities nationwide.

“We’ve been honored to play a role in the phenomenal growth of the game in the United States,” said Ed Foster-Simeon, President & CEO of the U.S. Soccer Foundation. “Sport has existed for millennia because there’s a payoff for everyone who plays – not just those who make it to the very top. Mastery of soccer skills builds confidence and self-esteem. The game teaches teamwork and leadership. We look forward to the next 25 years as we continue to make soccer everyone’s game.”
Award Recipients

Visionary Award

Target has been a leader in corporate responsibility and community-building for years, uplifting neighborhoods nationwide by setting the bar for investing in communities. In 2017, the company made a $14 million commitment to youth soccer to bring the game to more kids and families across the country. This investment included the launch of a grant program to provide local organizations with funding for player and field equipment as well as training for volunteer coaches. In its work with the U.S. Soccer Foundation, Target exhibits exemplary leadership and dedication to the Foundation’s mission to increase access to the sport in underserved communities. Target was the first to make a significant contribution and fund the creation of 100 mini-pitches with the Foundation, providing safe places to play nationwide.

Impact Award

Major League Soccer has been a leading force behind the growth of the game in the United States. Founded in 1993 as part of the U.S. bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, MLS debuted its first season in 1996 with 10 teams. The league excelled in growing its fan base and today 24 teams play in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to growing the sport professionally, the organization has made a significant commitment to addressing important social issues and enriching the lives of those in need through MLS WORKS, the league’s social responsibility platform. MLS has invested millions of dollars for more than a decade to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of the sport in communities nationwide.

Game Changer Award

Founded in 2012 with its inaugural playing season in 2013, the National Women’s Soccer League, LLC operates the only Division 1 professional women’s soccer league in the United States and features the most prolific domestic and international players from around the globe. Guided by the league’s core principles, NWSL is committed to building on its foundation to promote women’s soccer in the United States and provide a home to the world’s top athletes at the highest level, while inspiring the next generation of female athletes.

Trailblazer Award

The 1999 U.S. Women’s National Team will forever have an iconic place in soccer. Aside from being one of the best teams to ever play, the team carved out an important place in sports history by solidifying a foundation for women in soccer. The sheer talent, energy, and determination the ‘99ers encompassed when they clinched the World Cup remains one of the single most inspiring moments in soccer today. Players from this historic team continue to find ways to give back to their communities, broadening access to the game and continuing to energize people around the sport. As trailblazers, this team has served as excellent ambassadors for the game and role models for youth.

Inspiration Award

The players of the 2019 U.S. Women’s National Team have never disappointed. They will defend their FIFA Women’s World Cup title in France this summer. They represent the latest iteration in an evolution of greatness, with the U.S. Women’s National Team considered the most successful in the world due to their consistent high standard of excellence, three World Cup titles, four Olympic gold medals, and other competitive awards. The team has inspired countless young women and men to dream big and believe in themselves through a shared vision to increase excitement about soccer. Their impressive talent, combined with their teamwork and community engagement, highlight the best of this sport and showcase the critical skills young people can learn on the field and apply in their lives.

Platinum sponsors of the event included adidas, the Britton Family Foundation, Los Angeles Football Club at Banc of California Stadium, Major League Soccer, Target, Telemundo Deportes, and NBC Sports.

PSG Victory Over AS Roma, 2-1

According to MLive.com, a mass of 36,289 had the chance to watch the first professional soccer game at Comerica Park on Wednesday in Detroit. In thriller that came to an end w/ penalty kicks, Marquinhos scored the long goal and first goal of the game for PSG (Paris Saint-Germain). Marquinhos also ultimately won the game for PSG.

Atletico Nacional WINS!!!

As of late, our very own travel contributor Cameron Michael Parkes had the opportunity to witness one of the biggest soccer victories in the history of Medellin, Columbia. Go Atletico Nacional!