The UK Socca’s Mark Clattenburg has stepped into the row over the resumption of 11 a side football and asked: Why is no one thinking of the referees. The North Easterner, commonly regarded as the world’s best match official, was part of the Daily Mail’s “Project Restart” feature and was concerned that the focus of…
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Last week, we carried the story of Florian Potter, who as the Senior Match Official, for the ISF, had a unique perspective. Well now it’s the turn of Jorg Oppers, and for the Dutch Official, it was more than a chance to officiate at the World Cup – it was a chance to spend time…
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Goals. That’s what the game is about, really, isn’t it? Possession stats, tackles, and all the other ones they like to pretend are important, they are all very well, but let’s face it, it’s only the goals that matter, right? One of the most popular things we were involved in last year was the Goal…
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From participating in the biggest tournament of its type, national TV and magazine coverage, to a Welshman being crowned as the scorer of the best goal of the year, it’s fair to say 2019 had it all. UK Socca had already undergone major changes at the end of 2018, with a rebrand to reflect our…
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“Last week we were playing in Reading, this week we are watching Fortuna Dusseldorf play FC Koln…..” Those were the words of Bradley Cowen the skipper of Class Of 09, who was incredulous as he savoured the weekend he and his teammates spent in Germany, just for winning the Leisure Leagues Prize Draw. The team…
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In 48 hours’ time, the Socca World Cup kicks off and England Scotland and Wales are all proudly taking part. Latvia take on Egypt in the first match, and Scotland are also in action on the first day, playing Ireland, and everyone is excited to see the action unfold in the Leisure Leagues Stadium right…
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Everyone at the International Socca Federation is thrilled for our Honorary Vice President Tim Ollerenshaw and his wife Rachel after they received recognition from Boris Johnson for their charity work. Tim (pictured here representing UK Socca at the Leisure Leagues Pakistan Launch) and Rachel formed Molly Olly’s Wishes after the tragic death of their daughter,…
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There’s a new name on the International Socca Federation Champions League trophy, as ARKO KLJUČAROVCI took home the crown. The side, from north eastern Slovenia, overcame reigning champs DYNAMIK TORUŃ 4-2 in a thrilling penalty shoot-out after a draw in normal time. It was a fittingly wonderful end to the tournament, which saw four days of…
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The Home Nations were all handed clashes to set the pulse racing as the World Cup Draw took place in Athens last night. The pick of them, from a UK point of view, was probably the all-Celtic game that will see Scotland and Ireland face off, in what is sure to be an eagerly anticipated…
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The wait is almost over. On Tuesday, 8pm Greek time The eyes of the 40 teams, from every corner of the globe, will be in Athens to see who they will be playing in the Leisure Leagues powered World Cup 2019. This year, a record breaking 40 teams have entered and everything is ready, as…
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