Category: Socca

From The Grass Roots To The World Cup

HEARTBREAK ON SUPER SATURDAY

Heartbreak for England and pride for Scotland. At the end of it all then, we know Greece play Russia and Moldova play Poland. We know that means there’ll be a new name on the cup. But that doesn’t tell anywhere near the story of the drama of what they will surely dub “Super Saturday” when…
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AND THEN, THERE WERE EIGHT

When even we at UK Socca are running out of superlatives for the World Cup 2019, then you know it has gripped not just the nation but the whole planet. The knockout stages began last night, with some truly thrilling action – as what seemed like everyone in Rethymno was clamouring for a glimpse of…
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ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND THROUGH – IT’S A KNOCKOUT IN CRETE

Things are becoming clearer in Crete with just a few games left of the group stages. After England and Poland went through this morning – the former after a feisty clash with Uruguay and the latter after seeing off Belgium 6-1 – the main excitement remaining will be around the France v China game at…
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THE LATEST FROM AROUND THE WORLD CUP

With the group stages in their penultimate day and with things really hotting up, there is all to play for on a Thursday that might just go down in history. Looking at the groups, it is staggering just how much is to be sorted still, and that really is a testament to the incredible quality…
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UK SOCCA AT THE HEART OF THE CONFERENCE

UK Socca, thanks to our integral role in the International Socca Federation, was right at the heart of a meeting this morning, as the top 6 a side execs met to shape the future of the sport. The meeting, one of the twice-yearly conferences of the ISF, is a chance for old friends to meet…
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UK SOCCA PROUDLY SUPPORTS WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY

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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LEGENDS MIX WITH ORDINARY PLAYERS FOR ENGLAND

14 players, most of whom are more used to playing with their mates on astroturf pitches, will mix together with former Premier League stars and one of the most legendary figures in the game,  when the England 6 a side football squad lands in Crete next weekend. The England hopefuls, who are looking to be…
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GB MINIFOOTBALL COLLAPSES – UK SOCCA REACTS

UK Socca has been saddened to hear of the demise of GB Minifootball, which has collapsed this week. The Manchester based organisation had been due to compete in a tournament in Australia, but after failing to secure sponsorship, they had slashed their squad size to just half a dozen – now money has not been…
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TIM’S CHARITY WORK RECOGNISED BY PM

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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SLOVENIAN TEAM WINS CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

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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