Soccer
Napoleon Complex in Soccer: Study Finds Referees Book Taller Players More Frequently
Referees’ “Napoleon Complex” Leads to More Cards for Taller Players, Study Finds By Roger Dobson | March 30, 2025 [Image: Referee showing a yellow card to a tall player] Football referees are more likely to penalize players taller than themselves due to subconscious biases linked to “Napoleon complex” behavior, according to new research. A study […]
US Soccer Legend Hank Steinbrecher Dies at 77 After Battle with Heart Disease
US Soccer Legend Hank Steinbrecher Dies at 77 By Associated Press and Jake Nisse | Updated: March 26, 2025 Hank Steinbrecher, a transformative figure in U.S. soccer, has passed away at 77 following a battle with degenerative heart disease. The former U.S. Soccer Federation (USSF) secretary general died at his Tucson, Arizona, home on Tuesday, […]