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Football
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January 09, 2023
While we are huge fans of all kinds of sports, the footy really does have a special place in our hearts and that’s why the FIFA World Cup is an event we look forward to with keen interest. Of course we like to support our national team, but it is also excellent to see other nations put their best foot forward and show the world what they are made of.
It’s not uncommon for the FIFA president to make a comment on the quality of the competition, and this year was no different. FIFA president Gianni Infantino predicted that 2022 would be the best competition ever, and while this is a bold claim it turns out he wasn’t mistaken despite the controversies that plagued the tournament from the offset.
Despite this, the performances we were treated to throughout the competition were stellar and made the World Cup of 2022 a real treat for football fans and sports lovers all over the globe. There was plenty to keep us all on our toes, from some shocks in the group stages to unexpected results
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June 02, 2021
Football for many of us is more than just a sport, it’s a way of living. Whether you support your local team or travel miles for every match, you are guaranteed to feel at home within your club's stadium. In fact, many supporters form strong rivalries with opposing teams whilst firmly standing by their chosen team. Yet there is one team every football fan will support each time they play, sticking with them through the ups and downs (and there's been a lot!).
The England squad gets the whole nation singing, whether it's down the pub, in our own homes, or at the stadium. Events such as The World Cup and The Euro’s brings the football community together and allows some of the best players in the game to shine. However, the football rivalry won’t stop because the players are on one team, as many of us take the opportunity to gloat about star players being from our club. But which places have dominated the England line-up throughout the years?
In order to find which places gifted
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July 10, 2018
Here we are again - four years on from the last World Cup semi final - and the fans are in a frenzy as they worship their heroes and pillory their villains. We have made more appearances in the World Cup - and in the final - than any team or player.
Who are we?
We are the Acme Whistle.
We were there in 1966 when we did something really unusual and heart-warming. We blew an England victory. Before then, or indeed after then, all we have done is blow England out of the competition. What joy to, at last, have given a triumphant roll of the pea. These days they can’t do that with their airfast (no pea) Tornado whistles. The long drawl that you can only get from an Acme Thunderer is not like any other football
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June 06, 2018
The 2018 Over-50s Masters Football World Cup in Spain
This year, ACME Whistles have enjoyed the privilege of sponsoring the England Team Over-50s Masters Football World Cup in Spain.
Founded in 2006, the Over-50s Masters is the brainchild of Dr Harry Hubball. Initially, it was part of a research project for the University of British Columbia and features teams of players falling into specific age ranges. In teams of 5, they compete against other teams from around the world to be the proud winners of the Masters Soccer World Cup.
What we found extremely appealing about this tournament is the fact that the competition brings together people from all over the world, with different backgrounds and cultures, for a thoroughly enjoyable sporting event.
ACME Whistles - Sponsors of the England Over-50s Masters Team
As sponsors to the England team, England Old Stars, it was exciting to be a part of this relatively