Innholdsfortegnelse for Issue 737 i Match of the Day Magazine

1. THE FIRST BLACK PRO PLAYER WHO Arthur Wharton WHEN 1865-1930 WHERE Darlington Imagine netting a hat-trick and going in goal on your pro debut – that's what Arthur Wharton, England’s first Black pro player, reportedly did. The all-rounder played for Rotherham Town, Sheffield United, Preston and Darlington, and was so speedy, he smashed the world record for the 100-yard sprint! 2. THE FIRST ENGLAND PLAYER WHO Viv Anderson WHEN 1956-present WHERE Nottingham Viv Anderson was immense! In 1978, the Nottingham Forest defender became the first Black player to start for England. With 30 caps, one league title and two European Cups to his name – Viv was a cult hero for club and country. He was nicknamed ‘The Spider’ for his long legs and tackles! 3. THE GALACTICO WHO…

1 KICK OFF AN IDEA! STORY IDEAS are everywhere. On the school bus, inside a stadium, even in your sock drawer. Spot something interesting? Scribble it down, sketch it out or record a voice note! NEED AN ASSIST? FINISH THESE! “They’re here!” Benji’s brand-new footy boots have just been dropped on his doorstep. He frantically rips open the box, tearing off the tissue paper to reveal… “Wanna trade?” A boy with a wide smile and braces taps Lenka on her shoulder. He holds out a fan of football cards. Lenka needs one more card to complete her collection… 2 CREATE CHARACTERS! BUILD YOUR CHARACTER – it often helps to draw them! 3 PICK YOUR PLACE! NOW THINK where and when your story takes place. If your story is in a…

JOIN THE MOTD MAG SQUAD! Email inbox@motdmag.com Send your sketches and snaps to: For a chance to feature in a future issue, please ask for your parent or guardian’s permission before sending. Don’t forget to include your name and age! STAR SNAP! Every issue, our favourite pic will be named captain of the MOTD mag squad and receive a size 5 Europa League replica ball by Decathlon! LEGO LEGEND! Thomas has been busy recently building this incredible Lego football stadium. Perhaps it could be a nice new home for Man. United? OLISE MAGIC! Rishab has wowed us with this sick sketch of Bayern Munich baller, Michael Olise. Check out the stats in the top corner too – top work, Rishab! FOOTBALL WARRIOR! Even with two broken arms, Joao still finds…

THEY’RE HERE! These dudes are the mascots for the 2026 World Cup. The super-cute crew will represent the tournament’s three host nations: Clutch the Bald Eagle flies the flag for the USA, Maple the Moose is in goal for Canada and Zayu the Jaguar is zooming in from the jungles of southern Mexico. With 246 days until the World Cup kicks off (yes, we’re counting!), these lil’ heroes have got us fully hyped! MY RATING! ⬜/10 LEDGE LINE-UP! Which mascot is your fave? CLUTCH Species Bald Eagle Position Midfielder Personality Adventurous & optimistic MAPLE Species Moose Position Goalkeeper Personality Leader & protective ZAYU Species Jaguar Position Striker Personality Passionate & sociable Keep up to date with all the latest footy news at bbc.co.uk/sport/football…

LEVEL UP WITH MOTD MAG GAMES EXPERT JAKE! PLAYING WITH MATES! FC is still the best when you’re teaming up with your buds. Whether they’re sat next to you or at the other end of the WiFi, it’s always class laughing at awful misses and flukey finishes! LOVE THIS! ⬜ MEH! ⬜ RUSH SESSIONS! This super-speedy, small-sided game mode is top fun. You don’t have to have Kylian Mbappe to score screamers and dominate defenders on this mode! LOVE THIS! ⬜ MEH! ⬜ SPED-UP CAMPAIGN! There are a LOT of games to play in a Career mode season. We’re loving speeding this up with the new ability to simulate FIVE matches at a time! LOVE THIS! ⬜ MEH! ⬜ YOUR CLUB EVOS! When you support a team that isn’t full…

SAKINA KARCHAOUIRight-back | PSG & FranceSHE'S AN... attacking full-back! IRENE PAREDESCentre-back | Barcelona & SpainSHE'S A... world-class centre-back! HANNAH HAMPTONGoalkeeper | Chelsea & EnglandSHE'S A... multi-talented shot-stopper! WENDIE RENARDCentre-back | Lyon & FranceSHE'S A... defensive dominator! STEPH CATLEYLeft-back | Arsenal & AustraliaSHE'S A... versatile superstar! MANUELA GIUGLIANOMidfielder | Roma & ItalySHE'S A... creative passer! KLARA BUHLForward | Bayern Munich & GermanySHE'S A... dynamite dribbler! LIA WALTIMidfielder | Juventus & SwitzerlandSHE'S A... master of the midfield! FRIDOLINA ROLFOForward | Man. United & SwedenSHE'S A... lethal leftie! CAROLINE WEIRAttacking midfielder | R. Madrid & ScotlandSHE'S A... chance creator! ALEXANDRA POPPStriker | Wolfsburg & GermanySHE'S A... powerful finisher! Watch the UWCL live on BBC TV and BBC iPlayer…

1 NEWCASTLE’S NEW SUPER-SIZED STRIKER IS CALLED NICK… A Wolfemate ☑ B Voltamake ☑ C Woltemade ☑ D Waltermafe ☑ 2 WHICH OF THESE IS THE REAL BALLON D’OR TROPHY? A ☑ B ☑ C ☑ D ☑ 3 HOW LONG DID IT TAKE ASTON VILLA TO BAG THEIR FIRST GOAL OF THE SEASON? A 42 minutes ☑ B 427 minutes ☑ C 422 hours ☑ D 1427 hours ☑ 4 WHICH SWEET TREAT IS THE NICKNAME FOR SCOTTISH PREM CLUB HEARTS? A Jam Tarts ☑ B Jaffa Cakes☑ C Pink Wafers☑ D Custard Creams ☑ 5 WHICH OF THESE PLAYERS DID NOT JOIN NAPOLI FROM THE PREMIER LEAGUE? A ☑ B ☑ C ☑ D ☑ 6 WHICH POSITION DOES SELFIE-SNAPPING STAR JESS PARK PLAY FOR MAN. UNITED? A Goalkeeper ☑ B Attacking midfielder ☑ C Centre-back ☑ D Left-back ☑ 7 WHICH OF THESE WELSH DRAGONS HAS THE MOST INTERNATIONAL CAPS? A ☑ B ☑ C ☑…