Sports10/10/2025The Guardian

If you know your Lucas Neill and Mo Salah, the Guardian’s new football game is just for you

If you know your Lucas Neill and Mo Salah, the Guardian’s new football game is  just for you

The Guardian has launched a new daily football-themed puzzle called "On the Ball." The game involves guessing the identity of current and former Premier League players. The article suggests that the ability to name and discuss old sports players is a common social activity, particularly in football, and can bring people together. The author recounts an anecdote about a train journey where they found themselves in the company of other fans reminiscing about past players. The article emphasizes the social and nostalgic aspects of this kind of shared knowledge about football history and personalities.

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