Inspiring

A story of a sentimental Aston Villa scarf returned to its owner highlighted some of the best characteristics of the soccer community and humanity in general.

An Aston Villa fan sent out a tweet in desperation after realizing they’d lost their scarf following the 2-2 draw vs. Liverpool at Villa Park on Wednesday. The tweet provided details on where it might be and explained that the owner's mother had sewn on a crest of Villa over 50 years ago.

The tweet went viral with over 2.5 million people seeing the call for help. Fans then went on the hunt for the beloved scarf.

The NCAA has just provided another talent to a top European league.

Álvaro García Pascual, a 22-year-old Spanish attacker currently playing for Sevilla in LaLiga, is the most recent case of the American collegiate soccer system sending one of their talents to a league outside of Major League Soccer. Most specifically, Europe.

N’Golo Kante has been the most likeable soccer player in the world for years due to his humble attitude and endless kind acts. Kante showed the world once again why he’s beloved by everyone on Thursday.

The former Chelsea star has been playing in Saudi Arabia with Al Ittihad for the past year and hasn’t lost his touch.

During Thursday’s Saudi Pro League match between top sides Al Ittihad and Al-Ahli, Kante’s team hosted the game. With his side leading 1-0, the home fans threw flags on the field to delay the game.

It’ll come as a surprise to many, but since the Premier League’s inaugural 1992-93 season, 22 American footballers have gone on to score in England's top division. Sure, only eight of them have managed more than two goals, but we’re also the only nation to have had two goalkeepers score in the EPL. There’s no surer sign of a country’s footballing might.