Henningsvær Football Field: Norway’s Spectacular Soccer Pitch in Lofoten

Some football fields are built simply for playing the game, but Henningsvær Football Field has become famous for its extraordinary setting. Henningsvær Football Field in Norway belongs to the second category. Set among rocky islets, open sea and dramatic mountains, this unusual pitch has become one of the most recognisable football grounds in the world. 

Henningsvær Football Field sits among rocky islands in Norway’s Lofoten archipelago.

Eidi Stadium Faroe Islands

Imagine standing on a football pitch with green mountains behind you, the North Atlantic stretching toward the horizon, and dramatic cliffs rising around a tiny Faroese village. This isn't a scene from a fantasy movie. It's Eiði Stadium in the Faroe Islands. Located in the village of Eiði on the island of Eysturoy, this remarkable football ground has become an intriguing destination for people fascinated by unusual places, beautiful landscapes, and football stadiums with extraordinary surroundings. Unlike famous stadiums packed with tens of thousands of spectators, Eiði's appeal comes from something entirely different: nature is the stadium's backdrop.

Football Field Eiði sits within the dramatic landscape of Eysturoy.

Buzkashi, The national sport of Afghanistan

Many sports involve animals, but we don't consider it; for example, cricket, basketball, and footballs are made with animal leather. The same is true in Afghanistan; they do not use leather; even the game ball is a complete goat, without head or hooves. Buzkashi, the national sport of Afghanistan, means 'goat-grabbing'. 

Dogs and Fifa World Cup 2014

As you probably know, Brazil will host the FIFA World Cup 2014. One news publication issued a series of humorous illustrations. Naturally, we are talking about Photoshop. Wildlife photographer Eric Isslee has created the ultimate soccer world dogs, with each national team matched to a breed of Dog. He combined the national breeds of each team with their World Cup jerseys. Belgian Eric pulled together his skill at photographing animals and his love of the beautiful game to create these hilarious images. 47-year-old Eric usually uses his talents for the Life On White project, photographing endangered and rare animals on white backgrounds to highlight their plight in the wild. Eric said, 'A colleague of mine had this brilliant idea to combine our skills and the World Cup in Brazil, and so he did. (Caters News — Yahoo)

ARGENTINA — Dogo Argentina, T-shirt of the national team of Argentina for the World Cup 2014.