Trick or spice? How the 'nutmeg' came to dominate the soccer world

The article explores the origin and history of the soccer term "nutmeg," which describes kicking the ball through a defender's legs. While its exact etymology is unclear, theories range from a trick used to sell fake nutmeg spices to its use in 19th-century British slang. The term has become a celebrated part of soccer culture, especially among modern stars.