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

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May 28, 2026

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Circa 1790: plants used in commerce, including nutmeg, tea and cotton plants.

Nutmeg commonly spices up a holiday season eggnog. It’s also one of the most sought-after trick moves in soccer.

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