Why does Chelsea merchandise always seem to be on the must-have list for souvenir collectors and soccer fans from all over the world? Why is Chelsea memorabilia right near the top of this list? What is so special about Chelsea?

Jamie Carragher has been a Liverpool player for fifteen years and has made nearly 700 appearances for the club. After joining the club as an apprentice he signed professionally in 1996 and has only ever played for the one club, a rarity in the modern game. Carragher has been a fundamental part of the club’s success during his time as a player, his enthusiasm and commitment to the team has earned him the nick name Mr Liverpool.

Who are the top ten most effective Premier League managers ever? This article shows them all and gives you a glimpse of their career managing the best teams of the Premier League. Only those who managed 38 games or more are included.

Last year FC Barcelona won the Champions League for the fourth time in its history and the third time since 2006. The Catalan club first won the trophy at London’s famous Wembley Stadium in 1992 when the so-called “Dream Team” assembled by Johann Cruyff beat Italians Sampdoria 1-0.

In indoor soccer, it’s not clear what you should do when you have a kickoff. Most teams squander this awesome opportunity to start a play with excellent field position and the ability to choose where your players are – plus your opponents can’t come and try to take the ball! This article will tell you some of the excellent plays you can execute on kickoffs!

Chelsea managed to top their group in the Champions League but the times aren’t as rosy as they look. They have internal problems as well as tough opponents to face in the coming weeks. What seems like a resurgence after a dip in form might just prove to be a false bliss

2010 was one of the least memorable period for the fans of the club. Roy Keane was appointed during the summer of 2009 and with the financial resources of owner Marcus Evans, expectations were huge among the supporters. Keane had been a high profile arrival at the club despite arriving with comparatively modest managerial experience.

Premier League match time comes to the DW Stadium on Saturday, January 15, with Wigan set to host Fulham in match week 23. Current form favours Fulham, but Wigan are capable of neutralising that advantage in front of their home fans.

A soccer planet is a private domain that players and fans use to find the best soccer solutions they need. The internet has created a whole new world where anyone can literally buy soccer-related items or for that matter any item from across the world with just a few clicks on their computer.

Did you know that the Los Angeles Galaxy won the MLS title this past Sunday? Neither did I.

Since young, David Beckham was brought up by family traditions to watch games of Manchester United at Old Trafford. Everyone in the Beckham family is a super-zealous fan of Manchester United Football Club. David started playing soccer for a local youth club called Ridgeway Rovers, which was coached by Steve Kirby and David’s father. It was not a surprise that David became a fan of Manchester United.

Premier League match time returns to St Andrews’ Ground as Birmingham get set to host Newcastle on Tuesday, February 15. In 13 home games this season, Birmingham have had 4 wins, 7 draws and 2 losses; Newcastle have won 4 games on the road, while drawing 5 and losing the remaining 4. On current form, this should be a hard fought game, with Birmingham enjoying an edge on the back of home advantage.

Premier League match time dawns at the Reebok Stadium as Bolton get set to host Everton on Monday, February 14, in match week 27. In 13 home matches this season, Bolton have registered 6 wins, 5 draws and 2 losses; of 13 games on the road, Everton have won 2, lost 7 and draw the remaining 4. On current form, Everton can hope to win at least a point from the game.

Premier League match time is set to return to The Stadium of Light when Sunderland host Tottenham on Saturday, February 12, in a second-leg game in match week 27. The first leg, hosted by Tottenham, at White Hart Lane, on November 9, ended in a 1-1 draw.

Premier League match time returns to Ewood Park when Blackburn host Newcastle on Saturday, February 12, in match week 26. On current form, this appears like a well-matched contest with Blackburn holding a slight edge, playing before home fans.

Premier league match time returns to the City of Manchester, when West Brom come visiting on Saturday, February 5. Head to head, City have established a 9-5 advantage in 17 league games with West Brom. On current form, City have a decisive edge over West Brom.

Sir Alex Ferguson has been honoured after completing twenty-five years in charge of Manchester United, the club have renamed the North Stand at their Old Trafford stadium, the Sir Alex Ferguson Stand. The most successful and longest serving manager in the Premier League was greeted onto the pitch by his own players and a standing ovation form the crowd before the Premier League game against Sunderland, and the announcement was made, the re-naming of the stand had been kept a closely guarded secret. United have also announced that they will place a statue of Sir Alex outside the ground prior to the start of next season.

Soccer is on the rise in the United States and Canada. Attendance, popularity, financial numbers, and clubs in Major League Soccer are all on the up and up.

It’s great to find a sport your child loves to play, and soccer is a popular choice. Make sure you allow your child to enjoy playing soccer rather than making it so serious it isn’t fun anymore.

Premier League match time returns to Old Trafford with Manchester United set to host Bolton in match week 30 on Saturday, March 19, in the second of a two-legged contest. Of their 14 home games this season, Manchester United have won 13 and drawn 1, while Bolton have won 2 of their 14 games on the road, while losing 7 and drawing the remaining 5. United’s record at home should give them a decisive edge in this game.

Premier League match time returns to Molineux as Wolves get set to host Tottenham in a second-leg meeting in match week 29, on Sunday, March 6. In match week 28, Wolves prevailed 4-0 over Blackpool, playing at home. Tottenham’s last game against Blackpool, nede 3-1 in the hosts favour. On current form, Tottenham have a fight on their hands, and should be happy if they can salvage a point from the game.

Premier League match time returns to Upton Park as West Ham get ready to host Stoke in match week 29, on Saturday, March 5. In match week 28, West Ham beat Liverpool 3-1 at home, while Stoke and West Brom were involved in a 1-1 stalemate. On current form, West Ham should edge this one.

If you’ve ever participated in organized sports, you’ve likely heard the familiar adage, “It’s not whether you win or lose, it’s how you play the game.” Futbol Club Barcelona is winning matches, lots of matches, as well as the respect and admiration of soccer fans worldwide precisely because of how they play the game.

The game of football is the number one sport in the world, with an estimated viewing audience exceeding more than 2 billion. Since its inception by the English in the 1960′s, football has grown in leaps and bounds, with the Federation of International Football (FIFA) World Cup being the climax of the football year for both players and countries affiliated to the World Football governing body.

Premier League match time returns to White Hart Lane with Tottenham set to host West Ham in match week 30 on Saturday, March 19, in athe second of a two-legged contest. In match week 29, Tottenham drew 3-3 away against Wolves; West Ham won 3-0 against Stoke at home. On current form, Tottenham have an edge, owing to home advantage.

Premier League match time returns to Villa Park with Aston Villa set to host Wolves in match week 30 on Saturday, March 19, in the second of a two-legged contest. In match week 29, Aston Villa lost 3-2 away against Bolton; Wolves drew 3-3 against Tottenham at home. On current form, expect a hard-fought game, with Villa’s home advantage giving them an edge.

Real Madrid fans may be stewing over the recent string of success enjoyed by their hated rivals, FC Barcelona, however, even Barca cannot compete with the storied and successful history of Real Madrid C.F. They are actually the most successful club in the history of Spanish football, and they were voted by FIFA as being the most successful club team from anywhere in the world for all of the 20th century.

The trend of the match was set early on as Arsene Wenger’s men dominated the midfield as an injury-hit Red Devils’ side absorbed the pressure and looked to hit on the counter attack. For all their beautiful football, Arsenal’s constant string of short passes once again failed to penetrate the two banks of five and four red shirtsthat face them.

Summer 2011 and once again the transfer market is awash with rumours about which players are going where and for how much. Some of the figures bounded about at the moment are absolutely crazy in this current economic climate to the point where 10 million Pounds for a half decent player is considered a bargain.

USA beat Brazil in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, a result that looked unlikely after the Americans were reduced to 10 players on the pitch, when midfielder Rachel Buehler was given marching orders by referee Jacqui Melksham. Had USA not scraped through in a penalty shoot out, after a 2-2 thriller, in regulation time, Buehler’s red card would probably have become a major controversy. Not because it was not deserved but because of other incidents that appeared to point to refereeing bias.