Published: September 3, 2010
This article is written for introducing top five soccer stars in my opinion. The author is glad to share his knowledge and experiences with the readers and help them get a better understanding of soccer.
Published: September 2, 2010
The start of the match between Uruguay and Ghana belied the epic drama that defined the end of the game. Ghana carried the hopes of the African continent and was on the cusp of World Cup history, with the chance to become the first African nation to reach a World Cup semi-final. Uruguay, as former World Cup champions, had been there already.
Published: September 2, 2010
La Masa is the heart of Barcelona youth system, which located next to the Camp Nou Stadium. It was established in 1979 and now used to develop the young players that have had to leave their families in order to train at Barcelona both in a sporting and intellectual sense. Apparently they have a total of approximately 260 youth players learning their trade here – Ninety percent of them are Spanish and more than 50 percent Catalans.
Published: September 1, 2010
Another classic World Cup encounter awaits! This one should have been at least a Semi-Final, but we get to see a rampant Argentina side take on the ever efficient and yet, slightly more cosmopolitan, German team. Who’s going to win it, that’s the question…
Published: September 1, 2010
European Cup was first introduced in the 1955/56 season and this was the beginning of the Real Madrid era of European domination that went on for 5 years. On June 13, 1956, 38,000 spectators gathered at the Parc des Princes to see who would be crowned the first ever-European champions.
Published: August 30, 2010
Game Preview Sunday 21st Jan 2007: This promises to be a classic clash between two clubs that have been rivals for decades. This match has always been filled with controversies, misjudged penalties and well bad blood. You’re guaranteed to be at the edge of your seat during the whole game.
Published: August 30, 2010
Julio Grondona has been in charge of the AFA from 1979, and is a past master in the politics of sports. He found a way of getting rid of Maradona without appearing to do so…
Published: August 29, 2010
When Argentina had beaten Nigeria and were about to take on South Korea, Maradona decided to stake everything on his team winning the World Cup. With the conviction of a man who already had the World Cup securely locked in his cupboard, Maradona decided to settle scores with Pele and Platini who had questioned his coaching skills. He said Pele belonged to a museum, and sought to reduce Platini’s credibility by drawing attention to the fact that he was a Frenchman, and by inference, a know-it-all.
Published: August 27, 2010
Published: August 26, 2010
MONACO (AP) The head of European soccer insists referees do not need help from video technology. UEFA president Michel Platini contends that five officials should be enough to spot a penalty, hand ball or whether the ball crosses the line. I will always defend it and with a lot of rigor as I believe it [...]
Published: August 25, 2010
During the World Cup loads of famous world soccer players get the media attention that is so lacking throughout the rest of the time in the US. But who are these players? Read on to learn about Diego Forlan, captain of the Uruguayan national team.
Published: August 13, 2010
When you are looking at football gear it is important to consider the position or team player that you need the equipment for. Of course there are not a lot of positions that are on the team but you do need to make sure that they have the right equipment so that they can do their job properly and play with less chance of getting injured during game time.
Published: August 9, 2010
Deep down, I’m just an old romantic. I always hold the wife’s hand when we go out together; it restricts her swing. It’s somewhat clichd to speak of the ‘romance of the cup’, but even I’m going weak at the knees at the prospect of Chelsea v Macclesfield.
Published: August 4, 2010
Arsenal were looking to consolidate their lead at the top, Manchester United were looking to bounce back from last week’s shock loss at Bolton, refereeing controversies, managerial debuts. Just another week in the premiership
Published: July 31, 2010
The FIFA’s Football World Championship is held once in four years. Teams which qualify for this tournament will have to play each other in groups and knock-outs to become the Champion. This year, the event in going to be held at South Africa from the 11th of June to the 11th of July.
Published: July 28, 2010
One of the most famous soccer players ever produced in the British Isles is Denis Law, who the adoring fans of Manchester United christened “the King”. He was a goal scoring genius during the Beatle era. He was so good he represented Scotland, a European Select, the Italian League Select, and, a World XI.
Published: July 27, 2010
Real Madrid continued their dominance of domestic and European football as they reached their third and 4th consecutive finals. Real Madrid were once again the final and yet again they faced Italian opposition but this time in the form of AC Milan.
Published: July 19, 2010
Manchester United, arguably the most popular soccer team in the history of the sport, is based out of Old Trafford, United Kingdom. The Red Devils, or “The Reds”, as their fans affectionately call them, is the most profitable club in the world, thanks to their huge fan base. In addition, they are the richest and most valuable soccer team in the world, according to Forbes List. While hosting such players as David Beckham (Cristiano Ronaldo) and Wayne Rooney, popular players aren’t the only things that make Manchester United such a great team.
Published: July 16, 2010
For now, this world cup seems to have provided great football highlights as well as served its purpose of adding a feather in South Africa’s cap as a successful host for major global sporting events. With the Flair of Africa showcased in each game through the Vuzuzelas this World Cup promises to be one to be remembered.
Published: July 15, 2010
The beautiful game of football is being taken over by the money men, the cheats and the pen-pushing rule-makers. Is it too late for the fans to get their game back?
Published: July 11, 2010
Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo says that he wants to perform better next season in the Premiership. Last season Ronaldo scored 18 goals, but now he pictures even more goals and even more trophies.
Published: July 9, 2010
Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium will host the first semi-final of the FIFA World Cup 2010 on Tuesday between Holland and Uruguay. South American teams have dominated much of this World Cup, and not many would have dared predict the presence of three European teams in the semi-finals. A Holland versus Uruguay affair would have been considered even more unlikely…
Published: July 8, 2010
The grand World Cup 2010 may very properly get decided upon exactly how effectively the team’s midfield deals. Midfield will be often a essential component of soccer, therefore powerful and also skilled midfielders usually are a essential in order to help make the higher result. The actual control within midfield signifies a lot more ownership as well as in turn a lot more scoring possibilities.
Published: July 5, 2010
For those who aren’t aware, the Golden Boot is awarded to the footballer who scores the most goals in the Premier League. Currently the Argentinian player is in tied in forth place in the league with Wayne Rooney, Didier Drogba and Jermain Defoe ahead of him and Darren Bent tied.
Published: July 4, 2010
Chelsea are Champions of England. In the final day Chelsea had to win their home game against Wigan. They did it style winning it by 8 goals to nil.
Published: June 15, 2010
Like everywhere else in the world, football is very popular in Asia. Asia has the most populous of the six FIFA confederations; Asians make up a full half of all footballers, all over the world.
Published: June 15, 2010
In a match that saw more prudence than an urge to win, faced Bologna and Chievo Verona. Simple moves to be careful more than enough, of not committing any mistake, instead of taking advantage of the opportunities to reach the contrary’s goalpost, was the scene presented by this two clubs that are hanging around the bottom positions of the Italian league. It looked like they didn’t have intentions of scoring, as they let the chances passed them
Published: June 12, 2010
In September some players were so hot that they were on fire whilst some were so cold they were freezing. Find out which players sizzled in September and those that fizzled out
Published: June 12, 2010
In September some players were so hot that they were on fire whilst some were so cold they were freezing. Find out which players sizzled in September and those that fizzled out
Published: June 12, 2010
In soccer, a match can end with either a draw between two teams or a result in favour of one team. Certain match-ups, game formats and competition rules may require a result between two teams. The toss of a coin has long since been discarded as an approved method of determining a winner in such formats. Currently, away goals, extra time and kicks from the penalty mark are the approved methods for determining the winner of a single match or home-and-away playoff.