Regarded as one of the best strikers of his day, Romario achieved what only a few could. He scored over 1000 goals in his career. Read about this great soccer player here.

David Beckham, born David Robert Joseph Beckham, was born on May 2, 1975, in Leytonstone, London, England. His parents were Ted Beckham, a kitchen fitter, and Sandra West, a hairdresser. His parents, big fans of Manchester United, reputably the most popular football team in the world, may have had quite a bit of influence on the talented man during his early years.

Last season was one of the most exciting in years, with some incredibly close battles at the top, and some nail biting matches at the bottom, with two teams being relegated on the last game of the season, with Manchester United topping the table by just two points. In terms of changes of teams, last season Derby County, Birmingham City and Reading all dropped in to the Championship, with Hull City, West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City all being promoted.

After a forty-four year dry spell, Spain has finally managed to win the European championship. After all that time, what could possibly have made this year different? Even after all their past defeats, Luis Aragones was able to turn his team around simply by deciding to ignore the naysayers and develop a side built on Spanish pride rather than on feelings of failure.

For American sports fans who have had their interest in international football piqued, promotion and relegation is a critical concept to understand. First, let me get it out of the way and I don’t intend any offense by this, but the word is “relegation” not “regulation” (I see that mistake made quite often). Now, let me go to the definitions and then I’ll talk about what those two words, promotion and relegation, mean to football lovers outside the United States.

Well, it finally happened. The nonsense with Cristiano Ronaldo has reached the point where it is reminiscent of a serialized television drama, and a rather predictable one at that. Picture the key players: Ronaldo, the young, desirable hero; Manchester United, the woman who currently has him; Real Madrid, the woman chasing him; FIFA, the frustrated school official; and Sir Alex Ferguson, the father of Manchester United. And here is the current installment….

Chelsea’s announcement earlier this week that Luiz Felipe Scolari would be taking over as their new manager has sent people reeling – some with enthusiasm, others with dread. Initial glances show people who are very excited about Scolari’s arrival.

It is almost starting to become funny; all the fuss over one player borders on the ridiculous. Cristiano Ronaldo has made headlines for weeks just because someone decided he should make the move to Real Madrid. Whether the entire thing was initiated by Ronaldo himself, Real Madrid, an outspoken fan or someone else, it is turning into a joke. Manchester United thought they had turned the tables on Real Madrid, but from the looks of current events, the joke is on United.

Summer winds are blowing in and it seems like a change is in the air for Manchester City. The only question that remains is just how big of a change is it going to be? With a goal of taking Manchester City to the Champions League by the 2010-2011 season, the club’s owner is looking for a massive transformation.

The July 1 opening of football transfer season is rapidly approaching and with its impending arrival come swarms upon swarms of transfer rumours. But which ones are done deals and which ones are just mere smoke and ashes? Does it really matter? Half the fun is in the speculation. Here’s a break-down of some of the top transfer stories…

After a year of maneuvering, FIFA has lifted its altitude ban. Last year, FIFA insisted that its ban on matches at over 2500 meters was to protect the health and well-being of players. This announcement led to uproar throughout South America.

France made their entry into the international field of Football in 1903. The team, associated with the French Football Federation, goes under the nickname “Les Bleus” (The Blues) in France. Today, France’s football team offers a high level of competition in matches – but believe it or not, the team used to be very modest, one that some would consider an “easy game”.

With the loss of David Beckham to the US last year, Real Madrid seem to have ultimately set their sights on Cristiano Ronaldo. There is one problem with that plan. He is contracted with Manchester United until 2012, and from all appearances, they don’t want to let him go.

Football has taken over from horse racing as the most popular medium for online betting. The major contributory factor is the vast increase in the number of games screened live on television in recent years. Additionally, the ease with which a football bet may now be placed has enhanced the popularity of such bets.

Cristiano Ronaldo opened United’s scoring after 33 minutes of play, and substitute Ryan Giggs clinched the Premier League triumph 10 minutes from time with a nice finish from Wayne Rooney’s pass. The win sent manager Sir Alex Ferguson dancing down the touch line at JJB Stadium in the rain. Chelsea, who could only pull off a 1-1 draw with Bolton and also surrendered to United’s Premier League victory by two points, have qualified for the Champions league along with third-placed Arsenal and fourth-placed Liverpool.

Who will argue that Blackburn are the best entertainment value in the Premiership? Out of all the premiership sides outside the top two or three, I have to admit I always enjoy watching Blackburn Rovers whenever they’re on the box.

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.

The Champions League tournament started for the first time in the year 1955. French sports journalist and editor, Gabriel Hanot suggested this continental competition for winners of the European national football leagues. The competition used a two-leg knockout format.

This morning, whilst wading through my daily intake of news and sports, I came across an interesting article. This particular news piece, found in the BBC’s football pages, raised a question that I myself have been asking for some time, and until now, with few conclusions. The question is essentially very simple; why have Premier League clubs become so dominant…

As the Chelsea fans approach Stamford Bridge this weekend there will be a thought in the back of their minds that things won’t be quite the same anymore. The Special One finally fell on his sword this week and decided that he could no longer satisfy his bosses need for success but they forget just how well Mourinho has done.

England’s new football coach, Steve McClaren, began his new role as the man at the helm of the England team last night in a friendly match against Greece. Did we see anything to make us believe that he is the one to erase those bad memories of Sven?

So the new football season is about to start! Premier League season 2006/07 is just around the corner and we’re already hearing that the season is off to Chelsea again. With Man Utd and Arsenal chasing them and Liverpool in the ‘could do better’ category, will it be the same old story for football again this season?

There is one piece of football news that fans of the game are always desperate to hear about. As soon as a match kicks off then supporters cannot help wondering how their team is playing. It does not matter how hard they try putting it in the back of their minds they just have to know what is happening at the game. Fans wait anxiously to hear just how their team is faring.

You can drive your car hire from the South African Airports to the various venues which are hosting the event. The major car hire firms located at the city and airport branches are Alamo, Thrifty, Europcar, Sixt, Hertz, National and lots more.

Ever wonder how many associations there are for what probably is the world’s most watched sport? Wonder no more. We have listed them for your convenience.

If you are a fan of football, then chances are you know of the top three football stadiums in all of the United Kingdom: Wembley Stadium, nestled in the borough of Brent in London; Old Trafford Manchester United located in the Old Trafford section of Greater Manchester; and Liverpool’s Anfield Stadium. These three stadiums have seen hundreds of riveting games, with each changing the history of United Kingdom football, and creating memories for all of the fans who have sat in the seats and witnessed the events.

Learn about FIFA, the worlds biggest sport federation. Big time signings such as Christiano Ronaldo, Leo Messi and other players are the best of the best.

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.

Javier Hernandez has the humility of a child who smiles to celebrate in the arms of his teammates as he scores the winning goal, a goal that clones his charismatic smile onto thousand of Manchester fans around the world. The melodious and playful pronunciation of his nickname has engraved the word “Chicharito” into the minds of fans and those who criticize him on the field. But ‘Chicharito’ not only embodies the charisma, but the discipline, education and struggle of a player with a strong emotional foundations and constant work, which led him to captivate…

South Africa has been given the honor to host one of history’s greatest events, the FIFA World Cup. A long time ago, countries from all over traveled oceans just to compete in this age old game. Even some of the fans traveled with the teams to show their support.