Is it Time For Alex Ferguson to Retire?
There is no doubt Alex Ferguson has been and continues to be one of the biggest names in British football but is it time for Sir Alex to retire? He will forever go down in the history of Manchester United as one of the most successful managers of all time but a quick look back in history books show that it has not all been plain sailing for Sir Alex Ferguson.
Soccer Equipment ListWhen players suit up for a season a few things go on in their heads. They may wonder who their coach is going to be, if they will like their teammates, and what position they are going to play.
Warm Up For Soccer – Does Stretching Prepare the Body?In any soccer game or training the muscles of your body are going to be challenged in many ways. Since soccer is now a game of sudden bursts of energy with recovery, the muscles must be prepared to handle the instantaneous movements of stops -starts and change of direction.
It Slipped Out of Hands of the GreatThe day I watched glory fade away as victory passed by. The day I can never forget on my soccer calendar. This was 9th/June/2006 in Germany. It was world cup final match between Italy and France.
Soccer Officials – Getting to Know the Refs Role in SoccerThis article walks players and coaches through everything they need to know about soccer officiating. From why we have referees to what their roles are.
Starry Bid For the 2018 World CupIt’ll probably go down in history as the world’s largest group of soccer stars and coaches to have come together to back England’s 2018 World Cup bid. Leading from the front is England’s captain, John Terry, joined by team mate, Michael Ballack.
Welcome to the 2010 World CupAnother thrilling round of qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and four more teams have made it to the football fiesta to be held in South Africa. Argentina, Honduras, Switzerland and Slovakia join 19 other teams, including hosts South Africa, who have already qualified for the World Cup 2010. That’s 23 teams selected, and 9 more to go…
The Homeless World Cup!Have you heard of the Homeless World Cup? It’s an international soccer tournament for people without homes. A brainchild of Mel Young and Harald Schmied, it’s been a winner all the way since it was introduced in the year 2003. For more, read on…
Famous Football Fathers and SonsThrough the years, famous football father and son duos have taken centre stage on the pitch in their national team uniforms, contributing their skills and family name to the game. Let’s take a look at a few who stand out…
More Stars Leaving Premier League Than Joining!When football fans around the world saw that three of the four semi-finalists in last Champions League were from England, they realized why English Premier League was regarded as, not ‘one’ of the best, but “THE BEST” in the world of football. Though the eventual champions were…
Bafana Bafana’s Coach TroublesIn a shocking turn of events, Bafana Bafana’s coach, Brazilian Santana, resigned from the national team after just eight months! In his place, comes another Brazilian, Parreira, who looks all set to return to South Africa and resume his earlier coaching job. Let’s take a look behind the scenes
FIFA World Cup HistoryFIFA is the acronym for Federation Internationale de Football association. It was founded on 21st May 1904 in the rear headquarters of the Union Francaise de sports athletiques at the rue saint Honore 229 in Paris. The act authorizing the foundation was signed by representatives of the following Associations:
