Wild Soccer Facts!
Soccer, the most watched and played sport in the world, has some amazing and weird facts that are truly fascinating! Here are some you might enjoy.
2010 World Cup – Qualifying TeamsIt’s official. Besides host South Africa who automatically qualify, Brazil, England, Netherlands, Spain, Paraguay, Ghana, Australia, Japan, South Korea and Korea DPR have also secured a berth in the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. While, Peru and Bolivia have no chance of qualifying, let’s take a look at the South American Zone.
Show Your Soccer PrideIf you are a serious soccer fan, sometimes it can be hard to convince your friends and family just how important soccer is to you. Although soccer is taken very seriously in most parts of the world, in some areas it is not recognized as a true sport. In America, for example, soccer is played mainly by school children. Although there are professional teams, most Americans do not care very much for the game.
Messi Becomes Barca’s Highest Paid PlayerBarca’s president, Joan Laporta, was thrilled to make the deal official, “Leo should be the highest paid player in the squad. He deserves it. He’s the best player in the world and one of the best in football history. He’s content and that’s why he’s playing the way he is”. Leo joined Barca as a youth team player back in 2001 during which he won a host of trophies.
Double Trouble For AdebayorEmmanuel Adebayor, from Manchester City, has done it again. He has now been charged by the FA for violent conduct against former Arsenal team mate, Robin Van Persie. Earlier, Adebayor was charged with improper conduct, which saw him run the length of the pitch while celebrating his goal against Arsenal, provoking the opposing team! For more details, read on.
Top 5 Important Soccer Skills You Need to KnowIn soccer, there are many moves that one can learn to play effective soccer. In fact, through soccer training, you will learn that there are hundreds of soccer moves. This article will focus on the top 5 skills or soccer moves that you will need to know to elevate and take your game to the next level.
Soccer Training to Improve Your PerformancePractice makes perfect (CRINGE). I hate to say it, but there is no substitute for hard work, motivation and dedication. In soccer as in everything else, you’ll only improve if you focus on your own development by training regularly.
Capello Earns One Million For World Cup QualificationFabio Capello, the England football team’s coach, was a happy man when FA announced he will be pocketing £1m after making sure the England team makes it to the trip to South Africa. And according to the terms of his contract, he will receive another £1m if England end up winning the football world cup in 2010.
Football World Cup (Egypt 2009)Not only the importance of the World Cup under the age 20 FIFA to be one of the best current competitions at the international level, but it is characterized by its long history and track record, and the events that have been established in the memory of football throughout the ages. It is the second oldest tournament competition organized by the International Federation of football after the World Cup FIFA for adults, where due date of the first session of the Youth World Cup in 1997 in Tunisia.
Spanish Primera Liga 2009-10 – Barcelona Versus Real MadridPrimera Liga is the First Division of Spain’s Liga de Fútbol Profesional or Professional Football League and is also known as the Liga BBVA after the bank that sponsors it. It’s one of the most glamorous and competitive leagues in the world and the crowning glory of football in Spain.
The Importance of Soccer Drills and FunSoccer drills are the backbone of any good coach. A great coach also knows to include the element of fun.
Soccer Vapors – Nike Mercurial Vapors Soccer Boots Review!If you are a soccer fan or even more so a soccer player then you know all about the soccer vapors or more commonly known as the Nike Vapors! The speed offering from Nike and arguably the most popular soccer boot in the world.