Sir Alex Ferguson’s Italian Job
As Alex Ferguson plans for the new 09/10 season, a certain Federico Macheda is growing as a important part of Fergusons plans. The young talent from Lazios Youth System, was introduced into Manchester United’s first team in April 09, scoring the winner on his home debut against Aston Villa.
Soccer at the Beach?Beach soccer, as the name implies, is a game played on the beach, usually in the spring or summer. Although soccer on the beach has been played in an unorganized fashion for years, it was given its official name and rules only recently, specifically in 1992.
Manchester City’s Busy Summer in the Transfer MarketThe comings and goings of a transfer window can help build and demolish a football fan’s expectations for the approaching season. With no domestic football played during the summer months in Britain, the transfer of plays fills newspaper back pages and bar room chat. Much of the talk this year has been surrounding Manchester City’s transfer activity – both real and rumoured.
Soccer Recruiting Videos – What Coaches Really Want to SeeFor high school athletes trying to make it to the college soccer level, soccer recruiting videos play a vital role. Coaches want to see video to make a determination on whether or not a player has the talent and skills to play soccer at the division level his or her team competes at.
Free Soccer Drills – Use Open Field Dribbling to Build a Solid Skill FoundationOpen field dribbling is used when a player wants to advance the ball up field as fast as possible, or strategically move to a more advantageous position before the opposing team can close them off. This is different from the elusive type of dribbling where a player is trying to elude opponents or trying to create space to pass or shoot.
Free Soccer Drills – Use Flag Football to Create Awareness While DribblingShielding the ball while knowing where players are around you is an important skill to learn as players develop. This drill will teach both shielding and awareness as players will need to keep their head up while they move around so they know where other players are…
One Very Famous Soccer Player – PelePele was born Edson Arantes do Nascimento in October of 1940, and would become one of the most famous soccer players to ever play the game. In his native Brazil, he is lauded as the greatest footballer of all time, since they call the sport by its original name there.
History of SoccerSoccer is the most popular game in the world and millions of people watch the game and enjoy it but they are completely oblivious when it comes to knowing the history of the game. Nobody knows the exact date when the game was played but centuries ago around 1000BC, the Japanese are thought to have played a similar type of game. The Greeks and the Chinese are also thought to have played a similar game to soccer.
England Legend – Bobby RobsonSir Bobby Robson, the former England manager from 1982 to 1990 sadly died on the 31st July 2009 at the age of 76, after a long battle with cancer, and it was this fighting spirit that he brought to his teams. Robson, first diagnosed with cancer 18 years ago, fought a brave battle against the disease, beating bowel cancer in 1992, a malignant melanoma in 1995 and in 2006 a tumour in his right lung and a brain tumour.
English Premier League Preview – Chelsea and ArsenalThe Premier League 2009/2010 will have a new twist with the oil rich team Manchester City spending big and adding some quality players to their squad. The English Premier League boasts to be the best league in the world with four absolutely brilliant teams who almost always make it to the Champions League quarter finals most of the time.
English Preier League – Most Wanted PlayersThe English Premier League is regarded as the best league in the world as it contains top quality players and very good football. The English Premier League boasts of top quality players like Steven Gerard, Frank Lampard, John Terry, Fabregas, Torres and much more but the Spanish giants Real Madrid have been drawing away top quality players like Ronaldo away from this exciting league.
Soccer Golf – Great Soccer Drill For Coaches – Soccer Practice Activity to Improve Passing AccuracyThere are times during the season when it’s nice to change up the practice routine, put away the traditional drills, and have some fun while still working on some key skills. In this article, I will describe a great activity that combines soccer with golf.