Euro 2008 Final Comments
I should have written this earlier, but better late than never. I just want to say I throughly enjoyed Euro 2008. Before this competition I really wasn’t a big fan of International soccer as I see it somewhat secondary to club football in several aspects. However this tournament was great, and what could possibly be better than playing for your national team.
Witchcraft and Association Football in AfricaThe article looks at the witchcraft practices pertaining to association football (soccer) in Africa. There are different rituals performed before and during matches. This article however doubts whether witchcraft makes any difference in the performance of a team. However, due to Christianity, and advanced training methods as well as administrative awareness, it is argued, witchcraft is on it’s way out.
The 4-4-1-1 Formation – What’s So Great About It?The 4-4-1-1 formation is an evolution of the 4-4-2. So what makes it so devastating to use? Find out more in this article.
4-3-2-1 Christmas Tree Formation – Can This Formation Make Christmas Come Early?Whether you call it soccer or football, formations are important and can make the difference. So how about the Christmas Tree formation? Could it gift your team a win? Find out in this article.
4-4-2 Formation – Discover Why It’s the Most Common Formation in British SoccerThe 4-4-2 is the most common formation in British soccer. So why is it so attractive here? Find out more in this article.
3-5-2 Formation – Why is it So Popular?The 3-5-2 is one of the most popular formations in world football today. Discover why this is so in this article.
3-4-3 Formation – An Attacking Avalanche Or a Defensive Mess?The 3-4-3 is well known on the continent but less so in England, for example. What is so special about it that makes it different to orthodox formations? Find out more in this article.
Can Crystal Palace Make it to the Promised Land?The Championship is a tricky league to get out of at the best of times but looking at the table in late January no-one can be any the wiser about who is going to get to the promised land and a possible 45 million pounds. Charlton, Sheffield Utd, Watford were among the favourites to be promoted at the start of the season.
Heartbreak For Boca As Fluminense Make the Copa Libertadores FinalDefending champions Boca Juniors will not be taking place in the Copa Libertadores final after losing 3-1 (5-3 on aggregate) away at Brazilian side Fluminense in a thrilling semi final second leg. Currently at the bottom of the Brazilian first division, Fluminense appear to be a side able to pull out big results when the big occasion calls.
Know More About Football Shirt StoreCall it football or soccer, it is the one game that has won the hearts of millions. Today, millions of football fans are following their football stars by their looks, their dress, their behavior or their dedication. This can be seen by the sales of millions of different types of football clothing, shoes, accessories, and kits that are sold throughout the world.
The Rules of SoccerSoccer is a great sport, but what are the rules? Well, the rules are quite simple but must be followed and can be technical. There are rules such as offside and fouls, and also the way in which the ball is released in a throw in.
Lampard Lands in ItalyWith new reports out of Italy this time, suggesting that Lampard touched down in Italy to complete a medical at Inter Milan, the player’s days at Chelsea definitely appear to be over. I am actually quite excited about this transfer because English players usually don’t play outside of their home country, and it will be very interesting in my opinion, to see how well Lampard performs at his new club. I think it won’t be hard for him to adjust, especially with his former and soon to be current boss, Jose Mourinho, leading the charge.
