The History of Soccer
Soccer is world’s most famous sport and is mainly thought to be invented by British. The game in fact has been played in different styles throughout civilized history.
Was This the Greatest European Cup Final of all Time?This was the backdrop to the European Cup Final of 1959-1960. The match was played at Hampden Park in Glasgow, Scotland between the fabulous Real Madrid side, resplendent in the sparkling white soccer uniforms and the stoic Eintracht Frankfurt of West Germany, is it was known on those days. There was a capacity crowd of 127,000 in the stadium that lovely spring might.
Gerd Muller – Among the Greatest Scorers of All TimeIf you were to draw up a physical profile of the ideal physical from for a footballer and especially a record breaking world class striker, Gerd Muller would not be on it. A most unlikely looking footballer, he strutted the stage in the late sixties and seventies breaking records, scoring goals and winning trophies at both club and international levels.
Is Maradona Still the Best Argentinean Soccer Player of All Time?Maradona has often vied to be considered the best footballer in history with Pele. However most people agree that while Maradona had prodigious talents his behaviour off the field often left a lot to be desired,and his constant battle against drug addiction made him far from the comparatively “squeaky clean” character that Pele was during and after his twenty plus years at the top of the game during the fifties, sixties and seventies. Like Pele, Maradona came from a very humble background in the slums of Buenos Aires.
A Short Biography of Famous Soccer Players – Djibril CisseHis full name is Djibril Aruun Cisse. He was born on 12 August 1981 in Arles, France. His playing position in the field is Striker.
A Short Biography of Famous Soccer Players – David TrezeguetHis complete name is David Sergio Trezeguet. He is recognized amongst Juventus fans as “Trezegol.” He was born on 15 October 1977 in Rouen, France.
A Short Biography of Famous Soccer Player – Eric CantonaHis complete name is Eric Daniel Pierre Cantona. He was born on 24 May 1966.
The Day the “Dutch Trio” Really Arrived on the World Soccer StageThe three players in question were Marco van Basten, Ruud Gullit and Frank Rikaard. Rikaard and Gullit had something in common as they were both half Dutch and half Surinamese, giving them a striking dark skinned appearance with dark curly locks. Strangely enough before arriving at Milan, the Dutch trio rarely played together, although Rijkaard and Van Basten were on Ajax Amsterdam’s books at the same time.
A Short Biography of Famous Soccer Players – Didier DeschampsHis complete name is Didier Claude Deschamps. He was born on 15 October 1968 in Bayonne. He is an ex-French soccer player who has taken charge as France captain to successes in the 1998 FIFA World Cup and Euro 2000 as well. Deschamps is Nathalie Tauziat’s cousin, an ex- elite player of French tennis.
Football Tactic on Offense and DefenseWhen you think of the best football tactic, it can be tough to decide on which is the most effective. Both teams have to be talented at offense as well as defense, and you need players who are versatile enough to handle both sides of the ball.
Amazing Facts About FIFA World Cup 2010FIFA world Cup is an event which is organized in every four years by the Federation Internationale de Football Association. In this event the men’s national football teams of various countries take part.
Wayne Rooney RulesRegarded as one of the hottest players in the world, Wayne Rooney has been firmly in the public eye since bursting into the England side at the age of 17. Manchester United signed him for approximately £30 million shortly after the 2004 European Championships and he has since helped the club to three consecutive league titles.