Articles tagged: "soccer"
1: Malta Trip for "Man of the Match" David James
It seems Portsmouth football player David James is enjoying the fruits of his team 's latest sponsorship agreement. James was named "Man of the Match" after the Premiership League 's first home game of the season.
2: Have Argentina Unearthed The Next Maradona
Argentina fans give their views on the appointment of Diego Maradona as national team boss and on his first game in charge against Scotland
3: Essential Soccer Skills - Volleying the Ball
Volleying the ball is a difficult skill. Perfect your volleying technique with this in-depth article about the best way to strike a ball in the air.
4: Essential Soccer Skills - Passing The Ball
Passing the ball is the quickest way to move the ball around the soccer pitch. Whether it 's a long pass or short pass, accuracy is the key. Learn how and why passing the ball could be the key to unlock the opposition defence.
5: The Amusing Musings of an Association Football Manager
Association football, or soccer, has produced some of the greatest thinkers in sporting history. This article looks at what went wrong and why so many managers talk utter nonsense.
6: Marginal Revenue Productivity and Premiership Player Wages
A look at Premiership wages with the application of the theory of Marginal Revenue Productivity (MRP).
7: Coping With Disappointment - The Life of an England Fan
Being an England fan is a hard knock life. Learn to live with constant disappointment and you can cope with watching Beckham missing penalties, Sol Campbell 's disallowed goals and even Darius Vassell playing.
8: The Best Centre Forwards Ever To Play Soccer
So, you have a favourite football team and they just don't score enough goals. What you need is a great centre forward. Someone like Shefki Kuqi to put the ball in the back of the net will turn your team from nearly-men to winners.
9: The Best Attacking Midfielders To Ever Play Soccer
A detailed guide to the best offensive midfielders in the game of soccer. Looking at the genius of Gascoigne, Zidane, Kaka and Anderton and why they are such great players.
10: The Best Defensive Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer
Despite the importance and emphasis placed on skills and creativity in the modern game of soccer, the role of the defensive midfielder can often make the difference between winning and losing.
11: The Best Right Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer
The main aim of the right midfielder is to beat the opponent and deliver crosses or through-balls to create goal-scoring opportunities. Their speed, skill and ability to create chances from nothing helped their teams to greatness.
12: The Best Left Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer
Ryan Giggs, Lionel Messi and John Salako. What makes these left midfielders so great and how many major trophies have they won? Left wingers are graceful, stylish and can change a soccer game with a trick and a shot.
13: The Best Centre Backs Ever To Play Soccer
Great centre backs are strong, good in the air and will marshall the defence with authority. Often, the centre back will be the team captain and need to orchestrate not only the back line but the whole team.
14: The Best Left Backs Ever To Play Soccer
So, the number three is next on the team sheet. Do you pick a solid defender or opt for an attacking threat? With these great left-backs you can have the best of both worlds.
15: The Best Right Backs Ever To Play Soccer
Right backs can sometimes be forgotten about when considering the greatest soccer-players. They work tirelessly for little or no personal glory but can make the difference at both ends of the soccer field. Here, we celebrate some of the best number twos ever to grace our beautiful game
16: The Best Goalkeepers Ever To Play Soccer
The number one jersey on a football team, the goalkeeper, is the final line of defence. There have been some great goalkeepers in the history of the game, so this article will look at some of the best the world has offered.
17: Football Is More Than Just A Popular Sport
Die hard fans paint their faces and attend football games like it 's a religion.
18: The Copa America Football Tournament
If you watch football then you have heard about the Copa organization but now you can get involved.
19: How You Can Enjoy Soccer With Just a Few Friends
Soccer is played all over the World in many different guises and styles. This article gives details on some of the casual games played in England.
20: The Worst Refereeing Decisions Ever
This article looks over some of the more memorable moments from soccer referees over the years.
21: Portsmouth FC: Pompey Strive for Another FA Cup
Pompey 's 08/09 season is just underway and Portsmouth fans couldn't be happier. It appears the Blue Army is geared up for another exciting season.
22: The Tale of the Tortured Soccer Genius
Every sporting profession has them - the talented individual that appears to struggle with their inner demons. Despite having enviable skills and physical ability, the tortured genius fails to adopt the mentality of a professional soccer player.
23: Ten Best Soccer Goals Of All Time
What are the the 10 best soccer goals ever scored? Find out in this article.
24: The Evolution of the Soccer Kit
Beginning life as a simple top to help distinguish one team 's players from the other team, the soccer shirt has become a piece of design and innovation and more importantly to soccer fans across the globe - a fashion accessory.
25: Modern Slavery - The Soccer Player 's Struggle For Freedom
Sepp Blatter has compared Cristiano Ronaldo to a modern day slave. A brief look at the professional soccer player 's plight for freedom.
26: Euro 2008 Football Tournament Review
If you are a football fan and follow the 2008 Euro you need to read this.
27: Soccer Tips On Blocking And Drills
Soccer is a game of great skill, combining natural skills, lots of training for ultimate performance. It is also very entertaining and exhilarating for spectators and has a strong following.
28: The Evolution Of The Soccer Shoe
In 1526 King Henry VIII ordered the first ever pair of soccer shoes. Take a look at how the soccer shoe has changed over time and where it may evolve in the future.
29: Does Loyalty Exist in the Modern-Day Soccer Player?
Throughout the history of soccer there have been examples of players showing admirable loyalty to their team and its supporters. How many soccer players are there that have amazing skills but choose not to play for one of the top clubs? Not many, that is for sure.
30: Win Your Fantasy Soccer League In 10 Easy Steps
So you think you've got what it takes to walk alongside the Mourinhos, Wengers and Fergusons in the new season? Don't be just another Rafa Benitez this season, read this guide and win the league - it 's as simple as that.
31: Football Fans Love The Hat Trick
Soccer is a sport adored by millions of fans world wide. From England to good old United States soccer is the common dominator that bonds us.
32: Across The Big Pond Football In America
There are many differences between football in the U.k and in the U.S
33: Sports and World Peace
How a small gesture of a soccer ball can impact so many lives. Operation Soccer Ball in Iraq created such goodwill with the Iraqi children and soldiers.
34: Improve Your Soccer Betting Using The Simple Sequence Method
Improve Your Soccer Betting is a series of articles that describe some well known and well used statistical techniques that will help the soccer punter make more informed bets Each of the techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages and using them in isolation will improve your chances of winning
35: Improve Your Soccer Betting Using The Win Draw Loss Method
Improve Your Soccer Betting is a series of articles that describe some well known and well used statistical techniques that will help the soccer punter make more informed bets Each of the techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages and using them in isolation will improve your chances of winning
36: Improve Your Soccer Betting Using The Footyforecast Method
Improve Your Soccer Betting is a series of articles that describe some well known and well used statistical techniques that will help the soccer punter make more informed bets Each of the techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages and using them in isolation will improve your chances of winning
37: Improve Your Soccer Betting Using The Rateform Method
Improve Your Soccer Betting is a series of articles that describe some well known and well used statistical techniques that will help the soccer punter make more informed bets Each of the techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages and using them in isolation will improve your chances of winning
38: Improve Your Soccer Betting Using The Score Prediction Method
Improve Your Soccer Betting is a series of articles that describe some well known and well used statistical techniques that will help the soccer punter make more informed bets Each of the techniques has its own advantages and disadvantages and using them in isolation will improve your chances of winning
39: Dangerus football
Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players each. It is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. Football is a ball game played on a rectangular grass or artificial turf field, with a goal at each of the short ends. The object of the game is to score by manoeuvring the ball into the opposing goal.
40: Dangerus football
Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players each. It is widely considered to be the most popular sport in the world. Football is a ball game played on a rectangular grass or artificial turf field, with a goal at each of the short ends. The object of the game is to score by manoeuvring the ball into the opposing goal.
41: Henry Strikes Out for Barcelona
England 's Thierry Henry, the explosive striker for soccer 's beleaguered Arsenal team, has decided to cut ties and venture toward greener pastures with the Barcelona club. His recent decision has left fans disappointed but not surprised, as the deal for the move has dragged on for almost a year.
42: Soccer Shoes? (I Thought They Were Cleats!)
The name of the footwear used for playing soccer is commonly referred to as cleats, or in Europe, boots However, if you are speaking of indoor soccer, it is quite proper to refer to your cleats as shoes, especially since they don't actually have the spikes usually associated with cleats
43: Soccer Jerseys, Clothes Or Collectibles?
Soccer jerseys may well surpass all other team sport uniform items in wear ability and collect ability A serious fan may have no greater earthly possession than their favorite team 's jersey, and if they were able to get an autographed one, all the better
44: Polyester Is Making Soccer Uniforms Cool!
Once upon a time, in the 1970 's , polyester was the king of cool fabrics, worn by everyone for every occasion Soon, however, this synthetic material 's popularity went the way of Disco music and the 8-track player used to listen to it on
45: Soccer Cleats: To Stud Or Not To Stud
Soccer boots, only correctly called cleats when they have the ground gripping teeth on the bottom of the shoe, have always been fodder for debate, among those who believe the screw in stud to be better than the molded teeth for traction or reliability Many of the modern changes to soccer boots has come more from concerned parents, demanding the safest footwear for their young players, than it has from professional players, as might be believed
46: The Soccer Uniform Can Help Bond The Team
Beyond the borders of the United States soccer is the most popular team sport, and by a wide margin However, that is not to say that soccer is not immensely popular in the United States as well
47: A Soccer Dvd Can Help Take Your Game To New Heights
Soccer is the world 's most popular game, and consequently there is no shortage of books, videos, and DVD 's that focus on the game Like fans of most any sports, soccer lovers are likely to want to focus on their game even when they are far away from the field of competition
48: The Evolution and Enjoyment of Soccer
Not much is known about the first soccer team. However, the Greeks and Romans played football and ball kicking games. The London Football Association developed the first sets of rules in 1863. British sailors and settlers brought the game to India, South America and Europe. During the late 19th
49: Tennis Guru Are You?
In Tennis, a chop stroke is a shot where the angle towards the player and behind the racquet, made by the line of flight of the ball, and the racquet travelling down across it, is greater than 45 degrees and may be 90 degrees. The racquet face passes slightly outside the ball and down the side,
50: The Passion Of Brazil Soccer
There are many different types of sports games being played in all parts of the world. Some of these games are more popular than others. The more popular games like basketball, baseball, football and soccer have made their way into the games of other countries. Soccer is one such game that is v
