There are few more exciting moments for soccer fans than when a player attempts the truly unexpected. Whether it be a technique used to beat an opponent or a trick designed to entertain crowds, the world’s best players are capable of producing such wonderful moments that live long in the memory. However, some skills are…
There are numerous iterations of traditional association soccer worldwide. Variations of the game can be played on the beach, street, indoor and even freestyle soccer in which players compete utilising a range of tricks or advanced skills. One of the most popular forms of soccer is called Futsal. The sport is continuing to increase in…
Penalty kicks are one of soccer’s most debated talking points. This simple shot from twelve-yards has always been the source of much excitement for a winning team and the stuff of nightmares for the loser. The mind games behind taking a penalty are often complex. Players must consider the placement, height and pace of their…
The beauty of soccer is that you can play it almost anywhere. On the concrete streets, in a sodden field or even indoors, the overall accessibility of this globally loved sport only adds to its universal popularity. To get started all you need is a ball of some kind, an appropriate space and some objects…
In many ways soccer is a simple game. Twenty-two men or women vying for possession of a size five ball, preventing it from entering their own team’s net, whilst attempting to score in the opponent’s goal as many times as they can. Yet what makes soccer beloved is its complexities, with players doing something unexpected…
Referees hold undoubtedly one of the most important roles in soccer. A ‘ref’ is crucial in controlling the overall running of any game whilst ensuring rules or regulations are followed by both players and managers alike. Rightly or wrongly, there continues to be varying levels of quality in refereeing across the sport as a whole….
England has a long and storied history in international football, but in recent years, the team has struggled to achieve the kind of success it has enjoyed in the past. Despite boasting some of the best players in the world, the Three Lions have consistently underperformed in international tournaments, only managing to advance beyond the…
Soccer is experiencing an astronomical rise in popularity, countries and cultures who have historically favoured other sports or previously shown little interest, now obsessed with the planet’s most watched game. Viewing habits have changed beyond recognition with less reliance on traditional TV and an ever increasing number of supporters choosing to access soccer via online…
The most prolific Ballon d’Or victor in the famous ‘Golden Ball’s’ prestigious history; Lionel Messi, is the current outlying favorite to win the award for a whopping eighth go round, after guiding Argentina to a FIFA World Cup win in Qatar against holders, France. Messi, who captained his national side to FIFA World Cup glory…
Statistically, Soccer is the most popular sport on the planet, with an estimated 3.5 billion fans across seven continents. The global game is indisputably important to its worldwide audience with significant numbers of supporters passionate about watching their teams live. Clubs are eager to accommodate adoring fan bases, typically spending multi-million pound sums on stadium…