The wingback role in soccer may appear to some to be a relatively new position in the game. However, this is not enitrely correct for a bit like the sweeper role it is one that was invented and developed by the better players in soccer from its very existence in order to gain an early…
We are now getting to the business end of this season’s FA Cup. Last year Leicester sprung an upset to win the most famous trophy in English football but they have already failed in their bid to defend it. The round of 16 is now upon us and we have a clear favorite for the…
The sweeper soccer position is one that has existed since the games very existence. Though the sweeper soccer position is not attributed with having been invented by one individual player in particular, some of the finest names in the game have been classed as absolute masters of the game in this position. One soccer player…
Who is the fastest soccer player in the world is a question which is asked and debated from playgrounds to soccer fields and bars the world over. To an extent the question is a bit subjective as for instance one player may have an overall average high speed per match whereby another player may maintain…
In order to best appreciate the following article, I would firstly recommend reading my previous article https://soccerballworld.com/soccer-formations-and-tactics/ for it will ensure you have a solid understanding of what soccer formations are most commonly used and the reasons why. This will then allow you to understand that the best soccer formation is not set in stone;…
It may be a tough period for the players and managers, but English football fans love Christmas time. Not only do they get some time off of work and the chance to see family, the Premier League (EPL) also runs a hectic schedule that sees most teams play several times in a short period. Join…
One of the oldest football awards, the Ballon d’Or, literally translated in English as Golden Ball, gets every footballer on their toes. It has been awarded since 1956, at one point; there was an agreement with FIFA that made it the FIFA World Player of the Year, although, at the end of this internship, the…
Around the world, the UEFA Champions League Final is one of the most-watched sporting events. Typically, only global competitions feature similar levels of viewership and participation, from the Olympics to the FIFA World Cup. However, there’s another annual sporting event that competes with the Champions League Final in terms of popularity and revenue: the US’s…
Next to the NFL, there is one sport that we love immensely, and that’s Major League Soccer. This iconic game is popular globally, and there have been some pretty iconic moments in games through the years. Of course, you can’t really have iconic moments without also having iconic figures too. You can bet that the…
The biggest club competition in football is back in full swing and we have plenty of mammoth match-ups ahead of us this week. Join Soccerballworld.com as we preview, predict, and provide you with a champions league betting guide that will hopefully win us all some money. Manchester City vs. PSG The glamour tie of the…