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A Big Weekend for Europe's Big Three
A Big Weekend for Europe's Big Three
A Few Thoughts on Drugs in Soccer
A Few Thoughts on Drugs in Soccer
A Few Words for the England Team
A Few Words for the England Team
A Look Back at the Confederations Cup Winners and Losers
A Look Back at the Confederations Cup Winners and Losers
A Power Shift in Ligue 1?
A Power Shift in Ligue 1?
About - World Soccer Buyer's Guide
Find Guide reviews, top picks, and advice you can use before you buy.
Barcelona in 2009: Great Team or the Greatest?
Barcelona in 2009: Great Team or the Greatest?
Brazil Wakes Up and Blazes Past US
Brazil Wakes Up and Blazes Past US
Carling Cup Final Taking Shape — Yes, It Matters
Carling Cup Final Taking Shape — Yes, It Matters
Champions League Semi-Finals: Prepare for the Spectacular
Champions League Semi-Finals: Prepare for the Spectacular
Champions League: Here Come the Last 16
Champions League: Here Come the Last 16
Chelsea F.C.
A profile of Chelsea F.C. with history and quick facts.
Confederations Cup
[p]The FIFA Confederations Cup is an eight-team international tournament held every four years. Though it lacks the prestige of a World Cup or a confederation championship, like the European Cup or the Copa America, it provides meaningful competition for national teams during an off-summer. The eight teams always include the reigning champions from the six FIFA confederations, the host nation, and the holders of the World Cup.
Confederations Cup Final: USA vs. Brazil
Confederations Cup Final: USA vs. Brazil
Cristiano Ronaldo - Profile of Soccer Player Cristiano Ronaldo - Cristiano Ronaldo Facts
Mesmerizing Premier League defenses since 2003, Cristiano Ronaldo was at the heart of Manchester United's dominant attack until he became the most expensive player in the world. In the summer of 2009, Real Madrid paid United $131 million to sign him.
Equipment
A guide to finding the right gear for all levels of soccer, from cleats, balls, and uniforms to shin guards, gloves, and practice equipment.
First Touch - Bring the Ball Down
The first touch is arguably the most important skill in soccer. Without a good one, you won’t ever have the opportunities to use your other skills because a defender will have already closed in. [p] Unfortunately, the first touch is also one of the most difficult skills to learn — it makes the difference between good players and great ones. While these tips won’t necessarily turn you into Cristiano Ronaldo, they will tell you what you should be looking to do every time the ball comes to you.
First Touch - Cushion the Ball
Track the ball in, put your entire body behind it, and donÂ’t remain stiff. The same way your hands move back to soften a catch, cushion the ball with whichever part of your body you are using. Ideally, you should be [b]on your toes, knees bent and arms out for balance[/b].
First Touch - Get the Ball Out
Once you have the ball in your possession, you need to be looking around to either run with it, pass, or shoot, so keep your head up. Then, with a tap from the outside of your foot or your instep, push it a couple of feet in front of you to give your kick some room or starting your dribbling.
First Touch - Get the Ball Under Control
Once the ball reaches you, you have several options. You can either take the ball with the inside or outside of either foot, thighs, chest, shoulders or head. Or get creative, like Thierry Henry (above).
First Touch - On the Chest
When it comes to chesting a ball down, [b]lean back and remember to take a deep breath first[/b] or you might feel suddenly winded.
First Touch - Practice
All you need for the easiest first-touch drill is a wall and any kind of ball (even a tennis ball works). [p]Throw or kick the ball at the wall from a variety of angles and bring it under control as it bounces back — left foot, right foot, thighs, chest, even shoulders and head. There really is no secret to it. It may sound simple, but it’s the best way to develop those instincts alone.
From the Department of Freak Injuries
From the Department of Freak Injuries
In Italy, Three Cities' Fans Divided by Three Bitter Rivalries
The wonderful thing about Serie A is that there is never any shortage of bitter local rivalries. Every week, it seems, two halves of a city are at each other’s throats, ready to duke it out for three points and — more importantly — local bragging rights. The three most important splits are in the cities of Turin, Milan, and the capital, Rome.
Is ESPN Ready for the Premier League? Is the Premier League Ready for ESPN?
Is ESPN Ready for the Premier League? Is the Premier League Ready for ESPN?
Leagues and Club Competition
A look at the teams in the world's major leagues, club competitions, and the fans who follow them. This includes news, rosters, schedules, standings, and some history.
Let the Drama Begin
Let the Drama Begin
Liverpool F.C.
Club profile of Liverpool F.C.
Looks Like You Picked the Wrong Week to be an Arsenal Fan
Looks Like You Picked the Wrong Week to be an Arsenal Fan
Manchester United Football Club
Club profiles: Manchester United
Money Talks in Italy (Corruption Not Included This Time)
Money Talks in Italy (Corruption Not Included This Time)
Offside Trap - Offside Trap in Soccer - How to Play the Offside Trap - What is the Offside Trap
The offside trap consists of defenders stepping higher up the field at the right moment, leaving attackers in an offside position just before their teammates pick out a pass to them. Properly executed, the offside trap allows defenders to win the ball back without having to make so much as a tackle.
Players
Everything you need to know about what makes the best players in the world so special. This is a database of some of the game's magicians with news, bios, stats, achievements and background on the teams they play for.
Premier League Clubs
Profiles of the clubs playing in the Premier League
Real Madrid Swoop for Kaka
Real Madrid Swoop for Kaka
Skills and Tactics
Instructions on how to practice and develop all the most important individual skills for each position on the soccer field. This also includes guides for offensive and defensive gameplans.
Soccer 101
Everything you need to get started from rules, to a brief history, where to watch games, where to play, a quick look at equipment, and a few skills to begin with.
Soccer 101: Basic Equipment
Soccer requires much less equipment than most sports, with correct footwear being the only absolute necessity. The idea is to keep your gear light in order to allow for the widest possible range of movement and comfort over the whole 90 minutes. Here is a quick guide to what you will need to wear from head to toe.
Soccer Culture
The culture of soccer fans is as much a part of the beautiful game as what goes on in 90 minutes on the field. Here is a guide to how people root for their teams, some fan traditions, and the most famous pop culture references.
Soccer field size - Football pitch size - Soccer field lines - Soccer field dimensions
There are very few fixed dimensions for soccer fields, even at the highest level. The sportÂ’s world governing body, FIFA, only stipulates that for professional 11-versus-11 competition, they must be between 100 yards and 130 yards and the width between 50 and 100 yards. Still, some elements remain constant on full-size fields throughout the world.
Soccer in a Post-Ronaldo World
Soccer in a Post-Ronaldo World
Stand up if You Won the League...
Stand up if You Won the League...
Step By Step: The First Touch
The first touch is arguably the most important skill in soccer. Without a good one, you won’t ever have the opportunities to use your other skills because a defender will have already closed in. [p] Unfortunately, the first touch is also one of the most difficult skills to learn — it makes the difference between good players and great ones. While these tips won’t necessarily turn you into Cristiano Ronaldo, they will tell you what you should be looking to do every time the ball comes to you.
Team USA Marches on to the Gold Cup
Team USA Marches on to the Gold Cup
The 2009 January Sales in England, Spain, and Italy
A comprehensive list of all the dealings during the January 2009 transfer window in the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A — the top three leagues in Europe.
The 2009 January Sales in England, Spain, and Italy
A comprehensive list of all the dealings during the January 2009 transfer window in the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A — the top three leagues in Europe.
The 2009 January Sales in England, Spain, and Italy
A comprehensive list of all the dealings during the January 2009 transfer window in the English Premier League, Spain's La Liga, and Italy's Serie A — the top three leagues in Europe.
The Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is widely considered to be the worldÂ’s premier club competition. It pits 32 of the most successful clubs in Europe, as determined by their standing in their domestic leagues the previous season, to crown the champions of the continent. Played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights scattered throughout the season, the Champions League runs from late September to late May with a hiatus in December and January.
The Champions League
The UEFA Champions League is widely considered to be the worldÂ’s premier club competition. It pits 32 of the most successful clubs in Europe, as determined by their standing in their domestic leagues the previous season, to crown the champions of the continent. Played on Tuesday and Wednesday nights scattered throughout the season, the Champions League runs from late September to late May with a hiatus in December and January.
The Confederations Cup: Useless?
The Confederations Cup: Useless?
The Curious Case of Michael Owen
The Curious Case of Michael Owen
The January Sales Come to an End
The January Sales Come to an End
The Mojo of Guus
The Mojo of Guus
The National Collegiate Championship
Every year, the respective national champions of menÂ’s and womenÂ’s collegiate soccer are determined by a single-elimination tournament at the end of the season. Held in November, they unfold over the course of four weeks and culminate in the College Cup, which includes the semi-finals and final.
The Premier League Could Use Your Spare Change
The Premier League Could Use Your Spare Change
Thierry Henry - Profile of Soccer Player Thierry Henry
With lightning pace and one of the deftest touches in the game, Thierry Henry has established himself as one of the deadliest strikers in the world. He is best known for his eight seasons in London with Arsenal, but now plays for F.C. Barcelona. At the international level, he was a precocious youngster in the France squad that won the 1998 World Cup and the 2000 European Championships.
Time for M.L.S. to Panic About Beckham?
Time for M.L.S. to Panic About Beckham?
Top 5 Soccer Books - Best Soccer Books - Best Football Books - Best Soccer Writing
Who needs fiction when the world of soccer packs so much drama and intrigue? Here are the best books out there on the beautiful game from North London to Brazil, without forgetting Holland and a tiny village in Italy.
U.S. College Soccer
Only in the United States is soccer as developed at the college level with over 300 institutions playing under the umbrella of the National Collegiate Athletic Administration (NCAA). This includes news and tournaments, as well as information on the major schools, divisions, players, coaches.
U.S.A. 2, Spain 0. Excuse me?
U.S.A. 2, Spain 0. Excuse me?
Why the Kaka Saga Is Good for Soccer
Why the Kaka Saga Is Good for Soccer
Women's Professional Soccer
Despite the worldwide success of the United States' women's national team, the women's club game has long struggled to gain a foothold in America. After the failed three-year experiment of the Women's United Soccer Association (WUSA), which folded in 2003, a new women's league, Women's Professional Soccer, was launched in 2009.
Women's Soccer
The major players, teams, and competitions on the ever-growing women's side of world soccer. This page also includes information on equipment specifically tailored to women.
World Cup Qualifying - How Teams Qualify for the World Cup - Road to the World Cup
The road to the most popular sporting event on the planet is a long one. The World Cup is not just a 32-team soccer extravaganza, which takes place over the course of roughly four weeks every four years. It is the end product of nearly two yearsÂ’ worth of qualifying tournaments, preliminary matches, and eliminations.
World Soccer
From Serie A and the Premier League to stepovers, shin guards, skills and strategy, everything you need to know about the world's favorite sport.
World Soccer - Articles
An index of articles for the World Soccer guide site.
World Soccer - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the World Soccer guide site.
World Soccer - StepBySteps
An index of StepBySteps for the World Soccer guide site.
World Soccer, - Profiles
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World Soccer, - StepBySteps
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World Soccer: What is RSS?
World Soccer What is RSS
You Have to Love Goal Difference
You Have to Love Goal Difference
Youth Soccer
Information on learning and teaching soccer to children and adolescents: how to organize and coach youth teams, as well as details on the collegiate recruiting process.