Soccer

Soccer reminds us of the Soccer World Cup, that one big event we eagerly await. But not all of us are aware of the intricacies of this game like its rules and regulations or its origin. Do you know when was soccer invented? Do you know how soccer differs from football? Do you know about the various field positions in the game? Fret not, if you don't. We are here to help. Continue reading...
  • Is Heading in Soccer Dangerous?
    While some say that heading isn't harmful, there are others who adamantly suggest that it does harm. Are we really 'heading' for trouble? The debate continues ...
  • Soccer Safety: Precautions to Avoid Injuries
    In contact sports, the number of sports injuries is always on the higher side. Taking safety measures while playing contact sports will ensure that one does not suffer from grievous injuries, and is also able to avoid causing injuries to other players. One contact sport where these safety measures have an important role to play is soccer, for there are always high chances of injuries happening on the soccer field.
  • Top 10 Biggest Soccer Stadiums in the World
    Are you a soccer fan? Then this article will take you on a quick trip across the globe, to find out the top 10 biggest soccer stadiums. Read through the article to know more...
  • How to Choose the Right Soccer Ball
    All soccer balls might seem the same, but there are some major differences in the brands that you need to consider while buying the perfect one for your playing needs. In this article, you will come to know how to choose the right soccer ball for you or your team...
  • Soccer Ball Sizes
    Since the declaration of certain ground rules by FIFA for defining a soccer ball, we have a basic range of 5 sizes of soccer balls. Each ball has its own purpose, depending on its diameter, material used, and other differences. This article details these qualities of a soccer ball, along with a list of the various soccer ball sizes available for use.
  • How to Coach Indoor Soccer
    Learning how to coach indoor soccer is not easy, since there are many differences between indoor and outdoor soccer. The size of the arena is smaller, there are walls instead of boundary lines and there are no fixed positions for players. So what does a coach need to focus on?
  • Football Rules and Regulations
    Interested to know what rules govern the most popular sport in the world? This article precisely enlists the football rules and regulations for you.
  • When was Soccer Invented
    Revering players like Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldinho, Zidane, Maradona and Pele is one thing, but not many soccer lovers know the answer to the question 'Where and when was soccer invented'. Here you will find some interesting details about this.
  • Hooliganism in Football or Soccer
    A menacing behavior that is still present today in modern sports, hooliganism has greatly influenced the English society. Read more about this fascinating subject.
  • European Soccer Rosters
    This article will tell you about European soccer rosters, from two different angles. These are the national team rosters, and the national league rosters.
  • Soccer Facts
    Want to know about those few unknown soccer facts? Well, then the article to follow might have something which may amuse you and surprise you!
  • Dimensions of a Soccer Field
    If you're a football fan then you must know about the game in and out. Do you know about the dimensions of a soccer field? If not, then read the article below.
  • Agility Drills for Soccer
    There are plenty of different agility drills for soccer players that will improve their speed, flexibility and coordination. These drills are very easy to perform, and they also make use of a soccer ball, thus improving the players ball control.
  • Rules and Regulations of Soccer
    Rules and regulations of soccer are very stringent and if you are a football fanatic; chances are that you are aware of them already but, you'd probably want to know more about it. Read on to learn more about soccer rules.
  • Origin of Soccer
    Join us as we try to trace the origin of soccer, AKA Association Football, considered one of the most popular sport in the world today. Continue reading...
  • Euro 2012 Qualifying Update
    An update on the Euro 2012 qualifying games, right here.
  • Soccer in Brazil
    Brazil is one of the best places you can explore, especially when the FIFA Soccer World Cup fever is in its full glory. Join in as we take a look at almost the religion of Brazil, soccer.
  • Soccer in Italy
    Soccer in Italy is more than just a sport. It is a passion, a cultural identity, something which several Italians have lived and (others have) died for. Here's a brief account of soccer in Italy.
  • Soccer in Spain
    Soccer in Spain is considered to be a religion. Soccer has been played in Spain for more than 100 years and certainly has a long history behind it. Let's get more insight on soccer played in this European nation with this article.
  • Soccer Positions on the Field and What They Do
    The article below would provide you with the details of what the soccer players do on the field and the positions they fill, as well as their significance.
  • Soccer Drills for Kids
    The best time to put a child through soccer drills is when he is at a young age. Read on, to learn some interesting soccer drills for kids that will most certainly work towards improving the technique and skill of a soccer player.
  • Soccer Goal Dimensions
    Easy rules, rough play, enthusiastic audience and inexpensive equipment, have made soccer, not a game, but a mania and a religion. Though most popular sport in the world is played by on streets, in alleys as well as parks and stadiums. The sport's governing body, FIFA, has formulated a set of rules and regulations about soccer. Here, we shall see the dimensions of the playing field and the size of the goals.
  • Soccer Terms
    Without a doubt, soccer continues to be the most widely followed, played and loved game in the world. Here's a glossary of soccer terms or football terms which will help you understand the beautiful game better.
  • Soccer Warm Up Drills
    Soccer players have warm up drills as a part of their training regime. These are important for the players to get into the groove. Pitch in to know more.
  • Soccer Warm Ups
    Soccer warm ups are a must before the start of any game and it carries many advantages. Playing soccer without warming up enough can cause a lot of serious injuries.
  • Soccer Tricks
    There are a number of soccer tricks which have been flaunted and put to good use by our favorite soccer stars. This article is exactly about that for those pining to be future Ronaldos or Beckhams.
  • Soccer Exercises
    Soccer or football as it is popularly known is one of the loved games around the globe. The players of the game should be in an efficient physical and mental condition. Read this article to know more about soccer exercises.
  • Soccer Team Names
    Searching for a list of cool soccer team names? Here is some information and collection of soccer team names. Read on...
  • Football Formations
    There are a host of football formations that are more popular than certain others, and this is because they are guaranteed to work. Modern soccer formations have witnessed a lot of changes and evolution, and this is something that will never stop.
  • Soccer Dribbling Drills
    Soccer dribbling is part footwork, part stamina and part ball control. The stamina and ball control aside, there are quite a few drills that you can use to make sure your footwork grows and you gain more dribbling speed and skills.
  • Europa League Quarterfinal 2010 Draws are Out!
    Read on to know who meets who in the quarterfinals of the 2010 edition of the Europa League.
  • UEFA Champions League 2010 Quarterfinals Draws Are Out!
    Time to see who squares up against whom in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League this year...
  • Soccer Field Dimensions
    The article below will tell you more about the dimensions of the soccer field.
  • Football Vs. Soccer
    Soccer vs. football. Confused which is which? Here's an article on football vs. soccer that tells you the difference between the two sports.
  • Basic Football Rules
    Want to learn how to play football? Get started with this article on the basic football rules and regulations.
  • Soccer Tricks and Moves
    We all wish we could do the amazing soccer tricks and moves that we see on TV. Though they look extremely difficult and pass by in a jiffy, they can be mastered pretty soon. Read this article to learn about how to do soccer tricks and moves.
  • How to do Soccer Tricks for Beginners
    Soccer has celebrated the players with all the fancy footwork than anything else, like Ronaldinho, C. Ronaldo off the top of my head. It has since been established that an impeccable ball control is absolutely necessary to move the ball around the field.
  • Soccer Shooting Drills
    A good training routine is always the best way to improve your game. The same goes for soccer. Practice makes perfect and so, here are a few drills you can involve yourself in to get better.
  • How to Juggle a Soccer Ball
    Want to learn how to juggle a soccer ball like a pro? Read on, to learn more about this seemingly useless, but absolutely vital skill.
  • Soccer Field Positions
    Confused about the different soccer field positions? Can't figure out the importance of each player in different soccer formations? Read on, to get a better understanding of the different soccer positions and what they do.
  • Soccer Positions on the Field
    What are the various soccer positions on the field? Soccer positions are an important part of the game as they lay down the position and the role of each player. So to help you improve your soccer team tactics, here's a bit about the soccer positions on the field and what role each player plays.
  • Manchester United Thrash Arsenal 3-1 at the Emirates Stadium
    Nani, Wayne Rooney and Ji-Sung Park scored for Manchester United as they mauled Arsenal at Ashburton Grove. Thomas Vermaelen scored as well, but it was meaningless ultimately.
  • ManU vs Man City: What a Game!
    Jubilation at Old Trafford as Manchester United beats Manchester City 3-1 to enter Carling Cup final on 4-3 aggregate.
  • Manchester United Through to Carling Cup Final
    The two clubs from Manchester went head to head in an epic semifinal, and it was the Red Devils who emerged victorious on the night.
  • Arsenal Go Top of the Table, Liverpool Beat Spurs at Homecoming
    Two matches were played on 20th January, and Arsenal and Liverpool notched impressive victories to send out a clear message to their nearest rivals.
  • How to Play Soccer
    How to play soccer is a thing innumerable soccer aspirants ponder over. The only thing they need to play soccer well is a good coach, determination, attitude of learning and a passion for the game. Pitch in to know how to go about playing the game.
  • Invention of Football
    Football is one of the most popular games played in almost every corner of the globe. But, do you know about the invention of football, and how the game has developed over the years? Let's take a look at the history of this wonderful game.
  • Manchester City Beat Manchester in Carling Cup Semi Final First Leg
    Manchester United lost the first leg 2-1. The reverse fixture is in a weeks time, and Manchester United will be favorites to beat City at home, especially after their performance yesterday.
  • Barclays Premier League Weekend Review
    A round up of the results of the matches played on 16th and 17th January.
  • Barclays Premier League Weekend Fixtures
    A preview of the matches scheduled to be played on 16th and 17th January 2010.
  • Basic Soccer Rules
    Wanna play the most popular sport in the world, but before bending it like Beckham, you would like to read the basic soccer rules. Basic soccer rules will not only help you to understand the game, but also help you to better your game.
  • Who Invented Football
    Okay, there are two 'footballs' if you look at it that way. But regardless of the names, if you're interested in learning the history of the game that you love, here is a look into the time when the games came to played first.
  • Famous Football Players
    The list of well-known football players is unending. From Beckham to Brazilian Kaka and from Maradona to Alessandro del Piero, they are hot, amazing and great at football skills. Take a look at who all are the top-notch in the business.
  • Famous Soccer Players
    It is really hard to make a list of great soccer players and then, portray their characters and their skills on the fields. You see, it is a real tough cookie to place a player at the number one position especially, when the list covers players from different times and when others too, have played with the same intensity and dedication.
  • Soccer Defensive Tactics
    It would not be wrong if one said that defensive tactics can win matches for a soccer or football team. These tactics are not just about tackling the attacker, but it is also about helping your own team score goals. If you are a soccer fan, do not miss the article.
  • Fulham Thrash Manchester United 3-0
    Condemning Manchester United to their 5th defeat of the season, Fulham took full advantage of United's injury crisis, and lack of creativity in the midfield.
  • Soccer Dribbling Moves
    The likes of Ronaldo and company have mastered dribbling and even come up with their own signature dribbling moves. For those who want to be future David Beckhams and Zizous, this article below might prove to be a catalyst for trying different dribbling moves.
  • Europa League Fixtures Announced
    The fixtures for the 'round of 32' of the Europa league, starting in February have been announced...
  • UEFA Champions League Draws Announced
    It's going to be a few emotional returns folks...
  • Man United Go Level On Points With Chelsea
    A round up of last night's matches, and a look into tonight's round of matches in the Barclays Premier League.
  • Soccer Defensive Drills
    The soccer season is in town, all the teams are busy practicing. Here are some effective soccer defensive drills to pump some life in your sessions and make the defense stronger.
  • Indoor Soccer Drills
    Playing indoor soccer, or futsal, is a very popular means of improving a soccer player's skill and technique. Here are some indoor soccer drills that are commonly practiced.
  • Manchester United Take On Aston Villa in Tricky Game
    Aston Villa have not beaten Manchester United in over a decade, but that may as well change as United are facing a lengthy list of injuries to key defensive personnel.
  • Arsenal and Liverpool to Face off This Sunday
    Two clubs of the (now perhaps defunct) top 4 to collide this weekend...
  • Defensive Injury List Mounts Up at Old Trafford
    As Manchester United visit Wolfsburg in Germany for tonight's game, they have only one senior defender left to call upon.
  • Soccer Drills for U8
    Soccer drills for U8 can be real fun and they are a kind of an introduction of soccer for children. These have to be interesting and hold the attention of the children so that they learn the game.
  • Manchester United and Aston Villa Through to Carling Cup Semi-final
    Two goals in the first half from Darron Gibson puts United in the semi-final, and underlines Sir Alex Ferguson's faith in his younger players.
  • Lionel Messi Wins the Ballon d'Or
    Argentine wonderkid Messi named the European footballer of the year.
  • Soccer Drills for 5 Year Olds
    Imparting soccer training and soccer education to a child in his younger years goes a long way in deciding how he plays the game. Here are some soccer drills for 5 year olds, that can help you teach them better.
  • Authentic Soccer Jerseys
    Authentic soccer jerseys are kind of hard to come by. If you are a major fan of the sport and have been buying the merchandise, then you would most probably identify which is a fake or a replica against the real thing.
  • Van Nistelrooy to Liverpool FC?
    The latest on transfer rumors from the Barclays Premier League.
  • Why Roman Pavlyuchenko Looks Most Likely to Come to Liverpool FC
    The numerous different types of injuries the Reds are suffering from has added a few words to my vocabulary. So as the much-needed transfer window opens in January, who is most likely to come to Anfield.
  • Argentina's Soccer Coach, Maradona Slapped With 2 Month Ban
    Diego Maradona's tryst with being banned continues, even though he no longer plays competitive soccer...
  • Manchester United Fan
    Almost a decade since I began supporting them, and even today it's plain to see why.
  • German Goalkeeper Commits Suicide
    The goalkeeper for Germany and Hannover 96, Robert Enke, has apparently committed suicide, though the reason for this is unknown.
  • Soccer Positions and What They Do
    Soccer in USA, or Football, as it is called all across Europe and a few other countries is a craze amongst people globally. Consequently, various positions in the game is a hot topic amongst soccer fans. Check out the article below to know who scores and who defends the goal post.
  • Manchester United Get a Child Prodigy!
    One of the premier football clubs in English football, Manchester United recently won a long drawn battle after obtaining an international transfer certificate from Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) for 16-year old Paul Pogba. In case you are a Manchester United fanatic, you would not want to miss this piece of news!
  • Barclays Premier League - Manchester Derby Preview
    Manchester United and Manchester City will play each other in a hotly contested and table topping clash on 20 September. Though not a title decider, the winner will certainly get immense boasting rights and a great boost to carry forward their increasing momentum.
  • The Barclays Premier League Weekend 12-13th September
    The Barclays Premier League is back after the international break and gave us a few exciting enough games this weekend! Here's how this weekend shaped up.
  • Who Invented Soccer
    Various sports, with striking similarity to soccer, were being played in many parts of the world since a past few centuries. Today, it has become the most watched sport in the United States, but still it's difficult to trace the roots of soccer. Join us as we embark on a journey to find who invented soccer and when...
  • How to Curve a Soccer Ball
    How do you take your free kicks? Do you 'bend it like Beckham' or do you prefer the 'Gerrard thunderbolt'? Want to curve a soccer ball the way professionals do?
  • Reflections on the Premier League 2009-10
    The season is still in its nascent stages but if you love the premier league then you know what I mean.
  • The Barclays Premier League 2009-10: I Think Chelsea's Going to Win It
    After a bombastic series of transfers, the 2009-10 edition of the Barclays Premier League has begun and has thrown up some surprises already. My favorites to win it this year are Chelsea F.C. Here's why...
  • Soccer Conditioning Drills and Workout
    Playing soccer is one of the most widely enjoyed activities in the world. The demands of the game require one to be in a healthy physical and mental condition. Thankfully, the developments in sports training has led to the evolution of some of the best soccer conditioning drills and workout programs...
  • Offside Rule in Soccer
    One of the most popular sports in the world, soccer doesn't really need any kind of introduction. The game is easy to play if you understand the basic rules. One of them is the offside rule, which I am endeavoring to explain here...
  • Soccer Strategies and Tactics
    Soccer (also known as football in some countries) is the world's most popular game. This sport has thrived and has a huge fan following. Soccer is more in the mind than in the field. Here are some basic soccer strategies and tactics to help you out.
  • How to Play Indoor Soccer
    'The beautiful game' is the world's most popular sport and is played in most countries around the world. Soccer has lived up to its reputation, and has had a number of alternate forms cropping up for some time now. One variant of soccer, indoor soccer, is also fast catching up and is already a rage in many countries. Here are a few tips on how to play indoor soccer.
  • Soccer Training: Plyometric Drills and Exercises
    Soccer is a sport that requires physical strength and endurance. Plyometric exercises help conditioning that strength. To know more about these strength building exercises, read on.
  • Interesting Facts about Soccer - Soccer Fun Facts
    Soccer is one of the most famous sports in the world. It is like a religion for more than a billion soccer lovers. Let's get to know some interesting facts about the game of soccer...
  • Causes of Soccer Injuries
    Soccer, the sport and the field, both can give rise to different types of injuries. Let's take a look at some of them in this article.
  • Preventing Soccer Injuries
    There are various types of soccer injuries such as sprains, fractures, bruises, strains, etc. However, you can take some precautions to prevent such soccer injuries.
  • Where did Soccer Originate
    Today, soccer has become the most popular sport all over the world. Do you know where it originated? Read on to know more.
  • Basic Soccer Rules - Learn How to Play Soccer
    Soccer is indisputably the most popular game known. Playing this team game can be great fun for the participants. Read on to know the basic rules of this interesting game.
  • Soccer Facts: History and Timeline of Soccer
    Soccer is the most popular sport in the world today. Also known as the 'global game', soccer has permeated all nations and has brought even warring-nations on a playing field. Let us go back to the history and timeline of this beautiful game, and get ourselves acquainted with the important moments of this 'beautiful game'.
  • Premier League Clubs
    The Premier League or the Barclays Premier League is an all-English professional football club association. It is the English primary football competition rostrum that is currently contested by 20 clubs.