The World Cup of Soccer is one of the world's most watched events. Fans from around the world look forward to this exciting sporting event. The next FIFA World Cup of Soccer games will be held in South Africa between 11 June and 11 July 2010. This event is the nineteenth World Cup of Soccer, and the first to be held in Africa. The first World Cup of Soccer was held in Uruguay in 1930. The first time the World Cup was played outside Europe or the...more
Another spectacular soccer world cup is to be held in June-July 2010; South Africa will proudly host the event. There are 32 teams competing in the match which will be played in nine lavish cities in their ten grand stadiums. The cities included are Cape Town, Johannessburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Pretoria and Bloemfontein. South Africa is known to have several visitors each year and with the happening of this sizzling...more
Have you ever imagined how a handful of secret youth soccer coaching tips can help you build a great soccer team The answer is most likely No because you think that it takes years of practice and experience to become a good coach. In this article, we share some important kids soccer drills that will put the kids on a winning track.The game of soccer demands great deal of planning, expertise, and athleticism. It is your duty to help the kids realize that. At the beginning, keep it simple. What are the different aspects of soccer, strategies, practice drills, fitness, diet, and basically everything that makes the game and its players? Make sure that you are not talking all the time and the kids are also throwing their part. Motivate the kids to talk to you. When you are friendly to them, the kids will enjoy learning and playing soccer. Be very cautious executing youth soccer coaching drills. Before each practice session, give the kids instructions. The instructions should not be very long. A session that lasts for 30 minutes, do not devote more than 10 minutes to initial briefing. Do not interfere during the drill and let the boys have fun with the game. Take note of the mistakes...more
In youth soccer, goals win games and goals come from your offensive attack. Attacks are about good teamwork, creativity, speed and composure. There are so many different ways of attacking in soccer, and that is one of the beauties of the game. Your soccer offense must be able to attack using multiple methods to be successful. It's not enough just...more
When you go to a soccer game you go to watch your favorite team and of course to hopefully watch them win. If you are a true diehard fan then chances are you have a soccer shirt and it will have the number of your favorite player or maybe you just want to represent the team and their colors. No matter what your reason is, putting it on for the game...more
Even though England has not hoisted the World Cup Trophy above their heads since 1966, they are one of the most popular teams anywhere! Every 4 years when the World Cup comes calling again and the perennial red and white contenders take the pitch there is no shortage of passionate fans donning an England Soccer Jersey or a St Georges Cross Flag on their back or both! Whether the World Cup is being held in South Africa, South America, or the Far East, the Army of loyal English football fans grab their England Soccer Jersey, hop on a flight, and come out in large numbers to support their fabulous England National Team! England has a rich history of qualifying for every World Cup in recent history, but as rich as their qualification history is for the World Cup they are in the midst of a 44 year drought when it comes to winning the prestigious event, despite, the legions of fans watching them on TV or in person wearing their prized possession, their England Soccer Jersey. The last time they had the pleasure of being annointed champions, they had the double pleasure of doing it on their home turf, in the 1966 World Cup that was hosted in England, and...more
Perhaps it was the Reino de Navarra Stadium. Or perhaps it was Osasuna's defensive control. Either way, Barcelona FC, at first place in the Spanish League, drew a 1-1 tie with Osasuna on Saturday, during the ninth round of the Spanish League BBA....more
With a brilliant performance by midfielder Jess Dtolo, Napoli overcame a two-point deficit to win an impressive 3-2 match against Juventus. The match opened the eleventh round of the Italian Serie A this past Saturday. Just a week earlier, Napoli had...more
Lets face it! Without incorporating free drills in your regular soccer coaching drills, it is difficult to envision a productive training session for your young players. The coach should be in charge for including free drills in the regular training...more
In order to play a soccer game, we need to have a soccer goal. Portable soccer goals are an outstanding option, particularly for home use. Most people do not have the necessary space available to build permanent soccer fields with in-ground soccer...more
Wednesday night was not a good night for Barcelona, who was dismissed from the Copa del Rey tournament by Sevilla. Barca was eliminated on away goals after the series tied 2-2 on the aggregate score. Sevilla won against Barcelona on the...more
There's nothing quite like the experience of soccer and especially when you can watch soccer of the world cup, live and in person. For those heading out to South Africa this summer, it's going to be a real treat and an experience you will not soon...more