Friday, October 15, 2010
Soccer Songs That Make the Game More Exciting
In Argentina, Brazil, France, United Kingdom, Japan, Korea and many other countries, people play soccer, watch soccer games, and even sing football songs in public places. Soccer is often the topic friends discuss over meals and soccer news is read in every street corner. Practically, soccer has been a constant part of the people's lives and in several countries the game has even become a part of their culture. Football right now is already more than just a leisure activity. It is a way of life.
The loud singing and cheering inject a unique form of excitement and exhilarating suspense to the out field. A die-hard fan enjoys soccer games more when he or she shares
Monday, September 27, 2010
Winning Youth Soccer Styles of Play
As a youth soccer coach you need to be able to decide which style of play will work best for your team. There are different factors that will affect that decision. Everything from the abilities of your players, to the weather, to the condition of the soccer field will play into your decision.
Styles of play refers to the way your youth soccer team plays together during the game. It is your job as the youth soccer coach to determine which style to use.
Attacking Styles of Play
Direct Attack
Soccer teams will use a direct attack to try to beat the defense by playing long passes. This is not a dump-and-run offense. These are long, accurate passes to players making runs toward the goal, that penetrate the defense.
The objective is to push the ball forward with few passes, and only a few players touching the ball. By quickly passing the ball through the defense you can attack the goal before the defense has an opportunity to drop back to assist the goalkeeper.
Your job as the youth soccer coach is to include drills in
Friday, September 24, 2010
Soccer Referee Uniforms
Soccer referee uniforms will let you be comfortable while on the field. The colors will distinguish you from the soccer players so you don't get tackled.
Referee Shirt
The soccer referee shirt is made to set you apart from the teams that are playing. There are numerous color combinations available. The color you wear will depend on the colors that the soccer teams are wearing.
Here are some of the standard colors that are available:
Basic Black with a white collar, the original.
Gold with black pinstripes
Black with white pinstripes
Red with black pinstripes
Blue with black pinstripes
The materials used to make a soccer referee jersey are very similar to a players jersey. Most are made with 100% polyester, or a microfiber material that will wick the sweat away from your body.
The pocket will hold your referee's wallet, and it
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Who Invented the Soccer Ball?
It would be nice if you could pinpoint exactly which person came up with soccer and indeed who invented the soccer ball. Just like the game itself though, the balls have simply been subject to a long process of development over hundreds of years. Rather than one person creating the soccer ball as we know it, therefore, the designs have changed over time and are not generally credited to an individual. Instead of naming a creator of the soccer ball then, we can take a brief look into its long journey.
At first, soccer balls were merely animal bladders wrapped in leather! In the 1600s for example, the bladder of a 'pallone'- an early Italian soccer ball- had to be inflated. These ancient balls were laced together manually, often lost shape with heavy use and became saturated with water when it rained. For a long time, even right up to the 1940s, you would have found soccer balls heavy and very difficult to play with.
More recently, with improved technology, soccer balls have developed into a light-weight, waterproof form. As you can imagine this now makes life much easier for strikers and harder for goalkeepers- this is just the game as we know it today!
Hopefully you can see that we can't determine who invented the soccer ball, because its development has just been a long process over time. Long ago people would just kick around animal bladders because these were all they had to play with. Nowadays we have better technology, so you can play with the plastic-coated, rapid balls that make the game much more exciting for all involved!
Monday, July 12, 2010
A Short Biography of Famous Soccer Players - Djibril Cisse
At the age of 11 He began his career at Nîmes Olympique in 1993. Afterward Cissé went to Auxerre still in the youth team. Gérard Houllier brought him to Liverpool. For the period of his time at Anfield Cissé played 49 matches with 11 goals; although he was at times played on the wing of right side.
He experienced playing football with some senior clubs: Auxerre (1993-1996), Liverpool (2004-2006), Marseille (2006-2008), Sunderland (loan) (2008-2009), Panathinaikos (2009 - till now).
Djibril Cissé is a French soccer player of Ivorian ancestry. Cissé is renowned mainly for his acceleration and pace, in addition to his hairstyles that always attention-grabbing. He has held the title of Lord of the Manor of Frodsham from the time when 2005.
At the age of 15 Cissé signed for Auxerre club, and in May 2002 made his international first appearance in opposition to Belgium. In May 2003, along with Auxerre, he triumphed for the French Cup and a month afterward the Confederations Cup with France. In the French Ligue 1 in the 2001-2002 and 2003-2004 season, Cissé was the top scorer making 70 goals in 128 league
Friday, May 14, 2010
The World's Worst Soccer Teams - Cuba
The Golden Age
Once upon a time Cuba was one of the best teams in the Americas. By the early 1930s, the Island finished first at the I Central and Caribbean Games. They defeated Costa Rica and Honduras. Subsequently,between July 4 and July 19, 1938, Cuba's national soccer team became the best Caribbean team in soccer history when they placed seventh at the Third FIFA World Championship in Paris, France's capital city. During that event, Cuba had defeated Romania. However the Island was not see again in the World Cup.
Country Profile: Cuba
This Spanish-speaking nation is located in the Caribbean Sea. It covers 42,800 square miles; Latin America's largest individual island. There are at least 12 million people. Havana is the country's capital. Politically, Cuba is a dictatorship.
Since 1959 Cuba, formerly a colony of Spain, has become a Marxist dictatorship. In practice the Island is governed by Castro's family. Hereafter, the nation's dictator Fidel Castro Ruz was elected as the first pro-Soviet leader in the Western Hemisphere. From the 1960s to the 1980s, the USSR (now Russia) provided heavy military and economic aid.
Unfortunately it is one of the most brutal human rights abusing states in the Third World since the 1950s. Due to this, the Cuban tyranny is an international pariah on the world stage, along with Iran, Zimbabwe, Burma and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (also known as North Korea). According Reports Without Borders, Cuba is one of "15 enemies of the internet on Earth". For political and economical reasons, over 250 athletes, including Olympic champs, had left the country since 1990, the highest of the world's developing nations. Economically, it has become heavily dependent on Venezuelan aid since the 2000s.
FIFA World Cup
Cuba's national team has not qualified for the FIFA World Cup since 1938. In recent decades, many Caribbean and Central American nations, from El Salvador and Honduras to Haiti and Trinidad Tobago, have already outpaced Cuba. By the early 1970s, the Salvadoran team was the winner of the men's soccer CONCACAF Tournament and because of this it was one of the 16 teams in the FIFA championship in Mexico City. Hereafter, twelve years on, El Salvador, along with Honduras, took part in its second men's World Cup in Barcelona (Spain). For the first time in 44 years, Haiti, a virtual unknown before 1974, secured its place in soccer history when they competed at the X World Cup in Munich, West Germany. From 1990 on, Costa Rica has participated twice in the global event. At the FIFA 2002 tournament, the Central Americans finished 19th place (among 32 teams).
Unlike neighboring Cuba, Jamaica qualified for the World Cup in the late 1990s. The Jamaican squad placed 22nd in the FIFA championship, ahead of Scotland, Saudi Arabia and Japan. Subsequently, Trinidad & Tobago, a cricket-loving Island, participated at the 2006 World Cup. Meanwhile, Honduras has qualified for the South Africa 2010. Honduras, one of the poorest nations in the Western Hemisphere, made its World Cup debut in the early 1980s.
From 1962 until the late 1980s, sports in Cuba had suffered an abrupt change when the USSR and other Marxist states sent up to 300 coaches to the Island. Also during that period, the Spanish-speaking nation received more money per capita to promote sports than any other nation on Earth, including South Korea, China and Greece. At the same time, several soccer coaches came to Cuba, from Hungarians to Soviets. In the meantime, the Marxist government sent a host of national squads to Eastern Europe, North Korea and the Soviet Union. Havana also hosted many international tournaments. But despite all of this, the Cuban soccer team did not qualify for the FIFA World Cup. But that was only the beginning of the tragedy.
A Nightmare
From the 1990s to the 2000s, only a handful of soccer players did not escape from Cuba. By the early 1990s, Fernando Griñan, one of the Island's most popular players, sought political asylum in abroad. But Griñan wasn't the only one. By 1998 Eduardo Sebrango fled Cuba to Canada. Shortly afterwards, Alberto Delgado y Perez and Rey Angel Martinez defected from its national team during the 20o2 Gold Cup in the States. Three years later, Maykel Galindo escaped from the Island. Likewise, between 2007 and 2008, Osvaldo Alonso, Lester More, Pedro Faife and Reinier Alcantara had left Havana. In March 2008, seven players sought political asylum in America: Manuel Miranda, Erlys Garcia, Yenier Bermudez, Yordany Alvarez, Loanny Duarte, Yendri Diaz, and Eder Roldan. As a result, Cuba failed to qualify for the 2010 South Africa.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
World Soccer Shop - Best World Soccer Shop
World Soccer Shop is the most popular soccer store in the United States. The soccer shop offers a wide variety of genuine soccer gears for the millions of soccer fans, players, teams, leagues, coaches and referees. It is also one of the officially licensed shops to provide the necessary gear for professional and amateur soccer players of the world soccer.
The world soccer shop has partnered with the top leaders of retailers of soccer gears like Nike, Puma, Reebok, Adidas and other leading companies. The soccer shop offers the most exclusive and rarest soccer products such as: soccer jerseys, soccer shoes, bags, uniforms, cleats, shin guards, soccer balls and others.
The shop has gained the trust and confidence of the most popular teams in the whole world. The soccer shop's success is because of its passion and commitment for the game of soccer. It will continue to provide the dedicated service, hard work and quality products for its valued clients. The soccer shop offers an online facility that you can purchase the product of your choice. With a rich selection of brands with photos and price that you can compare the features which best suits your need before deciding to purchase an item.
With the fast growing population of soccer players all around the world, the soccer shop is committed to offer the best and the latest sporting goods available for a better choice. Their lines of products are guaranteed with the highest standard which is value for the hard earned money.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
African Soccer
Congo-Brazzaville
Did you know Surprisingly, Congo-Brazzaville - a former French colony until 1960, - won the Nations Cup, in the early 1970s, African.
Ethiopia
Did you know that Ethiopia, one of the poorest countries in the region generated the 1962 African Nations Cup five years ago was a finalist in the African tournament.
Guinea
Did you know that the end of 1968, Guinea, a former French colony in West Africa1958, completed in men's football matches of X to the XIX Olympiad in Mexico. Eleven years later, in 1979, the French-speaking nation, one of the ten poorest countries in the world who have qualified for the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Tokyo (Japan). Then, between July 31 and August 11, 1985, presented the men's soccer team to fourth place in the championship U-16 World Cup in China, after Nigeria, Germany and Brazil.
Liberia
Did you know that, despite one of the top ranked football player (George Weah) in 1990, Liberia, Africa's first modern black republic, has never qualified for the FIFA World Cup.
Mali
Did you know that in April 1999, Mali, one of the least developed nations on Earth was considered a dark horse. This year, this French-speaking nation, came third in the FIFA U-20 World Cup in Nigeria, at the expense of Brazil and Japan. In the semi-finalsit plays Cameroon 5-4. Then the national team Nigeria (host country) 3-1 defeat. In the next round, lost to Spain 1-3 African country. In the bronze medal game, Mali beat Uruguay 1-0. later, after his great success in 1999, five years, the men qualified for the semifinals of the paintings Olympic Football Tournament 2004 in Athens, Greece.
Zaire
Did you know, Zaire - the country now known as the Democratic Republic of the Congo, won the African Cup of Nations in1968. After that, between June 13 and July 7, 1974, it competed in the universal event in Munich (Germany).
Zambia
Did you know- Zambia, a state located in southern Africa, won the silver medal at the 1974 Nations Cup, behind Zaire. Two years later, the Zambian dictatorship, under the presidency of Kenneth Kaunda (1964-1991), boycotted the Games to protest New Zealand's participation.Under this atmosphere, the soccer team could not compete in the 21st Olympic Games in North America. However, these English-speaking countries a national team for the Summer Olympic Games in the Soviet Union in 1980. Subsequently, Zambia, a country rich in copper, was the only African nation that, for the semifinals of the Olympic Games of the XXIV Olympiad in Seoul, South Korea qualified.
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
How to Choose Proper Soccer Cleats
In career of any professional or amateur soccer player, performance on the field is key factor to success. Good performance is depending on many factors. It depends on player's mental and physical straight but also depends on the good footwear. This was recognized in early days of soccer, and that is how the soccer cleats were found.
It is very important, especially for a young player to learn proper usage of soccer cleats. Because, even serious injuries can occur with wrong choice and usage of cleats. Most common injuries caused by wrong choice of cleats are on the ligaments, knees and ankles. Also not that serious but still very uncomfortable injury caused by wrong cleats is blisters on the feet.
Each type of cleats is made for different type of ground. If ground is hard than usage of cleats with rubber studs is recommended because then they don't need to penetrate too much into the ground as the ground is not slippery. On the other hand, if soccer ground is too soft, then you need to use soccer cleats with higher studs, usually made from aluminum, because they are penetrating more into the ground.
Studs on the soccer clears can be fixed or removable. Soccer cleats with removable studs are still more popular among the players because you are using the same boots and changing only studs for different type of ground that you playing on.
But still for younger players is recommended to use fixed (molded) cleats. You can play with them on almost all ground types, and in all weather condition.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Chinese Soccer - the performance of Sleeping Giant
Chinese football has been thought that 1000 years ago, so it is passed as a home for the sport. Viewed with its huge population, it was like a sleeping giant for the sport. With a lot of youth, China was able to produce good players that are competing with teams in the popular youth tournaments.
In order to create the Chinese game for the adult level, organized a professional league hired to train foreign managers and their players. With itsGoal of being competitive, travel Chinese players in European countries to gather more experience.
Since there are many football fans in China, the stages are designed to provide for the races and the large public. In Beijing Worker Stadium is the famous stadium, which are about 72,000 spectators.
After two decades, China's national women's team was able to elevate its status as one of the elite team of world football. CouldTo defeat the Japanese team in the final and won the title of Asia Cup. One after another, one can arrive at the final World Cup was held in Sweden in 1995. They were also able to win a silver medal at the Olympics in Atlanta in 1996.
With its numerous successes with the sport, could instead of matches of FIFA World Cup to join.
For a country that never ceases to struggle for success in various sports, China's Teamcontinue to improve and vowed to win more matches for their country.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
The Soccer Jersey - A Matter Of Identity
Nothing identifies the game as much as the soccer jerseys. The jersey is probably the most important part of the uniform. It doesn't matter if it's a club or national team; the soccer jersey is typical and unique of the game. One can tell if a person is using a soccer jersey from miles away, and it is used not only by soccer fans but also because a lot of the jerseys have nice designs and lines to them, which allows people to wear them in practically any occasion.
The soccer jersey has suffered a lot of changes over the years. In the beginning, the jerseys were made mostly out of cotton and were relatively thick in comparison to the modern ones. This was a disadvantage because when the players used to sweat the shirt would get heavier and stick to the body.
Old day soccer jerseys were quite simple as far as design goes, usually white or dark and had polo like collars to them with laces or buttons. Some people don't know this, but the famous Brazilian yellow shirt we see today wasn't always yellow. In fact, it was white with blue collars. This uniform was used until the famous defeat to Uruguay in 1950.
As the years went by, the soccer uniform developed together with the textile industry. Another reason is because the game became more and more popular and more and more competitive.
There was a point where the soccer jersey wasn't cotton anymore and started to be made with synthetic material. This made the jersey much lighter than the cotton ones and doesn't stick to the body as much as the cotton ones. Together with the material change, design changes were being made, especially the colors. Most jerseys still had polo like collars. The more modern soccer jerseys are made with special dry technology material that doesn't get wet and doesn't stick to the player's body.
Nowadays, clubs and National teams use the soccer jersey for marketing strategies, with the name or logo of big companies on the shirt. Soccer fans in general buy a lot of soccer jerseys, especially the jersey with the club they support and their national team. Selling jerseys with the name of famous soccer players brings the sales up quite a lot, especially when these players are well wanted by the fans. It is very common to see jerseys with names like Ronaldinho, Beckham, Zidane, Ronaldo, Henry, Deco, Kaká and so many other famous players who are popular with the fans who support the teams they play for but also by soccer fans in general. The national soccer teams are also quite responsible for the selling of jerseys, especially the Brazilian, Argentine, German, Italian, English and French jerseys.
The soccer jersey manufacturers use a lot of marketing to sell their products and even come out with special edition jerseys and other marketing campaigns.
A soccer jersey isn't only a jersey, but it's an identity. It's the love of a fan towards the team he supports, it's like a second skin to some people.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Liverpool Kit 2002–03 , 2003–04
2002–03 , 2003–04
Design: REEBOK
Sponsor: CARLSBERG
02–03 was the first season
Liverpool had ever played in
a black strip. The away shirt
design, with a visible
horizontal seam and grey
shoulder patches, combined well with the
hi-tech Play Dry fabric to give an intimidating look. The shirt was actually similar to that of
the home kit, but included a slim-line V-neck rather than a round one.
Worn in: The 1–0 defeat to Arsenal in the 02–03 Community Shield match. Also, 1–0 wins
over Aston Villa and Southampton – the only League away matches won in this strip – plus a
great 3–1 win over Spartak Moscow.Worn by: Harry Kewell, Bruno Cheyrou.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Liverpool Kit 2002–03, 2003–04
Sunday, January 31, 2010
LIVERPOOL KIT 2001–02, 2002–03
2001–02, 2002–03
Design: REEBOK
Sponsor: CARLSBERG
The club celebrated their return to the
Champions League with a unique home strip.
With a few modern trappings
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
LIVERPOOL KIT 1982–83 to 1984–85
LIVERPOOL FOOTBALL SHIRT HISTORY
1982–83 to 1984–85
Design: UMBRO
Sponsor: CROWN PAINTS
The 82–83 season saw a huge change of kit
design for the club. The previous plain





