PSG star Neymar was sent off during the 87th minute of Sunday’s 2-2 draw against Marseille. The young Brazilian superstar was sent off after tussling with Lucas Ocampos and picking up his second yellow card. However, there is more to the story. The 25-year-old was targeted by both the players and the spectators, as he was fouled five times, the […]
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Soccer players push their bodies to breaking point every game. Although there is a lot of preventative work going into their training, injuries are commonplace. Glance through news reports and a pattern will emerge. The elite level players suffer more injuries than any other category of player. There is a good reason for this. Most elite players carry small injuries […]
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Strange that a few months ago, with Neymar’s departure, Barcelona was far from favorites to win the title. The team have not lost a game this season and have an 11 point lead over Atletico Madrid at the top of the table. However, there is still a chance that the team will lose the lead to one its rivals. The […]
» Read more2017 has been a transformational year for Manchester United. The team looks completely different from the side that finished a lowly sixth in last year Premier League. A lot of the credit for that transformation is the arrival of Nemanja Matic to the midfield. Chelsea let Matic go and have regretted that decision while United fans cheered the steal. Unfortunately […]
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Players look forward to new shoes every year. However, once you get a new pair of soccer shoes, it is important to remember that like all other shoes you need to break them in. When it comes to shoes for athletic performance, it is even more important to prepare your shoes before a live match. Here is a five step […]
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In yet another bad move, Barcelona is suing its former player for $10 million for breach of contract. FC Barcelona wants Neymar to return the bonus he took when he signed his five-year extension. The club also wants an additional 10% interest on the delay. “Barcelona have taken these actions in defense of their interests after Neymar’s contract was rescinded […]
» Read moreWith the 26th season of the English Premier League underway, we look at some of the top clubs and their expectations: Arsenal There was a lot of disappointment when Arsenal ended last season in fifth place and missing out on a place in the Champion’s league. However, that loss is less of a bitter pill to swallow after winning the […]
» Read moreWhen looking for a soccer ball, you will notice that you get cheap soccer balls and then you also get balls on the other side of the spectrum that are extremely expensive. There are good reasons for the large variance in pricing. It all depends on factors like size and environment. Here are some things to consider when buying soccer […]
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The typical amateur soccer player spends about two-thirds of the year playing soccer. However, the training does not end there, during the other months, players continue to train at different levels of intensity. Here is what the typical calendar looks like for a player: Pre-season training The point of early pre-season training is to get your body and mind ready […]
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One of the hallmarks of different soccer teams is their playing styles. You can immediately differentiate a Latin American or Spanish team from a German team just from the way they play. Here is a basic breakdown of how three different teams play: British Players from the UK are physical, quick and direct. It is a no-nonsense style of play […]
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