There are eleven players on a soccer team, but several roles are associated with each position; fullbacks could be wingbacks, and there’s the box-to-box midfielder who could even play as a holding midfielder. The list goes on, but there’s one role that consistently captures the imagination, and that’s the mystical false 9. A role that …
One look at Xherdan Shaqiri and it’s evident that he is blessed in the calf department. Even after being out due to a calf injury, the size of Shaqiri’s lower leg muscles is practically inhuman. But the question remains: does he owe those humongous calves to all of his time on a soccer field? Does …
Birmingham is probably best known for the Peaky Blinders and Aston Villa FC. And today, we’re going to look back through the history of Aston Villa, one of the founding members of the Football League. With a long history comes a long list of players that have donned the famous claret and blue jersey of …
One of the many skills that have made Lionel Messi such a successful soccer player is his overall speed. During his prime, he was referred to by many as one of the fastest players in soccer. He’s so fast that many put him up amongst the all-time greats. As fast as he might be, detractors …
Modern soccer is an entirely different industry from what it was 30 years ago. The finances involved are astronomical; the coverage of everything from a player’s personal life to transfer rumors and dressing-room bust-ups are shared instantly on social media and 24-7 sports channels. One thing that never changes, though, is the fans’ loyalty; your …
All 11 players on a soccer field have responsibilities to contribute to their team’s success. As challenging as it might seem, some have it easier than others. What are the five easiest positions in soccer? This could be open to some debate, especially when considering the style of play. However, traditionally speaking, slightly weaker overall …
There’s something special about a soccer stadium; each team’s home ground holds memories for fans, successes and failures, promotions, and relegations. The weekly walk to the ground is as much a part of the experience as the match itself. Once the stadium comes into sight, the excitement intensifies, is today the day your team outplays …
As the most popular sport in the world, soccer fans gravitate toward certain players. Whether they play for their favorite team, their favorite country, or both, popularity goes to another level when players reach top-level fame. Who are the 10 most popular soccer players of all time? These 10 all received worldwide love. A lot …
As far as marquee franchises are concerned in major league soccer, it doesn’t get much better than the LA Galaxy. They play their home games in one of the most desirable cities in the United States, and they always seem to attract top players. Who are the seven best LA Galaxy players of all time? …
Eastern Europe has always been a hotbed of talented soccer players, with a national team that has often far exceeded expectations. From a March 1994 FIFA ranking of 125th in the world to becoming the third best team a mere five years later, Croatia went on to finish runners-up in the 2018 World Cup. Despite …