Scandinavian countries have always nurtured and exported superb soccer players exceptionally well. Even before the shock European Championships win in 1992, Denmark has always produced technically gifted players who have proven well suited to moving to top European clubs. With a history going back 125 years, it’s no surprise that European soccer has been littered …
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Belgium is a small nation from the west of Europe that has long been one of the true soccer powerhouses on the continent. Their golden generation may be over, but the red devils have had some world-class players in the past. Today we will be discussing the best Belgian players of all time, with players …
For the most part, it isn’t a great idea to try and stretch soccer jerseys. When I was younger my mother would often bemoan me for pulling too hard on the fabric of my clothes and tell me to be more gentle with them. Despite this, there is still sometimes a good reason for clothing …
One of the most incredible sights in soccer is two fierce rivals going head to head in a league game; the atmosphere always feels electric, the fans are louder, and the game always feels more meaningful. National rivalries are great, though there can be years between games, but a league rivalry against a team challenging …
Soccer cleats are one of the most basic pieces of equipment that you need in order to play the sport properly and they need to fit you right so that they aren’t causing any lasting damage to your feet as this can be painful! Having cleats that are too big can be problematic in a …
As a general rule, most people’s feet have distinct sections to them, namely the heels, toes, and arches and while problems with the first two aforementioned parts are pretty rare, issues with your arches are relatively common. Many people around the world suffer from having high arches, an ailment that can leave your feet appearing …
Given that soccer is a sport that relies on your feet perhaps more than any other, it is no surprise that the subject comes up in discussions around the world on a regular basic. There is no set minimum or maximum in terms of foot sizing when it comes to being permitted to play soccer …
Samson may have had long hair to keep his prodigious strength, but the soccer players on our list simply had long, flowing locks because they looked cool. Some of the greatest players ever to grace the game have flown across the soccer field, hair bouncing everywhere, as they took apart teams, terrifying opponents and scoring …
Sweden has a long history of producing excellent soccer players, but if there’s one player who stands head and shoulders above the rest (literally, he’s huge), it’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic. He’s quite possibly the most outspoken and confident player in history; there’s no false modesty with Zlatan. He’s absolutely sure he’s the best soccer player of …
Soccer players seem to gravitate toward a jersey number and then stick with it; sometimes, it’s due to their position on the pitch, such as the number 9 for a striker or number 1 for a goalkeeper. Some numbers, though, such as the number 21, can simply be the preferred number a player might choose …
