Mbappé Misses When It Counts: Real Madrid in Trouble ⚽ Three losses in five games. Staring at a shaky qualification. This isn’t where 15-time Champions League winners Real Madrid thought they’d be. A 2-0 defeat by Liverpool left the reigning champs at the very edge, ranked 24th in the table. In the tournament’s revamped format, …
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Embed from Getty Images Spain & Barcelona Legend Iniesta Retires at 40 It’s the end of an era. Andres Iniesta, one of football’s finest, has officially hung up his boots at 40. The legendary midfielder, known for his wizardry on the ball, leaves behind a legacy that few can match. His journey from Barcelona’s La …
Introduction: Why 9v9 Soccer Formations Matter Hey there, soccer enthusiasts and coaches! Ever wondered why 9v9 soccer doesn’t get the limelight it deserves? It is used only for a few years during youth soccer. In most locations, you will find the U-10 to U12 age group following these formations. It’s a pivotal stage for young …
Being a great defender takes time, experience, and a willingness to put the team before yourself. All the greatest defenders in history have one thing in common; a selfless determination to work for the team rather than seek the glory for themselves. A talented young defender might have three or four of the key attributes …
Heading into the weight room is just as important for soccer players as hitting the pitch to practice plays and passing drills. Many amateur soccer players may overlook the gym, but rest assured that professional soccer players do not. We know all the machines and exercise options can be overwhelming, so here’s a list of …
Fans of the 1997 movie “The Full Monty” might remember that the “Arsenal offside trap” was used to help some rather hopeless men with their dancing skills by getting them to move into a straight line. An offside trap is a defensive technique used by multiple soccer teams the world over, and is a very …
Juggling involves using all body parts (except your arms!) to keep a soccer ball in continuous motion above the ground. Watching somebody effortlessly bouncing the ball and performing tricks is very entertaining. Indeed, juggling has evolved into its own sport known as freestyle football/soccer. But how does this fun pastime relate to the competitive team …
The modern midfielder has to be all of these things and more, as with every other position on a soccer field, each player must have more than one string to their bow to succeed. Do you see yourself as your teams’ midfield engine room? How about an elegant playmaker, gliding across the turf with the …
The goalkeeper can be the most important position in any soccer team, the last line of defense, the difference between success and failure. An at times lonely position that requires self-belief, consistency, and focus, the skills needed to be a top-level goalkeeper are varied and complex. And through understanding your role within the team, and …
So you want to improve your defending skills? Like with most things in life, practice makes perfect, and by following the tips below you too could become a world-class defender. Being a defender can be a poisoned chalice at times, the smallest mistakes can be punished mercilessly. And because defenders usually work as part of …
