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 …
It’s well-documented that one of the most effective modern formations in soccer is the 4-2-3-1 formation, with an emphasis on the three attacking midfielders being used to cause defenses all kinds of trouble. When the team using the 4-2-3-1 is packed with skillful players, it’s a nightmare for defenders to combat. If the defense moves …
The 3-5-2 formation has been around since at least the 1980s and was made famous by the 1986 World Cup-winning Argentina side that included Diego Maradona. The Argentina manager, Carlos Bilardo, is credited with creating the formation to allow the team’s star player, Maradona, to have enough space to cause untold damage to opposing teams. …
As far as soccer formations go, the 4-4-2 setup is one of the oldest and most widely used by coaches around the world. It is essentially considered to be one of the most well-balanced and easy-to-learn formations for players and can be adapted to a whole host of different scenarios in game. Teams that use …
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 …
