Everybody remembers Diego Maradona’s Hand of God goal, which knocked England out of the 1986 World Cup. His other goal in that game was as brilliant as the Hand of…
It is a funny old game, as the saying goes. Really, in an eleven versus eleven match (or five v five, seven v seven or whatever) the side with the…
‘It’s all about rondos. Rondo, rondo, rondo. Every single day. It’s the best exercise there is.’ Those words were said by the great Spain and Barcelona midfielder, Xavi. As is…
Scoring the Spectacular Soccer Goal Time for a serious debate now, one likely to promote strong feelings. Wars have been caused from less. What is the most spectacular goal in…
It is with great joy that every soccer fan – apart from those who play in defense – welcome the return of the winger. For two long, wide players have…
With enough money and sufficient screens, it is possible to keep watching soccer endlessly. The joy of TV might never match the visceral thrill of sitting (or even standing) among…
How many kids – adults too, for that matter – would not leap at the chance of getting the opportunity to show off their skills to scouts from professional clubs? …
Ever tried to sell a house? Most probably, yes. The accepted truth is that the sale is won or lost in the first ten seconds. Certainly, it can be lost…
For best accuracy, short passing should be played with the instep. A great tip for coaches and players is to always practice soccer passing drills using both feet, so working…
There has been much speculation lately – as occurs from time to time – about the world’s best current coach. Is it he who wins most trophies? The one who…