Complete Soccer Guide 
Soccer injuries are becoming more and more prevalent in the top leagues as fixture congestion puts strain on players. This is the case, too, in amateur leagues, with studies showing a rising level of emergency department admissions for soccer-related injuries across the country. As these admissions and injury rates rise, it has become obvious that lesser-known injuries are … Read more
North America’s Major League Soccer division is in its infancy compared to its European counterparts. The league was established in 1993 as the United States made its bid to host the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but its inaugural season didn’t commence until 1996 with only ten teams. Despite suffering countless setbacks, sixteen years later, the … Read more
The UEFA Europa League has been making a name in the world of football as a competing alternative to the UEFA Champions League, producing the same excitement and thrill for fans. It’s not just the title that the 48 teams competing are after; the team who takes home the title will also earn an automatic … Read more
It’s the biggest soccer show on Earth and this year’s World Cup promises to be bigger than ever. The best players on the planet will converge on Qatar in November to do battle for the coveted golden World Cup trophy in search of personal and national glory. While the modern World Cup is a global, … Read more
Senegal’s performance in the 2002 World cup was their best performance in the competition yet, and they advanced to the quarterfinals. They also played in the 2018 World cup. In 2018, they were the first team in the FIFA World Cup’s history eliminated using the fair play rule; they tied with Japan in the first … Read more
Becoming a soccer star is the fruit of many years of hard work that commences in youth. Cristiano Ronaldo, for instance, started playing for Andorinha when he was just seven (his father was a kit man for the team!) and Benzema began his football career at Bron Terraillon SC at the age of eight. It is one … Read more
Question: Can anyone name a soccer player that divides opinion more than Paul Pogba? The Frenchman, who is leaving Manchester United this summer, is the cause of many arguments among fans and pundits. Some believe he flatters to deceive, whereas others believe his lacklustre time at United was down to the fact the Red Devils’ … Read more
While English teams have fared well in Europe over recent years, it is easy to forget that there was a time when they completely dominated. Yes, we may have since seen greats such as Ronaldo and Messi bring a spark to European football, but before this, it was ruled by English greats. No team has … Read more
Strength training is a key aspect of training regimes for all successful soccer players. In fact, strength also underpins agility, endurance, speed, and power — every quality you need to be a good soccer player, no matter the position. Despite this, strength training can often be overlooked by soccer players. Fortunately, by implementing the best strength training … Read more
It’s that time of the season again, as we enter the endgame and prepare to crown new champions in the world’s biggest tournaments. Could it be a brand-new winner of the Champions League in 2022 or is it more likely that we’re going to end up with a team that has been there and done … Read more