Once upon a time, the only games you could watch on TV were the FA Cup final and the World Cup. It was a massive occasion, but it's not just nostalgia. Even 10 years ago it would be unheard of for teams to field anything less than their best XI, now you've got the likes of Arsene Wenger fielding a third choice defence at Stoke in an attempt to do just enough to get through. Money rules - the Premier League is king for managers, the Champions League has even greater significance and fans don't turn up in the early rounds because the FA Cup is not included on their already pricey season tickets.
With the finale of the World Cup now only a memory, many fans want to celebrate Spain's victory by getting their own jersey. The success of the European squads has sparked a renewed interest in this continents teams. Even though the 2009 - 2010 season is not over yet, there are some changes planned that will affect everything from the uniforms to the sponsors.
One of the premiere teams in the English... read article
You may be a footy freak and may have watched, discussed and enjoyed many World Cups. Can you decide which one among the last five was the most brilliant with lots of turns?
With no doubt, the best soccer jersey number is the number 10. The number ten is probably the most popular number because of legends like Pele and Maradona who took the number ten to new heights. More recent soccer stars like Roberto Baggio, Francesco Totti, and Lionel Messi have all attempted to continue the legacy of the magic number ten by wearing it proudly in hopes of someday capturing the same glory as Pele or... read article
It'll give me another reason to watch if they're playing bad.
Fabio Capello is said to have lifted the ban on players socializing with their significant others during their trip to South Africa. He is hoping that by not placing too much of a curfew then player moral with increase. Is he right or wrong?
Football World Cup was first played in 1930 and since then eighteen tournaments have been held and won every four year. Do you have any idea that some times a team just keep on winning until it has set a record for winning?
Germany captain Michael Ballack has been ruled out of this summer's World Cup because of the right ankle injury he suffered in Saturday's FA Cup final.
Argentina have Lionel Messi, Carlos Tevez, hitman Diego Milito to lead the line, Diego Maradona as coach, and the world to conquer. Argentina might possess these qualities, but certainly do not look like it heading into the tournament.
