Having a powerful kick in soccer like every other ball game where legs are mostly used in steering the ball can increase your chances of scoring—and your team’s chance of winning a match. Taking accurate powerful shots is among the most valuable skills a player can possess in soccer, it’s a skill that can make …
Getting tattoos has become a habit in most parts of the world today and it is not different in the sporting world. The art of tattooing dates as far back as the Neolithic times evident from mummified human skin, archaeological records, and ancient art. Different people have different reasons for getting a tattoo. Some people …
Nose piercing is the piercing of the nose cartilage to wear jewelry. It is the third most common variety of piercing aside from tongue piercing and earlobe piercing. Nose piercings date back 4,000 to 5,000 years in history with the first records in the Middle East. Piercing the nose became popular in 16th century Asia …
Certainly, most soccer fans can’t function properly without soccer. Some fans can even give you ten exceptional reasons why they can’t cope in a world without soccer. As exciting as soccer is, soccer fans don’t pay much attention to soccer balls as compared to the game even though soccer might not generate much excitement without …
It is no secret that soccer players face various injuries in the course of their careers. Soccer in itself is a competitive sport that involves a lot of physical contact among the players. Live television and modern images enable fans to see it all. The wild tackles, body charges, jumping, heading and awkward falls can …
What would the world look like without soccer today? Picture this, No Cristiano Ronaldo, no Lionel Messi or all of the other soccer stars we adore. Someone somewhere decided to sit down and come up with the idea of the sport for it to become what it is today. Soccer has been a unifying tool …
Have you ever been hit with an elbow accidentally or otherwise when participating in sports? How did it make you feel? Just imagine if unlimited use of elbows were allowed in soccer just as tackling is allowed in rugby and American football. A lot of soccer players have been cautioned because of the use of …
Red Bull is one of the most popular energy drinks in the market—in case you are just hearing the name for the first time. The use of this energy drink during sporting activities is not prohibited in all soccer variations. However, certain factors such as the age of the athlete, and the timing of the …
When talking about soccer, we are referring to association football, the “king of all sports” played by adults, teenagers, and children. Soccer can be played at different levels: from kickabout between colleagues to international stages between elite athletes and clubs. The game of soccer involves a lot of sprinting, jumping, kicking, dribbling, and other similar …
Soccer is one of the most intensive sports for the lower body. A strong core, lean quads, and bulky calves are the signature mark of a soccer player. Running about 7 miles on average three times a week is the norm for a soccer player! And not to forget, there’s jumping, sprinting, body-pushing, and shooting …
Have you Ever Wondered… How Much Running Does a Soccer Player Do In Training? It is no surprise, soccer players are required to run. It is a fundamental part of the game. In a team vs team game, we see players running all the time. Whether it be running to get ahead of the opposition, …
Soccer is arguably one of the most-watched and played sports in the world. Although some soccer enthusiasts don’t know if soccer is a contact sport or a non-contact sport. Contact sports as the name implies are sports that demand physical contact amongst active participants. It remains a debate in some quarters if soccer should be …
It is very common to see a referee in a soccer match brandishing yellow or red cards to the face of players. Players earn cards for misconduct or a foul during a match. The practice of warning and dismissing players in soccer has been in the Laws of the Game since the year 1881. Red …
A well-timed shoulder charge is one of the most iconic moves of soccer for defense. But since soccer is an explicitly no-hands and no-arms sport, the shoulder usually stands its trials for fair play. When you see the notoriously aggressive players like Pepe, Cantona, and Ibrahimovic get away with sleazy shoulder barges. And then you …
Are gloves more of an accessory or protective wear for soccer players? Modern soccer players are more in touch with their outlook in this digital age than ever before. In top-flight competitions such as the English Premier League, whenever players step into the field, there are many 5K ultra-high definition cameras with 360-degree replays that …
Calories can simply be defined in nutrition as energy gotten from food and drink. An average American needs about 8,400kJ – 10,500kJ (2,000kcal – 2,500kcal) per day to sustain healthy body weight. Not checking your calorie intake may result in a situation where low-fat and fat-free foods store in your body as fat, causing weight …
Are you browsing through the categories of soccer shoes to buy for your next match but can’t really make up your mind? Happens to the best of us! Being a regular soccer player today doesn’t come free with a hefty price tag. You got the stylish design and ball control elements of indoor soccer shoes. …
Many people exist in the world who don’t just watch soccer—they live soccer. Most of them are not Americans though and they feel like calling it soccer is a disrespect to the game. Perhaps, because soccer sounds like the American English word sucker. During the World Cup, the United States and British national soccer teams …
Soccer has a much older history in the United States than an average American would believe. Ranked amongst the most popular sports in the world, it makes use of large fields or pitches based on the age of players, level of play, and location. Records exist of colonists at Jamestown playing a sport similar to …
Soccer is not just a sport, it is passion, entertainment, and harmony all wrapped in one. The men’s soccer tournament at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo thrilled fans all over the world. The average number of expected viewers grew even though the tournament was delayed due to the raging COVID-19 pandemic. Many fans clamored …
