Taken from FIFA Qualified for Euro 2012 by winning an “easy” Group B, Russia surely is an underdog in this competition. Then started off the tournament with a 4-1 win over Czech Republic last night, a win that shows that this team could go far.The first thing I want to mention is of course their 

Continue Reading

Do you really want Arshavin back? A sleepy day for the Arsenal indeed, and rightly so. I’m sure the players are absolutely battered after our string of intense games. Luckily for them, they have another week to rest and get looked at. They deserve it after our recent performances. Some fans may moan and groan because 

Continue Reading

It seems as though games against Manchester United are becoming a ritualistic wake up call to Arsène Wenger and the board, that things need to change.It’s like every once in a while on a dreary Sunday, Wayne Rooney pokes his ugly head into Arsène’s kitchen. Must go something along the lines of: “We’re gonna trounce 

Continue Reading

Article was first published on Football Speak.Five rising stars on the international scene: a look past the obvious talent that may soon be on show in next Summer’s European Championships.The international tournament that gives young, unfamiliar footballers the platform to flaunt their talent and take pundits and fans alike by surprise seems to be a 

Continue Reading

It seems as though games against Manchester United are becoming a ritualistic wake up call to Arsène Wenger and the board, that things need to change. It’s like every once in a while on a dreary Sunday, Wayne Rooney pokes his ugly head into Arsène’s kitchen. Must go something along the lines of: “We’re gonna 

Continue Reading

A powerhouse of note in the business world, Karren Brady does it all. A published author of four books, English sports executive, newspaper columnist, motivational speaker, mother, wife and philanthropist, this is one busy lady.   Early Years Born in 1964 to an Italian mother and British father, Karren was introduced to football from an 

Continue Reading

Exercise provides many benefits and people can choose from a number of the best sports to feel good in their skin. These will promote circulation of blood through the body as well as improve mental functioning. Team Sports Team activities provide participants a way to enjoy their activities and allows for socialization at the same 

Continue Reading

When getting pumped up for a soccer match, many things are running through your head as you prepare to take the field. One thing that most athletes forget, including soccer players, is to protect themselves from the sun. A soccer match can last for hours, leaving your skin exposed to the sun and harmful UV 

Continue Reading

After watching the LA Galaxy blast their way through opponents all season long, it is tough to argue with the fact that they are a very impressive team. In fact, many people are talking about ranking them as the best team in the history of Major League Soccer. Let’s break it down, and possibly make 

Continue Reading

  With all things being equal, what is different about winning athletes? When elite athletes are competing, the gap in abilities between the first and last place athlete is relatively small. You’ll need to dig a little deeper to understand what separates the top 1% of elite athletes from all the rest  Proper training builds 

Continue Reading

Respiratory therapist assistants will face patients with many rehab issues, but some of the most common injuries are those that are sports related. Even with the best protective equipment, participating in the most physically challenging sports can lead to either a minor or major physical injury. Men will often argue as to which of these 

Continue Reading

The Ivy League Schools are world famous. Who hasn’t heard of Princeton, Yale and Harvard? They’re hallmarks of academia and, some would say, snobbery. Students from as far afield as Sydney, Australia, Tokyo, Japan and Kiev, Ukraine wait with bated breath to see if their applications are successful (with notoriously low acceptance rates, however, more 

Continue Reading

A - Starting off this post with the letter ‘A’ seems all too simple yet complicated. Arsene Wenger came into the English Game and changed the way football was played. From hard defending to stylish attacking, the Frenchman brought a new flair of brilliant football into the EPL.B -  Barcelona FC are currently the best team 

Continue Reading

People all over the world love sport. Sports like skiing, soccer and golf are popular across the globe, but it’s fair to say there are certain places you’d never expect to see them. However, it’s time to think again. If you’ve ever wanted to go skiing in the dessert or play golf alongside an active 

Continue Reading