The group stage of the most glittering and celebrated club competition in the world is once again upon us, and already before a ball has been kicked, one club is being talked about more than any other. Europe is still reeling from Zenit Saint Petersburg’s stunning summer double swoop for world and European stars Hulk
The beginning of the 2012/13 UEFA Champions’ League group stage is nearly upon us with many football fans in the world buzzing with excitement. As we head into the match day 1 fixture there are many questions on the lips of football fans across the globe. Can Chelsea become the first team in the Champions
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
Taken from BBC Sport This season’s euphoria is yet to die down, since King Kenny has been deemed surplus to requirements at Liverpool FC. Hot property one minute, outcast the next. “Every manager is under pressure from bad results. Football is now a results-based industry, a must-win industry, and I don’t see any way of getting
Taken from The Globe and Mail A £1.7 million transfer of Henri Bedimo from RC Lens of Ligue 1 to Montpellier of French Ligue 2 last summer was instantly forgettable, lost amongst the £10 million euros spent on Inter Milan’s Thiago Motta by the newly oil-rich Paris St Germain or their £36 million euros spent
Picture the scene, you are a professional footballer at the top of the game. You are in great shape, earning a fortune every week, and loved by the fans. You have everything a man could wish for. Well, everything except a full head of hair.Your carefully styled, damage limitation hairdo is no longer enough, and
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
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
In the summer of 2011, nearly £500 million was spent in the Premier League transfer window. This was roughly a 30% increase from the summer 2010 transfer window. In the January 2012 window, an additional £58.3 million was spent, though this was significantly down on the £225 million spent in the January 2011 transfer window.
Gareth Bale is the one player that epitomises Tottenham’s rise from a side struggling under Juande Ramos into one under Harry Redknapp that is challenging for the Premier League title. His first season in professional football came at Southampton, when as a left back; he impressed many as he got 5 goals in 38 games
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
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
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
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
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
In 2008, we should have won the Premier League. Why we failed can be argued. The loss of a flying Tomas Rosicky after Christmas, the Eduardo incident and resulting implosion at St Andrews, or the resulting loss of the dressing room by skipper Gallas. However what is certain is that we had an incredibly talented
The English Premier League is the biggest and most exciting football league in the world, with millions of people tuning in to matches from across the globe. But it is the thousands of fans who pack out the iconic football stadiums around the country every week that help to make the atmosphere of English football
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
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
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
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
Can you tell when an athlete is faking an injury? As they get older, moving up to pros, do they become more sophisticated at bluffing an injury than grade school athletes? Possibly, but not necessarily. Athletes have a larger stage, but lack the skill set as thespians. Feigning an injury crosses an invisible line
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
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
The official magazine for the Champions League recently named the league’s 50 best players of all time. Here are the top ten players in Champions League history. 1. Zinedine Zidane – The Frenchman Zidane made an impact on every game he was in. As a midfielder for Juventus and Real Madrid, he led both clubs