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Win Your Fantasy Soccer League In 10 Easy Steps So you think you've got what it takes to walk alongside the Mourinhos, Wengers and Fergusons in the new season? Don't be just another Rafa Benitez this season, read this guide and win the league - it's as simple as that. Why England Will Never Win The World Cup in Your Lifetime English football has hit an all too familiar low by failing to qualify for Euro 2008. Here I touch upon some of the reasons why this is and how we may rectify it. The Sad Demise of Gretna FC- A Warning for Clubs South of the Border The Premiership has become a billionaires playground, with spiralling wages, huge losses and mounting debt. Can our football clubs cope if their benefactors turn their backs on the game? Lessons can be learnt from the case of Gretna Football Club. Does Loyalty Exist in the Modern-Day Soccer Player? Throughout the history of soccer there have been examples of players showing admirable loyalty to their team and its supporters. How many soccer players are there that have amazing skills but choose not to play for one of the top clubs? Not many, that is for sure. The Evolution Of The Soccer Shoe In 1526 King Henry VIII ordered the first ever pair of soccer shoes. Take a look at how the soccer shoe has changed over time and where it may evolve in the future. Horwich RMI's Evolution to Leigh Genesis- The Original Franchise FC The gradual demise of Horwich RMI has been phased in since 1995, so it's not surprising that not many people are aware of their demise. The final nail in their coffin has been applied more recently by a 'visionary chairman,' Dominic Speakman. State of the Game: Soccer Clubs in Financial Crisis? I have had a look at the main problems that seem to be affecting world football and how we could begin to solve them, including inflated transfer fees, sky-high player wages, clubs heavily in debt and proposed rules on player quotas. Modern Slavery - The Soccer Player's Struggle For Freedom Sepp Blatter has compared Cristiano Ronaldo to a modern day slave. A brief look at the professional soccer player's plight for freedom. Exploiting A Dream In African Football Factories Young African footballers are being conned out of savings by African conmen posing as football agents. The agents leave their amateur victims with nothing, but take their money and their dreams. Ireland United - The Way Forward For Irish Football? The Premier League format that emerged in England and that was later replicated in Scotland has been a resounding success. In 1992 the top tier of English football broke away from the Football League and has flourished with the backing of Sky TV. Scottish clubs followed suit in 1998 to form the Scottish Premier League, with Setanta Sports currently providing improved terms to extend their deal. The Evolution of the Soccer Kit Beginning life as a simple top to help distinguish one team's players from the other team, the soccer shirt has become a piece of design and innovation and more importantly to soccer fans across the globe - a fashion accessory. Ten Best Soccer Goals Of All Time What are the the 10 best soccer goals ever scored? Find out in this article. The Tale of the Tortured Soccer Genius Every sporting profession has them - the talented individual that appears to struggle with their inner demons. Despite having enviable skills and physical ability, the tortured genius fails to adopt the mentality of a professional soccer player. Strength In Depth In English Football This article will explore the structure of football in England. The pyramid system has provided the platform that allows the Premier League to flourish as the best football league in the world. The Business of Football in Brazil Carlos Alberto Perreira, former coach of the Brazilian national team, has stated that the reason why the England National team is so poor is not because their are so many foreign players in England, but it's because there are so few English players in other leagues. So does that mean the reason Brazil are so successful is because of their numerous exports? The Worst Refereeing Decisions Ever This article looks over some of the more memorable moments from soccer referees over the years. The Next Maradona- Filling the Boots of Footballs Famous Number Ten Diego Armando Maradona was the best footballer the world has ever seen. A controversial character that oozed undisputable talent. Many Argentine players have been labelled 'the next Maradona'. This article looks at theses players. How You Can Enjoy Soccer With Just a Few Friends Soccer is played all over the World in many different guises and styles. This article gives details on some of the casual games played in England. The Best Goalkeepers Ever To Play Soccer The number one jersey on a football team, the goalkeeper, is the final line of defence. There have been some great goalkeepers in the history of the game, so this article will look at some of the best the world has offered. Amazing Soccer Players - Brothers In Arms There have been loads of examples of brothers playing soccer at the highest levels, this article details the best in a completely accurate manner. The Best Right Backs Ever To Play Soccer Right backs can sometimes be forgotten about when considering the greatest soccer-players. They work tirelessly for little or no personal glory but can make the difference at both ends of the soccer field. Here, we celebrate some of the best number twos ever to grace our beautiful game The Best Left Backs Ever To Play Soccer So, the number three is next on the team sheet. Do you pick a solid defender or opt for an attacking threat? With these great left-backs you can have the best of both worlds. The Best Centre Backs Ever To Play Soccer Great centre backs are strong, good in the air and will marshall the defence with authority. Often, the centre back will be the team captain and need to orchestrate not only the back line but the whole team. The Best Soccer Goal Celebrations Ever Almost as memorable as the goal itself, the celebration has moved on a lot over the years, but which one is the best? The Best Right Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer The main aim of the right midfielder is to beat the opponent and deliver crosses or through-balls to create goal-scoring opportunities. Their speed, skill and ability to create chances from nothing helped their teams to greatness. The Best Left Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer Ryan Giggs, Lionel Messi and John Salako. What makes these left midfielders so great and how many major trophies have they won? Left wingers are graceful, stylish and can change a soccer game with a trick and a shot. The Best Defensive Midfielders Ever To Play Soccer Despite the importance and emphasis placed on skills and creativity in the modern game of soccer, the role of the defensive midfielder can often make the difference between winning and losing. The Best Young Players Ever to Play Soccer The best players start young, this article details some of the most memorable teenagers to play the beautiful game. The Best Attacking Midfielders To Ever Play Soccer A detailed guide to the best offensive midfielders in the game of soccer. Looking at the genius of Gascoigne, Zidane, Kaka and Anderton and why they are such great players. Bundesliga Match Fixing Scandal German football was rocked to its very foundations at the beginning of 2005. Robert Hoyzer, a German second division football referee, admitted to fixing and betting on matches in the second division, third division and the German Cup. His trial exposed a 2 million Euro betting racket in Germany. The Best Centre Forwards Ever To Play Soccer So, you have a favourite football team and they just don't score enough goals. What you need is a great centre forward. Someone like Shefki Kuqi to put the ball in the back of the net will turn your team from nearly-men to winners. Diego Maradona- Falling From Grace Diego Armando Maradona was without doubt one of the best footballers the world has ever seen. On the pitch he displayed a will to win and had the ability to change the game single handedly. Yet, off the field he was often troubled and caught up in wrong-doing. Coping With Disappointment - The Life of an England Fan Being an England fan is a hard knock life. Learn to live with constant disappointment and you can cope with watching Beckham missing penalties, Sol Campbell's disallowed goals and even Darius Vassell playing. Global Domination and Game 39 This article will investigate the Premier League's proposal for game 39, along with other alternatives, in their quest for further global domination... or is it exploitation? Chelsea Football Club - Second Half Of Their Century The fifty years proceeding Chelsea's first title in 1955. Chelsea Football Club - The First Fifty Years The history of the first 50 years of Chelsea Football Club. Association Football Through the Ages This article looks to investigate the history and varieties of association football through the ages. Most historians would argue that the origins of modern association football would be traced back to England but there is a great deal of evidence that points to the beautiful game having an older history. Essential Soccer Skills - Heading the Ball An in-depth guide on how to head the ball properly when playing football. Marginal Revenue Productivity and Premiership Player Wages A look at Premiership wages with the application of the theory of Marginal Revenue Productivity (MRP). The Amusing Musings of an Association Football Manager Association football, or soccer, has produced some of the greatest thinkers in sporting history. This article looks at what went wrong and why so many managers talk utter nonsense. Essential Soccer Skills - Tackling Tackling is the art of taking the ball away from your opponent. Every good football team has at least one player who is great at tackling. It is vital to your team preventing the other team from scoring, so learn it. Essential Soccer Skills - Passing The Ball Passing the ball is the quickest way to move the ball around the soccer pitch. Whether it's a long pass or short pass, accuracy is the key. Learn how and why passing the ball could be the key to unlock the opposition defence. Essential Soccer Skills - Corner Kicks There are four corners to every football pitch. Learn about how good a corner kick can be for your team, and then go out and make it happen. Essential Soccer Skills - Shooting for Goal The most vital thing to do in football is to score goals. This article will help you do just that. Essential Soccer Skills - The Professional Foul If you don't have the pace to keep up then there's just one last resort, the professional foul. Essential Soccer Skills - Penalty Kicks Penalty kick to your side. You step up and look at the scoreboard, one minute to go. This kick could win you the cup and cement your place in history. You really wished you'd put the practise in now don't you? Don't make this mistake yourself so read on and learn. Essential Soccer Skills - Crossing the Ball Crossing the ball can result in a goal for your team. Put enough time and effort in and you could be the best crosser in your team. Essential Soccer Skills - Throw-Ins The throw-in is a quick way of restarting play one the ball exits the playing vicinity. Learn how to throw and the rest will follow, football can be this simple when you know how. Essential Soccer Skills - Volleying the Ball Volleying the ball is a difficult skill. Perfect your volleying technique with this in-depth article about the best way to strike a ball in the air.