To tear through a well-guarded defense in soccer, it takes a special type of player. It is more than just mere speed, or step-overs that is needed to confuse some defenders. Instead, it has more to do with having the intelligence to see openings that are concealed from everyone else, matched with impeccable passing techniques to take advantage of the tiny, invisible … [Read more...] about The Playmaker
The False 9
If you are a soccer lover, you must have noticed that nowadays, players’ jersey numbers no longer have to correspond to their traditional positions on the field. This is arguably one of the most conspicuous changes in the evolution of soccer, whereby you can no longer tell the game strategy by simply looking at the players’ names and numbers on a TV line-up. This trend … [Read more...] about The False 9
The Defensive Holding Midfielder
The defensive midfielder is the player who brings displeasure to the opposing team by suddenly stopping an attacking move. Though slightly different in terms of their roles, the holding or defensive mid normally acts as the missing jigsaw piece between the attack and defense units in a soccer team. Even though most of the accolades get directed to the resolute defenders … [Read more...] about The Defensive Holding Midfielder
World Cup Final 1966 – England 4-2 West Germany
The 30th July 1966 is one of the greatest days in the history of English soccer, as it is (still) the only time England have ever won the greatest competition in soccer. It was a beautiful sunny day, around 23 degrees Celsius, and a crowd of 96924 piled into the Old Wembley stadium ready to witness one of the most famous games in World Cup history. More than 400 million … [Read more...] about World Cup Final 1966 – England 4-2 West Germany
Coronavirus: What Does this Mean for Soccer?
There are more important things in life than football (not much more, but still), and one of the more important things is health, which is currently under threat following the outbreak of COVID-19. As a result of this, football all across Europe has been suspended. The Bundesliga has been suspended until April 2nd, the Premier League has been suspended until April 3rd and … [Read more...] about Coronavirus: What Does this Mean for Soccer?