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Best Gifts for Real Madrid Fans
If it wasn't for the sport of soccer, I don't know what I'd do. It's captivated me in so many different ways—as a player, a fan, and even a youth soccer coach. Soccer, football, or whatever you want to call it, breeds some of the most passionate and supportive fans across the world. While the US itself isn't necessarily the most soccer-centric, there are still a number of hardcore fans, like myself, who enjoy the game at its very core.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gear for Manchester United Fans
Most soccer fans can agree—Manchester United is one of the most iconic football clubs in the world. Their David Beckham era was certainly one that will live on in the memories of MU fanatics everywhere, but there is no doubt the club has an illustrious history, with or without him.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
Soccer: Play or No?
Forget the tabloid sensationalism. Let’s consider the reality of football. It’s 22 men dressed up like billboards, running around, chasing a piece of leather. It’ll cost you 40 European pounds per ticket just for the privilege of spectating, countless more if you dare sample the culinary delights inside the grounds, where the beer is usually warmer than the pies. Whilst you endure borderline third world facilities, your hard-earned wages finance the outrageous lifestyles of the celebrities the game creates.
By Joseline Burns7 years ago in Cleats
Is Liverpool Actually Going to Win the Premier League?
Having come so close to getting their hands on the Champions League title before succumbing to Real Madrid in the final, Liverpool sits two points ahead of current Premier League holders Manchester City thanks to a 3-0 victory over Eddie Howe's Bournemouth. Having missed chances to gain an even bigger lead against Leicester and West Ham, it was crucial Klopp's men got three points to leapfrog the Citizens back to the summit of the Premier League.
By Potential Punts7 years ago in Cleats
Best Gifts for David Beckham Fans
A lot of people say I look David Beckham. I really don't know why, maybe it's my ripped core or my luscious head of hair, but I cannot begin to tell you just how many times I've been mistaken for the former Manchester United star.
By Brett Tortorello7 years ago in Cleats
Style or Success?
With style comes success. Great soccer players are remembered for their style and their performance in the game rather than the number of goals they scored. Ronaldinho, Zidane, and C. Ronaldo are all players who have achieved great success, yet they are known for their different playing styles. Zidane over the years has become the playmaker who opens up shots for others, does incredible moves, and when the time comes, scores a few goals.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Cleats
Has the FA Cup Lost Its Shine?
When I was younger, the FA Cup was considered an incredibly prestigious competition capable of producing moments of magic. Ryan Gigg's goal against Arsenal in 1999 is one of the most memorable in modern football. FA Cup final day was always a special event, dominating the day's media coverage. Who remembers Roberto Di Matteo's wonder goal in the 1997 FA Cup final? Gerrard forcing extra time in 2006 from 35 yards? The Cardiff versus Portsmouth final in 2008? Now, however, it almost seems like the FA Cup has lost a lot of its value among Premiership teams.
By Ben Crabbe7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Gifts for Arsenal Fans
There is no doubt that enthusiasts of the Premier League are some of the most passionate fans not only when it comes to soccer, but global sports as a whole. While the league boasts a plethora of legendary clubs like Chelsea and Manchester United, perhaps the most polarizing team is the London-based Arsenal squad.
By Connor Brighton7 years ago in Cleats
The 10 Best Sleeve Shin Guards
Excluding a roundhouse kick to the groin, I'm not sure anything hurts more than a soccer cleat to the shin. After playing soccer for many years, I'm proud (or, not proud, not really sure) to say that I've sustained plenty of bumps and bruises on my dang shins. Retroactively speaking, I probably should have gotten some higher quality shin guards, or at the very least, shin guards that didn't constantly fall down my legs.
By Brad Gould7 years ago in Cleats
The Richest Team in History
They went from punishing teams to the point where they were seen as dirty to losing so badly that the oft-used cliche: «The Laughing Stock Of The League» was theirs from appx 2005 — present. In fact, during the past several years there was a little talk that their performance had gotten so bad that the team wouldn’t be able to support itself and would have to relocate and start over again.
By Matthew Evans7 years ago in Cleats
