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Author :: Keith MacLean  |
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| Article Title :: World Cup Goalkeepers - Fabien Barthez |
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| Famous for his bald head, the son of a famous rugby player, 34-year-old Fabien Barthez is technically an excellent soccer player who could possibly have also made a career in an outfield position. Considered the top goalkeeper in France, he lost his place to Lyon's Gregory Coupet after being banned for eight months (April-October 2005) for spitting at a referee.A brawl erupted on the pitch after Marseille defender Frederic Dehu was sent off and the match was abandoned with 10 minutes left. Barthez, who had been substituted, got off the bench and confronted the referee. Fortunately for him, after long reflection, coach Raymond Domenech opted for the 77 times capped Barthez, who is a (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: Keith MacLean |
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| Article Title :: World Cup Goalkeepers - Jose Manuel Reina |
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| Born August 31, 1982 in Madrid, Jose Manuel Reina, was signed by Liverpool
from Villarreal in July 2005. Commonly known as Pepe Reina or the Ironman Reina, he is a penalty saving specialist, and though he was born in Madrid, he started his career with Barcelona. Seen as one of the most promising young goalkeepers in European football, Reina made a total 29 appearances for Barcelona from 2000 – 2002 before moving to Villarreal.He made his debut for the Catalan side at the age of 18 and joined Villarreal on loan in 2002. The switch was made permanent later and Reina played a key role in helping Villarreal secure a Champions League position at the end of the 2004/2005 season. He b (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: Norbert Wartle |
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| Article Title :: The Soccer World Cup Opening Game - Germany v Costa Rica Match Report |
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| The first game of this years soccer World Cup surpassed all the previous opening day games, which are often tepid and tiresome affairs, to produce a truly memorable match. The long awaited World Cup 2006 got under way on a balmy Munich evening with an enthusiastic but subdued home nation crowd in attendance.Germany, efficient in their approach, perhaps personified by their typically efficient German coach Jurgen Klinsman, fielded a regimented 4-4-2 formation, perhaps trusting to experience rather than real endeavour. Notably absent from their side was Michael Ballack, who will make the side stronger when he returns from injury later in the tournament.Costa Rica's formation? (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: Norbert Wartle |
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| Article Title :: World Cup Soccer Match Report from Poland v Ecuador at Germany 2006 |
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| After an rousing opening game in Group A between Germany & Costa Rica, there were high hopes of a similar affair here. A mainly Polish crowd was in noisy attendance hoping for a winning start to their World Cup tournament, while Ecuador were hoping to be stubborn, and spoil the party.There was a very cautious opening spell to the game, and as both sides tried to settle into their rhythm chances were few and far between. Valencia dragged a shot wide for Ecuador followed by a 30 yard strike from his compatriot Castillo after 11 minutes which was on target and well struck, but did not unduly worry Boruc in the Poles net.Poland's midfield now seemed to take a grip of the game an (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: John Francis |
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| Article Title :: The Great World Cup Germany 2006 |
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| The 2006 FIFA World Cup (officially titled 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, sometimes referred to as the Football World Cup) finals are scheduled to take place in Germany between 9 June and 9 July 2006. Qualification for the tournament is now complete, with all 32 competing teams confirmed. The 2006 finals are the 18th to be contested.A total of 12 German cities have been selected to host the World Cup final tournament. The stadium capacities shown are all seated capacities. Many of the stadiums have higher capacities for German domestic football matches as some of the seats are replaced with terraces.Starting from Germany 2006, the winner of the past World Cup had to qualify for the F (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: John Francis |
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| Article Title :: Football World Cup: The Most Wanted Trophy |
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| The World Cup is a small gold trophy representing the hopes and ambitions of every footballing nation on earth. Since the advent of the World Cup in 1930, there have been two trophies awarded to the winners.The Jules Rimet Trophy was the original prize for winning the World Cup. Originally called simply the World Cup or Coupe du Monde, it was renamed in 1946 to honour the FIFA President Jules Rimet who in 1929 passed a vote to initiate the competition. Designed by Abel Lafleur and made of gold plated sterling silver on a blue base of lapis lazuli, it stood 35 cm high and weighed 3.8 kg. It was in the shape of an octagonal cup, supported by a winged figure representing Nike, the ancient Gr (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: John Francis |
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| Article Title :: The History of World Cup Football |
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| The FIFA World Cup (often called the Football World Cup or simply the World Cup) is the most important competition in international football (soccer), and the world's most representative team sport event. Organised by Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's governing body, the World Cup is contested by the men's national football teams of FIFA member nations. The championship has been awarded every four years since the first tournament in 1930 (except in 1942 and 1946 due to World War II), however it is more of an ongoing event as the qualifying rounds of the competition take place over the three years preceding the final rounds.The final tournament phase (of (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: John Francis |
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| Article Title :: Custom Jerseys - A New Era in Sports Equipment |
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| Football Jerseys have undergone a complete change in its image, appearance and usage patterns. In the yesteryear sports jersey was just a part of the official sports equipment, nothing more nothing less. The jerseys meant for football players had long sleeves, were plain and their material was heavier than today's National football league jersey. Their simplicity and plainness has been a reason for many comments. Reason for their plainness was that jersey was the team gear with no frills or designing. According to legendary football coach Darryl Royal, they were "working clothes".The growing popularity of National Football League (NFL) and advent of custom jerseys in the football t (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: John Francis |
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| Article Title :: Regulation Footballs for Soccer |
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| Footballs used in association football or soccer have a circumference of 27 to 28 inches. It weighs around 410 to 450 grams and is inflated to a pressure of 60 to 10 kPa. Footballs are usually covered with leather. But, today different types of materials are used to cover it. The footballs used in modern day games are stitched from 32 panels of leather or plastic. Leather and plastic used in football should have waterproof property. It is also stitched from 2 regular pentagons and 20 regular hexagons. Truncated icosahedron is the name given to the 32 panel. It is quite similar to the polyhedron but is more spherical. The spherical shape is due to the pressure of the air inside the footbal (read full article) |
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| Category :: Soccer Articles |
Author :: Keith MacLean |
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| Article Title :: World Cup Goalkeepers - Dida |
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| This World Cup, "Dida", 33-years-old, will be out to prove that Brazil can also produce great goalkeepers, besides fantastic attacking players. Having earned a regular spot in the national team following great performances with Italian giants, AC Milan, Dida has since established himself as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.A substitute in the last World Cup, Dida is reputed for saving penalties after his blazing performance during a shoot-out in the 2003 Champions League final between Juventus and AC Milan.Dida’s penalty-stopping mastery and his blend of uncanny agility helped Milan lift their sixth European Cup. Even the Juventus players could not hold back their (read full article) |
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