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The Spanish League’s Top Soccer Players

Monday, February 15th, 2010

There are plenty of soccer superstars plying their trade in Spain’s top division, and it is rightly regarded as the number one domestic league in the world. Listed below are the players who are widely regarded as being the best in Spain…

Messi : Spearheading Barcelona’s treble winning team of 2008-09, Argentinean Lionel Messi dazzled Europe with his creativity and flair. Even though he is just 22, he is the current “World Player of the Year” and, if he remains injury free, he is likely to chalk up awards, goals and assists for many years to come.

Cristiano Ronaldo : Blistering pace and explosive power are the qualities that first alerted veteran manager Alex Ferguson to Cristiano Ronaldo’s outstanding talent.Now sporting the colors of Real Madrid, Ronaldo is hoping to make as big an impact for el Madrid as he did in the famous red shirt of Man Utd.

David Villa : Playing for one of La Liga’s less glamorous teams, Valencia, David Villa Sanchez (to give him his full name) boasts an absolutely outstanding goals to games ratio. He was the winner of the “Golden Boot” for Spain at Euro 2008 and is expected in the near future to become Spain’s all time highest goal scorer. Villa consistently attracts attention from Europe’s top clubs, who are all eager to land this prolific striker’s elusive signature.

Kaka : Brazilian midfielder Kaka, is a creative genius. Able to make pinpoint passes across the entire length of the field, or dribble past players to create a chance or score a goal, Kaka was the darling of AC Milan and led them to “Champions League” success in 2007. Now one Real Madrids so called “Galaticos”, he aims to bring the La Liga title back to the Bernabau (where Real Madrid play their home games) after a few years absence.

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Everything You Need To Know About Soccer Field Dimensions

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

When it comes to soccer field dimensions, it is worth noting that the dimensions are uniform, regardless of the level of play. According to FIFA, the governing body of soccer, for professional events involving 11 players for each team, the soccer field must have a span of 100 to 130 yards and a width between 50 to 100 yards. Soccer fields in England are believed to be smaller than that resulting to more physical games. Conversely, in South America, the fields are much bigger which provides more room and time on the ball.

For recreational soccer, playing on a smaller soccer field is recommended. By doing this, players will of course make the game enjoyable and learning is more achievable. The size of the playing field should be proportional to the size of the player. In a outsized field, recreational players would waste their time running and become tired by half time. Therefore, the kicks will be much longer.

Another downside of playing recreational soccer in a large field is that teaching strategies and team play is unlikely. Smaller soccer fields are finest for average players who are slower and lack stamina, which is usually common in 50% to 75% of recreational players.

The Penalty Area

This is the area where the goalkeeper usually uses their hands and fouls are punished. It includes the penalty spot, which is 12 yards from the goal and the six-yard box 6 yards more from the goal. The top portion of this box includes a small arc commonly referred to as “the D.” It has a radius of 10 yards and has no point in the rules of soccer but merely serves as a guide for the players.

The Goal

Not considering of the level of play, the goal has a uniform measurement of 8 feet tall and 24 feet wide.

Center Circle

It divides the soccer field into two areas and is where the kickoff takes place. No player is allowed to cross their area until kickoff commences. It has a 10-yard circle in it and only the two players kicking off is allowed to stand within the inner circle.

Although soccer field measurements remain unchanged regardless of the players competing, the rules of the game allows the dimensions to be smaller for female players, people with disabilities, or those who are under 16 years old and more than 35 years of age.

related reading:
Dart Board Dimensions
World Cup Trophy Dimensions

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How to Safely Buy Manchester United Football Tickets Online

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Purchasing Manchester United football tickets online is actually a pretty safe way to get them, but there are scammers out there and it is important to be aware of how they operate. Should you want genuine Manchester United Football tickets, then you need to find a business selling them online that is tried and trusted. It is best to read customer reviews prior to making a purchase. Not only do you have to worry about an illegitimate site taking your money, you also do not want to purchase from a vendor who has a reputation for being slow on delivery. When reading a customer review on a ticket vendor, it is important to make sure it is a legitimate review and not just clever advertising. Look for a hyperlink towards the end of the review is the best way to discern if a review is genuine or advertising. 

Customers don’t usually have a reason to post a link to the very product they are reviewing and a  legitimate customer reviewing a product is of that kind. Advertisers have found a new way to advertise since most email spam blockers today block their ads, and so they turn to reviews. If a review is link free it is more than likely trustworthy. Though buying tickets on eBay can often get you cheaper prices, it is probably a good idea to buy tickets from established websites that specialize in tickets alone. Sometimes ticket sellers on eBay ship the ticket too late, and sometimes not even at all. While you can assume that the majority of people who sell on eBay are above board, it’s still in your best interest to read feedback about them so get a sense of how they operate.

Another way to avoid being scammed is to make sure the checkout page is encrypted before you type in ANY purchasing information. The importance of it can not be understated, but this is a feature not many people look for when checking out. So how do you tell if a web page is encrypted or not? You will normally se HTTP at the beginning of all web addresses. If a web page is encrypted the HTTP will change to “HTTPS”. It is always a good idea to make sure the page is encrypted because even if a company is completely honest but does not use encryption, it does not show a lot of respect for the customers’ personal information. If you find an online ticket vendor that uses encryption and has good reviews, then this must be a site worth buying from.

These guidelines are important to follow in order to avoid being scammed, but it is also important to go with your gut. Should a vendor’s pitch not seem plausible to you, avoid buying anything from that vendor. If something seems off then there is a good chance something is. Doing some research will prove invaluable in fending off scam artists. Your job now is to find a price that is the best! You will be able to make your next purchase with confidence after reading all the information on this article.

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Will Michael Owen Make The English Squad For The World Cup?

Monday, December 28th, 2009

Is Michael Owen past it? Do you think he should still command a regular starting place in the England team? Have the many injuries that Michael Owen has suffered throughout his career affected him too much? Has Michael lost some of his passion to the play at the top level of the game? In this article I give my own opinion about these questions, I hope you enjoy the read.

Michael Owen burst onto the international football stage with what can only be described as a wonder goal against Argentina in the World Cup. At this stage he had pace to burn and was lethal in front of goal. The future was very exciting for his club, country and of course for himself.

At this stage I should point out that I am not and have not ever been involved with professional football. In my working life I am involved with how to stop stutteringcomposite doors and also offering advice on business cost cutting.

Going back to Owen, he played for Liverpool for many years and scored lots and lots and goals. A couple of years ago he moved clubs to Real Madrid. At Madrid he did not in my opinion seem to get much a chance, however his goals to games ratio was still very impressive. During this period Michael started to have a few problems with niggly injuries. For whatever reason this player has been unable to stay free from injury for any great length of time~For whatever reason this player has been unable to stay free from injury for any great length of time}. Last season he moved clubs again with a big money move to Newcastle United. This saw the prospect of him teaming up again with Alan Shearer. Owen however has played only a handful of games for his new club due to his fitness levels.

It seems that Owen is now on his way back and think that Michael is way past his best, I think that due to the fact that he is not getting any younger and all of the injuries he has sustained, that he has without doubt lost some of his electric pace. He is one hell of a forward player and I have every confidence that he will remain so for many years to come.

Michael Owen has never in my opinion let England down. Michael just seems to have that nack of being in the right place at the right time; that is of course what has made him into the World class striker that he once was and what some people still think he is – just ask Sir Alex Ferguson for example. I would prefer to see Michael come off the bench for say the last thirty-five minutes of matches instead of starting the games. I think England should have lanky Peter Crouch with another pacy striker such as Theo Walcott to really rough up and bruise the opposition. Michael could then come on when they are starting to become a bit weary.

I do not think Michael Owen has lost any of his passion or desire to play for club or country. In fact I think the opposite is true. He will be itching to get back to somewhere near his best and will be very determined to help his country to win the World Cup.

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What are The Dimensions of a Soccer Field

Monday, December 28th, 2009

related article: dimensions of a football field

 

Soccer field is a rectangular area split in half by a center line. A circle drawn in the middle of this line which is 10 yards in diameter. According by player ages, soccer field categorized in different dimensions. This was regulated by the first soccer organisation which is The Football Association, and then followed by Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). They also standardized the soccer field dimensions that appropriate to all modern pitches.

Categorized by ages, the following are the different soccer field dimensions
read more: Different Dimensions of Soccer Fields

6-7 years old: The field is 20 yards in width by 30 yards in length. The touch line is 18 feet in length, this is the distance between goal area boundary line and the half way line. The distance from the goal area boundary to the goal line is 27 feet. The corner arc and the center circle have a radius of 3 feet and 9 feet respectively.

8 years old: The field is 25 yards in width by 35 yards in length. The touch line dimension is 21 feet. The distance frorm the goal line to the goal area boundary line is 31 feet and 6 inches. The corner arc radius is 3 feet while the center circle radius is 10 feet,.

9 years old: The field is 30 yards in width by 45 yards in length. 24 feet is the dimension of the touch line. 43 feet and 6 inches is the distance between goal line and goal area boundary. The center circle is 12 feet in radius. The radius of the corner arc is 3 feet.

10 years old: The field is 40 yards in width by 60 yards in length. The penalty arc and the circle radius is 24 feet. Corner arc is 3 ft in radius. Penalty arc is seventy two by thirty six feet. Goal area dimensions is 36 x 12 feet, and the distance from mid-goal to the penalty spot is 24 feet.

11 years old: The field is 50 yards in width by 80 yards in length. The circle and penalty arc radius is 30 feet. Corner arc is 3 feet in radius. Penalty arc is eighty by 50 feet. Goal area is 52 by 18 feet, and the distance from the penalty-spot to the mid-goal is 30 feet.

12 years old and above: The field is 70 yards in width by 100 yards in length. The circle and penalty arc radius is 30 feet. 3 feet would be the radius of corner arc. Penalty arc dimensions is seventy two by thirty six feet. The goal area dimensions is 60 by 18 feet, while the distance from penalty spot to mid-goal is 36 feet.

Field marking is the lines that marked the playing field. These lines are not less than 4 inches (10.16 cm) in width, and not more than 5 inches wide.

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