Category: Sports & Recreations

Almost every international soccer star you see today was spotted by a recruitment scout at a young age and then developed over the years by a development program from one of the big clubs. World class soccer players cost a lot of time and money to develop into the players they are today. One way…

A sensational opening goal by Cristiano Ronaldo set the stage for a Real Madrid win against arch-rivals Barcelona in the opening match of the Spanish Super Cup. Ronaldo was subsequently sent off for diving and his provocative celebration of the goal. Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1. An own goal by Gerard Pique increased Real’s lead…

Let’s take a look at the latest action in the transfer market from the Premier League, Serie A, and La Liga before the end of the summer window: Barcelona is set to sign Borussia Dortmund forward Ousmane Dembele after missing out on him last summer. The departure of both Thomas Tuchel and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is…

When you talk about flexibility, very few people realize how important it is for sports. Flexibility is more than just exploring wider ranges of motion. Instead, it is about the ability to use power through the entire range motion of a joint. This sort of mobility reduces injury and improves performance in all the fine…

Soccer injuries are extremely frustrating for everyone involved. Fans hate to see their heroes miss games and the players can’t take sitting on the sidelines. What’s worse is during the recovery period when you can’t play at 100%. Here are the different types of injuries typical in soccer. The first thing to check is when…

Written by Spike Soccer Store Soccer is by far the most popular sport in the world. A big part of that popularity is due to the accessibility of the sport. It costs very little to play both casually and professionally. This is true even for kids starting out. Here is what a child will need:…

A soccer players core muscles play a vital role in their performance on the field. All functional athletic movements use the core, which acts as its center of gravity, for activation. However, not all core training is the same. Different sports use the core in different ways, which elicits different training methodologies. Here are some…

Staying hydrated is important for any athlete, but is especially important for soccer players due to the heat and the length of play. With as little as a 2% drop in hydration, performance can start to suffer. Tournaments can be three-day events where as many as three games are played each day. Staying hydrated can…

Here is a primer on the various formations that soccer teams play. This is useful information for fans and even for players new to the sport. While it may seem trivial, the team formation plays a very important role. For some teams, it can turn a losing streak into a winning one. Basically, a formation…

Soccer is one of the most accessible sports and as a result is the most popular. There are tens of thousands of players all over the world who want to be the Ronaldo or the next Messi. Becoming an advanced soccer player is possible but it will take a lot of work and a lot…