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The Best Soccer Moments of 2017
2017 is coming to an end and with Boxing Day having just passed, it's time to look back on the year that was. In a year full of World Cup qualifiers and fantastic plays and moments throughout the year, here are the best soccer moments of 2017.
By Jacob Schneider8 years ago in Cleats
El Clasico: The Ultimate Showdown...
Growing up, my first memories of Spanish football and La Liga were in the 1996-97 season at the tender age of six years old, with my brother, watching the original Ronaldo wearing the ‘Blaugrana’ of Barcelona as he tore through defences at will.
By Steven Rao8 years ago in Cleats
Best Penalty Kicks of All Time
It takes an incredible amount of skill to score some of the best penalty kicks in soccer history. As some of the most exciting and nail-biting moments in soccer matches, spot kicks are a rare treasure to fans. Depending on both the talents of the penalty taker and the goalie, the chances of 50/50.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Cleats
Barcelona's Greatest La Liga Memories at Vicente Calderón Stadium
Each Atletico Madrid vs FC Barcelona match is nothing close to boring. With fans on the edge of their seats, and some of the most intense energy in the stadium, we have narrowed down some of Barcelona's greatest La Liga memories.
By Sherry Campbell8 years ago in Cleats
The Beauty of Soccer
My parents always told me, “no hands,” so I would run around the front yard with my hands up saying, “no hands.” That was the moment I became a soccer player. Soccer has been a part of my life for 17 years. This sport is what I know best and I surrounded my life around it and it will always be a part of my life.
By Leslie Arietta8 years ago in Cleats
Real Madrid and Recent Success
Real Madrid has always been one of the best teams in the world and currently is the best. The rivalry that they have with Barcelona has always attracted millions of fans from around the world because of the level that these guys play at. After Zidane was made Real Madrid's coach, their game went to a whole new level. Real Madrid has won two consecutive Champions League titles in the last two years, an amazing feat because the Champions League contains the worlds best soccer teams.
By Tiago Souza8 years ago in Cleats
Best European Soccer Jerseys of 2017
Jerseys are important in sports, especially European soccer where the jerseys aren't just used to express the team's spirit, but to also promote corporate advertisements. Some may think this is ruining the sanctity of the uniform, however, when done right the best jerseys avoid looking like simple billboards. So, what are the best European soccer jerseys of 2017?
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Cleats
What Is the Champions League?
The UEFA Champions League is the most prestigious club football competition in the world, comprised of all the top-tier European clubs. It's played by the champions and sometimes runners-up of various European football leagues, all of which are among the strongest UEFA national associations. If you're new, UEFA stands for Union of European Football Associations, which is the governing body for association of football on the European continent.
By Bill Shaffir8 years ago in Cleats
For the Love of the Game
Eryn eyed the ball with intensity. The other girl across from her only focused on the goal, staring straight through her. With one final shot, the ball shot through the air and Eryn saw Bridgette gasp, rolling her eyes from Eryn, to the ball, and back to Eryn, from three feet away. Eryn suddenly jumped into the air and wrapped the ball into her stomach. On the ground, everything seemed quiet. She surveyed the crowd for a moment or two and, ball in hand, showed the crowd the proof of the catch. The crowd exploded with excitement. Those on her side that is. The pleasing eyes of victory smiled down on her from the bleachers and the mothers beamed with joy. They had won. Finally, Eryn felt, she could be reassured of her position on the college freshman team. She still had not decided where she wanted to go, but knowing how many talent scouts had attended today, she knew she had a great chance that one of them would accept her. She stood up as her mother Catherine ran over to her, jumping up with joy.
By Kayla Bloom8 years ago in Cleats
