FIFA Soccer

In some countries throughout the world FIFA football is named as FIFA Soccer. It is in some countries as like as football video games. These games are released in the electronic arts and named as EA game. It begins in the late 1993. There are now English Premier League and Football League, Italian Series A, Spanish Primera Liga, the Australian A-League and US Major League Soccer. The main series of FIFA Soccer is the tournament of FIFA World Cup, UEFA European Championship and UEFA Champions League. FIFA international Soccer was released in 1993 for most popular platforms of the time. But FIFA 95 had not ability to play with club teams. FIFA 96 pushed the boundaries and obtained the FIFPro license, the PC 32X and Sega Satum versions. FIFA 98 improved the graphics. But this FIFA games has met some criticisms.

FIFA has a tagline of FIFA International Soccer has it all………. Experience sheer brilliance. It covers David Platt shielding the ball in England vs. Poland, Pat Bonner punching the ball away from the header by Ruud Gullit in Republic Ireland vs. Netherlands. It is released for the Sega Mega drive, master system, mega CD, game gear, game boy etc.

FIFA Soccer 95 was played within the eight national leagues like Brazil, Italy, Spain, England, France, and Netherland, USA. FIFA Soccer 96 is the next generation soccer. It was able to feature real time 3D graphics and it used technology called virtual stadium. FIFA 98 boasted refined graphics engine team and player customization options, 16 stadiums were used. There is some other FIFA Soccer held like FIFA 99, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008. All used different graphical and 3D technology in this virtual game.


FIFA 2009 is the upcoming latest series of FIFA Soccer. It is developed by the EA Canada. It is published by Electronic Arts worldwide under the EA sports label.

The declared released date for this game is 3 October 2008 for Europe, 14 October 2008 for North America and 2October 2008 for Australia. FIFA 09 is covered in different versions. But they are unveiled. Some of the covered features are like, Ronaldinho with different players for each region:

NA version feature Guillermo Ochoa and Maurice Edu, German cover features Kevin Kuranyi, Italian cover feature Daniele De RossiFrench cover features Frank Ribery, and Karim Benzema, UK cover features Wayne Rooney and Portuguese cover will feature Recardo Quaresma.
In this upcoming game there are a lot of improvements like quicker release of the ball, greater urgency in the off-the-ball running, a new jostle system that takes into account the strength of the players when going shoulder to shoulder and subtle animations that enable players to take first-time shots. There is also improvement from FIFA 08 and it is the weather and time condition.

There was rain which can be switched off before and after game. It hampered the game. This game now can be played during the daytime, night and dust as European games are played at night and stadiums for finals are accurate to play at night.

Author: saurabhgubta

Legendary football stadiums

Football is the sport most followed and practiced in the world, as this activity fills the tastes of many people who feel identified with this activity and feelings that can be inferred from it, with the tournament and skills that are developed throughout the world, whether in football is the sport that has more followers, what can be demonstrated with the large number of people who come to stadiums to support their teams, making the stadiums in very important and mythical up by the events , Achievements and events in stadiums have been given and who have attained worldwide recognition through history, so football has everything to be the best entertainment, starting with the stadiums that give the possibility to be able to make the parties, such as to allow fans to have a perfect place to enjoy such an excellent event like a football match.

As I understand the stadiums are very significant for the development of football, but there are some who for their conditions and therefore have represented, are legendary stadiums that have a landmark in the history that makes them stand out from the others and therefore in This document spoke of the stadiums that have reached mythical be recognized around the world:

• The Santiago Bernabeu, this legendary stadium has been the stadium of Real Madrid since 1947, from there you can say that history has been this stadium is very important, because as you know Real Madrid is one of the teams Football more winners in the history of the sport, therefore at the Santiago Bernabeu have been able to give many occurrences of glory for this team.

• The Azteca stadium, is one of the biggest in the world, why is it called the colossus, it is now the third biggest stadium in the world and at the time of inauguration was one of the greatest jewels in what refers to football stadiums, it is noteworthy that has been joined in the stadium that had been given two finals of the World Cup, which brought in 70 and 86

• Maracanã Stadium, is located in the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil and hosted the final of the World 1950, which emerge Event 2 of the events that gave him the position of mythical, first, thanks to the end of this year, achieving the highest stadium attendance in history at a football match, with a record of 200,000, which were to support Brazil to get his world title, yet another genre and was the Event maracanazo called, since Brazil beat Uruguay by 2 to 1.

• The Camp Nou stadium, Barcelona is therefore in this has been presented many titles, is the highest capacity in Europe, has been characterized as one of the stadiums in which they have a larger number of Sporting events of great significance

Author: Sean Aidan

Best soccer team uniforms and sportswear for soccer lovers at Sportsweardesigner

Soccer sportswear is functional clothing; it soaks up your sweat, provides full range of motion, and look fashionables too. The history of soccer sportswear over the past century shows the advances made in fabrics and the understanding of biomechanics. These changes also provide a glimpse of changes in fashion as a whole. At beginning of the 19th century society was very conservative; men's wear included tailored suits with bowties, while women's dresses were floor-length and incredibly tight at the waist. Such attire was hardly appropriate for sports, but the earliest athletes wore modest styles. Nineteenth century players sported long sleeveless t-shirts, baggy breeches that came below the knee, ankle socks, and low-top, inflexible leather shoes. Get the highest quality garments at Sportsweardesigner.com and if soccer is your game, then get the best soccer sportswear, soccer team uniforms, custom soccer sportswear and uniforms on our site at http://www.sportsweardesigner.com/packagesoccer.php .

Typical sportswear garments include shorts, tracksuits, T-shirts, polo shirts, jerseys, and sweatpants. Sportswear is also often worn as casual clothing and is often quite fashionable. Styles of sportswear differ quite widely based on the specific sport they serve, and Sportsweardesigner.com offers a great collection of pre-made soccer uniforms. Sportsweardesigner.com is a unique site, which allows users to create custom soccer sportswear. Individuals can design their own shirt, hat, shorts, soccer jersey, and coaches and athletic directors can design soccer uniforms for their sports teams. Sportsweardesigner.com offers the highest quality materials, and an extremely cost effective pricing structure. Sportsweardesigner.com specializes in soccer uniforms, soccer sportswear, and soccer team uniforms.

The last decade or so has seen another change in soccer sportswear; jerseys tend to hang looser, shorts also hang low. In the next decade, who knows what to expect- as technology changes new looks will now be possible. Even now you have the ability to design your own soccer sportswear uniform. We all have different styles, whether we are dressing to impress or dressing to make a statement, there is always a rhyme or reason behind what clothes we wear.
Soccer sportswear can differ based on the color, fit, comfort level or simply the style and outside appearance of the material .Fashion has became a foundation of opportunity, fame and fortune for many designers, fans and buyers. Dressing by season and whether has become a trademark amongst the most fashion sensitive individuals and will continue to play importance in the fashion world in the future. The owners of Soccer sportsweardesigner.com have a long history of success. In addition to this soccer sportswear company they have brought an Internships website, an SEO Real Estate company, and a business plan software tool to the market.

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Football 101 – A Girl’s Guide To Football – Why The Game Matters

Can I tell you how tired I am of single women complaining about how hard it is to meet a decent man? The problem is not a dearth of quality men, in fact I know quite a few single gems, but rather where the ladies are looking. You aren’t going to find the right man in a sleazy bar or pickup joint. If you want a man who values integrity, honor, and good sportsmanship than you have go where the real men are, and in the fall, that means your local sports bar.

Football is the all-American game, if you can’t get into the game, you are shunning some of the best guys in town. Here you will find men that truly believe in honor both on and off the field. Football players aren’t stereotypical big dumb jocks, they have had to work incredibly hard to get where they are, and there are no NFL players that haven’t made a true commitment to the game. The fans are equally committed to the game and their teams, so much for the common complaint that it’s impossible to find a man who can make a commitment!

Personally I’m hooked on the game itself, I love the strategy, the element of surprise, the emotion, and I’m not terribly opposed to cute butts in tight football pants either. You may or may not develop your own passion for the game, but you need to garner a basic understanding of how it works if you don’t want to come off like a fool. Guys can spot a fake miles away so it’s better to admit to your ignorance and ask questions, than to try to pretend you know the game. Of course this only works for so long and you need to bone up on football if you want to hang with the boys. Start with the basics, you need to know what teams are playing and it really helps to have a favorite. I’m a tried and true Raider fan myself, but they aren’t for the weak-hearted being the only team in the NFL that has to play against both the opposing team and the selectively blind referees.

If you don’t have a favorite team lined up you could simply go with your hometown team, be it the town you live in now or the one you came from. If that doesn’t work for you, than you probably come from Cincinnati or Cleveland, and should pick a random team. I know women who made their selection based on which jersey color looked best on them, which logo they liked best, or which team their despised ex-boyfriend hated the most. However, you make your selection choose your team and stay with them through the good times and the bad.

Start reading the sports page. You need to understand what is going on in the football world. At first very little might make sense but keep reading, you’ll be surprised at how much you can actually learn. For a high level overview listen to the sports segment on your local network news. ESPN has a great web site where you can always find the latest stats on all the teams. At the very least try to know the latest disputed calls, injuries and controversies.

Get a good pal to tutor you in the basics of the game. I recommend you choose a male friend, not boyfriend, who is a patient soul. You are also best learning from a taped game, so that he already knows the outcome and won’t mind stopping the tape to explain what just happened. I was totally anti-football until a good friend sat me down with a taped game and a few brews. Thanks to his patience and understanding of the game I’m now a regular Sunday inhabitant of the sports bar. Don’t forget to check among your gal pals, you may have a hidden football fan in your midst. The bonus is not just a great lesson, but also a buddy to join you in your foray into NFL Sundays at the sports bar and football fandom!

I will also be following up with a series on the basics of my favorite game.

By: Jessica Hardwick

Brazilian Soccer

Brazilian Soccer.

The soccer madness that has never relaxed its hold on Brazil began at the turn of the century, caused the entire nation to plunge into depression in 1950, later lifted it to peaks of euphoria between 1958 and 1970, contributed to the malaise caused by the political, social, and economic difficulties afflicting the country in the 1980s, and in 1994 gave Brazil's collective self-esteem a badly needed boost.

Global and Brazilian Soccer 2006

Sport is almost a secular religion with its myths, rules and revered heroes, often competing with religion when games are played at the same time as church services, say two Brazilian researchers. "Football and politics, the construction of a national identity".

Their conclusion that soccer is like a secular religion is one of the findings in the book dealing with class, race and geography in sport.

As the soccer teams from around the world converged on Germany for the soccer World Cup – there is no question that the game forged and reinforced national identity in Brazil where the love of soccer is palpable.

Brazil is the only nation that has participated in every World Cup since the inception of the tournament in 1930.

Bulletin:

2006:

The Brazilian soccer confederation has hired former captain Dunga as coach of the national team.

Dunga, who was the captain of Brazil's 1994 World Cup-winning team, replaces Carlos Alberto Parreira, who quit after Brazil was eliminated by France in the quarterfinals of this year's World Cup in Germany.

"The choice of Dunga will fully satisfy the desires of Brazilian fans who want an enthusiastic coach on the national team," CBF president Ricardo Teixeira said on the confederation's Web site.

Dunga will make his debut when Brazil faces Norway in an exhibition Aug. 16 in Oslo.

History of soccer in Brazil and around the world.

After Brazil became a republic in 1889, the sport was the first time that poor, black and mixed-race people were integrated in social institutions like clubs, street teams and schools, and even into a national team.

Maybe soccer has not won elections or helped overcome social injustice, still the game has been used in Brazil by the State in the pursuit of its own interests and to consolidate its support.

President Vargas used the soccer sport as a tool to build national identity in Brazil, much as was done in Germany in the 1930’s promoting national pride in physical education. The World Cup tournament can be seen as an example of the largest number of people on the planet paying attention to an event of global reach. Nowhere was the enthusiasm greater than in Brazil.

The soccer World Cup is an event where national identities are upheld, presented and celebrated.

The oft-used expression "Soccer Country" defines Brazil as accurately as the descriptive "Carnival Country."

Indeed, the game "Brazilian Soccer" has managed to captivate Brazilians in every comer of the land, from Amazonia to the deep south, with an equal measure of devotion; in fact, it has sustained a degree of popularity that even Carnival has never been able to match.

The sport "brazilian soccer" has played a major role in unifying both nation and community. In Brazilian Soccer everyone follows the national team and takes great pride in its successes. Newcomers, whether from abroad or from another part of the country, are able to integrate themselves into the social life of a city or town by becoming fans of a local Brazilian soccer team or by participating in the game themselves.

By: Ivaldo Pereira

Improving Soccer Skills With Soccer Training Gear

The main objective when playing the game of soccer is to score a goal in the opposing teams’ net and bypassing the goalie. This skill requires a great deal of practice, and a certain portion of muscle training and memory that needs to be acquired over time. With the proper soccer training gear, this goal can be accomplished, while improving other aspects of a player’s soccer skills as well.

New technology in the field of sports training is constantly improving and expanding, but growing as a player ultimately comes down to the fundamentals and repetition. One soccer training device eliminates much of the time spent on retrieving out-of-play balls, allowing practice to become easier as a solo activity, rather than having a constant need to either chase balls yourself, or have a partner do it for you. This simple training device allows more time to be spent on practicing the basics of kicking, and goal placement.

Strength and endurance is another key aspect for all players to possess in order to be optimal soccer players, since a great majority of the 45 minute halves is spent running up and down the soccer field. The ability to outrun an opponent is crucial, and another soccer training device can aide players in doing just that. A rubber band-like cord that ties around the athletes waste, and is secured into the ground, offers resistance training and explosiveness when it comes to racing an opponent on the soccer field.

For some of the skills necessary to become an improved soccer player, training gear may not even be necessary. Going back to the skills learned as a child when first taught how to play the game of soccer, may be some of the best training equipment one can have. Practicing juggling and controlling the ball, quick feet to ball movements, and even just dribbling the ball while running can be some of the best training gear an athlete can have. The saying goes “Practice makes perfect”, but essentially, it’s more along the lines that “Practice make permanent”. Repetition and control over the soccer ball without even having to think about it is what will make anyone a better soccer player.

By: Dana Bradley

Messi, Ronaldo battling to be Europe’s best

By Martin Rogers, Yahoo! Sports Nov 17, 3:01 am EST

As the clock ticks down to the announcement of the European Footballer of the Year award, the only two realistic candidates have been producing some compelling late evidence to strengthen their cause.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi are the standout players on the planet, and it would be a travesty if one of these players failed to win the Ballon d’Or for the first time.

Whichever man is presented with the award on Dec. 2 it would be impossible to find fault with the decision. However, Messi is the slightly more deserving at this point.

The little Argentinean has been simply sensational in 2008, establishing himself beyond question as the heartbeat of the Barcelona team. His delicate skills and dynamic runs are enough to illuminate any game, and it is frightening to think that, at 21, he may not reach his peak for another few years.

Messi is a joy to watch for lovers of the game and a nightmare for opposing defenses that must break out in a cold sweat at the thought of trying to shut him down. He scored again Sunday as Barca extended its lead in La Liga, but once again his general all-round level of excellence, not simply his finishing prowess, is what was most impressive.

Ronaldo, last year’s runner-up to Kaka, is also putting together a strong case to go one better this time around.

He scored his 100th goal in United colors last weekend and then added another on Saturday as part of a 5-0 demolition of Stoke City. After a tough and tense summer in which Portugal was knocked out of Euro 2008 in the quarterfinals and his mooted move to Real Madrid cast a long shadow over the transfer window, the 23-year-old is now back in full flow.

Hopefully, we will get to see these two jewels of the game in action against each other in the latter stages of this season’s UEFA Champions League.

The first XI

1. Get him an Advil

Bernd Schuster’s job is hanging by a thread as Real Madrid’s season stumbles from one disappointment to another. A midweek defeat to third division Real Union in the Copa del Rey was followed by another loss to Real Valladolid on Saturday.

Schuster’s big-money signings have failed to live up to their potential, and the coach himself is to blame for struggling to adapt to the additional scrutiny that comes with one of the top jobs in soccer.

Club president Ramon Calderon is loading the gun. Unless Schuster puts together a dramatic revival, his days are certainly numbered.

2. Get him a beer

Two years into the job, Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has the club where he said he would take it – in position to challenge for a spot in the Champions League.

There are still several months to go, and being tied on points with fourth-place Arsenal is no guarantee of future glory. But Saturday’s 2-0 road victory over the Gunners was the latest in a series of excellent performances.

O’Neill remains true to the vision he spelled out for American owner Randy Lerner in 2006 and, if he gets lucky with injuries, he could have a chance of breaking through the monopoly of the English Premier League’s Big Four.

3. Get him some earplugs (and a bodyguard)

Former Brazil head coach Vanderlei Luxemburgo insisted recently he was unconcerned by the irate chants of Palmeiras fans as the club continued its downward spiral.

However, things took a nasty turn for the 56-year-old last weekend when he was allegedly ambushed by a group of his club’s own supporters – and suffered a broken elbow.

Whatever the fans’ frustrations, such behavior cannot be tolerated. Hopefully, Luxemburgo got in a few blows of his own before the melee broke up.

4. California dreaming

Major League Soccer’s season has boiled down to one final showdown at the Home Depot Center this Sunday. The league’s best team over the regular season, the Columbus Crew, takes on the red-hot New York Red Bulls after each side emerged victorious in the conference finals last week.

Look out for the league’s best player, the Crew’s Guillermo Barros Schelotto, to work his magic one more time to give Columbus its first ever championship.

5. Catch a flight to …

San Marino. Well actually, you can’t because the tiny nation landlocked inside Italy doesn’t have an airport. But San Marino takes on the Czech Republic on Wednesday in the only World Cup qualifier amid dozens of European international friendlies. It is a game the Czechs must win heavily to regain control following a shaky start to Group Three.

6. A round of applause for …

• Al Ahli and Gamba Osaka – Egyptian giants Al Ahli won the African Champions League for a record sixth time, while Gamba, from Japan, won the Asian version for the first time.

• Michael Mancienne – The English 20-year-old has never played a Premier League game and is on loan at Wolverhampton Wanderers from Chelsea. However, his shock call-up into the England squad shows Fabio Capello is not afraid to be unorthodox as he looks ahead to the 2010 World Cup.

• FIFA – Sepp Blatter and his suit-wearing squadron of bureaucrats make plenty of mistakes in overseeing the world game. But by aligning with the World Anti-Doping Agency, they have effectively made soccer players as responsible as Olympic athletes and assured there is much more chance drug cheats will be caught and punished. Clubs, players and coaches are already stamping their feet in fury, but this step will benefit the sport in the long term.

7. Get them a Kleenex

• David Beckham – Left out of the England squad to face Germany in Wednesday’s friendly, Beckham’s international future is once again hanging in the balance.

• United States under-17 women’s team – A goal deep into extra time allowed North Korea to win the U-17 Women’s World Cup final, ending a brave run by the Americans. Kaz Tambi’s youngsters still had plenty to be proud and proved the future of the women’s game in the U.S. is in fine hands.

• Real Salt Lake – The Utah club’s dream of a spot in the MLS Cup final collapsed on home soil, as they struck the post three times before losing 1-0 to the New York Red Bulls.

8. Get ready to say hello to …

Mikael Silvestre. The former Manchester United and current Arsenal defender admitted last week that he would like to end his career in Major League Soccer.

However, Silvestre will be 33 by the time his current deal ends, raising doubts as to his suitability for a switch to the United States.

9. Get ready to say goodbye to …

Juan Pablo Angel. The New York Red Bulls striker has been a key part of his team’s surge to the MLS Cup final and his efforts have captured the attention of his old club in Argentina, River Plate, which is prepared to do whatever it takes to entice the Colombian back to Buenos Aires.

10. Get excited about …

Chelsea is not the only club to have noticed Ezequiel Lavezzi, who is lighting it up for Napoli in Serie A. Lavezzi was called up by new Argentina coach Diego Maradona, and if he continues to perform at his current level, he will spark an energetic rush for his signature in January.

11. Why it’s good to be a soccer player

Take a look at Ginna Gutierrez – wife of the Chicago Fire’s Diego Gutierrez and his partner in the Nothing But Nets charity aimed at preventing malaria, the leading killer of children in Africa.