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• Is It Soccer Or Football And Where Did It Begin?

  By: Gregg Hall

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  Of course, diehard fans of Manchester United will tell you that the modern version of football or soccer as it is called by many came into being in England, but others all over the world claim that the invention of the sports belongs to their country.According to the Chinese, they had a version of the game being played as far back as 7,000 years ago! Theie game was called Tsu Chu and the players would hit a fur stuffed leather ball into a hole.Read more…

• Italian Pride Hit with the Sentences for the Calcio

  By: Ally White

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  After they won the World Cup, Italy finds itself in one of the biggest match fixing scandals in the decade. Four of the biggest clubs on the Continent have been recently found guilty of paying to have the marches fixed and the severe punishments include demotion and points deductions.Juventus, the champions, where relegated from Serie A to Serie B and they were given a 30 point deduction for next season.Read more…

• Italy - Jubilation to Relegation

  By: Steven Gore

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  On Sunday 9th July, 2006, Italian fans were celebrating their countries fourth World Cup. Fans were still celebrating from Milan down to Rome on Friday before Italys Sports Tribunal shattered the nations celebrations. In less then a week Italian fans went from jubilation to despair as the biggest scandal to hit Serie A came to a conclusion.Read more…

• Soccer Ball Mosquito Deterrent

  By: Lance Winslow

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  There are many virus and disease vectors in the world, yet we all know that one of the worst is Mosquitoes and they can cause havoc for people and animals spreading SARS, West Nile Virus and other diseases which can be transferred thru blood contact. This is a serious issue and with all the freestanding water around it makes perfect breeding grounds for endless generations of Mosquitoes.The average female Mosquito, the kinds which love to bit humans lay about 400 eggs each.Read more…

• The Origin of Soccer

  By: Michael Russell

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  Although it may be impossible to accurately state when and where the game of soccer originated, history has shown us glimpses of a game similar to our present day version being played for over 3000 years.Around the 2nd or 3rd Century BC, it was documented that the Chinese military during the Han Dynasty played a game involving kicking a ball into a small net.A game similar to soccer was played by the ancient Greeks and Romans but their game could include up to 27 players on a side compared to the modern day game of 11 players to a side.Read more…

• Soccer - Not Just The World Cup

  By: Michael Russell

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  The games are over, the battle is won. Italy are now crowned kings of the world - at least for the next four years. The French team were downcast, beaten on a penalty shoot-out, their captain dismissed because of a violent indiscretion.Read more…

• Who Should've Won the World Cup - Australia!

  By: Michael Hanna

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  Yes I am an Australian, but before you get petty and accuse me of bias, I've got a dual nationality to throw back at you. I'm lucky enough to be both an Australian and EU citizen (and two bad passport photos to match). In theory then, I should have just as much allegiance to the English team as I have to the Socceroos.Read more…

• A Torrid Summer For British Sport

  By: Steve Hill

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  This summer promised so much for lovers of British Sport but as usual all of the hype led to some very below par performances and results. The football team in the World Cup were very boring to watch, played in a very negative way and never looked liked winning the tournament. In this article, I will be writing about this sporting event as well as looking at the Wimbledon tennis championships and the recent international cricket one-day series with Sri Lanka.Read more…

• Who Will Win The English Premiership In 2007?

  By: Steve Hill

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  Now the Fifa World Cup is out of the way, after yet another disappointing performance from the English team, focus is once again turning to the start of the Premiership. In this article, I write about the contenders for the trophy and give my opinion on who I think will end up as the champions in May 2007.The English Premiership will be devalued this season after the relegation last time around of my favourite team Birmingham City.Read more…

• World Cup Football

  By: Jakob Culver

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  The FIFA World Cup is very important in the world of international football, also known as soccer. The World Cup is contested by the men’s national football teams of FIFA member nations and is awarded every 4 years. There have been 17 tournaments held to date, but only 7 nations have won the World Cup Finals.Read more…

• The FIFA Rules Are no Longer Enough

  By: Hans Bool

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  And then the world cup ends ... The last game between France and Italy is probably exemplary for the quality of soccer these days.What should you make of this.Read more…

• World Cup 2006 Review - Semi Finals & Final

  By: David Walker

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  The World Cup is over for another four years and it was Italy, rather than hosts Germany or a rejuvenated France, that were crowned World champions. Here is a short round up of the semi final, third and fourth place play off and the final itself to complete BetBonus.co.Read more…

• 'Mes Amis,' I've Got To Hand It To You!

  By: Luigi Frascati

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  Mes amis, my friends - I've got to hand it to you: you have a hell of a good team!Soccer is not only a wonderful game that unites millions of fans around the world, it is also a modern symbol of solidarity on account of its diversity - irrespective of faith, colour of skin, political commitments and affiliations. People are carried away by this beautiful and exciting spectacle.Read more…

• Brilliant, Cheeky and Ugly – World Cup Final 2006

  By: Anand Mann

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  All the adjectives are for just one player – Zizou. He mesmerized us, take us on the journey of dreamland and then all of sudden dumped us into the debris of a castle destroyed by the very emperor who fondly made it.It was supposed to be Zizou swansong and it all began in earnestness, a 7th minute lucky penalty provides the emperor an opportunity to leave his mark on the last match of his glittering career.Read more…

• FIFA World Cup 2006 – All Star Team

  By: Anand Mann

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  Goalkeeper - Buffon He again proved himself as the best goalkeeper on the planet. The saved he made against Ukraine to preserve the Italian lead were second to none in the world cup. He commanded 18 yard box with supremely authority and coordinated well with the changing Italian defense match after match due to injuries and suspensions.Read more…

• The Best Reserve 11 of FIFA World Cup 2006 Germany

  By: Anand Mann

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  Goal Keeper – Oliver Kahn (Germany)The Golden Ball winner of last edition has to sit ignominiously on bench due to Lehmann choice as number 1 goalkeeper by coach Klinsmann. The performance against Portugal did prove that he is the most talented under bars to sit on bench.Left Back - Da Sa Gilberto ( Brazil) He got a very limited opportunity to showcase his class in the world cup but the goal against Japan has proved whatever has been said about him.Read more…

• A Medaieval Football match

  By: Kathryn Burton

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  Ever thought of football as an extreme sport?Welcome to the world of Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide Football (Shrovetide)!I was introduced to Shrovetide when I met my then-to-be husband, a determined Shrovetider, and asked him how he’d broken his nose!Read more…

• World Cup Final 2006 - Is it France vs Italy or Zidane vs Lippi

  By: Anand Mann

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  The day has arrived for which 196 countries dreamed to be part of when the first qualifying match commenced for FIFA World Cup 2006 in Germany. Now we are left with best two who are all set to give their all to take the coveted trophy back home. Will it be France guided by resurgent Zidane or Italy managed by the ‘Master’ Lippi.Read more…

• The Pride of the National Flag

  By: Rob Kingdom

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  This World Cup year more than any other, the eleven lionhearted men that Sven Goran Eriksson chooses to represent us on the field in Germany will stand a better chance of winning the competition than any of those that have stood before them. So why not give them our full support, wave the England flag with pride and cheer on our boys in achieving glory which most of us will be lucky to see once in our lifetime.A recent UK-wide sample implies that the best part will support England – a major 83% of the Welsh and 76% of the Northern Irish intend to back Sven-Goran Eriksson's men.Read more…

• Germany vs Italy Semifinal Review

  By: Anand Mann

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  It has to be a titanic match and it lived up to the expectations. Italy started with pace in park and creating early openings. With both teams willingness to attack early the match seems to be an open match rather than a tactical stalemate.Read more…