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Best Soccer Players of 2018
Every year, soccer players across the world break new records for scoring and goalkeeping. It can be hard to judge what players are truly the "best," as soccer is truly a team sport, and each position carries its own unique weight. There are a number of soccer players of 2018 who stand a cut above the rest, however, as scorers, keepers, and team leaders.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in Cleats
Highest Paid Soccer Players in the World
Though still growing in the United States, soccer—or football, to the Europeans—is internationally a multi-billion dollar industry. As with any field that involves the investment and interest of millions to billions of people around the world, the soccer industry creates some of the world's wealthiest individuals. Becoming a professional athlete, much like a musician, actor, or other fine art professional, is difficult to break into and ultimately succeed in. However, for those with the talent, work ethic, and a bit of luck to hack it, it can be a very lucrative career. With this in mind, here are a few of the highest paid soccer players in the world today.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Cleats
Lionel Messi: The World's Greatest Soccer Player
How does one describe Lionel Messi in one word? Supernatural. Born in Rosario, Argentina, Lionel Messi signed for FC Barcelona at the age of 13. In the 2003-2004 season, 18-year-old Messi made his debut for Barcelona under Frank Rijkaard's managerial guidance and has since became a world phenomenon. Since the night of his debut, Messi has gone on to make 992 appearances from club and country (not excluding friendly matches), scoring 661 goals and having 210 assists.
By Shion Galata7 years ago in Cleats
One Student Managed to Meet His Favourite Footie Players and Favourite Childhood Singer All in One Week
Imagine meeting your favourite football heroes in one night, let alone meeting your favourite childhood musician during the same week. Portsmouth student Niall Moran, 20, struck lucky this week when he blagged his way backstage and grabbed a number of selfies with a number of football legends and managed to convince Didier Drogba to not have him kicked out.
By Lewis Jefferies7 years ago in Cleats
Is a Big Move on the Cards for Harry Maguire?
Now whilst most of us are still dreaming of what could have been in Russia and the fact that if it had "Come Home," none of the lads would have done so, yet it looks like the aptly nicknamed "Slab Head" (thanks Jamie Vardy) himself is on the brink of the biggest move of his career.
By Hollie Bond8 years ago in Cleats
Move Over Gareth Southgate Mbappe is Football's New Humanitarian Star
Gareth Southgate has been showered with praise this World Cup, with feminist publication The Pool even hailing him as "the symbol of positive masculinity we've been waiting for." Most notably, he comforted Colombian football player Mateus Uribe following England's first ever World Cup penalty shoot-out win. He quickly became the hero of this World Cup, not only for bringing the England team to a respectable 4th place but also for his kindness, empathy, and general lack of toxic masculinity.
By Ziggy Moth8 years ago in Cleats
Greatest Barcelona Players of All Time
Barcelona has enjoyed successful seasons for decades now, featuring powerhouse players like Lionel Messi, Andres Iniesta, and Johan Cruyff, some of the fastest players in Barcelona history. What's even more difficult to imagine is how all of these players can continue to have great seasons without overshadowing each other. Instead, players like Messi and Iniesta fed off each other, leading Barcelona to 33 titles. But this franchise is full of superstars who are legends in their own right. Here are the greatest Barcelona players of all time.
By Nick Paroni8 years ago in Cleats
Best Real Madrid Players of All Time
When you have the history and success that Real Madrid has had as a club, it makes choosing their top players difficult. They've had so many superstars it's actually almost impossible. There have been legends, icons, and masters of their crafts at every position for over 100 years. Players that have headlined some of the most successful teams ever assembled, all going up against each other to see who's better. I've decided to put my opinion out there and see what happens. Here are the best Real Madrid players to ever lace up their cleats and put on the famous all-white kit.
By Jesse Kinney8 years ago in Cleats
Emily Boyd GK/Fitness and Food Enthusiast
A 5'9" GK from Seattle, Washington, Boyd attended Nathan HS. She was a 1st All-Metro League player and played for CrossFire Premier Club in the ENSL. At California Berkley for her Senior year, her college accolades include that she was 2014 Pac12 All-Freshmen team, 2x Pac12 All-Conference 2nd team, 2nd team All-American. Boyd is the all-time leader in 26 Career shoutouts, and fourth in program history to make 200 saves with 216 saves in career total. Boyd had spent time with the US U20 Women's National Team's in the World Cup test run in preparation for the 2016 U20 Women's World Cup. She has also spent time in the US U15, U18, WNT's. At one time she was selected as 1 out of the 16 players for a 4-day National GK training camp in December of 2014. During the Summer in her college years, she joined the Seattle Sounders (women) in the WPSL. Since she is from Seatle Emily has looked up to Hope Solo the legendary Gk for the US Women's National Team and Seatle Reight(2013-2016) NWSL and Seattle Sounders Women WPSL Elite. It may be possible that she may have seen Hope in person. Boyd would get drafted by the Chicago Red Stars in the second round 15th overall pick in the 2018 NWSL College Draft. Towards the start of the 2018 NWSL season, the Chicago Red Stars would sign Emily Boyd.
By John McKeon8 years ago in Cleats
'The Beautiful Game' In the Past and Today
From Diego Maradona to Messi, from playing the game for the love of it, to making millions a match, to changes in rules like penalties, the “beautiful game” has come a long way. Players, the pay, and the rules of it has changed greatly from the 80s to present day. Soccer has evolved and it's made its mark today; it’s come a long way. There are many differences and similarities alike in what we consider soccer today and what is was back in the 80s.
By Edwin Chavez8 years ago in Cleats
