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(Bodies Hit the Floor) Elizabeth Lambert vs BYU
New Mexico Junior defender Elizabeth Lambert vs BYU. These actions have gotten her suspended indefinitely from the team. For more please visit badmelons.com – Comedy Blog and Podcast
Top 50 Soccer (Football) Goals / 足球
GOAL!! Sorry for the audio issue.. I will fix this by end of this week.
Insane street soccer
The street is moving – insane street soccer from Mexico – fifastreet3.com Subscribe to the new EA SPORTS Channel http
Lionel Messi: World’s Best Footballer in 2009?
Is Barcelona’s Argentinian Star Now Better than Cristiano Ronaldo?
Lione; Messi, adored by the Camp Nou faithful, has been in the form of his lfe this season. The Argentinian wonder has featured in individual player accolade lists over the last two seasons, recently coming second to Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo for the Fifa World Player of the Year. Nevertheless, the player has already been touted by many football experts to overtake Ronaldo as the world’s best footballer next year.
Spellbinding Season
Messi has been nothing short of outstanding so far this season, in a team boasting some of the world’s finest players, namely Thierry Henry, Samuel Eto’o, Yaya Toure and Carlos Puyol. He has 21 gols in 23 games, where 1 goal in 2 games is normally considered exceptional. Afer trailing 2-1 this season to Osasuna, in a game Barcelona dominated from kick-off, Messi rescued the Catalan giants with a spectacular individual goal, with the eventual result 3-2 to Barcelona. Messi’s goal was typical of his importance for his club, thrusting them to victory. Undoubtedly, it is Messi’s input that has placed Barcelona 12 points above their nearest rivals, Real Madrid, in La Liga. Not only has he scored a sensational number of goals for his club this season, including 2 hat-tricks, his number of assists is one of the highest for any player in the division. Quite simply, without Messi on the field, Barcelona lose a significant percentage of their attacking prowess. He is the catalyst that separates them from a good, formidable opponent, to a team that strikes fear into any opposition. If Barcelona maintain a fit Messi for the remainder of this season’s campaign, it will be no surprise to see a clean sweep, La Liga, the Champions League and maybe a domestic cup or two.
Lionel Messi versus Cristiano Ronaldo
Ronaldo, recent winner of virtually everything there is to win as a player, is the only man that stands between Messi and being recognised universally as the world’s greatest player next year. The Portuguese hitman has already stated his desire to retain his status as football’s golden boy. Although this season Ronaldo hasn’t played to his usual high standard of the 2008 Champions League winning campaign, he has recently started to once again dazzle the terraces of Old Trafford, with a string of consistent displays.
Nevertheless, even if Ronaldo improves on his near superhuman performances of last season, if Lionel Messi comtinues to produce his current form, it is difficult to see past the Argentinian playmaker. There are many differences between the two players, as well as similarities. They are both exceptional with the ball at their feet, quite capable of creating a goal-scoring opprtunity seemingly out of nothing. They can both run at players with relative ease, great readers of a game’s flow and not least, they both have a ferocious shot on goal. However, where Ronaldo has an advantage in the air, fantastic at corners, often scoring goals with his head, Messi appears to be more fluent and reliable with the ball at his feet, always either producing a cross, threading a pass through a defence or beating his marker. Percentage-wise the Argentinian also has a much better shots-on-target accuracy than Ronaldo.
How To Kick A Soccer Ball Properly
When it comes to know how to kick a soccer ball, there are two things that an expert coach must teach his players – accuracy and power.
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Accuracy
It is a wrong assumption that good placement depends solely on striking a precise part of the ball. The truth is other way around. In fact, the more important thing for the players is to drive their kicking foot in the direction of their target.
The coach must also examine the knee of the players’ kicking foot in order to ensure that their ankle is moving straight through the ball without lateral or vertical deviation. Have the players concentrate on its height relative to the floor. The ball must move directly towards the target.
Now, let me give you a specific example. Let me tell you how to produce a low, hard shot. Have the players follow through by moving their entire body forward.
Their ankle should not be rising or deviating while driving it through the ball. Do not let them try hard because then the players may end up hopping forward and landing on the kicking foot.
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Power
When kicking a soccer ball, power is another important element that can make a huge difference. Do not have the players try to swing harder in order to generate more power. If they do so, they are very much likely to lose control or risk injury.
An expert coach understands that the Power comes from quickness of the execution. Have the players use the elastic quality of the leg muscles. If the players think that way, they will be able to jump much higher. They need to squat and leap rather than leaping up starting from a squatting position.
When they are kicking the ball, they should take the elastic quality of their leg muscles. They should minimize the period of time when their kicking leg is changing direction from retrieval to propulsion.
However, accuracy and power do not come easily. You need to practice that through repetition or without a ball through polymeric exercises. After all, practice makes a man perfect, and if you want to learn How to kick a soccer ball, you must practice the right way.
Top 10 Highest Paid Footballers
Modern footballers earn in millions and here at Sportspundit we decided to compile a list of footballers who are the top earners in the most popular sport in the world. Of course, given that no footballer would actually reveal his own wage personally and data on such matters can be unreliable, the list is open to debate.
But this list has been compiled with a considerable research done, keeping in mind the various agencies who keep track of the players’ wages and the reliability of their research and surveys.
10. John Terry (Chelsea)
The England international earns 11.7 million euros per year at Chelsea. Terry is rated as one of the best central defenders in entire Europe and is also a one-club player, having played for the London club since the start of his career.
9. Frank Lampard (Chelsea)
Frank Lampard is also a England international and plays for Chelsea too. He earns 13 million euros per annum and is rated as one of the best midfielders in the game.
8. Wayne Rooney (Manchester United)
Wayne Rooney is the best striker for the England national team and is also the star man at Manchester United now that Cristiano Ronaldo has moved to Spanish giants Real Madrid. The former Everton striker earns 13.5 million euros per annum at Old Trafford.
7. Zlatan Ibrahimovic (FC Barcelona)
Zlatan Ibrahimovic was the best player for Inter Milan in his three years with the Nerazzurri and earned a reported 14 million euros per year with the Italian champions. Now of course the Swede has joined Spanish and European champions FC Barcelona and it is likely that his wage will considerably increase.
6. Kaka (Real Madrid)
Kaka might now be playing at Spanish and European powerhouse Real Madrid and would be earning quite a lot but even when he was at Italian giants AC Milan last season he was still one of the best paid players. Sixth best paid, in fact, according to one survey with 15.1 million euros going into his bank account every year.
5. Thierry Henry (FC Barcelona)
Thierry Henry had a poor debut season with Barcelona in 2007-2008 but last season he was back to his best, banging in goals and creating them as well. The Arsenal legend won the Spanish first division title and the Champions League in 2008-2009 and is reportedly earning 17 million euros every year.
4. Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)
At Real Madrid Cristiano Ronaldo is certainly going to earn lot more than he did at Manchester United but jaws would drop when you realize that at United the FIFA World Player of the Year and Ballon d’Or used to earn as much as 18.3 million euros every year. This summer he became the most expensive signing in football history when Madrid paid a whooping 93 million euros for the player to United.
3. Ronaldinho (AC Milan)
Ronaldinho is not the player he was at FC Barcelona but the 29-year-old was one of the top three earners in football last season. The World Cup and Champions League winner pocketed 19.6 million euros last season and is ranked as the third highest paid footballer in the world.
2. Lionel Messi (FC Barcelona)
He turned 22 only a few weeks back but Lionel Messi is already the second highest paid footballer in the world. The Argentine wonderkid earns about 28.6 million euros every year and he is currently the best player in the world and is certain to get better with the passage of the subsequent years. Messi is said to be the perfect player to replace Diego Armando Maradona as the world’s greatest ever player and having won everything there is to be won in club football and already having established himself as the best and most talented footballer in the world, he is certainly on the right way.
1. David Beckham (LA Galaxy)
David Beckham might not play in Europe anymore but he still maintains his position as the world’s best paid footballer. Beckham’s five-year contract signed with MLS club LA Galaxy signed in 2007 implies that he earns around 32.4 million euros every year, easil
The Benefits Of Soccer
Is soccer a sport that has benefits? It certainly is and it is especially good for children and youth.
Many children today have health risks due to obesity and inactivity. Soccer is a sport that encourages kids to turn off the T.V., get off the couch and get some exercise.
Soccer is exercise and it is also fun. When kids play soccer they learn discipline and how to get along with others. They may also decide to play other sports and this leads to a more active lifestyle. These are habits that result in healthier living as the child grows older.
Children who play soccer may also enjoy watching soccer. Not only will they be able to learn more about the game but they may find excellent role models.
Soccer is a game that is equally fun for boys and girls. They burn calories and increase muscle mass. Kids who play sports are more likely to learn how to eat properly and to think in terms of which foods will do the most for them.
Playing soccer is a way to make friends and being involved promotes self-esteem. Athletes are often more careful about taking care of themselves and avoiding habits that can detract from their game. Self confidence and pride are other positive results of soccer. Soccer players develop a team attitude and become protective of each other. They care about the other team members and look out for them in other areas of life besides soccer.
Kids who play soccer in small towns or begin playing when they are young are often part of coed teams. This is a plus for everyone involved and doesn’t happen in most other sports. Boys learn about respecting girls and everyone benefits from this. When boys and girls learn to work together as equals, lessons are being learned that will serve both sexes well.
Soccer is a game of skill and one that has many benefits, especially for those who play the game