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Who are the best soccer players in the world currently?

Who are the best soccer players in the world currently?

Battle Bridge Labs Collaborator
Tagged: soccer
One of the most debated topics in football is who the best players in the world are? Everybody will have their views and prejudices, formed in part by where they live, who they support, and who they have seen them play, either live or on television. 
There can be no definitive list. However, here are three suggestions for players that would, at least, make the shortlist for many.
Famous Soccer Player Numbers

Famous Soccer Player Numbers

Saul Guitierrez
Tagged: soccer
Numbered shirts were first worn in professional soccer by Arsenal and Sheffield Wednesday in 1928. At that time, the numbers 1 to 11 were assigned to starting players according to their position on the field, with substitutes, which were not allowed until 1965, given higher numbers. 

Fixed numbers given to each player, were first introduced during the 1954 World Cup. However, the practice of using 1 – 11 was not abandoned, in England at least, until the 1
Rules of Soccer Explained

Rules of Soccer Explained

Battle Bridge Labs Collaborator
Tagged: soccer
Soccer's rules and regulations are maintained and updated annually by an organization known as IFAB (the International Football Association Board). The board consists of eight members, four of which come...
Everything you need to know about Soccer Goals and Soccer Nets

Everything you need to know about Soccer Goals and Soccer Nets

Daniel Housley
Tagged: equipment
Purchasing a soccer goal is not the easiest thing in the world. That’s because you will come across the need to pay attention to a few crucial factors so that you can end up with the best option available in the market. To make life easy for you, we thought of guiding how to select an appropriate soccer goal size to cater to your needs.
The Greatest Soccer Goals In History | Photo by Franco Monsalvo

The Greatest Soccer Goals In History

Daniel Housley
Tagged: soccer

Like any low scoring sport, goals are what win soccer matches. Everybody has their own criteria when it comes to defining what makes a great goal. For some it can be a moment of individual brilliance by a gifted player, whilst, for others, it is the aesthetic of a team move that inspires them.

The context of a soccer match also counts. Whilst a great goal scored in a regular league can be memorable in its own right, one scored in a vital cup game, or in a championship decider has more weight because of its significance.

Where is soccer most popular?

Where is soccer most popular?

Battle Bridge Labs Collaborator
Tagged: soccer
In a 2018 study, 43% of the world’s population identified themselves as soccer fans, while more than 250 million people play the game on a regular, organized basis. The so-called “beautiful game” is the world’s most popular sport and shows no signs of slowing down, as it begins to make its mark in markets which have traditionally been resistant to its attractions. 
The Best Soccer Video Games

The Best Soccer Video Games

Daniel Housley
Tagged: soccer
While soccer is loved and played by millions, it is a sad fact that few people are any good at it. Even the best amateur players will never get to experience the pleasure of pulling on the colors of their favorite team or winning a trophy in front of an adoring crowd.
Training Techniques for Soccer Rebounders

Training Techniques for Soccer Rebounders

Daniel Housley
Rebounders have become a popular training option for those soccer players who do not have the chance to train with other people regularly, or who want to improve specific skills or techniques. They allow for intense practice sessions – no more time is spent chasing balls that have gone astray, so players can devote more time to improving the weaker parts of their game.
Regulation Soccer Goal Sizes

Regulation Soccer Goal Sizes

Daniel Housley
Tagged: equipment soccer
It may come as a surprise to some to learn that soccer goals can vary in size and dimensions and that different soccer organizations have their own requirements when it comes to the goals used within their private leagues and age groups. Generally, goals used for youth or indoor soccer are not the same size as a standard soccer goal but are narrower and less tall.
Soccer Ball Sizes

Soccer Ball Sizes

Daniel Housley
Tagged: equipment soccer
Contrary to popular belief, soccer balls come in different sizes; there are five standard sizes in all, ranging from 1 to 5. The reason for that is that international soccer federations around the world are concerned with youth development, and to make sure that the size of balls they use are appropriate to the age and state of physical maturity of those playing the game.
The Best Soccer Rebounders on the Market

The Best Soccer Rebounders on the Market

Daniel Housley
soccer rebounder is a piece of equipment designed for those who either do not have other people to play with on a regular basis or who want to practice a particular skill like passing or shooting. There are different types of rebounder available, ranging from the free-standing to those that are fixed, either temporarily or permanently to existing goalposts, or another structure. 
Backyard Soccer Training

Backyard Soccer Training

Battle Bridge Labs Collaborator
Tagged: soccer training
The more you practice soccer, the better at it you will become. And while it is excellent to have organized coaching sessions with others, there is no need to have a group, or anybody else at all, if you want to develop your skills or improve the fundamentals of your game.