Days Are Numbered For The Premier Leagues Pyramid Scheme

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Whilst Rooney enjoys a hefty salary increase against the backdrop of austerity cuts, the system is starting to break, at least in the UK. Is there a different way? Rise and Fall Currently the top flight of English football is organised as a "pyramid scheme", with fans at the foundation supporting the entire international organisation. Fans buy the merchandise, watch the games and attend the matches; the prices go up and the money is relentlessly funnelled to the rootless entities that run the show. Continuing massive profits depend on expanding that army of paying fans, and the amount that they pay. Players, agents, tv companies, sponsors and many others have all become rich from this process. Whilst the quality of the players and the ways we can consume football have undoubtedly increased over this period, has the football business been managed with short term profits, or with the long term security of the club and fans in mind? Many individual clubs have expanded rapidly and borrowed vast sums of money on the back of even greater potential future expansion. The bubble has now stopped growing, with attendances dropping in many grounds and a number of clubs trying to navigate troubled financial waters. Many have been left high and dry, with their financial obligations either going to send them into administration (Portsmouth) or get sold at a loss (Liverpool) to the next entrepreneur. Whatever the outcome, it's ultimately the fans that will still be there to support and, if needed, bail out the clubs. Club and community The current flow of money away from the grass roots to a handful of 'investors' does little to improve the local integration of the club into the community. Many will remain fans no matter what befalls their team, but it's more than possible that the experience of Middlesbrough FC will be repeated. Many (although not all) board rooms ignore the social value of a club as there's nothing in it for them or their shareholders, and yet there are great possible benefits to both the club and the local community if they work together. Missing these opportunities could impact on a team's fan base, as fans abandon the behemoth clubs and get back to local teams and more 'real' football. Future Paths The current level of cynicism towards the state of the game is growing and can only increase in times of economic stagnation or contraction. There are alternatives (see the ambitious plans of FC United) which in no way damage the fan's enjoyment of the game, instead they aim to bring back a sense of club ownership and involvement. Community ownership of a club is not a new idea and doesn't have to completely rule out business ownership - in Germany, for example, all football clubs are required to have at least 51% fan ownership. So what next? There are so many vested interests in maintaining the status quo that the only way the situation will change is from the actions of if the hand that feeds the clubs takes action. And that means the fans deciding which teams to support emotionally and financially. It will be interesting to see how FC United fare.

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Russia And Qatar Selected For The World

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The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) announced Thursday the organizers of World Cup soccer being held in 2018 and 2022.

They are respectively Russia and Qatar has been chosen by FIFA, two countries that have never hosted the tournament.

In the case of the 2018 World Cup, the choice of Russia seems to surprise observers, as several competing candidates seemed to be in good position to win, including that of England and the joint bid from Spain and Portugal.

In the past, these two countries, England (1966) and Spain (1982), had already hosted the tournament. A joint bid from the Netherlands and Belgium were also proposed. Russia is currently the 13th best country in the world. The wholesale soccer jersey has different variety.

Qatar, chosen for the edition 2022, cap on him at the finish line in Australia, the United States, Japan and Korea victory of Qatar is a little less surprising, as three competing countries , United States, Japan and the Republic of Korea, hosted the tournament at recent editions. The United States had organized the 1994 edition, while Japan and Korea were the host countries in 2002.

The country currently ranks 202nd in the world and has never participated in this event in its history.

Recall that the last World Cup was played in South Africa last summer, and the tournament was a great success. The wholesale soccer jersey has different variety.

It was the first time in history that the World Cup was held on African soil. It's Spain who put their hands on the coveted trophy with a win against the Netherlands in the final.

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The Latest Soccer Shoes From Adizero Series

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In a world where soccer shoes have to be brighter and lighter than the previous versions, one boot silo has constantly set the bar. The adiZero series has completely changed the face of the boot to shave off as many ounces as possible. It also saw the balance of power in the boot world shift away from a market that was once dominated by any and every release that Nike put out into the world.

Although the F-series has been a long-running franchise for Adidas, the adiZero was a massive change that saw the F50 soccer shoes become the standard bearer in lightweight boots. The silo has some significant differences from tier to tier, but the differences aren't all immediately noticeable from just looking at the boot. There are already quite a few colorway releases on the market.

In the past several years, the F50 adiZero soccer shoes could be seen as the most important cleats released among the soccer shopping. The upper on the adiZero is an incredibly thin synthetic that feels amazing in your hands. The thin nature of the upper provides as close as possible a feeling to that elusive 'barefoot' feel that all boot companies strive for. The touch on the boot is absolutely amazing, definitely making you want to immediately run out and try to mimic every move you've ever seen on YouTube. The thinness of the upper definitely puts you in a position where every touch you make allows you to feel in control of where the ball goes. Lastly, there are TPU ribs running along the inside of the boot that allow the boot to hug your foot and make sure the boot feels locked in play.

Different from the previous versions with SprintFrame 2.0 in soleplate, the current F50 is supposedly a change. The only noticeable difference is a small groove on the front two studs and some slight triangular divots on the tops of each stud. The other big addition is the add-in of the miCoach slot, which is practically unnoticeable when actually wearing and using the soccer shoes on the field.

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Fifa World Cup 2010 Madness

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It's time to become a global soccer team. For one month the planet will become a real soccer ball ! Every television will be connected to this extraordinary sport. The TV networks will make millions of dollars without counting all the products related for the World Cup 2010. I remember when i was a little boy playing in the park or behind my parents house. I was a soccer player in my head ! I wanted to become like kings of the grass ! All the incredible manipulations that theses players can do with the ball, the moves that will make anyone like me loose there pants at the same time the fragility of the game (broken bone, cramps).

32 teams or country will battle for the supreme cup. It will not be about individual aspect of the game but they will play for the country. Can you imagine the pressure that these players will have if they make a mistake that could cost the country to be eliminated ! I once read that some players never became the same after creating a mistake that was final ! Some of them suicided themself ! This world cup like all the ohers world cups is bigger than 's the world! The world cup will bring people together, will bring memories and even will make some people forget the hard aspects of life ( at least for a month ). People will wakeup in the middle of the night just to watch the game, people will can sick at work to watch the game, people will create human relations by talking to other people. Let's just enjoy this beautiful moment of sport and become the biggest soccer ball of the entire solar system ! Whats weird about all this is that after the cup everything and everyone will go back to the normal for this short time, we should get the most out of this experience !

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How Yoga Can Supercharge Your Soccer Game?

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If you want to boost performance at your next soccer game, it may be time to pull out your yoga mat. Although it may seem counterproductive to slow down and stretch to increase endurance and ability on the field, yoga can work wonders to support your athletic ability.

Yoga Benefits for Athletes

First and foremost, yoga focuses on total mind-body wellness. As a result, it can improve joint mobility and flexibility to greatly reduce the risk of injury on the field. And as your joints become more flexible and strong, it can increase power and agility on the soccer field. Additionally, it is well known for its ability to hone in focus and concentration through the use of deep breathing. With regular yoga practice, you can open your lungs more efficiently and breathe deeply, improving lung capacity as a result. Greater lung capacity brings increased endurance on the field, allowing you to play longer and stronger in your next game.

On top of that, many athletes are surprised to find that yoga is a serious workout when practiced properly. Although the it may seem simple and relaxing with deep breathing, chanting, and stretching, holding poses in challenging positions for a long period of time can leave you drenched in sweat at the end of a workout session.

Even if you already consider yourself to be in tiptop shape, make no mistake that yoga will challenge new muscles that you may not use in your regular workouts. As a result, you'll complete a yoga session feeling relaxed and limber with residual soreness for several days afterward as evidence that you worked your body hard.

Yoga for Soccer Conditioning

Since soccer is a fast-paced sport that demands continuous agility on the field, yoga can be used to condition the body from head to toe, while improving overall flexibility.

A soccer player interested in practicing yoga to improve performance should focus on the following areas:

Improving flexibility in the quadriceps and hamstrings for improved running with quick direction changes.Supporting strong ankles to provide more range with on-field speed and agility.Strengthening leg muscles to keep knees safe as the foundation of speed.Opening hips to decrease pressure on the knees and prevent strained joints.Improving flexibility in the back to provide greater torque when shooting on the field.

When starting yoga for the first time, it's recommended to work with a trained instructor. For the best results, these foundational yoga poses can be used up to three times per week to support everyday sports performance:

Seated forward bend, Lunge, twisted Triangle, pose Pigeon, poseLying, spinal twist Plank, pose with wrist support Seated ,cross leg and twist Frog pose

While many athletes may never consider yoga a foundational part of a soccer workout, adding variety to your regular training routine can improve performance noticeably on the field. Yoga is a proven fitness method to enhance agility, concentration, and stamina, while greatly reducing the risk of injury in an Austin Soccer game.

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ESPN Acquires 2012 and 2016 UEFA European Football Championship Broadcast Rights

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ESPN has signed agreement with the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) to acquire multimedia rights agreement for the UEFA European Football Championship in both 2012 and 2016.

ESPN will be the exclusive home in the United States in all languages for UEFA EURO 2012 and UEFA EURO 2016, which will feature the top European national teams competing in one of the world's most prestigious championships.

The agreement extends ESPN's relationship with UEFA, the governing body for association football in Europe, having served as the U.S. television and digital home of the UEFA EURO 2008. ESPN earned much praise for its coverage of the 2008 event, which proved to be very popular among American audiences. More than 41 million viewers in the United States tuned into live UEFA EURO 2008 matches on ESPN networks.

UEFA EURO 2012, Friday, June 8 - Sunday, July 1, in Poland and Ukraine, will include a total of 31 matches featuring the top-16 European national teams. Four years later, the field will expand to 24 teams and 51 matches for UEFA EURO 2016 in France.

Guy-Laurent Epstein, Marketing Director of UEFA Events SA, said: "Following a very successful experience with UEFA EURO 2008, we are extremely pleased to extend our partnership for UEFA EURO with ESPN for the next two tournaments in the United States America. With interest in football growing significantly in America, ESPN will no doubt provide great visibility for UEFA's national team competitions through their promotional and programming capacity. These long-term partnerships demonstrate the strength of the EURO as a global property, and working with ESPN, we are committed to further enhancing it in the future."

UEFA EURO 2012 continues ESPN's unprecedented stretch of presenting marquee global soccer events each summer, beginning in 2006 through 2014 - three FIFA World Cup tournaments (2006, 2010, 2014), two FIFA Women's World Cup tournaments (2007, 2011), two FIFA Confederations Cups (2009, 2013) and two UEFA European Football Championships (2008, 2012).

In addition, ESPN has acquired the rights for a variety of UEFA EURO 2012 qualifying matches which began in September 2010, and will continue through November 2011. Some of the matches include home fixtures by Spain, Germany, France, and Netherlands, as well as matches featuring Italy, Portugal, England, Ireland and Scotland.

Highlights:

TV AND RADIO RIGHTS

* ESPN and ESPN2 will combine to present live coverage of all matches (31 in 2012; more than 51 in 2016) in high definition. Additional coverage will include pre-match, halftime and post-match programming, news and highlights shows on match days, unlimited re-air rights across all networks and media platforms, magazine programs, and more. * ESPN Deportes - exclusive Spanish-language network for UEFA EURO 2012 and 2016 matches in the U.S. and extensive studio programming including SportsCenter, Fuera de Juego and more. * Exclusive radio rights via ESPN Radio, ESPN Deportes Radio or via a sub-license in the region.

DIGITAL MEDIA RIGHTS

* - ESPN's broadband network in 65 million homes will feature all 31 matches live in 2012 and 51 matches in 2016. Additionally, all matches will be available for replay on shortly after the completion. * ESPN Mobile TV - ESPN's wireless network will offer live coverage of all matches of the European championship. * , and - Dedicated UEFA EURO 2012 and 2016 sections featuring highlights and video news clips, reports, columns, match previews, player profiles and real-time data.

ADDITIONAL UEFA EVENTS

* and ESPN Deportes will feature the UEFA European Under-21 Championships in 2011, 2013, 2015 and 2017 on ESPN. * UEFA European Women's Championship 2013 on and ESPN Deportes.

Scott Guglielmino, ESPN senior vice president, programming and X Games said "ESPN is committed to serving soccer fans with live coverage of the sport's top events from around the world. We are especially pleased to extend our relationship with UEFA and continue to help build the UEFA European Football Championship brand in the U.S. The successful 2008 tournament proved this is a must-see event, and our ability to deliver EURO live across our services will ensure that fans can access this unique event wherever and whenever they choose."

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The Importance of Soccer Videos And Highlights

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Soccer is the most populous sport in today's world. It has been with us from many centuries ago. There has been no way of determining the origins of this beautiful game because many cultures had the tradition of playing with a small ball in the field in order to pass time. Throughout its development, soccer has created employment for many people from advertising to sponsorships and the actual players who make a living entertaining us.

In relation to this, soccer has created some of the world's greatest players who are respected and adored in today's world. The likes of Polish all-time great player Zbigniew Boniek, Italy's Roberto Baggio and Diego Maradona (the current coach of Argentina) is famous for dribbling his way from half the pitch and dazzling the English defense before scoring a winning goal in the 1986 world cup. With just eleven touches his goal was dubbed the goal of the century in 2002 by FIFA.

Soccer is widely viewed by the scores of spectators in the stadiums, through television sets and broadcasted over the radio. Over the years, great inventions like camcorders and recorders have enabled these games to be recorded and stored for future consumption. This has enabled people recap what they missed or watch the re-run of the game because it was unforgettable. The production and distribution of these soccer videos is done by many people (licensed or not). The soccer videos have exposed us to some of the greatest goals; be it accidental or purely engineered.

The world considers the following as some of the greatest goals ever scored: Zinedine Zidane left footed shot against Bayer Leverkusen in the 2002 Champions league final, Brazil's Roberto Carlos left footed free kick 20 meters out from the goal against Les Blues and so on.

Soccer videos have paved ways for soccer highlights and compilations. With the advancement of technology and dynamic media equipment, soccer videos can be cropped, edited and 'glued' with other videos. These highlights come in handy when one does not want to sit down and watch the whole game. They included most of the time just goals and nothing else.

Today, the case is different because there is a wide array of soccer highlights to choose from. We are able to see how people (players and spectators) react after conceding goals, we are dazzled when we see some fantastic saves by the goal keepers, we admire some lovely through balls as well the sumptuous foot works also how players celebrate when scoring a match winning goal and so on.

The soccer highlights are widely accessible and available from many sources. The internet is one of the major sources. There are online sites that allow you to watch the goals that you passionately longed for and in most cases it is free. Others have gone the extra step and allow you to download them for free. These sites generally have soccer video clips from many leagues and tournaments. It is all up to you to choose which you would like to watch or download.

Furthermore, online video streaming has allowed people to watch soccer matches that are being played in real time. This enables people have the need of getting recent results and latest scores and fixtures. We are consequently able to get latest soccer highlights and results from these sites. Some sites have actual game casting services which enables people to follow the game while still doing their daily routines.

Similarly, mobile providers and other service companies have phone services which you can subscribe to for you to get the breaking soccer news, latest soccer highlights and also updated scores and fixtures.

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Soccer Field Diagram: Learn Soccer Formations And Positions

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When a soccer field diagram is used to teach the kids soccer formations and various positions, the job of planning and execution becomes very simple. It's advisable that young kids between 4 to 6 years in age should be made to play in small sided soccer like a 3 v 3 or a 4 v 4 with no goalkeepers.

Then move to a 5 v 5 including a goalkeeper as the kids mature. There are several benefits. This will result in kids having a lot more fun, learn the theory of the game better, and get touch the ball many times.

This is an age where the kids are only learning to pass the ball and control it. Also start training them on different soccer positions and formations. This is the appropriate time to select players as forwards or defenders. You must also make it a point that they reach their positions to the greatest degree.

One day in future the number of players will enhance consistent with the size of the field. Creating formations then would become a tad complicated. Even then the players must be designated at various positions and see that they are performing sincerely from these positions.

As soon as you decide the formations, it is time to discuss these with the players. Make it clear to the players the idea behind designating a particular player for a given position from among many of them. Here, a soccer field diagram proves it's utility. Kids are in a better position to learn by viewing visual depictions. And then there are some who learn on the field by seeing you perform drills or even reading the documented text.

There are some general policies and soccer tactics that should be adhered to for every soccer position such as defenders, midfielders, and forwards. These descriptions are apt for a 2-2-2 formation in a 7 v 7 game. These guidelines are general in nature and you must modify them a little to suit your style, plan, and approach.

For instance, you can choose to have 3 midfielders in place of 2. You may need your center midfielder to act aggressively on offence or simply mark the midfielders from the opposition on defense. You may want your wing defenders to take all throw-ins. There can be a lot of differences.

In addition to the diagram, it is always a good idea to document your thought process in writing. This gives the kids an opportunity to go through the instructions at their own pace which improves their understanding a great deal. The parents can also read it and understand what your goals for the team are.

To teach soccer positions, apply extensive use of field diagrams irrespective of what you've selected to in addition. It's probably the best tool that helps save a lot of time and energy in the event of explaining the formations.

What are you thinking about then? Make a start and coach your players on different soccer positions and formations on the field using soccer field diagram. Our youth soccer coaching community has a huge amount of knowledge about youth soccer. Subscribe today and enjoy the benefits.

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The Oldest American Football Bowl Game

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Nicknamed "The Granddaddy of Them All", the Rose Bowl is the oldest American football bowl game in the country. First played in 1902, this annual college football tournament has been the highest attended bowl game since 1945.

Usually played on New Year's Day, the Rose Bowl is part of the Tournament of Roses which includes the historic annual parade. The Rose Bowl hosts the designated Big Ten (the oldest Division I college athletic conference) and the Pacific-12 (a college athletic conference operating in the western U.S.) conference representatives unless they are involved in the BCS National Championship Game which is a separate event from the Rose Bowl Game.

The first tournament football game was played on January 1, 1902 between the Eastern team Michigan Wolverines and Western team Stanford University. The game was hugely lopsided as Michigan crushed Stanford by a score of 49-0. The game was so skewed that football would not be played for the next fifteen years. The Tournament of Roses officials decided to run chariot races, ostrich races, and other events instead. When the Rose Bowl Games resumed from 1916 to 1922, the games were held at Tournament Park in Pasadena until the Rose Bowl stadium was built in time for the January 1, 1923 match. The stadium had the largest football stadium capacity in the U.S. until it was surpassed by Michigan Stadium in 1998.

During the early years, the two rivals who played in the Rose Bowl consisted of a team from the Pacific Coast Conference against a team from the Eastern U.S. Fears of a possible Japanese attack on the West Coast following the bombing on Pearl Harbor almost cancelled the Rose Parade and the Rose Bowl game until the venue moved to Duke University's home stadium in Durham, North Carolina in 1942. The start of World War II and the draft reduced the number of males being able to play football in colleges. Many college football schools dropped some conference opponents and instead played against local military base teams. By 1946 the first post-war college football season returned to their regular schedules.

The Pacific Coast Conference disbanded in 1959 following a "pay-for-play" scandal at several PCC institutions like Cal, USC, UCLA and Washington. In its place the Athletic Association of Western Universities was formed on July 1, 1959 made up of charter members from Cal, USC, UCLA, Stanford, Washington. Since then the conference has been known as the Big Five, Big Six, Pacific-8, and Pacific-10. In 2011, it became the Pacific-12 and has won more NCAA National Team Championships than any other conference in history.

The Rose Bowl game was first nationally televised in 1952 and became the first bowl game and college game of any sport to be nationally televised for the first time. The 1962 Rose Bowl was the first college football game broadcast in color. USC has played the most times with 33 appearances and has the most wins. The most frequent Rose Bowl matchup has been between USC and Michigan.

The Rose Bowl Player of the Game Award is a crystal trophy created in 1953 and awarded to the most valuable player in the Rose Bowl game. It was awarded retroactively for players all the way back to the 1902 Rose Bowl. In the 2005 Rose Bowl Game, the trophy was awarded to both offensive and defensive players of the game.

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Why Do People Like NFL Betting Lines?

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Have you ever wondered why individuals constantly bet on even the smallest or simplest events? The answer to this is simple. People actually love to bet because it gives the the activity more sizzle. Aside from the adrenaline rush that you get while watching, you too are anxious to know whether you will win the bet or not. It can be quite a different experience for first time betters, as you will surely feel the pressure of the game even more. For those who have been betting for the longest time, it just feels natural for them to continue on betting and wishing luck is always at their side. For example, if you watch a football game and you have some friends over, you might as well go wager on the available NFL betting lines. Do not bet too much or else you might feel sorry for yourself when you lose the game. Your friends may even egg you to buy them beer or pizza when you win. They too may even ask a portion of your winnings. It is still up to you whether you will give them what they want. In addition, individuals like to bet, especially on sports, with the hopes of getting their money back two or threefold. The thought is still there that you would have to risk a part of your money for the bet. Even if you are betting for a team that has been a consistent winner in the NFL betting lines, there is no assurance that they will win again. All you have to do now is wait. You can horse around with your friends while you wait for the results. Lastly, people like to be involved in the NFL betting lines because it has become like a hobby for them. Whenever they watch football, they always want to have some sort of betting involved. This is something people automatically do when they have been doing this for the longest time. Often times, you too will see some of their computers or laptops turned on once the games start. This is their way of betting. Sometimes, huge money is at stake here so it is inevitable that people bet. It is like waiting for their chance to win something back. Just remember that betting is not compulsory. People can engage in this kind of activity only if they want to. If they do not feel like betting, then expect them not to. It can be quite fun for those who have friends along for the ride because they engage in friendly banter. More so, it makes their bond stronger. The only thing here that you have to watch out for is when the friendship is ruined because of money. No one wants that, so prevent that from happening. Remind your friends and yourself that you are doing this because you want to take a chance. Who knows, you may get lucky and end up winning tons of money. If you want, you too can share the blessings with your family and friends.

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