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The Sports Archives – A Brief Overview of the FIFA World Cup!

Posted on June 17, 2014 by thesportsarchives

June of 2014 has brought with it the 20th FIFA World Cup – a fierce competition in which nations from around the globe compete for the champion title in one of the most popular sports in the world: football. No, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – New Soccer Ball For World Cup 2014!

Posted on May 29, 2014 by thesportsarchives

The 2014 World Cup will be starting soon and with it comes a newer and better ball from the folks at Adidas.  If you remember, players were not too happy with the 2010 World Cup ball called “Jabulani”.  The new … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Origin of Football (Soccer)!

Posted on May 23, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Football, or Soccer as we say in America, is the world’s most popular sport.  The game, which originated as a folk custom in eleventh century England, has evolved steadily and now transforms the entire globe into a battle for bragging … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – From Football (Soccer) Player To Legend!

Posted on April 2, 2014 by thesportsarchives

From Football Player To Legend Britain is obsessed with football. It’s our most popular sport by far. It’s also one of the most competitive and toughest sports to break into if you’re an aspiring player. Everyone wants to be a … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Benefits Of Soccer Camp For Kids!

Posted on March 12, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Sending your child to a ‘soccer camp,’ can turn out to be a win-win situation for you! “The truth is that EVERY child can benefit from going to soccer camp, whether it be socially beneficial or developmentally,” Mike Slatton, writes … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Real Madrid Goalkeeping Legends!

Posted on February 12, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Over the past decade, many of us have become even more interested in Spanish football since Sky brought the games to our normal television viewing. During this time, two names have been synonymous with brilliant goalkeeping for La Liga. Barcelona … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Richest Football (Soccer) Stadium In The World?

Posted on January 21, 2014 by thesportsarchives

When the winner of the bid for the 2022 World Cup tournament was announced as Qatar in 2011, everyone already expected a lot. Qatar, ranked as the world’s richest country in 2012, is synonymous with opulence and a certain amount … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Women Do Have A Place In Sports Broadcasting!

Posted on January 6, 2014 by thesportsarchives

Daily Mail columnist Brian Viner has caused a storm by calling female sports broadcasters blonde bimbos and asserting that they have been chosen only to attract a female audience. According to Viner, female presenters are not qualified for the job … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Most Important Decision: Choosing a Pair of Football (Soccer) Boots!

Posted on December 27, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Football players are often guided by a number of factors through their careers, whether they make it to the very top of the game in a professional capacity or if they just play with their friends in a local club … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – The Positive Effects Of World Sporting Events!

Posted on November 18, 2013 by thesportsarchives

The Olympic Games How long did it take for the ballyhoo of the Summer 2012 Olympic Games to die down? Days, weeks, months? It seems us Brits were all still talking and reminiscing about it well into 2013, whether we … Continue reading →

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