Tag Archives: Soccer

The Sports Archives – Retirement in Professional Sports

Posted on February 26, 2016 by aemery97

In November of last year, David Ortiz of the Boston Red Sox publically announced his intention to retire at the end of the 2016 season. A renowned left-handed batter known infamously for his power-hitting abilities, Big Papi has indeed come … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – ‘True’ Football’s Place in the United States

Posted on June 20, 2015 by aemery97

No one can deny that baseball and American football are the two most popular sports in the United States; they have both been a huge part of the nation’s sociocultural development for over a century, and their respective followings are … 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 – Football (Soccer) For Kids 2 To 7

Posted on November 6, 2013 by thesportsarchives

I have a 2.5 year old and I wanted my son to learn teamwork, cooperation as well as coordination and athleticism.  My wife and I started to look around Perth to see what such a young child could do.  I … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – 10 Most Lucrative Sports Shirt Sponsorship Deals Of All Time!

Posted on April 30, 2013 by thesportsarchives

These are the top ten most lucrative shirt sponsorship deals associated with sports teams: 1. Manchester United – £45 million a year (Chevrolet) Manchester United top this list with a shirt sponsorship deal that will take effect in 2014/2015. This … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How & Why Basketball Is Growing In Popularity Globally!

Posted on March 15, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Whilst basketball has always been a popular pastime in America, in recent years it has started to break out across the Atlantic to the UK and Europe. From a little known sport that was first played in the 1890s with … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Why Is Football (Soccer) The World’s Most Popular Sport?

Posted on February 27, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Football is a sport that has both stood the test of time and manages to traverse political and personal divides, not to mention international conflict and war zones, with reports of a game even being played between English and German … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – How To Get Football (Soccer) Trials

Posted on February 8, 2013 by thesportsarchives

As one of our best-loved footballers, David Beckham rose to the heights of football stardom from a football field in Chingford. Showing early talent, he worked on his game and won the Bobby Charlton national Soccer Skills competition. By 17, … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Messi, The Greatest Player Ever?

Posted on February 4, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Football superstar and legend Lionel Messi has just received an unprecedented fourth Ballon D’or Award for being the best footballer on the planet, voted for by national captains, managers and also journalists across the world. Not only was it the … Continue reading →

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The Sports Archives – Nine Terrible Football (Soccer) Tackles That Ended Careers!

Posted on January 29, 2013 by thesportsarchives

Football – the beautiful game (sometimes at least). Football is a game full of passion and aggression, however, being a contact sport, injuries occur and are generally accepted as part of the game. For a few unfortunate players though, some … Continue reading →

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