The return to winning ways for Arsenal seemed to be highlight of the weekend until their 2 big rivals conjured up impressive performances. Meanwhile, the Madrid derby had an incredible conclusion showcasing football at its best.

This article looks to investigate the history and varieties of association football through the ages. Most historians would argue that the origins of modern association football would be traced back to England but there is a great deal of evidence that points to the beautiful game having an older history.

The history of the first 50 years of Chelsea Football Club.

The fifty years proceeding Chelsea's first title in 1955.

This article will investigate the Premier League's proposal for game 39, along with other alternatives, in their quest for further global domination... or is it exploitation?

Another international week, another domestic club coach complaining about his player's injury. Torres' injury has not pleased Benitez and he has good reason to be angry. The UEFA group qualifying system for the World Cup is both farcical and unnecessary and should look at copying the AFC's system.

England has had its best ever start to World Cup Qualifying campaign. But it still can't put in a convincing performance. Meanwhile, Mexico is feeling the effects, pain and curse of appointing an ex-England coach.

Football is one of the most popular games, cherished all over the world with enthusiasm and thrills. Although the game is world famous, there are very few people who are aware of the proper laws of the game.

I fear for the next few major world tournaments. FIFA and UEFA have clearly made some fundamental mistakes in selecting the hosts for the next few tournaments, and I can only hope that I'm proven to be wrong.

Another international week means another interesting couple of days of international football. World Cup qualifiers dominate once again on every single continent where the race of the 32 spots is just beginning to heat up.

Being an England fan is a hard knock life. Learn to live with constant disappointment and you can cope with watching Beckham missing penalties, Sol Campbell's disallowed goals and even Darius Vassell playing.

Sepp Blatter has compared Cristiano Ronaldo to a modern day slave. A brief look at the professional soccer player's plight for freedom.

Where to contact the soccer ball in order to bend it in different directions.

I have had a look at the main problems that seem to be affecting world football and how we could begin to solve them, including inflated transfer fees, sky-high player wages, clubs heavily in debt and proposed rules on player quotas.

The gradual demise of Horwich RMI has been phased in since 1995, so it's not surprising that not many people are aware of their demise. The final nail in their coffin has been applied more recently by a 'visionary chairman,' Dominic Speakman.

With a new manager at the helm, can the Irish qualify for the World Cup 2010 in South Africa?

Soccer is a game of great skill, combining natural skills, lots of training for ultimate performance. It is also very entertaining and exhilarating for spectators and has a strong following.

In 1526 King Henry VIII ordered the first ever pair of soccer shoes. Take a look at how the soccer shoe has changed over time and where it may evolve in the future.

If you love soccer, then you may wonder what you can do to become a better player in soccer. Soccer is a great sport and if you play, as you get better, you will find it is intensely competitive, also. Becoming a great soccer player and a good team mate requires a lot of hard work.

Throughout the history of soccer there have been examples of players showing admirable loyalty to their team and its supporters. How many soccer players are there that have amazing skills but choose not to play for one of the top clubs? Not many, that is for sure.

The Premiership has become a billionaires playground, with spiralling wages, huge losses and mounting debt. Can our football clubs cope if their benefactors turn their backs on the game? Lessons can be learnt from the case of Gretna Football Club.

English football has hit an all too familiar low by failing to qualify for Euro 2008. Here I touch upon some of the reasons why this is and how we may rectify it.

So you think you've got what it takes to walk alongside the Mourinhos, Wengers and Fergusons in the new season? Don't be just another Rafa Benitez this season, read this guide and win the league - it's as simple as that.

Are you a soccer coach and looking for a couple of simple drills to use at soccer training to help your players get better ball control? Read this article for some great advice.

Informations about the UEFA Champions League 2007/08.

Soccer is a sport that requires a lot of energy to play. It also requires each player to develop a lot of patience because each team member has to wait for another person on the team to pass them the ball.

Football fans are coming under increase financial pressure, new research shows.

Coaching a soccer team can be a daunting task. For a new soccer coach or soccer parent it can lead to more questions than answers? This resource will assist and help you find those answers and address your concerns.

While soccer has been considered to be one of the safer sports for children, head injuries plaque the popular pastime.

When fans want to do some shopping to buy league apparel that represents their favorite soccer team, they know that all they have to do is find a soccer shop online that represents all of the various soccer leagues around the world and take their pick of the soccer merchandise in their online stores.

Before a person decides that he will become a soccer coach he should have a full understanding of what the game entails and the importance of the game. What was once just an all American sport has diversified into one of the most popular game on a global level.

Soccer is a fun and challenging sport for children to play together on any day of the week.

In this day and time, parents feel a deep need to keep their children occupied and out of trouble.

Most families will learn how to play soccer and other sports together. The eldest children might learn what the object of soccer is through their school athletic program, and then they can pass on this information to their siblings.

Most people do not know how much fun they can have by playing soccer. Soccer is a field game that is not talked about as much as games like football and basketball are but it requires just as much skill and agility as those sports do.

While fans in frenzy are usually the best part of a sport, rioting has irreparably injured the sport of soccer and damages international sports as a whole.

Soccer is a sport that is played by many people all over the world. People like to play soccer because they think it is fun. They also like to play soccer because they want to meet new people and make new friends.

Most people have no idea who invented soccer but the have that person in the back of their minds every time their child scores a goal.

Soccer is a growing sport among America's children and is considered one of the best pastimes for kids of all ages.

David Beckham is one of soccer's most famous players who has garnered attention both on and off the field.

Soccer seems like an equipment-less sport, but there is some specialty clothing that is important for youth playing soccer.

The game of soccer is played and enjoyed by people all over the world. To play soccer, you need two teams with eleven people on each team, a ball, and a place to play it at.

People all over the world like to play the game of soccer, but children are usually the ones that play it the most. Parents usually have no objection to even a young child joining a soccer team because they feel that it will give them some good exercise.

Soccer is a competitive sport that interests men, women, and children and is studied in varying degrees by fans throughout the United States.

Author shares his about how Zinedine Zidane can create positive impact in a life.

Soccer is considered the most popular sport in the world, except in America which never quite catches on to soccer's appeal.

Arsenal's loss is Barcelona's gain as Thierry Henry moves to Spain.

David Beckham has had a career of real lows and highs - but the latest chapter has ended in success before his move to the US.

If adjustments in team strategy are needed during play, the members of the team must know enough to make them by themselves.

Every wonder what it takes to be a good soccer player? Learn from the passionate Brazilian soccer players.