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Firebombs and Footballs: Time for an All-Ireland Football Team
The game of football is often lauded by FIFA, international charities, and myself as a culture that binds the world together across normally rigid boundaries. Unfortunately, in the North of Ireland, the opposite is true. Early yesterday morning, the home of the mother of Northern Ireland and Fulham footballer Chris Baird was attacked -
Studs Up, Sportsmanship Down: A Week of Terrible Tackles
One subject that has dominated football news, the blogosphere, and the weekly rags has been the shower of horrendous tackles falling on some the world’s best players. Some of these challenges were fair ones gone wrong, like Broadfoot’s one on Valencia. There was no malice in it, just bad luck, and we here at soccerprose hope he makes a quick recovery. However, the tackle by Tomas Ujfalusi on Messi was an absolute howler. He came in late, almost off the ball it was so late, and targeted his ankle. -
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What to do About the Danger of Concussions in Girls Youth Soccer
e all know something about concussions, many of us have had a minor one at one point in our life. For example I fell out of the top bunk when I was 8 and wanged my head off the floor. I felt sick for awhile, went to the doctor, and was fine after a week or so of rest. Unfortunately, too many concussions, even minor ones, can have a devastating effect on the development of children and young adults. -
Through a Murky Glass: Predictions for Arsenal v Braga and Chelsea v MSK Zilina
Well my prediction for Manchester United v. Rangers wasn't even close to the mark...but lets see if I can do better this time. I didn't think I'd be looking forward to today's matches, but as kick off approaches I'm itchy to get a look at these two relatively unknown sides. -
Why We Need Diego Maradona
Former Argentina National coach Diego Maradona has recently expressed interest in the vacant Portugal national team coach position. The world should be jumping up and down for more than a few reasons: -
Joma Top Flex Sala Review
The Joma Top Flex Sala is a new shoe from a new company, but with a storied history. Based out of Spain, Joma are hoping to take a bite out of the US market with there new line of shoes. Normally, I’d say new shoe, new company, probably lots of kinks in it, but that’s not true with these shoes. -
We’re Back, Got a New Website, And We’re Better Than Ever
Tweet Hey soccerprose fans. After a long hiatus, we’re back. Look out of lots of hot articles on all the world’s best soccer, and product reviews to keep you informed about the latest soccer kit and gear. We’ve had a crazy year with lots of changes, check our new posts, […]