<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Topics Database &#187; soccer</title>
	<atom:link href="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/tag/soccer/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com</link>
	<description>Find Information About Lots of Great Topics</description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2012 05:37:00 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1</generator>
	<atom:link rel='hub' href='http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?pushpress=hub'/>
<cloud domain='www.topicsdatabase.com' port='80' path='/?rsscloud=notify' registerProcedure='' protocol='http-post' />
		<item>
		<title>Next Week On TV (5-1/5-7)</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/61520/next-week-on-tv-5-15-7.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/61520/next-week-on-tv-5-15-7.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 12:10:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Interest Writer</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Home Improvement]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boxing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mlb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nfl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/next-week-on-tv-5-15-7.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Both the NBA and the NHL close out the primary round of their playoffs. In baseball, you&#38;8217;ve got the Orioles and the Blue Jays, matching up in what must be one of many biggest questions of the baseball season. One of these teams would possibly cling on to problem the Yankees and Purple Sox, but [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Both the NBA and the NHL close out the primary round of their playoffs. In baseball, you&amp;8217;ve got the Orioles and the Blue Jays, matching up in what must be one of many biggest questions of the baseball season. One of these teams would possibly cling on to problem the Yankees and Purple Sox, but most likely not each, making this early season tilt slightly more interesting.</p>
<p> <strong>*All times Eastern.</strong></p>
<p> Monday, May 1 NFL Europe, Berlin at Rhein (three p.m., NFL Community) Cease arguing about who your team drafted and check in on the sport&amp;8217;s minor league with this mid-afternoon match-up. Though NFL Europe might not get the attention of its large brother, the league provides an excellent probability to figure out which again-up players may break by come the fall.</p>
<p> Tuesday, Might 2 Yankees at Purple Sox (7:05 p.m., DirecTV, regional) Every Yankees versus Purple Sox match-up will get coated like a playoff game in Boston and New York, so anticipate tempers to flare in this tilt. The Sox have had the early season benefit, however that&amp;8217;s nothing new, because the Sox always have a division lead within the Summer season &amp;8211; the query is whether or not they can hold it in the Fall.</p>
<p> <strong>Wednesday, Might three</strong></p>
<p> Boxing (9 p.m. ESPN2) Sharmba Mitchell takes on Jose Luis Cruz in a 10-spherical welterweight tilt. Cruz performs the position of the fighter on the way up, taking on former -time champion Mitchell, who wants yet another shot on the gold. Mitchell was knocked out within the sixth spherical in his last fight, but that was against Floyd Mayweather &amp;8211; top-of-the-line in the division &amp;8211; so he&amp;8217;s aiming to prove that was a fluke and knock Cruz off the ladder of contention.</p>
<p> <strong>Thursday, Could 4</strong></p>
<p> Wachovia Open (four p.m., USA) A Tiger-much less discipline ought to leave this one pretty huge open. Vijay Singh attempts to repeat as champion, a title he took last yr in a 3-manner playoff with Sergio Garcia and Jim Furyk. Friday, Might 5</p>
<p> Faculty Volleyball (Midnight, ESPN2) Catch the lads&amp;8217;s semifinal of the NCAA men&amp;8217;s volleyball tournament. This could be your last likelihood to see a few of your favourite gamers before they turn pro and head out on the profitable men&amp;8217;s volleyball tour.</p>
<p> <strong>Saturday, Could 6</strong></p>
<p> Kentucky Derby (6 p.m., NBC) Horse racing only matters 3 times a yr to the common fan, but the Kentucky captures the best of the sport. As a result of it&amp;8217;s the first Triple Crown race, each Derby winner stands the prospect of being the first horse to carry house racing&amp;8217;s most elusive prize since Affirmed in 1978.</p>
<p> <strong>Sunday, Could 7</strong></p>
<p> Premier League Soccer (5 p.m., FOXESP) {Two} of the massive powers in the Premiership face off as Newcastle battles Chelsea in an attempt to cut into Chelsea&amp;8217;s total lead within the standings. Chelsea did simply fall in the FA Cup semifinal, but their big lead in the common season standings makes clinching the title virtually inevitable.</p>
<p> Daniel Kline&amp;8217;s ebook &amp;8220;50 Issues Every Guy Ought to Know How To Do&amp;8221; is accessible in bookstores nationwide. He could be reached at dan@notastep.com.</p>
<p> Bet the Board @ WagerWeb.com Sportsbook &#8211; Click on here to view stay odds</p>
<p> <a href="http://www.lcdmonitorarms.net">lcd monitor arms</a>, <a href="http://www.lowprofiletvstand.net">low profile tv stand</a>, <a href="http://www.flatscreentvforsale.net">flat screen tv for sale</a></p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=61520&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/61520/next-week-on-tv-5-15-7.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title></title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/54842/54842.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/54842/54842.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2011 09:10:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Arturo Vasco</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Amazon]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boating]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[ocean]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sunbathing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Swimming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[volleyball]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/54842.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Carnival, the thrilling gyrations of Samba, the astounding warm beaches as well as the generally outgoing Brazilian way of living aren't the sole reasons why most people want to visit or live in Brazil, the real estate property market, specifically in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo and Barra de Tijuca is flourishing big time. Property prices for both homes and apartments within the Marvelous City are climbing.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Carnival, the thrilling gyrations of Samba, the astounding warm beaches as well as the generally outgoing Brazilian way of living aren&#8217;t the sole reasons why most people want to visit or live in Brazil, the real estate property market, specifically in Rio de Janeiro, Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon, Botafogo and Barra de Tijuca is flourishing big time. Property prices for both homes and apartments within the Marvelous City are climbing.</p>
<p>The Brazilian economy is improving at a strong pace thanks to its plethora of commodities such as Oil, precious metals, coffee as well as various other emerging business markets. The Bovespa has been energetically soaring ever since the crisis in the Untied States. For that reason, the middle class segment has been widening and those men and women are in the market and have the ability to afford property. In the past, the interest rates had been very high and personal loans were not as easy to come by but because the selic rate has been brought back to an attractive level for borrowing money, this has added to the boom.</p>
<p>Financial institutions are approving home loans at an unprecedented rate and even though the real estate markets within countries such as the United states and Great britain have been in a major record level slump, the promising market of Brazil is seeing robust financial times. And because Brazil is the eighth biggest economy in the world and is exhibiting no indications of letting up, purchasing a home or apartamento there is a dependable and stable investment.</p>
<p>The marketplace for rental property has also been a fantastic reason to buy property in Brazil. Their tourism has never been stronger, particularly in Rio de Janeiro and with the country geared up to host the World Cup in 2014 as well as the Olympics in 2016, the infrastructure will encounter immense improvements and tourism is only going to get better. Which signifies if you&#8217;re leasing apartment to business travelers or families on holiday, vacancies will be rare and you&#8217;ll be getting top dollar rental rates.</p>
<p>You can&#8217;t ignore the data when it comes to considering the buying a home or apartment in Rio de Janeiro or Brazil overall. During the past 8 years, over 20 million Brazilians have improved their scenario and have been lifted away from poverty. Unite that with high demand and minimal supply (Brazil has about five million fewer housing units than it requires), you have a formula for extended development and expansion. Even with brand-new high rise complexes being developed at a record level, demand remains to be outpacing supply. The Brazilian financial institution Caixa Economica said this year it expects home loan lending to jump to $42 billion in 2010, upward from $28 billion last year.</p>
<p>Folks are saying that Brazil is incredibly much like what the United states was at the 1950&#8242;s and 60&#8242;s. There is a massive amount of growth taking place and with lots of space still available for sustained growth, the real estate marketplace is essentially untapped.</p>
<p>Come and discover Rio in design and luxury. Rio Exclusive has for rent the best <a target='_blank' href="http://www.rioexclusive.com">rio de janeiro apartments</a>. Also available for sale is their high end <a target='_blank' href="http://www.rioexclusive.com/en/realestate-in-rio-de-janeiro-buying-an-apartment-in-rio.html">real estate copacabana</a> listings.</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=54842&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/54842/54842.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>English Premier League : A Showpiece Worth Seeing For Yourself</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/53233/english-premier-league-a-showpiece-worth-seeing-for-yourself.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/53233/english-premier-league-a-showpiece-worth-seeing-for-yourself.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 11 Oct 2010 07:30:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Walters</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[English Premier League]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leisure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[premier league]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/english-premier-league-a-showpiece-worth-seeing-for-yourself.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The English premier league is always an exciting spectacle and this season looks like being the best ever. Tickets for all the big matches such as Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool fixtures are being snapped up as soon as they come on the market. The worldwide success of the Premier League, coupled with the significant sponsorship that it attracts, enhances England's reputation on the international football stage. In 1992 the leading clubs in England's Football league decided to break away from the 1st division, and the Premier League was formed.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The English premier league is always an exciting spectacle and this season looks like being the best ever. Key fixtures involving top sides Chelsea, Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool sell out like hot cakes. The Premier League is a highly successful tournament, attracting high levels of sponsorship and helping to raise the international reputation of English football. The Premier League was formed in 1992 when the top clubs in the Football League decided to break away from the 1st division to form their own league.</p>
<p>Blighted by hooliganism and suffering from a severe lack of investment, by the 1980s English football had fallen on hard times. The tragic events of Heysel, where 39 fans died following rioting by English fans, led to English teams being banned from European competition, and the international recognition and financial rewards that brings. English clubs also had to radically restructure their grounds, making them all-seater venues, following the Hillsborough tragedy.</p>
<p>Realising that they could not meet these costs alone, the top ten clubs broke away from the Football league and sold TV rights to Sky. Enormous wealth was created due to the popularity of the new league, which was very popular, despite fans having to pay to watch football on TV for the first time. Carling, Barclaycard and Barclays Bank have all sponsored the competition.</p>
<p>Having broken away to make more money as valuable commodities, the Premier League clubs are now criticised for spending so much on their players. With more money available following the formation of the new league, clubs are now criticised for spending too much on their players. Clubs invest significant sums in transfer fees and wages for the best players, making football an expensive business. Several clubs have struggled with finance and in February 2010 Portsmouth went into administration. Not all clubs have been successful in the finance stakes, and in February 2010, Portsmouth FC went into administration.</p>
<p>The League&#8217;s most successful club is Manchester United, under the management of Sir Alex Ferguson. Always a top three finisher, Manchester United have won the Premier League 11 times. Last season however, Chelsea won through to beat them in a dramatic Premier League final. In a dramatic finale to last year&#8217;s championship, Chelsea overcame a strong United challenge to win the league.</p>
<p>All eyes will be on Chelsea, to see whether they can defend their championship against their great rivals. Chelsea vs Manchester United tickets will be in great demand. The stakes are high and results at this early stage could be significant. For months on end, the excitement, heated discussions and high emotions caused by the Premier League will keep everyone entertained. The antics of the players and managers, both on and off the pitch, keep everyone entertained. There is much enjoyment to be had, watching the antics of the players and managers, both on and off the pitch.</p>
<p>Nothing can beat watching the beautiful game being played by world class players, in the best teams in the Premiership, like Chelsea, Man Utd, Liverpool and Arsenal. Make sure that you get tickets for the biggest games, such as Chelsea vs Arsenal and Manchester United vs Liverpool.</p>
<p>If you liked this, try : <a target='_blank' href='http://www.ticket4football.com'>Liverpool Tickets</a></p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=53233&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/53233/english-premier-league-a-showpiece-worth-seeing-for-yourself.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>MLS Commissioner Says That Donovan Will Stay In USA</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51748/mls-commissioner-says-that-donovan-will-stay-in-usa.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51748/mls-commissioner-says-that-donovan-will-stay-in-usa.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sat, 21 Aug 2010 07:48:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Enterainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Major League Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/mls-commissioner-says-that-donovan-will-stay-in-usa.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Landon Donovan raised his international stock with a spirited performance for the USA national team at the recently concluded World Cup. That doesn't mean he'll be shipping off to the Premier League or Serie A. On Thursday, Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber emphasized that the United States' top professional league wouldn't be accepting transfer offers for Donovan. Garber said that he'd be receptive to loan offers during the MLS off-season, but that his league plans to build around Donovan's higher profile in his native country.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Landon Donovan raised his international stock with a spirited performance for the USA national team at the recently concluded World Cup. That doesn&#8217;t mean he&#8217;ll be shipping off to the Premier League or Serie A. On Thursday, Major League Soccer (MLS) commissioner Don Garber emphasized that the United States&#8217; top professional league wouldn&#8217;t be accepting transfer offers for Donovan. Garber said that he&#8217;d be receptive to loan offers during the MLS off-season, but that his league plans to build around Donovan&#8217;s higher profile in his native country.</p>
<p>Donovan has played in Europe on loan before with mixed results. He struggled during stints with Bundesliga sides Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich, but was impressive during a 10 week loan to Everton of the English Premier League earlier this year. Donovan scored two goals in 13 matches with Everton and was instrumental in a couple of their best results of the season-wins over Chelsea and Manchester United and a draw with Arsenal.</p>
<p>After scoring three goals for the USA in World Cup play, Donovan has become an even more attractive target for European clubs but MLS commissioner Garber said he&#8217;s too valuable of an asset for the league to lose:</p>
<p>&#8220;He&#8217;s become a real soccer hero. MLS needs soccer heroes, and we have a great American soccer hero playing for us in LA, holding the torch for the sport in our country, and that&#8217;s very important. I don&#8217;t believe that it&#8217;s something we can do without.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;Landon is in my view the greatest player of our generation and an incredibly valuable part of our history but also of our future. He proved in England last year on loan and he proved in South Africa that he&#8217;s a world-class player and he&#8217;s also proved that he loves our league and really has accepted the mantle of really being one of the leaders of the sport. It is my hope and my expectation that we have him for the rest of his career because I think the contributions that he makes are invaluable to our future success.&#8221;</p>
<p>Donovan certainly left open the possibility of a move to Europe with this comment after the World Cup:</p>
<p>&#8220;Right now, I want to be in America. If there&#8217;s something serious to look at, then I will. I never say never to anything. But for now, I&#8217;m very excited to be home.&#8221;</p>
<p>The notion of a Donovan move to the Premier League became something of a hot topic last week when Everton boss Phil Neville commented that he&#8217;d spoken to him about a return:</p>
<p>&#8220;I&#8217;ve spoken to Landon and I know for a fact that he wants to come back here.&#8221;</p>
<p>For the time being, however, Donovan will continue with the MLS&#8217; top team, the LA Galaxy. Donovan agreed in December to a four year deal with a base salary of $2.05 million per season. His agent, Richard Motzkin, had no comment on Garber&#8217;s statements.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a freelance sports writer and respected authority on <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">football betting</a>. His writing has appeared on a variety of sports sites including sports news and <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com/">sportsbook directory</a> sites. He lives in Las Vegas, Nevada with three Jack Russell Terriers and an emu. He is currently working on an autobiography of former interior secretary James Watt.</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=51748&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51748/mls-commissioner-says-that-donovan-will-stay-in-usa.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Interest In Soccer For Children</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51277/interest-in-soccer-for-children.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51277/interest-in-soccer-for-children.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Aug 2010 07:58:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Tony Pete</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/interest-in-soccer-for-children.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[It can be a truly thrilling event when your child comes home and tells you he or she wants to play a team sport like soccer. This means that they will be embarking on a new adventure that will teach them all kinds of wonderful skills they will use throughout the rest of their life. So many things can be learned from joining in on team sports, like strategy, working together with others toward a common goal, organization and how to create lasting friendships.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When your child comes home and informs you that he or she wants to play a sport like soccer, it can be great. Certainly, it may mean some extra work on your part, driving the child to and from practice, going to games and all of that, but also it means that your son or daughter is about to embark on a very significant experience that will greatly affect the rest of their life. So many things can be learned from joining in on team sports, like strategy, working together with others toward a common goal, organization and how to create lasting friendships.</p>
<p>If you really want to encourage your kid to enjoy the sport, it is important to keep a few things in mind. A great deal of their experience with soccer or any other sport will have to do with you, so you want to make sure that you are there to be supportive without going to the extreme of being overbearing. Go to the games and practices that you are able to attend, but also be aware of how your child is reacting to your presence there. Chances are you&#8217;ll still get your bonding time with them when they want to tell you all about what happened at practice afterwards.</p>
<p>Another thing to think about is how you react to the games or practices that you do watch. You can always be enthusiastic, of course, but if a child sees their parent become angry or disgusted by how their game is going, it could seriously undermine any joy your son or daughter receives from the game.</p>
<p>Most importantly, the goal of children&#8217;s sporting events should always be fun. Yelling at a kid because they don&#8217;t kick, trap or head the ball correctly will only serve to reduce their own self confidence in their abilities. If they don&#8217;t seem to be doing a move properly, the best thing to do is take them aside and demonstrate how it&#8217;s done, maybe explain to them why it&#8217;s done that way and so on.</p>
<p>If your son or daughter is not kicking, trapping or heading the ball properly, the best thing to do is show them the proper techniques during the next practice, or practice it with them on their own. Demonstrate how to kick, trap or head the ball, and tell them why it is important to do so; with positive reinforcement they will learn very quickly.</p>
<p>This website will give you more information: <a href="http://www.soccermastermind.com">Soccer for kids</a></p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=51277&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51277/interest-in-soccer-for-children.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Switzerland Shocks World Cup Favorite Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51009/switzerland-shocks-world-cup-favorite-spain.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51009/switzerland-shocks-world-cup-favorite-spain.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 07:48:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[world cup soccer]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/switzerland-shocks-world-cup-favorite-spain.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In arguably the biggest upset of the 2010 World Cup, Switzerland used a Gelson Fernandez goal to defeatSpain 1-0. Spain entered the competition as one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, but was shut down by a feisty Switzerland defense. Spain controlled possession throughout and outshot their opponents 25-9, but only 5 of their shots were 'on goal'. It was the 5th consecutive World Cup shutout for the Swiss team, who made it through the entire 2006 World Cup without conceding a goal before being eliminated on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In arguably the biggest upset of the 2010 World Cup, Switzerland used a Gelson Fernandez goal to defeatSpain 1-0. Spain entered the competition as one of the favorites to win the entire tournament, but was shut down by a feisty Switzerland defense. Spain controlled possession throughout and outshot their opponents 25-9, but only 5 of their shots were &#8216;on goal&#8217;. It was the 5th consecutive World Cup shutout for the Swiss team, who made it through the entire 2006 World Cup without conceding a goal before being eliminated on penalty kicks in the quarterfinals.</p>
<p>The Switzerland victory also produced a hefty soccer betting payday for their financial supporters. The Swiss were a +1100 underdog to take three points from their opening game. Spain had been installed as a -400 favorite, with the odds on the draw priced at +400. And has become the common refrain during this very low scoring World Cup, the single goal scored went well UNDER the posted total of 2&#8242;.</p>
<p>Switzerland employs a &#8216;bend but don&#8217;t break&#8217; defensive style, which allowed Spain to control possession and play but yielded very few significant scoring chances. For the game, Spain held a 74% to 26% time of possession advantage and outshot Switzerland 25-9. More significantly, however, Spain managed only 5 shots on goal. Spain&#8217;s passing game was beautiful-they completed 574 passes, which is the most so far in the 2010 tournament. That is small consolation to the Group H favorites who now find themselves without a point after one game.</p>
<p>After Gelson Fernandez scored on a rare Swiss counterattack, Spain wasn&#8217;t able to recover. After the game Fernandez seemed as shocked by his second goal in International play as anyone:</p>
<p>&#8220;To be fair, I&#8217;m not used to scoring goals, so I was a bit surprised. It was a bit of luck.&#8221;</p>
<p>Switzerland coach said that slowing tempo was the key to victory:</p>
<p>&#8220;These were three unexpected points. If you play an attacking game against Spain, you&#8217;ll lose and suffer one goal after the next.&#8221;</p>
<p>Spanish coach Vincente del Bosque was philosophic about the loss:</p>
<p>&#8220;Today wasn&#8217;t our day. We have two games ahead of us. We have to find a way to win them.&#8221;</p>
<p>Despite Spain&#8217;s #1 FIFA ranking and status as pre tournament favorites, they had a lot of history against them. Only two of the last eight reigning European champions have won their opening match in the World Cup, with the last being Germany in 1998. Furthermore, Spain has never advanced past the quarterfinals in World Cup play since its fourth place finish in 1950.</p>
<p>None of this will help Honduras, who&#8217;ll have to face Spain in the second game of Group H play. Their undisciplined play combined with a formidable foe that needs to win will most likely produce a blowout result. Spain will have a more difficult time against a solid Chile side in their final Group H game.</p>
<p>David Glisan is a widely published writer specializing in horse racing, <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com">soccer betting</a> and three legged dog breeding. He is a contributing editor for several <a href="http://www.oddsbay.com">online sportsbook directory</a> websites and a highly respected oenophile. He lives in Southern Nevada with his Asian houseboy, a a retired pack mule and a three legged dog named &#8216;Saucy Jack&#8217;.</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=51009&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/51009/switzerland-shocks-world-cup-favorite-spain.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>World Cup &#8211; Biggest Goal Scorers</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49325/world-cup-biggest-goal-scorers.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49325/world-cup-biggest-goal-scorers.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 23 May 2010 08:43:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Phil Lister</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Ball games]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[exercise]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fitness]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[health]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[leisure]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[teens]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/world-cup-biggest-goal-scorers.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[In every National team, there always seems to be a dominant force, someone that fans will always remember. When it comes to football, it is generally the top goal scorers that are remembered by the fans. A World Cup 2010 Forum is likely to be the best place to keep up to date with current goal scorers, but what about previous ones?]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In every National team, there always seems to be a dominant force, someone that fans will always remember. When it comes to football, it is generally the top goal scorers that are remembered by the fans. A World Cup 2010 Forum is likely to be the best place to keep up to date with current goal scorers, but what about previous ones?</p>
<p>#10 Teofilo Cubillas</p>
<p>Teofilo Cubillas started his World Cup career in 1970, and played his last tournament in 1982. He was an asset to the team, which can be seen with his goal count, which tallied to 10 by the end of his stretch.</p>
<p>#9 Gary Lineker</p>
<p>As far as the England team goes, Gary Linekar was one of the most popular players in his time. He managed to get 6 goals back in 1986 and then another 4 when he joined the team in 1990, totaling 10 throughout his appearances.</p>
<p>#8 Gabriel Batistuta</p>
<p>Gabriel Batistuta is certainly a well known player, with some controversial actions throughout his career. He participated in the 1994, 1998 and the 2002 events, totaling 10 goals by the end of the period.</p>
<p>#7 Helmut Rahn</p>
<p>As far as Argentineans go, none will be remembered more than Batistuta, but Helmut Rahn comes very close. He participated in 1954 and 1958, getting 10 shots in the back of the net in just 9 matches &#8211; very impressive.</p>
<p>#6 Jurgen Klinsmann</p>
<p>Jurgen Klinsmann was well known for his goal celebrations. He played in 1990, 1994 and 1998 and managed to tally 11 goals in his time playing, again, a very impressive performance.</p>
<p>#5 Sandor Kocsis</p>
<p>Sandor Kocsis was one of the best players to ever play for a Hungarian team. He actually managed to score 11 goals in 1954, bring him in at number #5.</p>
<p>#4 Pele</p>
<p>Any World Cup 2010 Forum will prove just how popular Pele is. Despite the fact he has not played for 40 years, memories will stick for ever. He managed to start in 1958 at 17 and score 12 goals through World Cup competitions.</p>
<p>#3 Just Fontaine</p>
<p>The French team has always been good, but it was in 1958 that Just Fontaine managed to score 13 goals in just one single tournament.</p>
<p>#2 Gerd Muller</p>
<p>In 1970 and 1974, the German set out what he does best, scoring as many goals as possible. He did a good job, managing to 14 goals, helping to crush Holland in the final in 1974.</p>
<p>#1 Ronaldo</p>
<p>Ronaldo is one of the most popular and best players ever to play for Brazil. Throughout 94-06 he managed to score 15 goals, with 8 of those goals being in 2006. Find out more information at top scorers at a World Cup 2010 Forum.</p>
<p>Keep up to date with all the latest gossip by joining a <a href="http://www.footballforums.com">World Cup 2010 Forum</a>. <a href="http://www.footballforums.com">www.footballforums.com</a></p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=49325&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49325/world-cup-biggest-goal-scorers.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>David Beckham Could Miss Entire MLS Soccer Season</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49018/david-beckham-could-miss-entire-mls-soccer-season.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49018/david-beckham-could-miss-entire-mls-soccer-season.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 May 2010 08:20:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Ross Everett</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Entertainment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hobbies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marketing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[recreation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reference]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/david-beckham-could-miss-entire-mls-soccer-season.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[When David Beckham suffered a torn Achilles' tendon in a Italian league game in mid-March, doctors gave him an outside chance of returning in time for the World Cup or at the very least part of the MLS season. Unfortunately, it doesn't look like either of these favorable scenarios will transpire. In a recent statement Beckham broke the news that his recovery is behind schedule and he won't be able to resume playing soccer until November at the earliest.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When David Beckham suffered a torn Achilles&#8217; tendon in a Italian league game in mid-March, doctors gave him an outside chance of returning in time for the World Cup or at the very least part of the MLS season. Unfortunately, it doesn&#8217;t look like either of these favorable scenarios will transpire. In a recent statement Beckham broke the news that his recovery is behind schedule and he won&#8217;t be able to resume playing soccer until November at the earliest.</p>
<p>This timetable does leave open the possibility that he could return to action should the Los Angeles Galaxy make the MLS playoffs. He&#8217;s been assured that he&#8217;s welcome back at AC Milan in Italy&#8217;s Serie A league whenever he&#8217;s back in playing shape, though neither the team nor Beckham have indicated anything specific about his future with the team.</p>
<p>Beckham, who is still using crutches to get around, explained his recovery process:</p>
<p>&#8220;I won&#8217;t be running for another three months, so I will be playing again in, probably, November.&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;My mentality is to kind of push it and get moving and running and soon as possible. But it&#8217;s an injury that has to take time to heal. It&#8217;s frustrating. It&#8217;s obviously disappointing because I&#8217;ve been working for the last two years to get into the English squad [for the World Cup].&#8221;</p>
<p>&#8220;At the moment, it&#8217;s just getting the motion back into the ankle, the tendon, because it&#8217;s still repairing. I&#8217;m trying to get mobilization back into the ankle.&#8221;</p>
<p>Beckham also recalled the injury itself:</p>
<p>&#8220;It was like being hit by a hockey puck. I thought someone was behind me and kicked me. Obviously no one was there and I saw my foot hanging and then I felt down there and there was a hole.&#8221;</p>
<p>The former England captain would have likely served in a reserve capacity with the World Cup squad. Even without Beckham in the lineup and with lingering injury issues plaguing Manchester United superstar Wayne Rooney soccer betting enthusiasts are bullish on England&#8217;s prospects this summer. The &#8216;Three Lions&#8217; are currently the third favorite in World Cup future betting behind Brazil and Spain.</p>
<p>Ross Everett is a experienced freelance writer experienced in travel, casino gambling and <a href="http://www.anattasports.com">sports handicapping</a>. He is a consulting handicapper for Anatta Sports where he is responsible for providing daily <a href="http://www.anattasports.com">sports picks</a>. In his spare time he enjoys fine dining, falconry and scuba diving. He lives in Southern Nevada with four dogs and a pet coyote.</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=49018&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/49018/david-beckham-could-miss-entire-mls-soccer-season.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Live Soccer Football Online</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/48549/live-soccer-football-online.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/48549/live-soccer-football-online.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 May 2010 09:49:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Russell Coutier</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[cable]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[computer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[online]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[streaming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[video]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/live-soccer-football-online.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[This article is definitely for fans of soccer. Whether your absolutely hardcore about it or simply like to watch it occasionally. Whether you have a favorite player or an entire team that you cheer for. Read on because you'll want to hear this.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This article is definitely for fans of soccer. Whether your absolutely hardcore about it or simply like to watch it occasionally. Whether you have a favorite player or an entire team that you cheer for. Read on because you&#8217;ll want to hear this.</p>
<p>With the advancement in online technology and quite often a minimum amount to pay, you will be able to watch live soccer on your computer providing you have a valid internet connection. You will not have to pay a high-priced cable subscription or shell out for expensive satellite equipment and installation charges.</p>
<p>Over the past decade or so, the internet and computers have completely changed the way we live our daily lives. Researching your next term paper, finding quick medical suggestions, and reading up to date news stories are just a few ways the internet has improved our way of life. Well, now you can add live and streaming sports telecasts to that list.</p>
<p>With minimal effort on the search engine, it is very much possible to find a site that offers you the ability to watch live soccer online. Most come with very low fees, either one-time payments, monthly, or annually depending on the service you have chosen. Watch every game that your team or teams play. Right at your own computer.</p>
<p>More often than not, these sites act like a gateway and gives you access to services that provide the streaming service themselves. Rarely will you find a website that offers the streaming information right on the site.</p>
<p>To make sure that you are getting the best bang for your buck, look through the schedule of the service provider. They will usually list which matches they will have available in the upcoming weeks. You will find that most sites will show you a good majority of European matches which you can usually only find on satellite services.</p>
<p>When you have signed up and are presented with a number of links to choose from, watching your preferred match is easy. Most matches are available through Windows Media Player or Real Player but some require specific peer-to-peer applications, but these are all freely available to download.</p>
<p>The beauty of these services are that you are not going to be confined to your computer at home. From anywhere that you can access the internet you can enjoy countless hours of streaming live soccer matches.</p>
<p>Lawrence Fader openly invites you to <a href="http://www.live-footy-live.com/">Watch Live Footy Online</a> and enjoy the freedom that your computer and internet can give you. Don&#8217;t get swindled paying those expensive satellite or cable company prices. <a href="http://www.live-footy-live.com/">Watch Live Footy Online</a> for dirt cheap, now!!</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=48549&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/48549/live-soccer-football-online.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Football And Internet Gaming</title>
		<link>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/47368/football-and-internet-gaming.html</link>
		<comments>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/47368/football-and-internet-gaming.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Apr 2010 08:46:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kenny Sports</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bonus code]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[codes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[football]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Internet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Nfl]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[soccer]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sports]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sportsbook]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.topicsdatabase.com/football-and-internet-gaming.html</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[World wide web has transformed anything. Now nights every thing will depend on world-wide-web, even probably the most uncommon points will also be offered from the world-wide-web. Bets is just one these kinds of issue that'll guide to wager in any global online game no make a difference how a lot you reside on the online game area. Football is a single in the most favorite and thrilling bets subject matter inside globe. You will find thousands of money invested inside the bets in just one solitary complement. Essentially the most significant location for football bets is Europe and web provides you the advantage to wager inside a European complement towards any European even if you ever have in no way been to Europe.]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Net has altered every thing. Now times anything will depend on web, even one of the most uncommon points will also be accessible within the net. Bets is just one these kinds of factor that&#8217;ll assist to wager in any intercontinental online game no make a difference how a lot you reside through the online game site. Football is 1 from the most favorite and thrilling bets subject matter inside the planet. You can find thousands of us dollars invested inside bets in a single one complement. By far the most significant spot for football bets is Europe and net provides you the advantage to wager inside a European complement towards any European even should you have in no way been to Europe.</p>
<p>The world-wide-web bets web sites are complete of betters from all around the planet. Most of these are large football fans. The world-wide-web provides you the facility of not standing about the lengthy queue for placing your wager or no a lot more fighting around your cell phone to obtain the collection with the bookies. The greatest advantage of utilizing on the net bet is you do not have got to be concerned about collecting obligations. These on the web bet web-sites also provide quite a few low cost and provides on the customers.</p>
<p>The on the internet bet for football is precisely like another normal techniques. Right here you could have to location your wager and for economic transaction, you require make use of your lender account. The bet web-sites can consider practically every single type of funds transaction you may possibly have which includes worldwide charge card, electronic fund move, western union and comparable move, direct deposit, wire move and so on.</p>
<p>As most on the websites cover football matches from all above the entire world, they&#8217;re open twenty four several hours for 7 nights a week and they&#8217;re often prepared to acquire your wager; you possibly can wager on the European or an Asian complement, it doesn&#8217;t make any difference. Beside the important tournaments, you&#8217;ll get bet choice for a lot of other scaled-down football matches.</p>
<p>You&#8217;ll find several on the net bet internet sites offered and some of these are entirely dedicated to football. But not all of these are honest. You will find several on the net frauds and if your luck is poor, you may shed a great deal of dollars. So in the event you desire to go for an on the internet bet, you much better be certain concerning the internet site. You superior understand about their preceding information of monetary data as it&#8217;s probably the most significant factor to contemplate. The user comments will aid you a good deal to generate the choices. Should you wish to position your wager in these internet sites, you could have to register within the website and became a member.</p>
<p>The on the net bet is significantly safer and troubles much less. You&#8217;ll be able to do it out of your home and obtain the cash inside your nearby lender. As well as you&#8217;ll be able to wager on any complement from anyplace inside the planet.</p>
<p>Author is writing about sports and bookmaking in reference to <a href="http://www.diamondsportsbookbonus.com/">Diamond Sportsbook Bonus Code</a>, that&#8217;s where you can find <a href="http://www.diamondsportsbookbonus.com/">diamond sportsbook bonus codes</a>.</p>
<img src="http://www.topicsdatabase.com/?ak_action=api_record_view&id=47368&type=feed" alt="" />]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://www.topicsdatabase.com/47368/football-and-internet-gaming.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
<!-- This Quick Cache file was built for (  www.topicsdatabase.com/tag/soccer/feed ) in 0.46562 seconds, on Feb 13th, 2012 at 2:00 am UTC. -->
<!-- This Quick Cache file will automatically expire ( and be re-built automatically ) on Feb 20th, 2012 at 2:00 am UTC -->
