During the preliminary draw that took place in Durban, some 170 odd teams discovered the number of hurdles they had to overcome to participate in the FIFA World Cup 2010. The world teams are divided into 6 zones; namely, European Zone, South American Zone, African Zone, Asian Zone, Oceanian Zone, North Central American & Caribbean Zone.

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Here’s a few tips to make the game a bit more fun. As a soccer coach, you want to give your players the chance to show-off their creativity and imagination with the ball, so it’s good to encourage them from an early age to attempt ’surprise’ moves - as long as it’s not too risky!

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This article walks players and coaches through everything they need to know about soccer officiating. From why we have referees to what their roles are.

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In a shocking turn of events, Bafana Bafana’s coach, Brazilian Santana, resigned from the national team after just eight months! In his place, comes another Brazilian, Parreira, who looks all set to return to South Africa and resume his earlier coaching job. Let’s take a look behind the scenes

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As you play soccer matches and also during your soccer training, you may sometimes experience cramps in various muscles in your legs and your body. Cramps happen suddenly, they also usually end pretty quickly but sometimes they can last long enough to take you out of a game completely, and the pain that comes along with severe cramps can be excruciating.

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It’ll probably go down in history as the world’s largest group of soccer stars and coaches to have come together to back England’s 2018 World Cup bid. Leading from the front is England’s captain, John Terry, joined by team mate, Michael Ballack.

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Another thrilling round of qualifiers for the 2010 FIFA World Cup, and four more teams have made it to the football fiesta to be held in South Africa. Argentina, Honduras, Switzerland and Slovakia join 19 other teams, including hosts South Africa, who have already qualified for the World Cup 2010. That’s 23 teams selected, and 9 more to go…

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As a soccer coach, there is nothing more rewarding than seeing your team win - when all those hours of practice come real on the pitch. But no matter how meticulous your soccer coaching, there is always the chance that your players might not perform on the day, so here is a guide to help you and your team ensure that maximum potential is realised, and getting the right result from the match - a victory for your side!

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Have you ever imagined how a handful of secret youth soccer coaching tips can help you build a great soccer team. The possibility is no because it is a general belief that you need to invest years in the game to be even eligible to coach a young soccer team. This article shares some key kids soccer drills along with general approaches that will create a winning team.

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In order to get your body in shape for the soccer season you must include kettlebell training into your personal strength and fitness program. Kettlebell training is an ancient form of strength and conditioning that has been around for over three centuries and has been used to mold some of the finest athletic bodies in the world. I call it an iron ball because this device resembles a cannonball with a handle attached to it.

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