Photos Courtesy of John Gall and Pass2Pro Soccer camps are a dime a dozen. That is until the Pass2Pro Professional Player Experience Camp came to Marcus HS in Flower Mound, Texas at the end of June. Why is this a big deal? Because it’s different. The event was led by former professionals with decades of experience at the highest level of the global game. That’s right, we are talking about former EPL players working with the youth in an intimate camp
Manchester United is one of the world’s biggest sporting brands, a brand valued at over $3.17 billion by Forbes. No wonder there are dozens of books written about the storied club each and every year. However, Manchester United: Rising from the Wreckage 1958-68 by Ian McCartney is a special title, offering something different and something unique. It focuses on the events leading up to and after the tragic Munich crash, an event that tested every person associated with Man U.
Mansfield Town are delighted to reveal next season’s stylish new home and away kits. The club announced that One Call Insurance is the new home and away kit sponsor and that Surridge Sports would be the manufacturer. The new home shirt is predominantly amber with a blue round-neck collar and cuffs, while blue shorts and amber socks complete the look of the new kit. Blue shirts, amber shorts, and blue socks are the colours of the new away kit. Photo Credit:
Why Always Me?: The Biography of Mario Balotelli by Frank Worrall is the story of an enigma. Balotelli is as controversial as he is talented, which makes him world-class in both category. Worrall knows how to get the job done, bringing in dozens of sources to tell the whole story. I have to say I have never seen anything about Balotelli’s childhood before and that is thoroughly dissected here. It helps you understand why Balotelli is
The Didi Man: My Love Affair with Liverpool by Dietmar Hamann is a candid look into the game of English football and more importantly, the greatness of the Liverpool experience. Hamann is a great storyteller, someone that recalls the greatest moments and players of the Modern Era. It is truly a LFC love affair with an unlikely main character, a German National Teamer that helped bring hardware home to one of England’s most storied teams. You get an insider’s look into
Thank you to J.P. Terrasi for contributing to this report. The 2013 IMG World Congress of Sports presented by SportsBusiness Daily/Global/Journal saw the leaders in the world of sports come together in Naples, Florida to share their expertise and experiences with attendees. Some of the biggest names and brands in sports were at the event. Obviously soccer is always on our mind and apparently that was also the case for the organizers as the beautiful game was widely represented. “Examining the New Wave
Fox Soccer’s highly acclaimed BEING: LIVERPOOL has made the Reds America’s team. All it took was a North American tour, a friendly trip to Fenway Park, and a little time on network TV. Many characters shined in this one-of-a-kind series, but none brighter than keeper Pepe Reina. He was a leader in the locker room, on the pitch, and in training. But most importantly he was a skillful player deserving of the title “world’s best.” If you liked BEING: LIVERPOOL, you will absolutely love
People throw around the term “supporter” a lot. But I am not sure that people really understand what that word means. I think Liverpool legend Bill Shankly got it right when he said,”Some people believe football is a matter of life and death, I am very disappointed with that attitude. I can assure you it is much, much more important than that.” In other words, the game of football gives supporters a purpose and it is a commitment that lasts a lifetime. It is more
The FA Cup is one of the world’s oldest sporting competitions, one where anyone can play anyone and anyone can beat anyone. It is a place of giant killers and upsets and an opportunity to make a name for yourself and your club. This is where Blue Square Premier side Mansfield Town now finds themselves after a win over fellow non-league side Lincoln City. Mansfield Town has won the right to have Liverpool come to One Call Stadium to play in