Soccer & FIFA

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History

Background

The game of Soccer has been known to be one of the simplest, most flexible games ever created. People of all shapes and sizes are able to join the fun because the sport does not require just one specific skill set. Instead, it demands multiple such as touch, shooting power, passing ability, accuracy, speed and more.

Clubs from all over the world compete through various leagues such as the English Premier League, La Liga and more. At the world stage, players compete for the FIFA World Cup while playing for their respective countries.

Today, a surge in popularity has happened thanks to an increase of the popular gaming franchise, FIFA by EA Games. Players of all ages from all over the world partake in playing against friends and random opponents for bragging rights and to support their favorite clubs.

Positions

Goalkeeper (GK)

This is one of the most important positions in the game because of the great deal of skill required. Without a solid keeper, hopes of winning can be dismissed. A keeper is required to have strength, agility, height and solid judgement for dealing with all of the different shots that may come their way during a match. Although unlikely, it is possible for goalkeepers to take penalty and free kicks in a match but it comes with a great risk due to the fact that the opposing team can score if a squad's goalkeeper cannot score and is then caught out of position.

Defenders

Centre-back (CB)

During a Chelsea match

These defenders are crucial to a squad's defense. They are the last line of defense and the primary tools that mark an opposing team's strikers. Two exceptional CB's are Rio Ferdinand of Manchester United and John Terry of Chelsea. Both players are fantastic defenders with the ability to shut down top strikers and make necessary passes to clear the lines of defense.

Full-back/Right-back/Left-back (FB/RB/LB)

Players in this position are located wide of the CB's, and focus on shutting down crosses into the penalty area where an opposing striker may be to head a ball or to close off wide play but opposing wings. A textbook defender is Carles Puyol of FC Barcelona known as a top RB in the game for his defending skills and speed.

Puyol defending a pass to an opposing player


Stadiums

Ethical Concerns

Fixed Matches

Video Games