FIFA World Cup

The Persistence of Lionel Messi Lionel Messi was introduced to the competitive soccer world at the tender age of 5. His older brother’s friends would go outside and play soccer and Lionel would play with them. This was the start of a legend. He went to play for Newell’s Old Boys and Barcelona (Barca). Messi, is arguably the best soccer player in the world, has had many problems, including being diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, however he used the Habit of Mind, Persisting, to inspire…

Latin America, to Europe, to Asia and Africa, and North America. This sport is known here in America as soccer, and it’s been the world’s leading sport for a very long time now. If anyone asks me, I would say it’s really not that fun to watch the world compete via the same sport. Soccer is praised internationally, however, other sports, such as baseball, basketball, and American football, are not given as much attention worldwide. And there are some nations who have never heard of those sports,…

that I am playing my match. I believe in playing soccer. Soccer is like no other sport it can bring old and young together. It is a very emotional game and even bring a grown man to tears. Soccer brings the biggest event in the world every ‘‘The World Cup’’. The world cup was watched by millions. You can never give up while…

Vertical Soccer This exciting sport is played on a billboard painted to look like a real soccer field, with two goals mounted on either side. The players are held by cables around their waste and the ball is suspended using cables that hang over the middle of the field. The objective of this sport is the same as any other soccer game, score the most goals and win. Vertical Soccer was, at first, a “promotional experiment” by Adidas in Japan. The sport is not played regularly, but continues to be…

All energy systems are constantly working together, although there is always a bigger contribution from one energy system to another depending on the intensity and duration of the activity. During a soccer match the ATP-PC energy system is the dominant energy source for high intensity activities of up to 10 seconds. This is dominant when an outfield player is jumping for a header or a goalkeeper is diving to save the ball. The anaerobic glycolysis system is the highest contribution when working…

to struggle to come to terms with the world’s most popular sport, soccer. Soccer was not created in America, instead it was an English import. Around the time that soccer gained popularity around the world, Americans were playing football and baseball. While soccer continues to grow around the world, it has slowly become a popular sport in the United States with the success of Major League Soccer. Soccer is not the most popular sport in the United States because of sports that Americans find…

athletes attain are ridiculous and there are multiple sports that are considered to have the greatest athletes. Although every sport is physically and mentally demanding in their own way, soccer and hockey have some of the greatest athletes in the world. The question is, “Who has the greatest athletes, soccer or hockey?” Soccer players need so many physical attributes to play one 90 minute game of soccer. First, the most important, stamina. 90 minutes running up and down the field, with a…

conversation. When Alvaro first came to our English class, I had never met him in my life, but we connected instantly because we both play soccer. Alvaro and I talked in both classes we have together about soccer. The soccer world is a community. It is a very popular sport in the world and fans bond over their favorite pro team. All throughout my life I have played soccer and I am still very good friends with many of my former teammates, and I am making friends for life on my current teams.…

shoot a soccer ball. Even if they’ve never played, it is easy to learn. A reason it’s exciting is that all you need is a ball to play. You don't need equipment to play unlike many other sports like baseball, hockey, and tennis. Lastly, all over the world, people play soccer so everywhere you visit there will always be someone to play with. But the most important reason is that all teams are connected through leagues. Third and lastly, I have found that soccer is the most tremendous sport because…

US Soccer Foundation Soccer is a well known sport in the world. It's the top sport in the world and most kids around the world play this sport. However, not every kid has the opportunity to play because they don’t access to soccer field, can’t afford soccer cleats, or don’t have a soccer ball. The U.S. Soccer Foundation was established in 1994. It has helped kids across the U.S. play soccer and has helped kids enjoy exercise. You should try and volunteer for U.S. Soccer Foundation can help kids…