Soccerdroid eMagazine February 2013

February 2013

Foundation and SurvivalFoundation and Survival

FC Barcelona FC Barcelona

since 1899 since 1899 …p33…p33

PFC U16 PFC U16 CopaCopa Boys Boys back on back on

the Trophy Podium the Trophy Podium …p…p1313

Chevorlet proud to be a official Chevorlet proud to be a official

partner of Liverpool FC

http://www.adidas.com/us/content/soccer/

http://www.chevrolet.com/culture/category/automotive-news.html

INSIDE…

November’s News Letter – .4

LIVE YOUR GOALS – About women soccer players

SoccerDroid Player of the Month .8

PFC Men’s Team Adidas - .10Young Faces, New Vision – CASA 2012 -13 Season

PFC Youth Soccer Program .13

PFC Copa U16 Boys team made a BIG Jump….

FIFA BALLON D’OR 2012… .19

Patience in Coaching... .22

Soccer world News .25Inside News and Reports on Players and Clubs.Inside News and Reports on Players and Clubs.

FC BARCELONA .33Foundation and Survival since 1899…

.37

Franz Beckenbauer – “The Emperor” .41History of the legendary Soccer players.

SoccerDroid Autonomy… Players with dynamic skills .45The History of the Game… .48

Shin Guards or Shin Pads….

SPORTS – Exercise tips for Athletes .51Lateral Shuffle – enhance agility movements

PUBLISHER: SoccerDroid eMAGAZINE

EDITOR: Kevin Irving

Graphic Artist: Donovan Gordon

ART DIRECTOR: Nicholas Harriett

ADVERTISEMENT: [email protected]

SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 3


Today there are 29 million women and girls playing football

worldwide.

Football is a sport for you too – come along with your friends and help

us to grow this number!

The game is fun, easy and fair. If you are interested in keeping fit,

healthy and cool then football is the sport for you.

Join a local team and who knows – maybe you will be representing

Kim Kulig

Live Your Goals – About

Women soccer players

Read More…


Join a local team and who knows – maybe you will be representing

your country at the next FIFA Women’s World Cup™ in Canada in

2015!

The Live Your Goals campaign features a number of women’s

football’s best players who are living their dreams by having

competed in the FIFA Women’s World Cup in Germany and other top

international competitions.

The goal of these women and girls was to become a top international

footballer. Achieving this goal has given them the chance to travel all

over the world and enjoy many amazing experiences on their way to

the top! But of course, football is for everybody, whatever your goals!

Live Your Goals shows that dreams can come true, no matter what

obstacles stand in the way.

Check out the stories of top players such as Germany’s Kim Kulig,

Canada’s Christine Sinclair and New Zealand’s Rebecca Smith amongst

many others and see what you too could achieve if you show the

same enthusiasm and commitment to football. With this campaign,

FIFA aims to inspire the next generation of female footballers all over

the world.

by FIFA.

Christine Sinclair

Rebecca Smith

http://www.fifa.com/aboutfifa/footballdevelopment/women/liveyourgoals/index.html

5SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 5



www.bmg1040.com

layer of the month .layer of the month .


10. Messi

Age: 25

Birth date: June 24th, 1987

Birthplace: Rosario, Argentina

Position: Forward

Height: 5’ -7” (1.70m)

Weight: 148 lbs (67kg)

Appearances: 312, Scored 317

Debuted: FC Barcelona 2004

International: Argentina

NIKE ACC COLLECTION

Nike ACC (All Conditions Control) now features in all our latest

boots. The industry’s first

technology ensures optimal ball

control in any weather condition


http://www.nike.com/us/en_us/c/football/nike-football-the-chance

PFC's elite Team Adidas

PFC …with YOUNGER FACES, new VISION, same

DIRECTION for 2012 – 13 CASA Super League.


Plantation FC Team Adidas won the CASA Super league title for the first time and first entry in

2011-2012 season, edged CLAR-REMA in a nail biting final which came down to penalties, full

time 1-1 (5-3).

Every team’s goal for the 2012 – 2013 season is to snatched the trophy from Plantation FC Men Team Adidas the defending champion.

PFC Team Adidas has a several goals this season, “ We have carded some of our youth players

from the club’s U17 – U19 boys soccer teams,” PFC Head Coach Anis Jerbi said. “ Our Aim is to

give these young players an opportunity play another level higher than travel, high school and

some junior college league.”

Now these younger faces will take the reins and defend the title. The 2011-12 team had several

returning players move on to many other local teams which plays semi-pro and pro soccer

leagues. That’s the goal of the club, to develop young talented soccer play both boys and girls to

play at higher or high level soccer.

PFC Men Team Adidas played an exhibition match at the open ceremony and kick off the CASA Super League 2012-2013. This young team defeat the City of Orlando, Florida Men’s soccer champion, 1-0. Reported Jan 12th 2013

www.plantationeagle.com


PFC. SOCCER AFFILIATION:

PLANTATION FOOTBALL CLUB PLANTATION FOOTBALL CLUB



http://www.plantationeagles.com/

PFC Youth Soccer Program

PLANTATION FOOTBALL CLUBPLANTATION FOOTBALL CLUB

PFC Copa U16 Boys made a BIG Jump!…In US Youth Soccer ranking, after winning the Sun Bowl Tournament in Tampa, Florida New Years weekend…


Its been over three seasons Plantation FC U16 Copa Boys soccer team haven’t step on the

trophy podium. Team manager Wayne

McLennon, “We never gave up and we never

stop believe in ourselves” .

The performance they gave at this annual Sun Bowl soccer showcase in Tampa, Florida was a

model of good, intense and fun soccer. PFC U16

Copa Boys swept the tournament by winning all

games (6-0, 5-0, 4-0, 4-1, Finals 5-3 penalties). Disney President’s Cup Soccer Festival February

15th - 18th 2013 is the next soccer tournament

for PFC U16 Copa Boys soccer team, they are

determine to make it a double. Congrats to PFC U16 Copa Boys soccer Team and Plantation FC youth soccer program, well deserved win.

Jon Lewis, voted MVP for

the Sun Bowl Soccer

Showcase at Tampa, Florida.





__________________

Shed the Superman Cape: Five Steps to Build Credibility

Superman is a super hero due to his many super powers However, even with all of his strengths, Superman has vulnerability – Kryptonite – meaning Superman is not perfect. He has a flaw. And in spite of this weakness, Superman’s credibility is beyond reproach. The greatest temptation parents face today is a desire to appear infallible to their children. To be perceived as perfect, flawless, and invincible seems like the perfect image. Perhaps you wonder, “Why would my kids trust and follow me if I’m flawed and vulnerable?” Consequently parents get caught up in a game of being right, or at least act as if they’re always right. “Because I said so” is the ultimate answer given to save face. The irony is that children know that parents aren’t perfect. Attempts to create the illusion of perfection, just takes away from whatever credibility was there in the first place.

The answer is found in being real, or authentic. Parents

have several key opportunities to demonstrate their

genuineness to their children.

When you say, “My experience has me leaning toward

this decision unless there’s something I’m not aware

of,” your credibility is enhanced by your openness to

by David Benzel

genuineness to their children.

Shining a light on the accomplishments of others has

many benefits. It provides reinforcement of the behaviors

you want to see in your family. It also teaches everyone

the habit of honoring others. If parents spend time

boasting about themselves, they create a climate where

it’s accepted. Soon children will duplicate the practice of

slapping their own backs. When parents sincerely edify

those around them, they themselves are elevated in the

minds of their children.Asking good questions may be the single most

significant skill for a parent to learn. Somewhere in our

development we become an answer-giving machine; all-

knowing, all-seeing and certain-of-everything. It’s as if

any hesitation or inquiry indicates incompetence, and

that’s unthinkable. Every situation in family life presents

parents with two options: 1) Jump to a conclusion, then

judge, or 2) Ask a good question, then learn. Credible

parents are learners who ask, listen and then decide.

of,” your credibility is enhanced by your openness to

feedback from other family members.

Since no one has all the answers or all the information,

admitting that you don’t know an answer does not make

you incompetent. Making up incorrect answers just to

appear smart will most often backfire. Knowing how and

where to get answers is more valuable and beneficial for

the entire family. “I don’t have that answer yet, but I know

where to go looking for it” is an important phrase for

moms and dads to demonstrate, and for kids to learn.Have you ever noticed the look of relief – and maybe

surprise – on a child’s face when an adult apologizes for

a mistake? Once a child learns that you are a parent who

takes personal responsibility for your decisions –

especially if that includes an apology – your credibility

soars. It takes strength and courage to admit mistakes to

your spouse and children, but the end result is stronger

relationships.Parents shed their Superman cape when they exhibit

authenticity in each of these five key areas. The illusion

of perfection fades away, and in its place is a REAL

parent who is aware of their true human condition –

flawed and vulnerable, but ready to learn lessons and

move on. If you were child, which kind of parent would

you choose to follow?

After gathering information for a decision, it seems

natural for moms and dads to blurt out the answer and

give a command: “I’ve made up my mind; -- go do it my

way.” However, parents who trust the opinions of their

children use a different delivery. Stating your

conclusions tentatively leaves the door open for other

unknown facts or opinions. When parents overstate a

position it leaves no room for other points of view. SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 16

Florida’s premier Presidents’ Day Weekend tournament for boys and girls teams. In 2012, the Weston Cup had 485 teams from throughout Florida, multiple states, and international teams from Canada, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Venezuela, and Mexico that competed at four facilities which included over 30 playing fields. Teams from outside Florida, including international teams participate each year. The tournament will offer four levels of competition: Showcase, Gold, Silver, and Bronze for U8 through U19 boys and girls teams. For 2013 we are expecting over 475 teams from out-of-state, across Florida, and internationally.

February 16-18, 2013 - Presidents’ Day Weekend

WESTO CUP & SHOWCASE

WESTO FC.

Youth Soccer Youth Soccer Youth Soccer Youth Soccer upcoming upcoming upcoming upcoming

events..events..events..events..Youth Soccer upcoming Youth Soccer upcoming Youth Soccer upcoming Youth Soccer upcoming

events..events..events..events..

17Prove you're fast!adizero f50 powered by miCoach


Banks of South Florida… Banks of South Florida…

Bank with US…Bank with US…

... And the top players are,…... And the top players are,…

Lionel Messi collected a record-breaking fourth consecutive

title of best player in the world when he was awarded the FIFA

Ballon d’Or, while US player Abby Wambach claimed her first

FIFA Women’s World Player of the Year award at the FIFA Ballon d’Or Gala 2012 held at the Zurich Kongresshaus,

Switzerland on January 7th 2012.

Lionel Messi Abby Wambach


Vicente del Bosque and Pia Sundhage were voted

as the FIFA World football Coaches of the Year for

Spain National Men’s Team and USA Women’s

National Team respectively at the Ballon D’or 2012

Gala.

Miroslav Stoch is the FIFA Puskás Award 2012 winner! FIFA.com, FIFA on Youtube and francefootball.fr users have chosen Stoch's goal to be the best of 2012. He emulates CristianoRonaldo, Hamit Altintop and Neymar, who won the honour in 2009, 2010 and 2011 respectively.

Over 50,000 FIFPro professional players have voted and elected the following FIFA/FIFPro World

XI for 2012: IKER CASILLAS, DANI ALVES, MARCELO, GERARD PIQUÉ, SERGIO RAMOS, ANDRÉS INIESTA, XABI ALONSO, XAVI HERNANDEZ, CRISTIANO RONALDO, RADAMEL FALCAO, LIONEL MESSI.

Gala.


Plantation Lakeside 600 N Pine Island Rd, Ste 150, Plantation, Florida 33324

Direct: (954) 336-9737, Office: (954) 452-1999

Email: [email protected]

Website: www.floridamoves.com/paul.clarke

Paul Clarke - Sales Associate

Certified Distressed Property Exper


http://www.paulclarkehomes.com/

http://www.esecurityalarmsystems.com/

Patience in CoachingPatience in CoachingThere is an attitude amongst coaches that is

becoming a major problem when teaching the

game; that problem is lack of patience. All too

frequently I hear or am asked about the next

stage of the work when the present work is still

far from complete and not fully digested by young

players. By progressing too quickly the coaches

are leaving areas of work behind that have not

been fully understood and therefore not used

naturally by players. Premier Skills coaching methods are a re-

invention of ‘street football’ in a modern

context; players practice what they are expected

to play and play how and what they have been

practising. There is nothing better than playing

the game, therefore, it follows that all practice

should be as realistic to playing situations as

possible. Recognition of situations when playing

in competitive games must comply with those

All work should be thoroughly completed before

adding a new aspect to it or entering a higher

phase or level. If ‘solid ground’ is left behind it

allows future work to be established on firm

foundations. Any progression attempted without

a firm foundation to support it will leave gaps in

the development structure that will create

problems for players as they become involved in

the game at more senior levels.

A program of work should not be seen as

something to exit as early as possible.

Continuous assessment of players against

suitably organized opposition that is set

according to the level of work under practice

should be part of every coaching session. The

ability to verify the understanding of the work

under practice is vital for the coach and is best

scrutinized when players are involved in

competitive situations.

Unrealistic practice is not only waste of time, but

it also provides false standards for real progress

to be ascertained.

Coaches who ‘leave the ground soft behind

them’ are deceiving themselves as well as those

working with them.

in competitive games must comply with those

situations already practised or presently being

practised or confusion and indecision amongst

players will occur.

Coaches must learn to introduce details of

work more cleverly and more gradually so that

the desire to change the teaching process too

frequently is not necessary. SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 22

If the coach has not assessed a satisfactory

improvement in the work attempted he/she

should continue with the same work content

but might readjust the methods (increase in

space – decrease in opposition) until the

players can comply with the demands they

have been set.

Variety may be ‘the spice of life’, but in

coaching terms it can often mean changes

that are untimely and subsequently,

unhelpful to coach and players’. The need to

have a multitude of different practices to

maintain the interest of players can become

an almost impossible task. Random work

methods lacking continuity are a blemish on

the coach and become a burden on the

shoulders of players working with him/her.

Through the gradual erosion of careful

continuity during practice time in order to

Because an aspect of work was attempted in

one session does not mean that another

aspect or a completely different piece of work

should be undertaken in a following session.

continuity during practice time in order to

appease impatience, players exit their most

formative years without fulfilling all the

necessary playing requirements – adding to

the piles of simplistic players only able to play

a simplistic version of football that already

dominates our game.

I have heard coaches make the

comment “he is getting better at

that” in reference to developing a

certain skill. However often the

coach is basing that evaluation on

performance during simplistic

training exercises that lack the

pressures and decision making of a

game environment. More often

than not, if they evaluated the

performance of that particular skill

in a match it would still be

“suspect”. By John Cartwright


show your supportcreate your own

miadidas predator lz

Play atUEFA champions league level

predator lz trx


Liverpool are able to create more chances after the break, here Luis Suarez takes on Swansea's Steven Caulker, Liverpool came with a 1-0 win. On January 24 2013 On January 24 2013 XaviXavi HernándezHernández was the was the

next player to sign his contract extension next player to sign his contract extension with FC Barcelona after with FC Barcelona after CarlesCarles PuyolPuyol

Chelsea's midfielder Frank Lampard scores from the

penalty spot for Chelsea's fifth goal during the FA Cup

3rd round football match between Southampton and

Chelsea at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Jan. 5,

2013.

with FC Barcelona after with FC Barcelona after CarlesCarles PuyolPuyolcommitted to stay with the Club through committed to stay with the Club through 2016.2016.

Oldham 3-2 Liverpool: Jones costs Reds in shock cup exitThe Latics secured a famous cup victory to progress

to the fifth round of the tournament for the first

time in 19 years thanks to a double from Matt Smith

and a Reece Wabar strike.


JuventusJuventus

came from came from

two down to two down to

earn a earn a

valuable 2valuable 2--2 2

draw at draw at

Chelsea in Chelsea in

their first their first

gamegame

Robin van Robin van PersiePersieof Man. United of Man. United celebrates scoring celebrates scoring their 1their 1stst goal goal during the BPL during the BPL match between match between

Manchester City hold talks Manchester City hold talks with AC Milan and with AC Milan and JuventusJuventusabout the possible sale of about the possible sale of Italian striker Mario Italian striker Mario

BalotelliBalotelli..

FA charges Eden Hazard with violent conduct following Swansea ball boy incidentThe Belgian's attempt to kick the ball out from under the time-wasting youngster is alleged to be violent

Swansea City's Michu has been one of the stand-out performers so far this season

match between match between TottenhamTottenhamHotspur and Hotspur and Manchester Manchester United at White United at White Hart Lane on Hart Lane on January 20, 2013.January 20, 2013.

alleged to be violent conduct, and the FA deemed a red card. Is this a insufficient punishment?

Claudio Pizarro scored a hat-trick as Bayern routed LOSC 6-1 in their return

The FA Cup always works best when it is not a battle of equals and the odds are stretched - and so it

proved on a weekend when the great old competition answered back to its detractors.

In its role as the FA Cup's little brother, the Capital One Cup has enjoyed a resurgence on the back

of the glorious unpredictability provided by Bradford City's run to Wembley to meet a Swansea City side contesting their first major final in 101 years. Reported: Jan 27th 2013

Leeds 2-1 Tottenham: Varney &

McCormack shock Spurs to progress

Neil Warnock's side capitalized on some

sloppy defending from the Premier League visitors to clinch a narrow win

and book their place in the fifth round

on the FA Cup. Reported Jan 28th 2013


QPR manager Harry Redknapp is chasing the

first major signing for his club, Anthony

Manchester United FC Manchester United FC have agreed to sign have agreed to sign promising winger promising winger WilfriedWilfried ZahaZaha from from Crystal Palace FC, with Crystal Palace FC, with the 20the 20--yearyear--old set to old set to link up with his new link up with his new club in July.club in July.

first major signing for his club, Anthony

Reveillere, Would it be a reality?

City dropped two vital points against bottom-of-the-table Queens Park Rangers in a frustrating 0-0 draw at Loftus Road

Arsène Wenger believes David Beckham is the ideal role model for Arsenal’s exciting crop of young players.The 37-year-old is training with the Gunners after leaving LA Galaxy last month, but a permanent move to Emirates Stadium is not on the agenda. SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 28


www.aa.com

FC Barcelona battled it out with Málaga on Jan. 24th 2013 for a spot in the semifinals of the Cup match after the 2-2 from the first leg. The winner will go on to face Real Madrid in the Madrid in the next round.

After Real Madrid eliminating Valencia in the round of eight, they awaits their rival for the Copa del Rey semi-finals. The white team will measure up against the winner of the playoff between Barcelona and Malaga, who tied 2-2 at Camp Nou



Zaccardo pleased to join Milan from Parma…AC Milan have signed defender Cristian Zaccardo from Parma FC, with left-

back Djamel Mesbah and midfielder Rodney Strasser moving in the

opposition direction as part of the deal.

Zlatan Ibrahimović(L) of Paris Saint-Germain FC kicks

the ball during the

UEFA Champions

League group stage

match against GNK

Dinamo Zagreb of

Croatia. PSG 4-1

victory.


Paul Ads

•• Single FamilySingle Family

•• MultiMulti--FamilyFamily

• Condo / Townhouse• Condo / Townhouse

• Mobile Homes• Mobile Homes

• Luxury Homes & Estates• Luxury Homes & Estates

• New Listings (past 7 days)• New Listings (past 7 days)

• Recently Reduced• Recently Reduced

Property Services:

Plantation Lakeside 600 N Pine Island Rd, Ste 150, Plantation, Florida 33324

Direct: (954) 336-9737, Office: (954) 452-1999




Certified Distressed Property Expert

• Recently Reduced• Recently Reduced

• Open House• Open House


The Club’s Growth

In November 1908, the Club was struggling, with 38 of its

members about to abandon it. Gamper was determined to

keep the Club afloat and for the first time he became

president of the organisation.

This marked a new stage in the Club's history, which

consolidated it within the football panorama and social

milieu of the city and country. A number of different

FC Barcelona FC Barcelona

Foundation and SurvivalFoundation and Survival

since 1899since 1899

The founder, conceived a sports club in Barcelona, with

assistance from Catalans and foreigners

FC Barcelona, founded in 1899 by a group of young

foreigners living in Barcelona, was the result of the

increasing popularity of football, and other British sports,

across Europe. These origins have conferred upon the Club

its intercultural identity, multi-sport focus and its deeply-

rooted allegiance to Barcelona and Catalonia.

The foundation of the Club coincided with a time when

people were becoming interested in playing sport in

Catalonia; this social context and Catalonia’s idiosyncratic

culture led to the creation of a new model of modern

leisure.

Joan Gamper, the Club’s founder, was the inspiration and

driving force behind the Club’s first 25 years. His

commitment to FC Barcelona went far beyond his role as

player, director and president.

milieu of the city and country. A number of different

circumstances played a part in this process, including its

strengthening as an organisation via the steady growth of its

members; the re-writing of the Club statutes, and the

acquisition of the Club's own football grounds for the first

time. At the same time, a range of sporting successes and

growing recognition accorded to players saw football

develop into a mass phenomenon, turning it into a

professional sport.

The Club grew rapidly. The number of members increased

from 201 in 1909 to 2,973 in less than ten years.

During these years, Barça laid down solid foundations in

order to define the type of football club it wanted to be.

This took it beyond the original dream of the group of

friends that had founded it in 1899; the Club was here to

stay.

Juan Gamper Founder of FC Barcelona


Commitment to Justice and Democracy

FC Barcelona was committed to social, political and cultural

reform, initiated by the Republican Catalan government.

The official Club newsletter in October 1932 made the

Club’s position clear: “Our club’s popularity undeniably

includes elements that are not related to sport.”

Participation in political and cultural acts formed part of this

commitment.

At the beginning of the Civil War, the Club’s employees

were faced with the threat of having FC Barcelona taken

from them, prompting them to make an important

committee decision that ultimately saved the organisation.

The committee demonstrated its firm resolve not to break

away from its pre-war leadership. The 1930s were marked

by political instability and general crisis, which inevitably

took its toll on FC Barcelona. During this decade, the Club

endured many cataclysmic events, which included its

founder’s death, the Second Spanish Republic, the Spanish

Civil War and the assassination of its president, Josep Suñol.

In summary, it was a period characterised by uncertainty,

which saw a reduction in membership and the cancellation

of some players’ contracts.

Bigger as a Club but Further from Sporting Success

During the 1960s, FC Barcelona saw a relentless increase in

membership numbers. Paradoxically, this did not go hand in

hand with sporting success. At the same time, Catalonia

received a large number of migrants and it was in this

context that Barça became an important mechanism for

integration in Catalan society.

Irregular sporting success and economic austerity, partly due

to the construction of the Camp Nou, meant that the Club

was unable to sign big players; this was reflected in Barça’s

results.

FC Barcelona 1940-1949

Loyal to its Identity despite Adverse Circumstances

The toughest moments experienced by FC Barcelona football

club were the initial post-war years. The Club would not

disappear without a fight. Subject to relentless repression and

purges by the army and authorities, the identity of the

organisation was changed completely.

The purges also affected the players; anyone who had gone on

the tour to Mexico and the United States was suspended for two

years.

Many of the players were exiled abroad. The Club’s coat of arms

and name were changed because they were not deemed to be

sufficiently Spanish, and the Club’s presidents were scrupulously

selected by the sports authorities. The team formation in

subsequent years, however, led to more promising title victories

in the 1950s.

For many people, Barça’s matches at Les Corts represented an

oasis of freedom during years of fear, misery and repression.

results.

More than a ClubIn 1969, Agustí Montal Costa won the elections and became

president of the Club. His programme insisted on member

involvement, and was committed to the idea that all

members would see their opinions reflected through their

votes. In 1973, Montal was re-elected president; his election

slogan was “Barça is more than a club”.

During his presidency, Montal avidly defended the

restoration of Catalanism and was firmly opposed to

centralism in football, as exercised by the Spanish Football

Federation and the National Sports Delegation. His influence

led Futbol Club Barcelona to begin to recover its symbols,

starting with the organisation’s name that had been changed

to sound more Spanish after the Civil War.

The outbreak of corruption associated with the oriondosThe

outbreak of corruption associated with the oriondos (foreign

players who falsified birth certificates in order to claim

Spanish heritage and be admitted into Spanish football)

meant that it became possible to sign foreign players. Barça’s

dream of signing Johan Cruyff began to look like a reality.

Victories by the Roller Hockey section began to mount up;

hockey is the professional section that has won the most

national and international titles for the Club.


Barça’s First European Cup

From 1988 on, with Cruyff as manager, Barça came to be associated

once more with excellent football and sporting success. The board

of directors presided over by Nuñez focused on building up a team

of footballers that would spark enthusiasm and perform well. The

Camp Nou began to fill up once again.

FC Barcelona managed to secure four consecutive Spanish League

championships, between 1990 and 1994. Winning the European

Cup in 1992 was the pinnacle of this period, which was

characterised by the team’s one touch play and attacking style and

the winning mentality of Cruyff’s players.

Known as the 'Dream Team' of European football, the following

unforgettable players went down in the Club’s history:

Zubizarreta, Bakero, Begiristain, Laudrup, Koeman, Stoichkov, Romário, Eusebio, Nadal, Guardiola, Amor, Juan Carlos, Ferrer, Nando, Julio Salinas, Serna, Alexanko and Goikoetxea.Led by the Cruyff-Rexach duo, the team finally drew a line under its

troubled past; Barça became one of the biggest names in world

football.

Perseverance to Become the Greatest Club in the

World

The incredible victory in Basel in May 1979, when Barça

won the European Cup Winners’ Cup for the first time

ever, returned FC Barcelona to the top ranking positions

of the great world clubs. It was the first victory during

Josep Lluís Núñez’s presidency.

During the 1980s, FC Barcelona experienced alternating

highs and lows, influenced by match results, star players’

performances and other matters, unrelated to sport.

Barça’s dream of signing Johan Cruyff, became a

reality 1969 - 1978

Barça stuns the world

Under Josep Guardiola, the team improved even further. Playing

with the same style that Cruyff had introduced, Guardiola was a firm

supporter of basing his team around the club's own youth system

and promoted several young talents to the first team, and the result

was the greatest Barça team ever.

The greatest international recognition of this came when the FIFA

Ballon d'Or nominations in 2010 shortlisted Xavi, Iniesta and Messi

for the honour, all three of whom had grown up at La Masia, the

residence where young sportspeople of all ages are trained and

educated. This team was the culmination of everything that FC

Barcelona stands for, and produced an amazing string of major titles,

including two Champions Leagues and three Spanish Leagues, plus

the long-awaited Clubs World Cup, which was finally won in 2009,

that extraordinary year when Barcelona won all six major trophies,

something unprecedented in the history of European football.

Barça broke all kinds of records, played memorable matches and

won just about every title on offer.

But the finest hour for Guardiola's side came at Wembley, when the

world was enchanted by the kind of football that dreams are made

of. The world's press bestowed praise on this extraordinary side that

had written one of the most incredible chapters in the history of the

game. The Club set a new record in 2010-11 by winning 16

professional titles. Never before had FC Barcelona won so much

silverware in a single season.

performances and other matters, unrelated to sport.

This decade saw the arrival of fantastic footballers -

including Quini, Maradona, Schuster, Alexanco, Julio

Alberto, Urruti, Marcos…- and a series of managers with

very different outlooks on football -Helenio Herrera,

Lattek, Menotti, Venables… This was also the period in

which the first multi-million contracts appeared and

television rights began to influence the Club’s financial

affairs. The organisation grew bigger with the extension of

the Camp Nou and a spectacular rise in membership

numbers, which saw the total figure increase to over one

hundred thousand.

SoccerDroid eMagazine - October 2012 52

Wambach goes to

Western NY;

Morgan to Portland.


FIFA Women's World Player of the Year Abby Wambach has been assigned to her hometown Western New York Flash of the new National Women's Soccer League along with gold medal-winning American teammate Carli Lloyd which kicks off in spring 2013.

http://www.adidas.com/us/women-s-originals/_/N-u3Z1z13ybj

www.onehottiemama.com

UCLA forward Zakiya Bywaters was the No. 1 pick in the inaugural National Women's Soccer League's college draft Friday, taken by the

Eight Teams Make Selections at 2013 NWSL

College Draft at NSCAA Convention in

Indianapolis

National Women's Soccer League's college draft Friday, taken by the Chicago Red Stars during the four-round draft in Indianapolis.

Number six draft pick Adrianna Franch discusses being drafted by the Western New York Flash in Friday's NWSL Draft in Indianapolis, Indiana.


Franz Beckenbauer was born in the post-war ruins of

Munich (born 11 September 1945 in Munich, the second son of postal-worker Franz Beckenbauer, Sr. and his wife Antonie. He grew up in the working-class district of Giesing and, despite his father's cynicism about the game, started playing football at the age of nine with the youth team of SC Munich '06 in 1954.Originally a centre forward, he idolised 1954 World Cup winner Fritz Walter and supported local side 1860 Munich, then the pre-eminent team in the city, despite their relegation from the top league, the Oberliga Süd, in the 1950s. "It was always my dream to play for them" he would later confirm. That he joined the Bayern Munich youth team in 1959, rather than that of his favourites1860 Munich, was the result of a contentious Under-14 youth tournament in nearby Neubiberg. Beckenbauer and his team-mates were aware that their SC Munich '06 club lacked the finance to continue running its youth sides, and had determined to join 1860 Munich as a group upon the tournament's conclusion. However, fortune decreed that

Beckenbauer made his debut with Bayern in the Regionalliga Süd ("Regional League South") on the left

Franz Beckenbauer at Bayern Munich 1977

Franz Anton Beckenbauer) is a German football coach, manager, and former player, nicknamed Der Kaiser ("The Emperor") because of his elegant style, his leadership, his first name "Franz" (reminiscent of the Austrian emperors), and his dominance on the football pitch. He is generally regarded as the greatest German footballer of all time and one of the greatest and most decorated footballers in the history of the game. Beckenbauer was a versatile player who started out as a midfielder but made his name as a defender. He is often credited as having invented the role of the modern sweeper or central defender.

tournament's conclusion. However, fortune decreed that SC Munich and 1860 would meet in the final and a series of niggles during the match eventually resulted in a physical confrontation between Beckenbauer and the opposing centre-half. The ill-feeling this engendered had a strong effect upon Beckenbauer and his teammates, who decided to join Bayern's youth side rather than the team they had recently come to blows with.

Regionalliga Süd ("Regional League South") on the left wing against Stuttgarter Kickers on 6 June 1964. In his first season in the regional league, 1964–65, the team won promotion to the recently formed Bundesliga, the national league.Bayern soon became a force in the new German league, winning the German Cup in 1966–67 and achieving European success in the Cup Winners' Cup in 1967. Beckenbauer became team captain for the 1968–69 season and led his club to their first league title. He began experimenting with the sweeper (libero) role around this time, refining the role into a new form and becoming perhaps the greatest exponent of the attacking sweeper game.

Franz Beckenbauer1970 World Cup. SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 41

Beckenbauer's popularity was such that he was included as a

character in Monty Python's sketch "The Philosophers' Football Match" as being a surprise addition to the German team. However, instead of actually playing football, all the "players" walk in circles thinking, much to the confusion of Beckenbauer.In 1977, Beckenbauer accepted a lucrative contract to play in the North American Soccer League with the New York Cosmos. He played with the Cosmos for four seasons up to 1980, and the team won the Soccer Bowl on three occasions ('77, '78, '80).Beckenbauer retired after a two-year spell with Hamburger SV in Germany (1980–82) with the win of the

Twice selected the European Footballer of the Year, Beckenbauer appeared 103 times for West Germany and played in three World Cups. He is one of only two footballers, along with Brazil's Mário Zagallo to have won the World Cup both as a player and as a coach. He is the only one to win it as captain and coach: He lifted the World Cup trophy as captain in 1974, and repeated thefeat as a manager in 1990. With the club Bayern Munich, he won the Cup Winners' Cup in 1967 and three consecutive European Cups from 1974 to 1976. The latter feat made him the only player to win three European Cups as captain of his club. He went on to become coach and

Beckenbauer fouled his opposite number, ReinhardLibuda from Schalke 04, in the cup final on 14 June 1969. Disregarding the fans' hooting, Beckenbauer took the ball into the opposite part of the field, where he balanced the ball in front of the upset fans for half a minute. Libudawas commonly called König von Westfalen (king of Westphalia), so the press looked for an even more exalted moniker and invented Der Kaiser.

Paul Breitner and Franz Beckenbauer

1974 World Cup in Germany

Beckenbauer won 103 caps and scored 14 goals for West Germany. He was a member of the World Cup squads that finished runners-up in 1966, third place in 1970, and champions in 1974, while also being named to the tournament all-star team in all three editions. He also won the 1972 European Football Championship and finished as runners-up in the 1976 edition. Beckenbauer'sfirst game for the national team came on 26 September 1965.1966 World CupBeckenbauer appeared in his first World Cup in 1966, playing every match. In his first World Cup match, against Switzerland, he scored twice in a 5–0 win. West Germany won their group, and then beat Uruguay 4–0 in quarter-finals, with Beckenbauer scoring the second goal in the 70th minute. In the semi-finals, the Germans faced the USSR. Helmut Haller opened the scoring, with Beckenbauer contributing the second of the match, his fourth goal of the tournament. The Soviets scored a late goal but were unable to draw level, and West Germany advanced to the final against hosts England. The English won the final and the Jules Rimet Trophy in extra time.

Hamburger SV in Germany (1980–82) with the win of the Bundesliga title that year and one final season with the New York Cosmos in 1983. In his career in domestic leagues, he made 587 appearances and scored 81 goals

During Beckenbauer's tenure at Bayern Munich, the club won three league championships in a row from 1972 to 1974 and also a hat-trick of European Cup wins (1974–76) which earned the club the honour of keeping the trophy permanently.Interestingly, since 1968 Beckenbauer, has been called Der

Kaiser by fans and the media. The following anecdote is told (even by Beckenbauer himself) to explain the origin: On the occasion of a friendly game of Bayern Munich in Vienna, Austria, Beckenbauer posed for a photo session right beside a bust of the former Austrian emperor Franz Joseph I. The media called him Fußball-Kaiser (football-emperor) afterwards, soon after he was just called Der

Kaiser. However, according to a report in the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, this explanation is untrue, though very popular. According to the report,

as captain of his club. He went on to become coach and later president of Bayern Munich. He is also a member of the National Soccer Hall of Fame.Today, Beckenbauer remains an influential figure in both German and international football. He led Germany's successful bid to host the 2006 FIFA World Cup and chaired the organizing committee. He also works as a pundit for German television network Sat.1 during their coverage of the UEFA Champions League and the Pay-TV-Channel Sky and writes a football column for mass tabloid Bild.


On his return to Germany, Beckenbauer was appointed manager of the West German national team to replace Jupp Derwall. He took the team all the way to the final of the 1986 World Cup, where they lost to Argentina.In 1990, before the German reunification, Beckenbauermanaged the last German team without East German players in a World Cup, winning the final 1–0, against Argentina, in a rematch of the previous World Cup final. Beckenbauer is one of two men (with Mario Zagallo) to have won the Cup as player and as coach, and he is the only man to have won the title as team captain as well as coach.Beckenbauer then moved into club management, and accepted a job with Olympique de Marseille in 1990 but left the club within 4 months. Marseille eventually won the 1990–91 French championship and ended runner-up of the 1990–91 European Cup.From 28 December 1993 until 30 June 1994, and then from 29 April 1996 until 30 June of the same year, he coached Bayern Munich. His brief spells in charge saw him collect two further honours – the Bundesliga title in 1994 and the UEFA Cup in 1996.In 1994, he took on the role of club president at Bayern, and much of the Munich giants' success in the following years has been credited to his astute management. Following the club's decision to change from an association to a limited company, he has been chairman

1970 World Cup West Germany won their first three matches before facing England in second round on a rematch of the 1966 final. The English were ahead 2–0 in the second half, but a spectacular goal by Beckenbauer in the 69th minute helped the

The Germans had fallen at the final hurdle, but Beckenbauer had a notable tournament, finishing tied for third on the list of top scorers—from a non-attacking position. The team returned to a heroes' welcome in their homeland.

Franz Franz BeckenbauerBeckenbauer and Pele with the Cosmos and Pele with the Cosmos

Stars, USA 1983.Stars, USA 1983.

association to a limited company, he has been chairman of the advisory board since the beginning of 2002.In 1998, he became vice-president of the DFB. At the end of the 1990s, Beckenbauer headed the successful bid by Germany to organize the FIFA World Cup 2006. He chaired the organizational committee for the World Cup and was a commentator for the Bild-Zeitung.

spectacular goal by Beckenbauer in the 69th minute helped the Germans recover and equalise before the end of normal time and win the match in extra time. West Germany advanced to the semi-finals to face Italy, in what would be known as the Game of the Century. He fractured his clavicle after being fouled, but he was not deterred from continuing in the match, as his side had already used their two permitted substitutions. He stayed on the field carrying his dislocated arm in a sling. The result of this match was 4–3 (after extra time) in favour of the Italians. Germany defeated Uruguay 1–0 for third place.1974 World CupThe 1974 World Cup was hosted by West Germany and Beckenbauer led his side to victory, including a hardfought 2–1 win over the hotly favoured Netherlands side featuring Johan Cruyff. Beckenbauer and fellow defenders man-marked Cruyffso well that the Dutch were never quite able to put their "Total Football" into full use.Beckenbauer became the first captain to lift the new FIFA World Cup Trophy after Brazil had retained the Jules RimetTrophy in 1970. This also gave West Germany the distinction of being the first national team to hold both the Euro and World Cup titles simultaneously (two other countries have done it since: France in 2000, and Spain in 2010). European ChampionshipsBeckenbauer became captain of the national side in 1971. In 1972, West Germany won the European Championship, beating the Soviet Union 3–0 in the final. In 1976, West Germany againreached the final, where they lost on penalties to Czechoslovakia.

Franz Franz BeckenbauerBeckenbauerPresident of Bayern President of Bayern Munich FC.Munich FC.


f50 game

find fastDiscover what the new

F50 adizero can get you


These players displays such dynamic skills and maneuvering on the field of play, were they “Transformed” medically to perform the way they do?

Revolution of soccer is alive and kicking…

SoccerDroid Autonomy… Tim Howard has become one of the

most consistent goalkeepers in the

league, his form over the following

seasons kept Everton in the hunt for

European contention and he continued

to impress for the USA national team,

winning the CONCACAF Gold Cup as

USA beat Mexico 2-1 in 2007. An

athletic and intelligent 'keeper, his

bravery is one of his strongest points

and he is not afraid to put his head

where it hurts Intense, clinical, a

consistent 'keeper who commands

respect.

Steven impressive

goalscoring record from

midfield make him a

dangerous customer and

he is regarded as one of

the finest midfielder in

Europe. A real leader,

Steven Gerrad

respect.Europe. A real leader,

Gerrard is a tireless

runner and has superb

vision. His striking from

distance is feared

around the world and he

is a prolific scorer for a

midfielder. Whole-

hearted, powerful,

incisive, a natural leader.

Name: Steven GerradSquad No: 8 Position: Midfielder Age: 32 Birth Date: May 30, 1980 Birth Place: Whiston, Merseyside Height: 6' 1" (1.85m) Weight: 176 lbs (80 kg)

Name: Tim Howard Squad No: 24 Position: Goalkeeper Age: 33 Birth Date: Jun 3, 1979 Birth Place: North Brunswick, USA Height: 6 ' 3" (1.91m) Weight: 210 lbs (95.3 kg)

Tim Howard


FalcaoFalcaoFalcao

Daniel Alves was defined as "the best right-

back in the entire world" in 2008 by former

Barcelona president Joan Laporta . A few

Dani Alves

Msut Ozil brings finesse and

improvisation to the midfield of both

club and country. His magical left-foot

can open any door, though he can be

inconsistent at times. His control on

the ball is excellent, has great vision

and can unlock a defense with his

creativity. Also boasts a powerful shot

from distance. Skilful, creative, an

impressive flair midfielder.


Barcelona president Joan Laporta . A few

people would argue with his assessment. His

speed, which he often uses as an attacking

weapon, makes him another forward in the

line-up. A strong, fast player on both sides of

the field.

Full Name: Daniel AlvesSquad No: 2 Position: Defender Age: 29 Birth Date: May 6, 1983 Birth Place: Juazeiro, Brazil Height: 5' 7" (1.70m) Weight: 141lbs (64 kg)

Full Name: Mesut OzilSquad No: 8 Position: Midfielder Age: 24 Birth Date: Oct 15, 1988 Birth Place: Gelsenkirchen, West Germany Height: 5ft-10” (1.82m )Weight: 160lbs (73 kg)

Mesut Ozil

47


www.bmg1040.com

The shin guard or shin pad This piece of equipment worn on the front of a player’s shin to protect them from injury. These are commonly used in sports including association football, baseball, ice hockey, field hockey, lacrosse, rugby, cricket, and other sports. This is due to either being required by the rules/laws of the sport or

worn voluntarily by the participants for protective measures.

The shin guard was inspired by the concept of a greave.

A greave is a piece of armor used to protect the shin. It

is a Middle English term, derived from an Old French

word, greve (pronounced gri’v), meaning shin or shin

armor. The etymology of this word not only describes

the use and purpose of shin guards, but also contributes

to dating the technology.

This technology dates back to ancient times as early as

Greek and Roman Republics. Back then, shin guards

were viewed as purely protective measures for warriors

in battle and were made of bronze or other hard, sturdy

materials. The earliest known physical proof of the

technology appeared when archaeologist Sir William

Temple discovered a pair of bronze greaves with a

As time progressed into the 19th century a major shift in

the application of shin guards occurred. The overall

purpose of protecting the shin was maintained, but

instead of being used for fighting, it became applied to

sports. This paradigm shift dominates today’s market use

of shin guards as they are used mostly in sports. Other

applications do exist though for protecting the lower leg in

other physical activities such as hiking, mixed martial arts,

and kickboxing, but all these activities can also be

considered for sport instead of being necessary in battle.


Temple discovered a pair of bronze greaves with a

Gorgon’s head design in the relief on each knee capsule.

After careful, proper examination it was estimated that

the greaves were made in Apulia, a region in Southern

Italy, around 550/500 B.C.E.

Greek greaves of “Denda”, ca. 500 BC,

Cricketer in the early

1920's wearing white

cricket Skelton pads and

boots by Jaeger.

Cricket was the first sport to adopt the use of shin guards. The

introduction of this equipment was not motivated by the

need for protection, but rather a strategic device to gain

an advantage for the batsman. The batsman who wore

the leg pads was able to cover the stumps with his

protected legs and prevent the ball from hitting the

stumps, instead the ball bowled into the batsman. Thus,

the protection provided by the leg pads provided the

batsman confidence to play without suffering pain or

injury. This resulted in an offensive advantage; instead of

hitting the wickets to get the batsman out, the bowler

hits the batsman giving him another chance to hit the

ball. This was addressed in 1809 with a rule change

called leg before wicket, where the umpire was allowed

to deduce whether the ball would have hit the stumps if

the batter was not hit first.

Shin guards made an appearance in 1874 and were

made from large cricket pads to protect the front of

the leg. As the speed of the game increased these

grew smaller and many players discarded them

altogether. Tired players preferred to playout the

later stages of the games with their socks rolled

down. This prevented cramp and gave them extra

freedom. However the rules of the game no longer

allow this. Shin guards protect by spreading loads

over wider areas of the skin. The force of the initial

impact is reduced as peak pressure is dampened

down. The properties of the materials display

energy absorbing characteristics, which further

protect the player's leg from injury. Modern Shin

guards are made with a hard outside casing and a

soft inner layer. Outer surface is crafted in

thermoplastic materials with shock absorbing inner

material made from Ethyl Vinyl Acetate (EVA) or

other foam type material. Shin guards do not absorb

large quantities of energy and so are unlikely to

prevent bone fractures from high energy type

trauma.

Leg pads became more popular as protective measures

against the impact from the ball and are worn by the

batsman, the wicket-keeper, and the fielders that are

fielding in close to the batsman.

Association football was the next major sport to see the

introduction of the shin guard. Sam Weller Widdowson is

credited for bringing shin guards to the sport in 1874. He

played cricket for Nottinghamshire and football for

Nottingham Forest, and he got the idea to protect

himself based on his cricket experiences. Widdowson cut

down a pair of cricket shin pads and strapped them to

the outside of his stockings using straps of leather. Other

players ridiculed him initially, but shin guards eventually

caught on as players saw the practical use of protecting

their shins.

MaterialsFiberglass - Stiff, sturdy, and light weight.

Foam Rubber - Very light weight, but not as sturdy and solid as

fiberglass.

Polyurethane - Heavy and sturdy, which offers almost

complete protection from most impacts.

Plastic - Less protective than any of the other synthetic shin

guards.

metal- The most protective but very heavy and uncomfortable

In baseball, one of the innovators of the modern shin

guard, New York Giants catcher Roger Bresnahan,

began wearing shin guards in 1907. Made of leather,

the guards were fastened with straps and hooks.

After the application of shin guards in association

football, they quickly spread to other sports and are

now considered necessary for most contact sports.

BaseBall Paddings , Shins and Chest. Modern day soccer shin guards are made of many

differing synthetic materials, including, but not

limited to:


Add ins…



Lateral Shuffle Lateral Shuffle –– Targets body parts: Butt/Hips, Legs Targets body parts: Butt/Hips, Legs -- Calves and Calves and

Shins, Legs Shins, Legs -- Thighs, Full Body/IntegratedThighs, Full Body/Integrated

Step 1

Starting Position: Stand directly in a square at one

end of the ladder with your feet approximately hip-

width apart.

Step 2

Then bend your hips and knees, lowering

into an athletic stance with your chest


Step 3

Shift your bodyweight into the left leg. Pick up the

right foot and place it in the square next to and right

of the starting square. Shift your body to the right

and into the next square of the ladder.

into an athletic stance with your chest

directly over your toes. Your arms should be

bent, keeping the elbows at approximately

ninety degrees to ensure that the swinging is

coming from the shoulder joint and not from

the elbows

Step 4

Your right foot should hit the ground at the ball

of the foot and roll all the way down to the

heel. Once the right foot is planted, shift your

body weight off of the left leg and place your

weight on the right leg. Pick up your left foot to

bring it into the same square as the right foot.

Keep your hips and knees bent so that you

maintain an athletic ready position throughout

the length of the entire ladder.

Step 5

Continue to move down the ladder to your right,

keeping your bodyweight on the left leg while

picking up the right foot and pushing off with the picking up the right foot and pushing off with the

left foot shifting your bodyweight over the right

leg as you move through the ladder. Be sure to

move both ways through the ladder. Once you've

done a certain number of repetitions to the right,

be sure to switch directions and do the same

number of repetitions moving to your left

(pushing off of the right foot).

Exercise Variation: As you improve your

movement skills, dynamic balance and ability to

move rapidly through the ladder, try not to look

at your feet and keep your eyes on the horizon

(where your opponents will be during an athletic

competition).

AmericanCouncil onExercise. SoccerDroid eMagazine - February 2013 52


Certified Distressed Property Expert

Plantation Lakeside

600 N Pine Island Rd, Ste 150, Plantation, Florida 33324

Direct: (954) 336-9737, Office: (954) 452-1999




www.bmg1040.com


www.onehottiemama.com

www.jmsportwear.com

54


The online Soccer magazine of the future. for FREE! Publications. Email us;

[email protected]

BBEE A FAN…!!A FAN…!!

Documents

Soccerdroid eMagazine February 2013