You thought club football was over, didn't you? Nope! Adidas, Nike and Puma have begun their multi-million dollar ad campaigns that are hell-bent on flogging you the new kits for the 2016-17 season. "Wait, what? I just dropped $300 on my Peru vs. Haiti Copa America tickets!" you might contest. Too bad. Multinational corporations can't hear your screams.
With champions having been crowned in England, Italy, France and, very shortly, Germany, the 2015/16 domestic season is drawing to a close. While we have both the European Championship and Copa America Centenario to look forward to this summer, it's also invariably that time of year when we're subject to constant summer transfer rumors. The 2016 summer transfer window is highlighted by some big names who are hungry for a change of scenery.
La imagen de los jugadores de fútbol en fiestas salvajes con chicas locas se refuerza cada generación. Sin embargo, lo que pocos de nosotros sabemos es que esta imagen no se ajusta a todos los jugadores estrella. Fuera del campo, los mejores futbolistas del mundo mantienen romances duraderos con novias y esposas. Forman parejas, incluso desde adolescentes, cuando aún estaban en los equipos juveniles. El jugador más popular hoy en día, Lionel Messi conoció a su esposa Antonella Roccuzzo cuando era un joven prometedor de las tierras bajas de Argentina.
How are Cristiano Ronaldo, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Romelu Lukaku so good? It must be the boots. Nike Mercurials to be exact. We all know that’s certainly not the case — there’s no question that the footballer makes the boots and not the other way around.
Nintendo's new app "Pokemon Go" has news organizations everywhere using phrases like "sweeping the nation" and "millennials" and we couldn't help but notice that some footballers happen to remind us of Pokemon.
So we made a slideshow of footballers and their Pokemon counterparts.
The digital editors over at MLS have created an astounding compilation video comprised of each MLS team’s best goal ever. The video includes goals from all 20 current MLS clubs, as well as the best from the now defunct Chivas USA, Miami Fusion and Tampa Bay Mutiny.
Entering its 21st season, MLS may not have as large of a selection size as the Premier League or La Liga (especially so for clubs like New York City FC, Orlando City SC and the Montreal Impact) but there are some absolute beauties in this mix.
Below we have compiled a list of the best soccer quotes that were either said by a player or coach, or were just great quotes that captured the beautiful game. Some are motivational, some are controversial, and some are just plain awesome. If you have a soccer quote that you would like to share, or if you create your own soccer quote send it to us at photos@the18.com. You can also tag us on Instagram or Twitter by using our handle: @the18com
This list will always be updating.
With incredible numbers in terms of goals, broadcast rights, attendance and international popularity, the Copa Libertadores has conquered its place in the world of soccer. It is the most important soccer tournament and the greatest club competition in South America.
Durante mucho tiempo, los jugadores mexicanos han sido elogiados por su talento y desempeño en el escenario mundial. Grandes estrellas hablan de ellos con respeto, siendo el más reciente Zinedine Zidane, quien explica que la selección es muy competitiva.
Bookmakers in England are sweating the possibility of Leicester City winning the Barclays Premier League title, with some betting outlets facing a payout of more than £5 million ($7.2 million) should Leicester still sit atop the Premier League table come May 16.