What can truly be said to you about a soccer ball that you haven’t already heard before? They’re still round and are meant to be kicked in various directions…right? Yes, in fact, they are. But, the new F50 X-ite is here, and it is ready to shake everything up. Straight out of the box, you…

This weeks Premier League top goals list 5. Franco di Santo (Wigan vs QPR) 4. Jordan Henderson (Liverpool vs QPR) 3. Jose Boswingwa (Chelsea vs Norwich) 2. Edin Dzeko (Tottenham vs Man City) 1. Ashley Young (Man Utd vs Arsenal) PL: Goals of the Week

In many ways, football is an extremely unique sport in terms of the athletic demands it places on the body. It is different to activities such as cross-country and shot-put where either fitness or strength is obtained but rarely both. Aerobic fitness plays a major role in modern-day football due to the demand to complete a 90-minute…

Derby Della Madonnina: AC Milan v Inter Milan AC Milan was founded in 1899 by English immigrants but when some members disagreed that only British players could be a member of the side they founded a new club with the obvious name, Internazionale. Inter have ever since been considered a club for the bourgeoisie middle-class…

Some would argue that it didn’t need confirmation, but it has been announced today that Rio Ferdinand will return to the England fold as captain tomorrow night. Fabio Capello’s men take on Montenegro at Wembley in a Euro 2012 qualifier and the Manchester United man will lead out his country after handing over the reins…

A round-up of this weekend's top sport news

Fifa President Sepp Blatter has declared football to be a global force with the power to influence the world's political elite. The 74-year-old also believes that the beautiful game can help us all become "better human beings". With the tournament now entering its final few days, ahead of the final on July 11, a steady…

The half-Scot tipped as a future Chancellor of Germany reckons the Tartan Army is now backing Thomas Mueller and Co to win the World Cup, reports the Scottish Sun. Last week David McAllister - whose dad James came from Glasgow - became Germany's youngest Prime Minister. Rangers fan McAllister said: "The victory against Argentina was…

Have you ever wandered why football is called soccer in America? Luckily we have the smartest woman on earth here for an ansver lol

Year Round Position 1930 Third place 3 1934 Round 1 16 1938 - - 1950 Round 1 10 1990 Round 1 23 1994 Round of 16 14 1998 Round 1 32 2002 1/4 finals 8 2006 Round 1 25 2010 Round of 16 12 Total 9/19