Who is better – Barcelona or Real Madrid? Now we have a website that adds stats to the conversation

The debate has raged for decades. Everybody who loves the game of football has something to say on the matter. But in a game of opinions, what are the stats to back up the argument?

Who is best? Is it Barcelona or is it Real Madrid? What do you think?

Well the debate can go to another level now there is a website that compares the records of the two clubs on all levels. It is time to take a look at http://barcelonavsrealmadrid.com/

Messi v Ronaldo

The fact that Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo are lining up for these two teams at the moment only makes the debate more intense. There are fans of Messi and fans of Ronaldo and each will tell you that they are the better player. But one player does not make a team. This website gives you access to all the important information about areas such as –

•          How many trophies they have won
•          All-time leading goalscorers
•          The record in El Clasico

Barcelona v Real Madrid is the world game. It is watched by people from every corner of the planet. As the next match approaches the excitement and tension start to rise. It is talked about in the bars, restaurants and schools of the globe. The beautiful game has its feature match – it is Real Madrid against Barcelona - no matter what the competition.

A depth of facts

Many fan sites claim to give you the lowdown on their chosen subject but fall short. http://barcelonavsrealmadrid.com/ has such a depth of information that you can have fun on the site for hours on end. Want to know the results of the El Clasico matches in the 1960’s? Well the website can show you the dates, the results and the scorers. It truly is a paradise for anyone even remotely interested in soccer.

If you are looking for news, statistics or information about FC Barcelona or Real Madrid then this site id your first port of call. The news page provides a feed of all the relevant news items on both clubs so you can stay on top of all the latest developments that affect your favourite team.

There is only one way to end the debate and that is to study the facts. Barcelona v Real Madrid allows you to look at all the details and make your own mind up. Check it out and then cast your vote at the bottom of the home page.

The classics never go out of style – like Stylo Matchmakers

Football boot have changed beyond recognition over the last ten years or so. The likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo have become boot-selling machines for the biggest brands. But the classics never look anything other than timeless. Stylo Matchmakers were boots that stood out back in the day…

And they are coming back.

These were the boots that were worn by the stars of football in the 1970’s and 1980’s such as George Best, Kevin Keegan and Trevor Francis. And to add to the excitement there are new starts of the game from the USA and the UK that are lined up to wear the new, improved Stylo boots that are set to be launched in March 2017 – brought exclusively to you by Amazon Premium.

But boot technology has moved forward a lot since the 1980’s and the new Stylo Matchmakers Heritage Seventeen boots will keep you on top of your game. They feature-

• A microfiber upper that feels soft and is lightweight
• “killer touch” texture vents to finish off your moves
• Breathable insoles with shock absorbers for comfort

I for one am very excited to see the return of these reborn boots that look amazing and are bound to play right too. Keep your eyes trained on the Amazon Premium site for the launch in the new year.

Fusion Group Agency looks after footballers – and wants to connect with you

Young footballers need to be nurtured. If they are going to go on to become the best talent in the world, or even if they want to enjoy the beautiful game then they need someone who knows what they are doing to look after them. The Fusion Group Agency looks after promising footballers and coaches both on and off the pitch. It was founded by former footballers that have a true passion for the game. This passion shines through in everything they do. The future of football agencies is safe in the hands of people like the Fusion Group. They really do cover all angles of a career in football. They understand what is important.

As they are experienced in the pressures that a young football player faces then the Fusion Group Agency is in a unique position to help out players that want to make it further in the game. They have the best interests of the players at heart, whether they are young players or pros. A football player or coach is in a vulnerable position. Their career can be ended by a bad tackle, a run or poor form and they can be exploited by unscrupulous agents or managers. This is where Fusion Group Agency is different. They have an array of experts on hand to help a player with all aspects of their life – not just on the pitch.

The transfer window is a critical time in the life of a footballer and Fusion Group Agency listen to their players concerns. This allows them to understand what the player is thinking and advise a best course of action. Helping young players to understand their choices and make an informed decision is an important part of being an ethical agent. Player welfare is at the top of the priorities of the Fusion Group Agency and they exist to assist a player or coach in growing as a human being rather than being viewed as a money-making machine. They have contacts in the top European Leagues to get their players access to the best opportunities.

The services they provide include-

•          CAREER MANAGEMENT
•          TRANSFER NEGOTIATION
•          CONTRACT NEGOTIATION
•          FINANCIAL PLANNING
•          SPONSORSHIP AND MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES
•          PUBLIC RELATIONS
•          WELFARE ADVICE

Fusion Group Agency wants to connect with you. If you are interested in the game of football either as a player, coach or fan then connect with them today. They have bases in Barcelona, Bucharest, Dubai and Brazil. You can find them on social media too-

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusiongroupagency/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fusiongroupagency/

Has the age of the football mercenary reached its peak?

My club will suffer in January. I am a Sunderland fan so I am used ti the suffering but it feels now like it is getting out of hand. It feels to me like the age of the football mercenary is reaching its peak.I know that for a long time the players have seen the game as a way of making huge sums of money while they still can. Their career is short and the rewards for moving clubs always seem bigger then the rewards for staying put. Add agents into the mix that like to make a deal then you have a mix that puts players in total power over clubs and fans sit at the lowest level of the pecking order. You see in football, showing loyalty means you can be exploited. The club knows that you are not suddenly going to up sticks and support the next closest team. Loyalty means that you will show up week after week, but the merchandise and out up with whatever is thrown at you.

This January transfer window will show that the club have little power against players,and it is the fans that suffer. This is highlighted by two players. The dealings of Yann M'Vila and Lamine Kone show that football has reached a new level of player power. It shows that the mercenaries are in control.

Yann M'Vila
Yann is quite simply the best midfielder Sunderland have had on their books for a very long time. He was absolute quality at the end of last season and had signed a pre-contract agreement with us to begin on the 1st January 2017.

Something happened on deadline day at the end of the Summer 2016 transfer window as Yann M'Vila arrived in England only to post a cryptic social media message that Sunderland had broken his heart. This is a man with a track record for playing clubs off against each other for his own gain.

It has been announced this week that he is now going to join Sunderland in January, The club stated that they only want players that really wanted to play for the club. Our best midfielder in many years was staying in Russia, with a club that he had fallen out with completely only a matter of months ago.

This is the type of mercenary behaviour that gives footballers a bad name. I understand where the club is coming from and if he isn't committed to the cause then he won't be an asset. He looked highly motivated when playing for Sam Allardyce in the second half of last season and if he wasn't going to be that motivated again then maybe he wouldn't have been the same player. It is the player that concerns me.

Lamine Kone
Another player that really concerns me is Kone. He was a revelation towards the end of last season as he defended brilliantly and scored goals as we stayed up. Obviously his transfer stock rose and he was in demand. But the club is looking upwards and want to keep their best players. He had only signed in January 2016 and really owed us at least one full season.

Kone did not see it that way. He wanted a transfer to Everton and it looked as though he was going to force this earlier in the year. he missed training, suggested he might refuse to play and fell out with the club completely.

In the end the deal was not done. The performances of Kone this season have not lived up to the promise he showed last and there is a very strong possibility that he will get his move to Everton in the January window. Another mercenary and his agent work the system their way until he gets the deal he wants. he has shown no loyalty to the club at all. We signed him from the relative obscurity of Ligue 1 and he wants more.

Sunderland
What do the club do? I think that we need a strategy as a club ti determine the way we are going to deal with players. For all the flaws of Steve Brice, he went to the big clubs and brought in their up and coming players on loan. We helped the career of Danny Wellbeck, Danny Rose and others with this way of working.

Southampton look from the outside like they tell their players once they have given two years service then they will not stand in their way of an offer from a big club.They have made huge profits on the likes of Lallana, Clyne and Wanyama while getting at least two quality seasons out of them.

Sunderland don't seem to have a strategy for attracting the best players, or for retaining those players if another offer comes along. I understand from players point of view that they don't want to stay with a club fighting relegation to the last few games of the season year after year. We need to grow and the way to do this is to have a strategy. Ellis Short seems to be content with just avoiding relegation every year. His players are not and neither are the fans.

The smart way to build an epic team on FIFA

We all love to play FIFA Ultimate team, don’t we? But for me the most frustrating part of the game is coming up against an online player that has a team filled with superstars. They have Messi, Ronaldo, a host of in-from players and you end up getting smashed.

How do they do it?

•          They could be really lucky when opening packs
•          They could spend hundreds on opening packs and getting the right players
•          They could play 24/7 to gain enough match coins to buy all the players they want

But in reality all of these scenarios are unlikely.

The top players on FUT get their coins the easy way – with FUTMillionaire you can buy and sell players for profit and build the most amazing team without having to spend big or play games night and day. It allows you to find the best trades and turn these into a profit to buy all the players you want.

But isn’t trading something that takes up a lot of time? I’d rather be enjoying the game.

That is the beauty of FUTMillionaire is that it is automated. You just simple set the players and the prices and our system uses cutting edge technology to trade these for you whether you are in front of the screen or not. Just open up the game on Xbox or Playstation to find that FUTMillionaire has done all the hard work for you and deposited the coins in your account.

Build the best Ultimate Team so you are the envy of all your friends. Get over to FUTMillionaire now so that you can start building your dream team.

A great new product that makes soccer training more challenging – and more fun

Soccer is a great way to get people off the sofa and out in to the streets. With obesity becoming a huge problem for society, the power of soccer is huge to engage the young people of the world and get them away from their games consoles.

Soccer is more fun the more challenge there is and a superb new product is being launched on the Indiegogo crowdfunding platform to get kids and adults playing the beautiful game.

The product is called GoalMasterPro 2 and is being brought to life by the daughters of the inventor. It works because it can be used by players at any level-

•          Kids can use it to step up their skills
•          It can be used by a solo player to bring excitement to practice
•          Teams can use these to add a new level of challenge to a match
•          Adults can use it to hone their skills and be ready for match day

The crowdfunding campaign is designed to get this great idea off the ground and into production. There are not many innovative ideas when it comes to soccer but the GoalMasterPro 2 really ups the action. In addition to helping get a great idea off the ground you can choose from a range of different perks for being a backer, depending on the amount you pledge.

I love bringing new ideas and product to you via my blog and the GoalMasterPro 2 is something that can help kids get off the sofa and out on to the streets and parks of the world to enjoy the game of soccer that has delighted billions of people for over a hundred years.

Get over to the Indiegogo page to find out more and look for the pink button to make your contribution.

There are some great soccer gifts out there as Christmas approaches

On my blog I love to feature great products for the soccer fan. I show you the products that you just can’t find anywhere else. With the holiday season coming up I know that many of you are looking for the perfect Christmas present for the soccer fan in your life.

Dawes Art Sports Gear has a range of fantastic products that would suit the soccer fan in your life right down to the ground. They are available for men, women and youths in a range of sizes and nations. The products are all from hand-drawn designs that bring the passion and excitement of soccer to life.

Show your support for your favorite national team with a fantastic choice of options. You can get the-

•          Soccer Jersey
•          Performance Soccer Shirt
•          Long Sleeve Training Top
•          T-Shirt
•          Short Sleeve Training Top
•          Drawstring Backpack

Plus there are other gifts available too!

You will be the envy of all your friends as you show off your colors with these striking designs. They look great and they are all made with the highest quality materials. Each item of clothing is designed and drawn by Todd Dawes who brings the characteristics of the national soccer teams to life. Todd Dawes is a self taught artist that captures the passion of sports. He has developed the mascots of each national emblem and turned them into stunning visuals that embody the passion of each nation when it comes to soccer.

The shirts are high impact and will be sure to get you noticed. They stand out from the crowd and show that you are true soccer fan that wears their pride on their sleeve - or actually their chest with these designs.  These are shirts and tops that you will want to wear every day. And with the special offer of Buy a Jersey and Receive a Free Training Shirt that is running at the moment you can do just that!

Even better, why not get a value pack for the soccer fan in your life? This contains all the items any soccer fan will need to let the world know their national team. The value pack includes the following items-

•          A jersey
•          A backpack
•          A decal pack

All of this arrives in a beautifully designed gift box so it the perfect present for Christmas. It is going to light up the face of the soccer fan large or small.  Get to the website now and check out the designs that will suit you best.

You can let all your friends know that you are right behind your national team. There are a huge range of national teams covered so you can show your support whether you are a fan of-

•          Lionel Messi and Argentina
•          Neymar and Brazil
•          Paul Pogba and France
•          Thomas Muller and Germany
•          Gianluigi Buffon and Italy
•          Arjen Robben and Netherlands
•          Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal
•          Andres Iniesta and Spain
•          Clint Dempsey and the USA

The choice is amazing. You will always find what you want to give your favorite player and team all the support they need to bring home the World Cup! The soccer fan in your life will love being able to show support for their top players.

In by blog I like to bring you the side of soccer that you just don’t see anywhere else. The shirts and tops at Dawes Art Sports Gear are something truly special. You won’t find these items anywhere else and you will love the way they look and feel.